7BR's 'dynamic family law team consists of several impressive and focused advocates'. The group garners praise for its strength in handling cross-border cases, often involving issues of international child abduction. Barbara Connolly KC is a 'tough and able cross-examiner' who specialises in cases related to surrogacy and fertility treatment. Turning to the juniors, Helen Compton is regularly instructed in complex cases involving allegations of traumatic brain injuries. Bolstering the team at the senior end, Anita Guha KC and Susannah Johnson KC took silk in March 2024.
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- 'Clerks are efficient and helpful and will go above and beyond to try and resolve any issues. Harry Smith responds to enquiries promptly and will assist wherever he can.'
- 'Harry Smith is a delight and wonderful to work with. He goes the extra mile and is very supportive and understanding.'
- 'Harry Smith and Nathan Keegan are excellent, always willing to assist and move things around the diary to accommodate last-minute hearings.'
- '7BR is a highly reputable and well-organised set with a breadth of experience and a very approachable outlook.'
- '7BR is an extremely strong set.'
- '7BR has a strong stable of capable and exceptional barristers.'
- '7BR has a strong family team at all levels.'
- '7BR is a strong set with a wide range of well-qualified counsel.'
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.
Rachel Langdale KC
7BR ‘Rachel is a formidable barrister in the courtroom. She is always well prepared with forensic knowledge of the minutiae of the case.’
Brendan Roche KC
7BR ‘Brendan always maintains a relaxed and amicable demeanour. He is authoritative and holds the attention of every tribunal.’
2024 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.
Susannah Johnson KC
7BR ‘Susannah is an exceptional barrister. She is meticulous with the evidence and great with clients. She is patient and understanding of a vulnerable client's needs.’
Anita Guha KC
7BR ‘Anita is a real force of nature. She is forceful, tenacious, and a formidable advocate through and through.’
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.
Justin Slater
7BR 'Justin brings an element of calm and assuredness to the proceedings and is never flustered. He can articulate the client's case very well.'
Charlene Henderson
7BR ‘Charlene is a phenomenally hard-working, charming and bright barrister. She leaves no stone unturned for her clients.’
Camini Kumar
7BR ‘Camini reads her papers inside out and back to front. She has a strong ability to read her tribunal and pitch her case accordingly. She is willing to consider options outside of the box.’
Lubeya Ramadhan
7BR ‘Lubeya is an articulate, vigorous and effective advocate, who is always well-prepared for a case.’