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Christopher Poole
New Court ChambersNew Court Chambers garners praise as ‘an excellent set', with a team of 'brilliant advocates' acting in a range of high-profile child law and care cases. Kyri Lefteri is a ’formidable advocate' with significant experience in handling private law cases and child abduction matters. Other key members of the group include Andrew Shaw, 'an extremely knowledgeable, helpful, highly skilled advocate who obtains excellent results' and is regularly instructed in public law cases on behalf of local authorities, parents, and children.
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- 'James Stammers and Adam Grant go to all lengths to assist.'
- 'The clerks are organised and friendly. Adam Grant is helpful and will always go the extra mile to assist.'
- 'Adam Grant is fantastic.'
- 'New Court Chambers has a stellar group of juniors who specialise in public law work.'
- 'New Court Chambers is a strong set with a large amount of excellent barristers.'
- 'New Court Chambers is a strong set with depth and breadth of knowledge of family law.'
- 'New Court Chambers is a solid set.'
- 'New Court Chambers is excellent and has a broad range of barristers.'
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Andrew Shaw
New Court Chambers ‘Andrew is a robust advocate who gets his point across articulately and succinctly. He is well-prepared and always happy to discuss matters and strategies.’
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Giles Bain
New Court Chambers ‘Giles is assiduous and has excellent legal knowledge. A good advocate with a considered approach.’
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Sam Wallace
New Court Chambers ‘Sam is a highly polished and thoughtful advocate who always has the ear of the court. His advocacy is second to none, and his case preparation is always meticulous and thorough. He is a highly effective and robust cross-examiner.’
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Sarah McMeechan
New Court Chambers ‘Sarah is an exceptional advocate, conscientious and skilful in cross-examination.'
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Saiqa Chaudhry
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Philippa Jenkins
New Court Chambers 'Philippa is an unflappable advocate. Her calm approach is effective as she drills down into the details in her cross-examination of medical experts, lay or professional witnesses.'
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Sarah Nuttall
New Court Chambers 'Sarah is hardworking, well-prepared and knows the papers inside and out. She is very compassionate with her clients.'
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Kiran Channa
New Court Chambers ‘Kiran is a brilliant and confident advocate. She has impeccable attention to detail, and forms good relationships with clients and other parties alike.’
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Nicola Hall
New Court Chambers ‘Nicola is very capable and well prepared. She puts the work in for great results.’
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Jemimah Hendrick
New Court Chambers ‘Jemimah is great with vulnerable clients and compassionate to their needs.’
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Meredith Major
New Court Chambers ‘Meredith is a skilled advocate: articulate, concise and engaging.'
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