Family: children and domestic abuse

‘Abigail is a fantastic advocate. Her down-to-earth and approachable nature with clients perfectly matches her intelligent and eloquent advocacy. She is calm under pressure and unflappable on her feet. Her written work is concise and persuasive.’

Judi Evans

‘Judi is an exceptional and competent lawyer, especially in complex care matters. Her attention to detail is a strength.’

Emma Harman

‘Emma is a first-class advocate and meticulous in her preparation for every case. Her written work is outstanding, with superb advocacy skills. Her creative and innovative thinking puts her in a class of her own.’

Steven Howard

‘Steven is incredibly organised, and his attention to detail is second to none. He has exceptional knowledge of the law and can provide clear advice on several issues.’

Elisabeth Hudson

‘Elisabeth is a very experienced barrister, thorough in her preparation and drafting of documents. She is a persuasive advocate who is concise in putting her best points.’

‘Jennifer is a robust advocate, dedicated to fighting for the right result for the client.’

Charlotte Ash

‘Charlotte is very well prepared and knows her case and her law. She is formidable when required and has great empathy and understanding when representing parents who are in very difficult circumstances.’

Laura Baines

‘Laura is an excellent barrister on every level. She has a fabulous way with people in that she can relate to everyone, whether professional or lay client. She has an enviable knowledge of the law, and her advocacy is skilled and articulate.’

Gemma Chapman

‘Gemma has a good manner with clients. Her advocacy skills and getting to grips with the key issues of a case are her strength.’

Nigel Cholerton

‘Nigel is a determined, effective advocate. He is always thoroughly well-prepared.’

Caroline Elford

‘Caroline is an excellent barrister who is also always well-prepared and able to identify the key issues in the case. She is a real fighter and knows her stuff.’

Fiona Farquhar

‘Fiona is a very strong and assertive advocate. She is always very empathetic to the client's needs and pragmatic. She will go over and above to assist.’

Nicola Frost

‘Nicola has excellent client care. Her advice is clear and firm yet delivered sensitively and with empathy. Her preparation and advocacy are excellent.’

Caroline Hartley

Tracey Hennessey

‘Tracey is a fantastic advocate. She shows particular strength in dealing with complicated cases or where clients have additional needs.’

William Higginson

‘Bill is an extraordinary advocate. He is compelling, assured, and empathetic. He is composed in difficult circumstances and is a dream to instruct.’

David Josty

‘David can get to grips with the most complex cases and is a forceful advocate, providing prompt attendance notes and always willing to go that extra mile for clients.’

Sarah O’Hara

‘Sarah is an excellent advocate, sensible, efficient and easy to deal with.’

Sarah Pope

‘Sarah is a tenacious advocate who makes clients feel she is fighting their corner. She is extremely well prepared both in her paperwork and advocacy.’

Daniel Swan

‘Daniel is an exceptionally compelling advocate and is always well-prepared. He is calm in every situation and delivers skilled cross-examination of even the most challenging witnesses.’

Hugh Cornford

Colleton Chambers

‘Hugh is a strong advocate, and his preparation is thorough. He has an affable demeanour in court.’

Sally Daulton

Devon Chambers

Katherine Henry

Henry Chambers

‘Katherine is a first choice for children’s work. She offers empathetic and practical advice to clients. She is robust in her negotiations and advocacy with a child-focused approach.’

Victoria Hoyle

Devon Chambers

‘Victoria is an extremely experienced senior junior barrister. She is a real team player, fantastic at meeting the needs of her clients. She is an excellent junior barrister.’

'Alice is a very good advocate with an impressive eye for detail.'

Victoria Ellis

‘Victoria is a calm and reassuring presence to clients. Her advocacy is meticulous, and her cross-examination is tailored to the witness to get the best possible outcome. She thinks outside the box as required to progress the case forward. ’

Andrew Grime

‘Andrew is an experienced and skilful advocate. His legal knowledge is outstanding and wide-ranging. His manner with vulnerable clients is second-to-none.’

Anthony Hand

‘Anthony is extremely knowledgeable and can very quickly assimilate lots of often complicated information. His medical knowledge and meticulous attention to detail are invaluable. His advocacy skills are excellent, and his advice is always balanced and considered.’

Corinne Iten

‘Corinne is intelligent and knows the law inside and out. She puts clients at ease and is very patient, explaining things to them.’

