Crime (general and fraud)

‘Julia is very well-prepared; she works through all material, combing the evidence for an advantage. She is astute in tactical decision-making, her client care is excellent and her legal submissions are detailed, cogent and persuasive. She is very personable. Undoubtedly among the best juniors to work with.’

Heath Edwards

'Heath is an intensely likeable personality and this carries across in court in terms of his advocacy and interactions with juries, judges and opposing counsel. With detailed and complex cases he has the ability to immediately filter through the extraneous down to the nub of the matter, without losing the detail on the way.'

Denise Fitzpatrick

'Denise is one of a kind. Her knowledge of the law is abundant, her service to clients is spectacular, and is a truly quick thinker in the courtroom. '

Nigel Fryer

‘With a thorough and level-headed approach Nigel is a go-to for more complex cases. His tenacious and robust cross-examination of defendants is in welcome stark contrast to his soft and caring approach to vulnerable victims. Nigel has a real presence in court, commanding both respect and trust in those around him, grabbing, and most importantly, keeping the attention of jurors throughout the trial. Outside of court Nigel's attention to detail in providing written advice and skeleton arguments is exceptional.'

Anna Pope

'Anna is an excellent barrister. She is extremely bright, has an excellent grasp of the law, is quick to see the issue, and resolves matters in a pragmatic way. She is also very personable and relates to people very easily.'

Lee Reynolds

Simon Rogers

‘Criminal litigators must be quick off the mark to instruct Simon given his great popularity as a defence and prosecution advocate. He is the go-to barrister for serious and heavy weight cases on the circuit. He has a calm, approachable manner with the clients, is methodical and thorough in his preparations, and forceful and persuasive before judge and juries. Among the premier counsel for North Wales and Cheshire.’

John Ryan

Owen Williams

'Owen is very good with clients and is able to convey his advice in clear and concise language that clients can understand. He has excellent communication skills and is always available to answer any queries that a client or instructing solicitor may have. He has also proven himself to be an excellent trial advocate over the years.'

Matthew Cobbe

James Coutts

‘James has an excellent manner with clients, is very down to earth and personable. That approach is mirrored before juries.’

Peter Donnison

'Peter has a ferocious work ethic and has developed an extensive practice beyond his call. He has a keen eye for detail, which is evident in his case presentation.'

Nicholas Gedge

Jade Tufail

‘Jade is always professional, diligent, thorough and exceptionally able. On every occasion, without exception, she completes tasks to a high standard and inspires the utmost faith in her ability. Without doubt she will reach the very top of her profession.’

Helen Randall

Iscoed Chambers

Matthew Dunford

Emma Harris

‘Emma is very meticulous and she goes through papers in great detail. Her client care is good, always putting clients at ease. Her advocacy is also first-rate.’

Daniel Jones

‘Dan is excellent in assessing what work is to be done in order to be ready for trial and then co-operating with colleagues and prioritising that work. He is a pleasure to work with.’

Marian Lewis

Matthew Paul

Civitas Law

‘Matthew has a thorough approach and is a persuasive advocate. His care for his client and professional approach shines through with every word.’

Matthew Roberts

Ryan Rothwell

‘Ryan is always well-prepared to deal with the cases that he has for that day and trials that are listed within a short time. He has a good rapport with victims and witnesses when they attend court.’

Ruth Smith

Ffion Tomos

Frances Willmott

‘Frances is clearly a barrister with a high intellect who approaches cases with detailed and thorough preparation, maintaining a strong sense of professionalism throughout. She is articulate in her advocacy and grasps the pertinent issues with a no-nonsense approach. Frances is not shy to argue her point vehemently.’

Ember-Jade Wong

‘Ember is utterly fearless when defending clients. Her grasp of the subject matter and interactions with clients and courts is impeccable. Her advocacy is also skilled and persuasive.’

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.

William Bebb