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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• 'Chris Gittins injects the clerking team with great energy and is an excellent promoter of the chambers' talent.'
• 'The clerks are exceptional. Chris Gittins is a fantastic senior clerk.'
• 'Chris Gittins is incredibly accommodating, efficient and personable.'
• 'Chris Gittins is a breath of fresh air.'
• '1 King's Bench Walk is a stellar set and go-to chambers for children's work.'
• '1 King's Bench Walk offer the full range of family law expertise, with high-quality counsel across the spectrum.'
• '1 King's Bench Walk is a fantastic set. All barristers have an extensive knowledge of the law and are brilliant advocates.'
• '1 King's Bench Walk is the go-to set for children's work, including real strength-in-depth for international matters.'

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.

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Deborah Eaton KC

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‘Deborah is a superstar of the Bar, and her experience and knowledge of children’s cases is unrivalled. Her understanding of how people work is amazing, and she knows how to unlock the most difficult cases. She always has the ear of the judge and knows how to pitch her advocacy to the circumstances.’

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Richard Harrison KC

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 ‘Richard is an incredible advocate: strategic, intelligent and bright. He is fantastic with clients.’

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Frank Feehan KC

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'Frank is very well-prepared, good with clients and robust.'

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Anna McKenna KC

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‘Anna is a strong and persuasive advocate. Her analytical skills are second to none.’

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James Turner KC

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'James is a true titan of international family law. He has the most impressive breadth and depth of knowledge.'

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Charles Howard KC

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‘Charles is a first-rate advocate, exceptionally well-prepared and with an eye for the long game.’

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Richard Anelay KC

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‘Richard is a serene, authoritative and powerful advocate.'

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.

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Caroline Lister

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‘Caroline is a force to be reckoned with.’

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Jay Banerji

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 ‘Jay is a thorough barrister who quickly gets to grips with complex cases, and can manage clients’ expectations.’

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Katherine Kelsey

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‘Katherine is strategic and persuasive. She can command the courtroom.’

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Nicola Fox

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‘Nicola is an exceptional advocate, possessing remarkable judgement and astute strategic oversight. Her deep understanding of cases allows her to delve beneath the surface.'

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Charlotte Hartley

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‘Charlotte is a dynamic and compelling barrister.'

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Jennifer Perrins

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‘Jennifer is very quick-thinking on her feet and has excellent legal knowledge.'

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Nicholas Anderson

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‘Nicholas is a master tactician.’

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Markanza Cudby

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Victoria Green

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‘Victoria is an effective communicator and a persuasive, powerful advocate.’

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Stephen Jarmain

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‘Stephen is always two steps ahead of the opposition. He is a master tactician and is all over the details of the most complex cases.’

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Andrea Watts

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‘Andrea is an articulate and focused advocate, who demonstrates great client empathy and is very approachable. She goes above and beyond.'

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Thomas Dance

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‘Thomas gives clear and direct advice to clients without legal jargon. He passionately fights his client's corner and considers options outside the box.’

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Katy Chokowry

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 'Katy is a real superstar. She is always well-prepared and has an effective, authoritative, and polite advocacy style.'

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Lucia Crimp

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‘Lucia has a persuasive and authoritative advocacy style. She always presents focused and clear arguments.'

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Naomi Wiseman

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 ‘Naomi fights incredibly hard for her clients.’

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Elizabeth Selman

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‘Elizabeth's advocacy skills are impressive. She gains the respect of clients immediately with her robust approach to complex legal issues and handles emotionally taxing issues with care.’

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Anna Sutcliffe

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‘Anna is a tremendous fighter. She is compassionate with vulnerable clients.’

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Samantha Ridley

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'Samantha is a first-rate advocate who has the ear of judges. Her knowledge of international children's law is incredible. She is a tenacious negotiator and can sport the winning point and deploy it to devastating effect in cross-examination.'

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Imogen Lloyd-Thomas

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 ‘Imogen has confidence and a skillset well above her year of call. She is exceptionally bright, robust and urbane in court, diligent and personable.'

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Graham Crosthwaite

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‘Graham is calm and patient with challenging clients, providing clear advice and strategy. His advocacy is strong, sharp and focused.’

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Martha Holmes

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‘Martha is a formidable barrister. She is always well-prepared and goes above and beyond for her clients. She is excellent on her feet.’

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Kate Ozwell

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 ‘Kate is a class act. She has a commanding presence in the courtroom. Her cross-examination is effective and delivered with precision.’

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Helen Pomeroy

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‘Helen prepares all her cases thoroughly. She shows great judgement and is strategically astute.’

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.

Victoria Halsall

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‘Victoria gets to grips with cases very quickly. She is a strong advocate, and anyone would want her on their side.'

Tadhgh Barwell O’Connor

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‘Tadhgh is a thorough and efficient advocate. He is excellent at managing high-conflict and vulnerable clients.’

Elle Tait

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 ‘Elle is a real star with gravitas beyond her years of call. She works tirelessly for her clients and rolls her sleeves up to resolve difficult issues.'

Emma Wilson

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‘Emma is a strong advocate, amenable and composed to clients and compelling before the court.'