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.
William Batstone
Guildhall Chambers
'William is a go-to counsel for all agriculture issues. He is a genius, client-friendly and provides very timely advice.'
Adam Boyle
St John’s Chambers
'Adam is very thorough, knowledgeable and excellent in client conferences. He is readily available for further advice and is an excellent advocate.'
Christopher Jones
St John’s Chambers
'Christopher is an excellent advocate and good at cross-examination.'
James Pearce-Smith
St John’s Chambers
'James is considered in his approach and gives pragmatic advice. He explains complex legal issues clearly and in a way that clients can understand. He is also a good advocate, calm under pressure with a pragmatic and sensible approach.'  
Robert Weatherley
3PB
Oliver Wooding
St John’s Chambers
'Oliver is strong and confident on his feet. He is detail-orientated and quickly builds a rapport with clients.'
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.