George Laurence KC
New Square ChambersNew Square Chambers handles case across the gamut of agricultural matters, including easements, common land and planning disputes. The set is especially acquainted with public access disputes, such as town and village green cases and highways matters. George Laurence KC appears in inquiries and court proceedings over applications for public footpaths and rights of way. Regularly appearing in the High Court, Paul Wilmshurst recently acted in Cotham School v Bristol City Council, where the claimant school sought to resist the registration of land it leased from the defendant for use as playing fields as a town or village green. Ross Crail is well-versed in rights of way and highways disputes, acting in R (The Ramblers’ Association) v The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, a judicial review of the Secretary of State’s refusal to confirm a footpath in Nottinghamshire.
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Testimonials
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- 'Cameron Grant, practice manager, is very good.'
- 'Michelle Greene, senior clerk, is particularly impressive.'
- 'Impressive Chambers with bright, able barristers able to handle the most complex cases.'
- 'The service from the clerks room has been first rate.'
- 'New Square are a fantastic set for this type of work.'
- 'They have a wealth of experience available to them as well as extensive knowledge and experience of highway law.'
- 'They are among the top sets when it comes to public access rights to property.'
- 'The clerks are excellent.'
Silks
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Juniors
Leading Juniors
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Paul Wilmshurst
New Square Chambers 'Good advocacy, good work in mediation and very good with clients.'
Aidan Briggs
New Square Chambers 'He is meticulous and incredibly knowledgeable. His advocacy is exemplary.'
Ross Crail
New Square Chambers 'Ross is an intellectual powerhouse. She has the absolute confidence of clients.'
Simon Adamyk
New Square Chambers 'Simon has an meticulous approach to preparation and a forensic advocacy style. His laser focus in court is popular with judges.'
Amy Berry
New Square Chambers 'Excellent at seeing the wider picture and has admirable tactical nous.'