David Gardner
No5 Barristers’ ChambersCourt of Protection and community care
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Nia Gowman
30 Park Place Chambers ‘She is the leading barrister in Wales for Court of Protection work. Her knowledge and understanding of the law is excellent. She is great with clients, both lay and professional. She also gets on well with judges. Her advocacy is top-notch.’
Rebecca Harrington
30 Park Place Chambers ‘She is very competent and professional in her advocacy skills. Her attention to detail is extremely impressive, and she fiercely puts her client’s case forward with care and accuracy. She is never too busy to speak to her clients and makes herself available.’
Rhian Jones
30 Park Place ChambersMatthew Wyard
3PB ‘He quickly picks the issues in the case and is particularly great in a round table meeting which includes litigants in person. He is able to clearly take the parties through the main issues, which helps to progress the matter and discussion.’
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Laura Shepherd
30 Park Place Chambers 'She is an articulate and persuasive advocate. She is meticulous in her preparation and is very popular with clients for her calm, straight-talking approach and clear advice. She is a pleasure to work with.'