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Peter Asteris
Pump Court ChambersCrime (general and fraud)
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.
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Timothy Bradbury
3PB1
Mary Cowe
Guildhall Chambers ‘Mary's manner with clients is incredible, inspiring confidence from the first meeting. Her written work is first-class, showing considerable skill in law and mounting an argument.’
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Rebecca Fairbairn
Pump Court Chambers ‘Rebecca is a strong and fearless advocate who gains an absolute mastery of her brief. She is very realistic in her advice to the client.’
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James Haskell
Guildhall Chambers ‘James is an accomplished senior criminal advocate. He is always immaculately prepared, and his calm and persuasive manner complements his considerable ability.’
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David Scutt
Guildhall Chambers ‘David is an excellent advocate. He is a skilled, respected and determined advocate, relates well to clients and engenders confidence.’
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Jennifer Tallentire
Guildhall Chambers ‘Jenny is a strong advocate whose mind is always working and seeking out the best options for her cases. Her examination and cross-examination are top-rate, especially when dealing with young or vulnerable witnesses.’
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Mark Worsley
Guildhall Chambers1
Piers Norsworthy
Devon Chambers ‘Piers is just fantastic, a man of detail. He is extremely thorough with his paperwork and prepares all cases. He is fully aware of all aspects concerning their case.’
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Dan Pawson-Pounds
Walnut House ‘Dan is an intelligent and persuasive advocate with an organised approach to his work.’
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Robin Shellard
Queen Square Chambers ‘Robin is a powerful advocate who conducts trials with flair.’
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Michael Brown
KBG Chambers ‘Michael is exceptionally meticulous in preparing the case and confident in every brief. He gives strong advice and confidence to clients.’
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Robert Bryan
Drystone Chambers ‘Robert is an incredibly intelligent and articulate advocate. His advocacy is thoughtful and eloquent. He has a calm and confident manner in court.’
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Nicholas Cotter
3PB ‘Nicholas is an accomplished, experienced and skilful barrister. He has a fine eye for the essence of a case.’
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Thomas Evans
3PB ‘Tom is a very accomplished advocate. He has a smooth, confident courtroom persona. His closing speeches are always well-pitched and thoughtful.’
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Anjali Gohil
Guildhall Chambers2
Edward Hetherington
Albion Chambers ‘Edward is a skilled, persuasive, down to earth and courageous advocate.’
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Richard Onslow
3PB ‘Richard is a formidable advocate. He is thorough and meticulous in his preparation and has an impressive presence in the courtroom.’
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Ramin Pakrooh
Guildhall Chambers ‘Ramin is a measured advocate, always well-prepared. He exhibits good tactical know-how, and his advocacy skills are exceptional.’
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Charley Pattison
Albion Chambers ‘Charley is a tenacious advocate whose fearless approach is respected by judges and opponents and admired by juries.’
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Ali Rafati
KBG Chambers ‘Ali is one of the most sought-after criminal barristers. He has an excellent manner with clients but is also thorough and adept in his approach to cases. His approach to cross-examination is excellent.’
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Sarah Regan
Albion Chambers ‘Sarah is an exceptional advocate. Her cases are always meticulously prepared with great attention to detail. She is a formidable opponent but always approaches her cases in a spirit of fairness.’
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Mark Ruffell
Pump Court Chambers ‘Mark is diligent, hardworking, has a keen eye for fine detail, vast knowledge and experience in dealing with serious and highly complex drug investigations, and a sound and safe pair of hands.’
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Gemma White
3PB ‘Gemma is extremely hard-working. Her case presentation skills are second-to-none, and she is a stand-out cross-examiner who has a particular ability to gently undermine the evidence of any witness in a case without appearing overbearing.’
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Jason Beal
Devon Chambers ‘Jason is phenomenally clever and articulate. His preparation is always exemplary. He is hugely respected and has astonishing attention to detail.’
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David Maunder
Queen Square Chambers ‘David is hard-working and dedicated to the profession. He can establish a good working relationship with the client. His explanations of the procedure are clear and concise.’
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James Tucker
Queen Square Chambers3
Thomas Acworth
3PB ‘Thomas is driven, focused and talented. He has precise attention to detail and a robust approach to advocacy.’
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Tim Akers
Pump Court Chambers3
Audrey Archer
3PB 'Audrey is an accomplished, fearless and highly effective advocate. She is meticulously well-prepared and presents with a secure grasp of all aspects of a case.'
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Katie Churcher
KBG Chambers ‘Katie is an excellent, highly regarded trial advocate. She is always well-prepared and is tenacious in court.’
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Helen Easterbrook
Drystone Chambers 'Helen is a careful and meticulous lawyer. She has a particular skill for dealing with cases involving electronic data evidence.'
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Ellie Fargin
Pump Court Chambers ‘Ellie is an excellent and dedicated advocate who is always on top of her brief and well-prepared.’
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Graham Gilbert
3PB ‘Graham is a hard-working and highly effective advocate. He is extremely bright, and his case preparation is second-to-none.’
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Hollie Gilbery
KBG Chambers3
Robert Grey
3PB3
Chloe Griggs
Guildhall Chambers ‘Chloe is conscientious and meticulous in her preparation of cases, with a keen eye for detail and excellent written work.’
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Alistair Haggarty
Guildhall Chambers ‘Alistair is an effective advocate. He is always well-prepared, realistic and sensible in his approach to cases. His advocacy is effective and eloquent.'
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Sam Jones
Guildhall Chambers ‘Sam is an excellent barrister who works hard and is always well-prepared. His written advocacy is of a very high standard, and he is a good jury advocate.’
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Nicholas Lewin
KBG Chambers3
Emma Martin
Albion Chambers3
Jodie Mittell
3PB ‘Jodie is a foremost junior advocate. Her advocacy is always well-prepared, precise and clear.’
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Nick Robinson
3PB ‘Nick is a committed, highly competent and effective criminal barrister. He is an effective trial advocate who gets good results, and his pleas in mitigation are always carefully constructed with great preparation.’
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Rupert Russell
Albion Chambers ‘Rupert is an intelligent and thoughtful barrister. He has extremely good judgement, provides sound advice and is very good on his feet.’
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Jonathan Underhill
3PB 'Jonathan is meticulous in his case preparation and offers a calm and assured presence in court. He is a skilful lawyer who can translate his understanding into persuasive and compelling advocacy.'
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Francesca Whebell
KBG Chambers 'Francesca is a capable, strong and persuasive advocate. She has a good rapport with clients and can communicate excellently at all levels.'
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.
Stephanie Painter
Pump Court Chambers 'Stephanie is incredibly diligent, persuasive and consistent. She is a succinct advocate whose passion comes across effortlessly in her submissions.'
Edmund Wylde
Pump Court Chambers 'Edmund is an outstanding advocate and a master case strategist. He quickly identifies the key issues for his case and assimilates the pertinent evidence to craft his trial plan. His advocacy is always perfectly pitched for his audience.'
Althea Brooks
Devon Chambers ‘Althea is a very effective advocate. She has a calm and engaging manner in the courtroom. She always is on top of her brief and is well-respected.’