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.
1'Abigail is a brilliant barrister. She is completely respected by every tribunal she appears in front of and you can tell judges listen to what she says. She is articulate, intelligent, unflappable, civil to the opposition and caring with clients.'
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1‘Emma has an encyclopedic knowledge when it comes to child arrangement orders in domestic abuse contexts. She offers creativity for clients and sees subtle features in coercive control cases that many can’t. Her judgment is spot on and her advocacy is a work of art. She has a very quick wit and navigates her way through the most difficult of cases with great humour and warmth.’
1‘Steven is exceptional. He is very thorough, has attention to detail that is unmatched and is highly respected by the judiciary. He deals with highly complex cases with great care and attention and his advocacy skills are of the highest standard.'
1‘Elisabeth is able to put clients at ease and strike a rapport with them. She understands cases to a very high level and this is clear in the advice she gives, the quality of her position statements and skeleton arguments, and also her advocacy.’
1'Susan is tenacious and pragmatic. She quickly gets to the heart of a case, rolls up her sleeves and looks to resolve matters. She is very user friendly and has an excellent support manner with clients coupled with a healthy no-nonsense approach.'
‘Jennifer has a level-headed approach to dealing with clients, even in highly sensitive and emotional proceedings. She gives professional advice in a manner that is understandable to clients and presents cases to the court calmly, clearly and effectively.'
‘Charlotte is confident, knowledgeable and practical. She is also able to establish a rapport with both clients and professionals.'
‘Laura is a fantastic all round barrister who excels at every level. Her real strength is her ability to relate to her clients and present information in an easy to understand format whilst offering an excellent service. She is also a strong advocate in court.'
2‘Gemma is a bold and fearless advocate. She prepares cases thoroughly and is dogged in pursuit of the necessary disclosure. She has a good knowledge of local judges and exercises judgment effectively in her representations to the court.'
‘Nigel is an excellent advocate. His preparation is exemplary and he has a very good manner with clients, immediately putting them at ease. Nigel's attention to detail and his preparation set him apart.'
2‘Fiona is first-class. She is silk quality every time and a fearless advocate who really stands out. She advocates passionately for her clients and gets results.’
2'Nicola has an amazing ability to collate huge amounts of information down to the key points without missing anything. She approaches her cases with forensic accuracy as well as a great deal of compassion for clients. She is also incredibly robust when dealing with her opponents and with the court.'
‘Tracey is an excellent advocate who is always thoroughly prepared and well-liked by clients.’
‘Bill is easy to work with, amenable and approachable. He is a good and knowledgeable advocate who is calm and able to focus on the key points quickly. He is also able to establish a good rapport with clients and other professionals.'
‘David displays an unbelievable attention to detail and quickly grasps complex issues. His advocacy skills are excellent; he is clear and concise but ensures all aspects of a case are fully covered.'
2‘Sarah is a strong advocate with a deep empathy for her clients. She is always well-prepared and efficient and able to get to the heart of cases.’
‘Sarah is a very strong and ferocious advocate with extensive knowledge. She has a calm presence and clients trust her. She is able to deal with the most difficult cases and navigate tricky counsel on the other side with ease.'
‘Daniel is a highly competent childcare barrister, his advocacy and client care skills are excellent.'
‘Hugh is insightful and level headed. He does not inflame matters, rather he stays focused on the issue at hand and looks to solve problems rather than create them. He is a robust and eloquent advocate.'
‘Sally has excellent client care skills; she instantly makes clients feel calm and at ease. She is a sharp advocate, picking up on the small details and drawing out the important elements in a skilled, calm and yet robust way.'
‘Katherine is an all-round class act. One of the best in conference with clients – she is so reassuring and empathetic. Her preparation for a case is meticulous, and her written documents are top-drawer. She is superb in court too – she gets to the heart of issues, is very persuasive, and the respect that judges have for her is obvious.’
‘Victoria is a highly competent advocate, particularly adept at traversing complex trial issues in a calm manner and with an attentive mindset. She is communicative, studious, and provides clear direction on how to approach legal issues to the benefit of the client.'
