The 36 Group

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• 'Danny Chapman is the best there is in the clerking field.'
• 'Danny Chapman is a great senior clerk who takes the time to get to know his instructing solicitors. He invites feedback and actively deals with any issues which arise. The service is excellent in that the clerks take care to try and match the right barrister to the case. They are always willing to discuss fees and want to find a solution which works for everyone.'

Lawyers

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.

1

Andrzej Bojarski KC

‘Andrzej is a brilliant advocate, with an unrivalled ability to cut through dense intractability and locate the argument most likely to find favour with the court. He has a keen strategic eye in build-up to a hearing and you can be confident going into a trial that he is thinking several moves ahead of any argument the other side might try last minute to run.’

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.

2

Niki Langridge

'Niki is a tremendous advocate with encyclopaedic knowledge of the law, always ready with the perfect caselaw, and powerful and effective in her delivery. he is hugely respected by the judiciary and other advocates alike, her involvement strengthens and brings credibility to every case, always securing a good outcome.’

2

Christopher Carr

‘As an advocate, Christopher is measured and precise, and never labours a point. He can distill difficult and complicated issues down into succinct and eloquent submissions which leaves a judge no option but to agree, and in addition to his advocacy, Chris is particularly adept at strategising, working with clients from the outset to manage expectations and to curate the best possible presentation of a case.’

3

Gwynfor Evans

'Gwynfor is a leading authority on child maintenance, and quite literally wrote the handbook on the subject. His depth of knowledge is unmatched, and his advocacy is both precise and persuasive.’

3

Rhys Taylor

'Rhys is simply one of the brightest and most impressive juniors in family finance and cohabitation cases. A first choice and a reliable choice, technically brilliant, with a fine attention to detail, he has a skill for charismatic and persuasive advocacy.'

3

George Harley

‘George is a well-respected and well-liked advocate. He is able to bring calm to even the most difficult client and help them to a good conclusion, and judges trust what George says about a case.’

4

Sabuhi Chaudhry

'Sabuhi is the absolute go-to barrister for family finance. Her preparation is meticulous and her greater understanding allows her presentation of the case to be so much more comprehensive, often allowing the judge to understand the full dynamics of the facts and personalities so that justice is served and the right order is achieved.'

4

Guy Holland

'Guy is a go-to barrister for TOLATA matters. He is loved by clients and gives concise, pragmatic advice, and he’s always on hand throughout a matter, becoming an invaluable member of the clients legal team.'

4

Hannah Jones

'Hannah is calm and collected when she needs to be but a tour de force in the court room. There is very little perceivable difference in her confidence and tenacity when compared with counsel many years her senior.'

4

Chloe Kenvin

'Chloe is incredibly knowledgeable and comes across well to the client. Her written work is very good along with her advocacy skills.'

4

Gavin Lyon

'Gavin is a star advocate. He has an easy client manner which inspires confidence, he is always well prepared but sensible and pragmatic, and his advocacy is first-class.'

4

Rebecca Rothwell

'Rebecca is an excellent advocate and a go-to barrister for financial remedies cases. She is proactive and well prepared for all hearings, and gets to the crux of the case quickly, allowing cases to be focused from the outset.'

4

Marc Samuels

'Marc's civil background gives him a real edge when it comes to matrimonial finance cases which have more corporate elements or civil cross overs. He is able to quickly assimilate complex issues and distill these down to relevant digestible submissions and arguments, and his client management skills really complement the solicitors role, building a strong team around the client.'

4

Gerald Wilson

'Gerald has a very impressive technical knowledge of the law. He is the go-to barrister when you have a tricky situation as he will immediately provide a computation of the law, how it applies and is very clear on outcomes, which means you are not taking unnecessary risks.'

4

Lauren Lanson

‘Lauren is extremely good at cutting through the noise on a case and getting straight to the issue. She is brilliant with clients and adapts her language to their particular needs, she is empathetic but strong and not afraid to give robust advice where needed, and she is a very strong advocate in court and has the judges listening to her clear and concise submissions.’

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.

1

Nicholas Marsh

'Nico consistently demonstrates exceptional technical ability. particularly in matters involving intricate financial issues. He has a sharp analytical mind and a meticulous approach to both preparation and presentation. His written work is always clear, precise and detailed.'

1

Hannah Justiva

‘Hannah has an unrivalled attention to detail, prepares better than any other barrister, and regardless of the value of the case, her preparations are such that she will know the case as well as the instructing solicitor does. She is brilliant on complex financial issues, specifically pensions, she is client focused and genuinely cares, an she is a go-to barrister for all financial matters.’