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Jonathon Bosanko
KBG Chambers ‘Jonathon is highly capable, well prepared and communicates well with both clients and solicitors. He always calls to go through his plans regarding what he is going to say in court.’
Family: divorce and financial remedy
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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Hamish Dunlop
3PB ‘Hamish is an assured and competent barrister. He is excellent on his feet and a great negotiator.’
1
Richard English
Albion Chambers ‘Richard is technically excellent and explains the process and possible outcomes clearly. His grasp of the law is exemplary.’
1
Geoffrey Kelly
Pump Court Chambers ‘Geoff is intelligent and has an excellent grasp of the issues in any case. He is focused on strategy and solutions to resolve matters as best as possible for clients.’
1
Daniel Leafe
Albion Chambers ‘Daniel has an excellent eye for detail and is exceptionally strategic and well-prepared.’
1
Jennifer Lee
Pump Court Chambers ‘Jennifer is an absolute force to be reckoned with and unflappable inside and outside the courtroom. She is incisive and has excellent judgement.’
1
Nicholas Sproull
Albion Chambers ‘Nicholas is a powerful advocate who is authoritative, persuasive and measured. He has an excellent ability to deal with the most complex of cases.’
2
Gemma Borkowski
Albion Chambers ‘Gemma is a very experienced and competent counsel. Her advocacy is tenacious.’
2
John Chapman
Pump Court Chambers ‘John is particularly good with clients. He is patient and has a good bedside manner. He is always well-prepared and is a persuasive advocate in proceedings.’
2
Mark Elliott
3PB ‘Mark is very sharp in cross-examination and well-prepared. He advises clients on the big picture very effectively, often helping to resolve matters or focus on matters.’
2
Tara Lyons
Pump Court Chambers ‘Tara is very quick on her feet and straight to the point. She has a very sharp mind and great attention to detail.’
2
Richard Norman
St John’s Chambers ‘Richard is a go-to barrister in Bristol. His client care skills are excellent, as is his eye for detail.’
2
Zoë Saunders
St John’s Chambers ‘Zoe is fiercely intelligent and her ability to grasp the issues of a case quickly is second-to-none. Her preparation of case is extremely thorough,k as is her breadth of knowledge.’
2
Oliver Thorne
3PB ‘Oliver is an excellent advocate. He is excellent with clients and can command judges' attention with ease.’
2
Tahina Akther
TSA Chambers ‘Tahina is extremely knowledgeable and makes complex issues easy for clients to understand. Her advice is pragmatic and sensible, and she is always well-prepared.’
2
Rupert Chapman
Magdalen Chambers ‘Rupert has an incredible eye for detail. He is focused on practical advice and early settlement and can simplify even the most complex cases.’
2
Christopher Naish
Magdalen Chambers3
Jody Atkinson
St John’s Chambers ‘Jody is very sharp and gives honest, direct and clear advice. His cross-examination is effective and to the point.’
3
Amy Beddis
3PB ‘Amy is excellent on her feet, grasps the issues at hand quickly and can adapt to unforeseen circumstances on the day. She has a calm manner and thrives under pressure.’
3
Nigel Cholerton
No.18 Barristers Chambers 'Nigel is a determined, effective advocate. His style allows for a firm stance where necessary, with an emotional and practical approach required in family proceedings.'
3
Victoria Ellis
Pump Court Chambers 'Victoria is bright and has an excellent manner with clients. Her grasp of detail is always impeccable, and she can help clients look at the bigger picture.'
3
John Franklin
No.18 Barristers Chambers 'John is calm under pressure and assertive in pursuing his client's best interests.'
3
Nicola Frost
3PB ‘Nicola's attention to detail is phenomenal, especially in her skeleton arguments and case outlines. She has an excellent manner with clients, putting them at their ease.’
3
Jack Harris
St John’s Chambers ‘Jack is a highly experienced advocate who exudes understanding and compassion for his clients.’
3
Maria Henty
Pump Court Chambers ‘Maria is a formidable barrister, a real star in the making. Her advocacy is outstanding.’
3
Jacqueline Humphreys
St John’s Chambers 'Jacqueline balances perfectly the art of fierce advocacy before the court and quietly managing expectations behind closed doors. She has an incredible eye for detail and lateral thinking while keeping in mind the bigger picture.'
3
Esther Lieu
3PB 'Esther is able to build an excellent report with clients in extremely difficult circumstances, making them feel well-supported throughout the process. She is compassionate and approachable, as well as clear in her advice, and has excellent client care skills.
3
Neil Maton
College Chambers ‘Neil is very approachable, has an excellent rapport with clients, is patient and carefully listens to instructions and concerns. He has very good advocacy skills and deals with negotiations in a constructive and conciliatory way.’
3
Paul Mertens
Pump Court Chambers 'Paul is a strong advocate. His position statements are thorough and always present the client's case in the best light.'
3
Caroline Middleton
Albion Chambers 'Caroline is an eloquent, persuasive barrister. She builds relationships of trust with clients and solicitors with ease. She works hard for her clients and will go the extra mile to ensure her case is fully prepared and understands her client's needs.'
3
Imogen Robins
Pump Court Chambers ‘Imogen is always easy to work with and is very collaborative with instructing solicitors. Her cross-examination is tenacious but deceptively measured and is highly effective at getting witnesses to let their guard down in conceding a point. ’
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Bethany Scarsbrook
St John’s Chambers ‘Bethany has excellent attention to detail. She has good analytical skills and the ability to process a large amount of complex information.’
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Alexander West
Albion Chambers ‘Alex is calm and measured in his advice and communications, being robust in a quiet, unassuming way.’
3
William Hillier
Magdalen Chambers ‘William is extremely thorough and meticulous in his preparation. His manner with the clients is excellent, always putting them at ease and explaining complex issues in a manner that they understand.’
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 always thoroughly prepared, and her in-depth knowledge of the law is apparent in her presentation. Her advocacy skills help in securing the best outcome for the client.'
Rebekah Batt
Pump Court Chambers 'Rebekah is a real find. Her client care is beyond her years of call. She is pragmatic with her advice and outstanding on her feet.'