Joanna Lucas

‘Joanna is an exceptionally good advocate, thorough and meticulous in her preparation. She is a very safe pair of hands for a wide range of clients..’

Emma Southern

‘Emma is competent, thorough, and communicative with all clients. She is very efficient at providing attendance notes and communicating the outcome of cases.’

‘Gemma has extraordinary attention to detail and is very meticulous. She is a fierce advocate, her legal knowledge is second to none, and her cross-examination skills are spectacular.’

Sara Chalk

‘Sarah is a brilliant advocate. She is always well-prepared and puts the clients at ease at their very first meeting.’

Yasmine El-Nazer

‘Yasmine is excellent at keeping her instructing solicitors up-to-date in cases. She has the right approach with vulnerable clients, being empathetic but giving them firm advice. She is thorough when dealing with issues in the courtroom.’

Emma Favata

'Emma has meticulous attention to detail. She has a very nice, reassuring manner with clients, providing realistic advice about the likely outcome.'

Hayley Griffiths

‘Hayley is a first-class advocate. Her cross-examination is highly skilled. She is calm, approachable and very measured.’

William Heckscher

‘William is very knowledgeable. He has very calming manners with clients and is a strong advocate.’

Claire Hook

'Claire is an exceptional barrister. She is brilliant with clients and puts them at ease straight away. She goes above and beyond her duties to ensure that the client is supported.'

‘Amy is a brilliant barrister. She is thoughtful, considerate and always well-prepared.’

Fiona McCreath

‘Fiona is an excellent barrister and has a superior level of expertise.’

Caroline Middleton

‘Caroline is very emphatic whilst being pragmatic with clients where necessary. She is a strong advocate, passionately putting forward a client’s case.’

Ryan Morgan

‘Ryan is a very hands-on and experienced barrister. His drafting skills are impeccable, and his advocacy is one of his many strengths.’

Amy Oke

‘Amy is incredibly fastidious in her preparation and is a formidable advocate. She is adept at identifying the real issues in the case.’

Francis Payne

'Francis is a brilliant barrister. He makes the clients feel safe and listened to. He has a strong advocacy and is always willing to fight for his clients.'

Emma Pearce

‘Emma is very thorough in her work. Her advocacy skills are concise and persuasive, often obtaining the outcome sought.’

Olivia Pike

‘Olivia is well-prepared, pragmatic and genuine.’

Jessica Price

'Jessica is a class act and her qualities exceed her call. Her preparation and written advocacy is excellent, and she really inspires confidence to both her instructing solicitors and the lay client.'

Sophie Smith-Holland

St John's Chambers

'Sophie is always thoroughly prepared. She has an eye for detail and robustly represents clients in court. Her advice is always clear and concise.'

‘Kingsleigh is very calm and caring with his clients, taking the time to listen to their concerns, and can pick up key information swiftly.’

Cordelia Williams

‘Cordelia is very approachable and clear in her advice and approach. She quickly builds trust with the client and solicitor and is meticulous in her preparation.’

Ruth Armstrong

Queen Square Chambers

'Ruth is an outstanding counsel, with lots of attention to detail and great analysis of the evidence. She is well-prepared and excellent in court. She is great with clients and builds a good rapport.'

Richard Pinhorn

Queen Square Chambers

Laura Searle

Walnut House

‘Laura has a real attention to detail, and she is a very effective advocate. She manages difficult clients opponents remarkably well.’

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.

Georgina Swinglehurst

St John's Chambers

'Georgina is wise beyond her years. She is excellent with clients in the most difficult situations and deals with matters sensitively, resulting in great confidence and trust in her representation.'

Samuel Castlehouse

‘Samuel is always well-prepared and knows the details of his case thoroughly. He is a pleasant, articulate, thoughtful negotiator who can see all points of view. He is a clear, concise and fair advocate.’

Rachel Chapman

‘Rachel is a down-to-earth advocate who can communicate well with professional clients and vulnerable parents. Her knowledge of the law is extensive, and she is always practical and sensible in her approach.’

Jade Corden

‘Jade is always incredibly well-prepared and articulate. In court, she has a steely determination and confidence. With clients, she has a wonderful manner, kind and thoughtful.’

Simranjit Kamal

‘Simranjit is a very strong advocate for her client’s case.’

Kellie Salter