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.
‘Thomas is very knowledgeable and approachable. He is particularly good with clients and putting them at ease, and explaining his advice in plain English.’
‘Mark is a senior junior with incredible knowledge and skill. He has one of the brightest minds around and is always quick to see issues. His particular strengths lie with schedules of loss and medical evidence.'
‘Andrew is excellent at drafting erudite defences and counter schedules. He is adept at probing cross-examination of witnesses at trial and putting forward complex cases in a straightforward fashion. He has in-depth medical knowledge and is a masterful tactician in mediations and without prejudice settlement meetings.’
‘He is always well-prepared and has an accurate grasp of complex issues. He has an excellent rapport with clients who he puts quickly at ease. He is also an accomplished advocate in court.’
‘Anthony has a great analytical approach to cases. He is very skilled and also very approachable. He is always willing to talk through complex issues and can see things from every potential angle.'
‘Matthew has an incredible attention to detail. He is meticulous in his planning and written work and his persuasively balanced but no-nonsense approach makes him an exceptional advocate.’
'Emma is a technically excellent barrister with a good knowledge of the law and of complex medical conditions. She has an eye for detail and a forensic approach to assessing evidence. She provides clear and practical advice on claims.'
‘James combines comprehensive and acute knowledge with an ability to comment and advise on complicated issues in very understandable way. He also exercises commercial pragmatism and has a pleasing manner.'
‘Gabriel is extremely thorough and has excellent drafting skills. He gets to the crux of a case quickly and is adept at analysing the evidence. Gabriel is also excellent with clients, experts and witnesses.'
‘Adam is a patient and thoughtful advocate with a tremendous court presence. His organisation is sound, which allows him to deploy his impressive analytical abilities, particularly of complex, expert evidence.'
‘Ben combines a forensic approach to the evidence whilst taking into account broader issues in a case. He provides excellent advice on strategy and is a reliable and reassuring presence. He is also a resourceful and highly adaptable advocate.'
‘Martin is extremely perceptive; he considers papers very thoroughly before providing comprehensive advice of a high quality. He has an in-depth knowledge of the law and is always well prepared for conferences and court appearances. Perhaps his greatest strength is his ability to bond with clients.'
‘James is an extremely gifted advocate, which also comes from thorough preparation. He is empathetic and cares about his clients. He also does not shy away from giving an opinion, either in person, on an ad hoc basis or on paper.'
‘Joanna is personable and approachable. She provides thorough, well-researched and detailed advice and is particularly capable at explaining matters to clients in a way that they can understand.'
'Jimmy is wise beyond his years and call and is exceptionally detailed and thorough in the advice that he gives. He very quickly sees the issues in a case and his advocacy skills are second to none.'
‘James is extremely personable and communicates well with those instructing and clients alike. He has good technical knowledge and his advocacy and courtroom presence are impressive.'
‘Oliver is really good at getting to the heart of the key issues in a case quickly. He is always thoroughly prepared and his written advice detailed. He is very good with clients and is a very impressive advocate.'
‘Kriti is exceptionally well prepared, enthusiastic and empathetic. Her attention to detail is apparent in her questioning of witnesses and well-considered submissions.'
‘Tom is an exceptional personal injury barrister. He is extremely knowledgeable and couples a pragmatic and constructive approach with forceful and well-reasoned advocacy. He is also well liked by clients and is very empathetic.'
‘Richard is probably one of the best all round barristers around. Both his advocacy and paper work is exceptional. He is excellent with clients and extremely personable, which is so crucial in claims involving serious injury work.'