5 Paper Buildings

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• 'Dale Jones and Graham Briggs run a slick service and are both charming and personable. They are well organised and always helpful.'
• 'Dale Jones brings a little bit of the best of old school clerking to the corporate demands that solicitors in 2024 have and does so with total success.'
• 'The clerks are easy to contact and helpful in trying to assist with cases. Graham Briggs is always very helpful.'
• 'Dale Jones is an absolute star of a clerk.'
• '5 Paper Buildings is a strong set with a good reputation.'
• '5 Paper Buildings is a very strong set indeed as it has strength in depth across the criminal field.'
• '5 Paper Buildings is amazing. From senior to junior barristers they are very bright and hard-working individuals. The clerks are always available to assist to cover cases and find suitable counsels for particular matters.'
• '5 Paper Buildings is a well-established set dealing with the highest- end crime. There are a wide range of silks and senior juniors with experience in general crime, including the more unusual criminal/ medical cases, such as baby shaking and toxic poisoning.'

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.

2

Miranda Moore KC

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'Miranda is unflappable and knows everything. She has such a depth of experience that literally nothing throws her. She can handle complex legal, factual, medical, and financial analysis with ease. She commands respect and is always cool under pressure. She is also great fun to work with, and not at all stuffy.'

3

Benjamin Douglas-Jones KC

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‘Ben is an absolutely first-class criminal barrister. When he speaks, people listen, because what he says is always worth listening to. He has a total eye to detail and never misses a page of the papers. He has a great tactical approach and moves straight to the key points. He has no weaknesses.'

4

Deanna Heer KC

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‘Deanna is a class act. She is charming and persuasive. Her legal knowledge is outstanding. She is fair, hugely talented and has scrupulous integrity. It is always a pleasure to work with her. Her cross-examination is well prepared and to the point. Her legal submissions are focused, clear and on point.’

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.

3

Teresa Hay

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‘Teresa demonstrates impeccable client care, making each and every client feel at ease and taking time to understand their backgrounds and circumstances. She is calm, collected and confident in court, well-respected by judges, other lawyers and juries. Teresa is an effective advocate and skilled in cross-examining young witnesses.'

3

Jennifer Dannhauser

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‘Jennifer is persistent and hugely well prepared for any case. She will know the unused material backwards. Her ability to navigate complex matters of law and evidence is envious. Jennifer can not only put a client at ease but provides a solid backbone to the defence team. She is a silk in waiting.'

4

Richard Padley

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‘Richard is a clever lawyer and tactician. He has a gravitas without being foreboding. He is very client and solicitor friendly. Richard has an ability to absorb quickly prodigious amounts of information and convey the contents simply and succinctly. He is definitely a barrister to watch for the future.’

4

Joshua Normanton

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 ‘Josh is the complete barrister. He knows the law and procedures intimately, has excellent judgement, and his written and oral advocacy is highly competent. He works cooperatively with other professionals and establishes strong relationships with lay clients. Josh is a star.’