‘Helen is very well-prepared and very knowledgeable. Her position statements are always clear and detailed, and she gives clear and honest advice in conference.’
‘Cutting through the madness and getting to the heart of cases is Victoria's specialty. She provides an exemplary service whilst also managing clients' expectations. Her cross-examination is so clever and articulate that often the witness does not realise they have divulged something until it is too late.'
‘Andrew is a highly experienced and skillful advocate; he has a brilliant combination of a robust but utterly charming style that is highly persuasive. He is utterly committed to his cases, is a fountain of knowledge and has brilliant recollection of relevant case law.'
3‘Anthony is able to grasp complex matters quickly and simplify the issues to provide invaluable and balanced advice. He has excellent advocacy skills and is able to hold his own against KCs in serious child abuse cases.’
‘Corinne is an excellent advocate. She is concise and has an ability to cut through to the crux of a case. She is also very user-friendly and popular with clients and other advocates.’
‘Joanna is a very skilled and robust advocate who is meticulous in her preparation, has a wonderful rapport with clients and offers very clear and sensible legal advice. She is logical in her approach when dealing with cases and is pragmatic in her legal advice.'
3‘Emma is thorough in her preparation and absolutely excellent in managing clients' expectations in a confident, realistic yet empathetic way. In the court room she puts her thoughts together concisely but with force and is always effective in putting the best position forward for her client.'
‘Hayley is a thoughtful and experienced barrister who is able to grasp complex legal issues and present them to clients in a way that they understand and are able to relate to. She is outstanding.’
‘William is a consistently excellent barrister for care matters. He is a calm, eloquent and persuasive advocate who always has a clear command of the case. He has an extremely thorough approach and an eye for detail.'
4‘Amy is thorough and always very well-prepared. Her attention to detail means that her advocacy is of a very high standard.’
4‘Fiona is an excellent advocate and a go-to counsel in complex cases. She is experienced and pragmatic, giving straightforward and sensible advice which often has the effect of narrowing the issues in a case. As an advocate, Fiona is calm and persuasive.’
‘Caroline is a sharp legal mind. She is a fierce advocate and gives no-nonsense advice but can also be compassionate with clients in highly emotionally charged cases. She is a go-to for private children work in Bristol.’
4'Ryan is always well prepared, calm, and has excellent client skills. He gives clear advice which can be easily understood.'
4'Olivia's knowledge of the law is top class and her ability to deal with clients in a caring and empathetic way whilst still putting a case forward effectively is very impressive.'
‘Charlotte has the rare ability to inspire absolute confidence in clients, solicitors and judges. It is clear that she has a complete grip on the facts, and most importantly, the dynamics in the courtroom. Her advocacy is responsive, clear, tenacious and direct. Her cross-examination is also exceptional and her submissions pick out exactly what is needed.'
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.
‘Samuel is a thorough and skilled advocate. His attention to detail is second-to-none and he has a unique ability to be able to put clients at ease in the court room. He offers sound advice to clients and is clearly an expert in his field.’
‘Sara is a very strong advocate, always thoroughly prepared and able to tease out the relevant information and ask the difficult questions. She is also well-liked and particularly adept at giving difficult advice to vulnerable clients.’
'Rachel is able to get to grips quickly with complex cases. She is incredibly approachable and her advocacy is clear and firm.'
‘Jade is a safe pair of hands in the most sensitive and difficult cases. She remains mindful of the emotional aspect of a case and provides the right level of patience and empathy. She is an excellent advocate, who is knowledgeable, incredibly prepared, and has a fine eye for detail. She is also a divergent thinker and able to find creative solutions for her clients.'
‘Amy is a very competent junior barrister. She prepares for cases extremely thoroughly, has a good approach in court and when dealing with professionals and lay clients, and is a skilled advocate.’
‘Emma is technically very astute. She is able to spot niche points of law and plan accordingly. Her advocacy is calm and controlled but powerful. She is very good at looking after clients too.'
