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.
Mary Hughes
3
Mary Hughes
One Pump Court
‘Mary is incredibly hardworking. She is empathetic and goes the extra mile for clients. Her down-to-earth manner puts them at ease.’
Rachel Francis
5
Rachel Francis
One Pump Court
‘Rachel’s key strength is her innate sense of what is fair. She treats clients with empathy and tact. She is unafraid to press for a just outcome.’
Sam Elliott
6
Sam Elliott
One Pump Court
‘Sam has a great knowledge of private children law issues and is extremely strong at fact-finding hearings.’
Stephen Bartlet-Jones
6
Stephen Bartlet-Jones
One Pump Court
‘Stephen is eloquent. He has a knack for implementing practical solutions to cases.'
James Anthony Shaw
6
James Anthony Shaw
One Pump Court
‘James is astute, excellent with clients and instructing solicitors, and thoughtful. A fluent advocate.'
Catherine Philps
6
Catherine Philps
One Pump Court
‘Catherine is very good with vulnerable clients and has a keen eye for detail. Her advocacy skills are excellent.’
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.
Imogen Mellor
Imogen Mellor
One Pump Court
 ‘Imogen is a strong advocate who will fight her client’s case in court. She is adept at acting for vulnerable clients with different needs and complex backgrounds.’