Hall of fame9BR Chambers
‘Tony is renowned for his advocacy, all done with humour but belying a clinical skill to undermine many a trial-hardened witness. He is a joy to watch.'
9BR Chambers
9BR Chambers is a regarded by many as an ‘excellent set with a long-standing reputation for quality’. Jane Bickerstaff KC is mainly instructed in relation to murder and sexual offences cases and is especially strong in cases involving vulnerable defendants – she recently defended a woman who was found not guilty by reason of insanity after stabbing and beheading her brother whilst suffering from a severe psychotic episode. Max Hardy recently prosecuted an individual, who was born female and now identifies as a man, convicted of offences including assault by penetration; the three victims in the case having been deceived into sexual activity believing that the defendant was male.
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Testimonials
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- 'Martin Secrett is excellent, always accommodating and trying to assist with getting the correct barrister for the case.'
- 'Martin Secrett and Russell Good are fantastic. Adrian Chapman brings additional strength to the team.'
- '9 Bedford Row is a strong set with a number of leading female barristers.'
- 'An excellent set with a long-standing reputation for quality.'
- 'A thriving set with a lot of first rate counsel.'
- 'The clerks are impossible to fault. No request is too much and they make life as a litigator so much easier. They are beyond reproach.'
- 'An excellent clerks' room.'
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.
Hall of fame9BR Chambers
– ‘Juries really seem to respond well to Jane's no-nonsense approach. She is hard-working and effective.'
Hall of fame9BR Chambers
‘Justin is a true powerhouse silk. He is a superb advocate and he inspires confidence brought about by meticulous preparation. He is also a pleasure to work with.'
Hall of fame9BR Chambers
‘Peter has a formidable courtroom presence, is jury friendly and devastating in cross-examination. His closing speeches are strong and persuasive and you underestimate Peter at your risk.'
Juniors
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.
9BR Chambers
‘Tessa is one of the brightest junior stars at the Bar. She is utterly dedicated, bright, tactical, pragmatic, eloquent, empathetic and a real fighter. She has an elegant command of the court when she is on her feet which really makes judges and juries sit up and listen. Tessa is highly responsive, her judgement is impeccable and lay clients love her.’
9BR Chambers
‘Corinne is a highly accomplished junior with a command of all areas of the case. Her cool, calm and smooth manner instils confidence and reflects her quiet mastery of cases.'
9BR Chambers
'Max is one of the finest young barristers around and he has emerged into a powerful prime - he's a silk in all but name. He is versatile, demanding of himself, and utterly dedicated to his client's interests.'
9BR Chambers
‘Daniel is empathetic with clients and robust in submissions. He is very good on the law with excellent attention to detail.'
9BR Chambers
‘Will is one of the rare barristers who is great in court, excellent with clients and always very thorough with preparation. He is so well regarded by judges and opponents. He is top notch.'
9BR Chambers
‘Sean will turn his hand to any problem and find a solution. He remains a passionate advocate with a razor-sharp wit and intelligence that results in being highly persuasive in any legal setting.'
49BR Chambers
'Emma is an excellent advocate for young and vulnerable defendants. She is able to gain the trust of her lay clients through her empathetic approach and exceptional communication skills. She is also a very persuasive advocate.'
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.
9BR Chambers
‘Tessa is one of the brightest junior stars at the Bar. She is utterly dedicated, bright, tactical, pragmatic, eloquent, empathetic and a real fighter. She has an elegant command of the court when she is on her feet which really makes judges and juries sit up and listen. Tessa is highly responsive, her judgement is impeccable and lay clients love her.’
9BR Chambers
‘Corinne is a highly accomplished junior with a command of all areas of the case. Her cool, calm and smooth manner instils confidence and reflects her quiet mastery of cases.'
9BR Chambers
'Max is one of the finest young barristers around and he has emerged into a powerful prime - he's a silk in all but name. He is versatile, demanding of himself, and utterly dedicated to his client's interests.'
9BR Chambers
‘Daniel is empathetic with clients and robust in submissions. He is very good on the law with excellent attention to detail.'
9BR Chambers
‘Will is one of the rare barristers who is great in court, excellent with clients and always very thorough with preparation. He is so well regarded by judges and opponents. He is top notch.'
9BR Chambers
‘Sean will turn his hand to any problem and find a solution. He remains a passionate advocate with a razor-sharp wit and intelligence that results in being highly persuasive in any legal setting.'
49BR Chambers
'Emma is an excellent advocate for young and vulnerable defendants. She is able to gain the trust of her lay clients through her empathetic approach and exceptional communication skills. She is also a very persuasive advocate.'