Jacqui Gilliatt
Four Brick Court Chambers ‘Jacqui is an incredibly helpful and committed barrister who is more than happy to provide help and assistance, particularly in complex matters and with vulnerable clients.’
Four Brick Court Chambers is a ‘specialist family law set with exceptional barristers able to assist with all types of child law cases'. Jacqui Gilliatt is 'a tenacious advocate, committed to achieving the best outcome for her client'; she fields extensive experience in handling public and private law matters, often on behalf of vulnerable clients, involving allegations of sexual abuse and fabricated or induced illness.
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Testimonials
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- 'Clive Barrett is very knowledgeable and helpful. Richard Gillham is also helpful when identifying counsel, especially on urgent matters.'
- 'Billy Forecast is excellent.'
- 'Billy Forecast and Jordon King are always helpful and go over and above to assist clients.'
- 'Richard Gillham and Billy Forecast are always approachable and helpful.'
- '4 Brick Court has an excellent range of barristers specialising in children's work.'
- '4 Brick Court is a highly skilled chambers, with members well known for public law children's work.'
- '4 Brick Court is an excellent set, with a good number of excellent barristers.'
Silks
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.
James Norman
Four Brick Court Chambers ‘James is brilliant. He remembers everything and is very forensic in his approach. His advocacy is always helpful and concise.’
Bibi Badejo
Four Brick Court Chambers ‘Bibi is a compelling advocate with a serene demeanour, and demonstrates great skill and confidence in court.’
Isabelle Watson
Four Brick Court Chambers ‘Isabelle is a courageous advocate and a dominant force in the courtroom.’
Lauren Bovington
Four Brick Court Chambers ‘Lauren is very professional and friendly. She is impressive in her ability to grasp the issues of a case, even when instructed at short notice.’
Sophie Crampton
Four Brick Court Chambers ‘Sophie is very organized and focused. She stands her ground quite firmly and represents her clients with their best interests at the forefront of her mind.’
Brónach Gordon
Four Brick Court Chambers ‘Brónach is fearless. She provides clear and robust advice and is not afraid to fight hard for her clients. She is also approachable and sensitive to each client’s needs.’
Polly Allison
Four Brick Court Chambers ‘She is organised, well-prepared and thorough.’
Justin Tadros
Four Brick Court Chambers ‘Justin is a thorough and hard-working advocate. He combines an understanding manner with clients with providing stalwart and straightforward advice.’
Nairn Purss
Four Brick Court Chambers ‘Nairn is a caring and engaged advocate. In his advocacy, he is precise and robust but measured.’
Ummar Farooq Ahmad
Four Brick Court Chambers ‘Ummar is a bold advocate. He is always helpful, professional and thorough in his case preparation. He is excellent at building trust and respect with vulnerable clients.’
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.
