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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Ayla Iridag
Ampersand Advocates
'Ayla has an impressive ability to astutely appreciate and respond to tactical issues and decisions. Proactive in offering advice and assistance, she is a junior counsel whose ability exceeds her years of experience at the Bar.'
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Scott Blair
Terra Firma Chambers
'Scott is extremely thorough in his opinions and court work.'
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Graham Dunlop
Terra Firma Chambers
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Barney Ross
Compass Chambers
'An advocate with a serene manner, who easily builds an excellent rapport with clients.'
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Emma Toner
Compass Chambers
 'Emma is an unflappable advocate, calm and pragmatic, with excellent client care skills.'
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Clare Connelly
Compass Chambers
'Clare is able to analyse and assess the merits of any particular case or issue very quickly and decisively. Her advocacy is always measured, composed, and meticulously prepared.'
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Carla Fraser
Compass Chambers
 'A very reliable junior, whose opinions are equally well-reasoned and succinct.'
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.
Jonathan Deans
Arnot Manderson Advocates
'Jonathan has an astonishingly comprehensive knowledge of the law in criminal appeal work. His very detailed preparation, and his clear and exact written work, supports his powerful advocacy skills.'
Kenneth Young
Terra Firma Chambers
'Kenneth is very responsive and very thorough in his work. A very high quality advocate.'