Chambers of Brian Altman KC & Jim Sturman KC
With a range of practitioners, 2 Bedford Row features barristers who are highly regarded for expertise in a range of areas. Among the junior end of chambers, Andrew McGee has a solid track record in handling prosecution and defence work before a range of regulatory fora, and Sam Thomas is a key name for healthcare sector regulatory issues. Natalie Bird represented the GDC in a complex hearing involving 80 sub-allegations relating to an illegal tooth-whitening practice that was conducted by a registrant dental nurse. The nurse’s name was subsequently erased from the register after 75 of the sub-allegations, including dishonesty, were found proven. Ian Stern KC retired from full practice in mid-2022. Mark Milliken-Smith KC, as was, was appointed as a Circuit Judge in December 2023.
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Testimonials
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- 'Paul Rodgers is a credit to the set.'
- 'The clerks are very responsive and friendly.'
- 'A number of excellent advocates who specialise in healthcare cases.'
- 'An extremely good set with strength in depth.'
- 'The clerks are very agile and promptly respond to queries.'
- 'The clerks are very good and very responsive.'
- 'The clerks action requests with a quick turnaround and offer appropriate counsel when requested counsel is unavailable.'
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.
‘Sam takes a robust and pragmatic approach to cases. He is responsive, confident and reassuringly calm throughout the course of a hearing.'
'A fine cross-examiner who is always across the detail of his cases.'
‘Natalie's analytical skills are outstanding, and her advocacy skills are immaculate.'
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.
‘Sam takes a robust and pragmatic approach to cases. He is responsive, confident and reassuringly calm throughout the course of a hearing.'
'A fine cross-examiner who is always across the detail of his cases.'
‘Natalie's analytical skills are outstanding, and her advocacy skills are immaculate.'