1Cornerstone Barristers
'One of the leaders in the field of licensing', Cornerstone Barristers is home to a team with 'exceptional licensing expertise'. Members handle the full range of licensing work, and is well known for acting for national authorities, public sector clients and operators in licensing disputes. James Findlay KC is highly regarded for his excellent track record in advising on private hire, alcohol, and gambling licensing matters. Ranjit Bhose KC is regularly instructed by licensing authorities on a range of work, and Josef Cannon KC has been kept busy handling contentious mandates concerning licenses for sexual entertainment venues, music festivals and hotels. Asitha Ranatunga has 'an exceptional understanding of licensing law and procedure, as well as the ability to provide insightful, bespoke and practical advice'.
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Testimonials
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- 'Daniel Gatt is a leading clerk in this field.'
- 'Cornerstone Barristers is a stand-out set in the world of licensing.'
- 'Cornerstone Barristers is an outstanding set with great depth of talent.'
- 'An attentive set.'
- 'The clerks provide an excellent service.'
- 'Very helpful clerks.'
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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Cornerstone Barristers
'Josef is a very congenial junior, who is also pragmatic and good with clients.'
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.
Cornerstone Barristers
'Asitha is conscientious. He has a sound legal mind and is an outstanding advocate.'
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.
Cornerstone Barristers
'Asitha is conscientious. He has a sound legal mind and is an outstanding advocate.'