1Hall of fameGatehouse Chambers
‘Brie is at the top of the property field - she understands the issues and is tactically aware. She is very client focused and easy to work with.'
Gatehouse Chambers
Gatehouse Chambers features a particularly strong capability in commercial landlord and tenant matters, as leasehold disputes and other areas of real property. Brie Stevens-Hoare KC represented the successful respondents of White v Amirtharaja before the Court of Appeal; the dispute concerned the degree of intention required for an adverse possession claim, in this case concerning a passageway leading to the claimant’s property. John de Waal KC acted in Prime London Holdings 11 Ltd v Thurloe Lodge Ltd in the first and only High Court case about an access order under the Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992. Lina Mattsson was sole counsel before the Court of Appeal, successfully representing the defendant in Mostyn House Estate Management Co Ltd v Youde, a dispute concerning proposed maintenance work to two former listed buildings, which a management company proposed to charge to both leasehold owners and the owners of freehold properties in the same development. Morayo Fagborun Bennett was appointed a District Judge in November 2023.
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Testimonials
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- 'Clerking at Gatehouse is very good - courteous without being pushy. They tend to get lay-client pressures and are sensible at being commercial.'
- 'Well organised, reliable clerking service. Realistic costs estimates that rarely need further negotiating downwards from the initial figure given.'
- 'The clerks are extremely supportive and helpful.'
- 'All their clerks are responsive and helpful, fees are reasonable and estimates accurate. They provide a very good service to chambers.'
- 'Gatehouse is a good all round chambers with great clerking and a good range of juniors. It has managed its rebrand very well and its office move too.'
- 'Great set with which we have worked for many years. It has great strength in depth, it's very rare that the set will not be able to assist and it offers a great training program.'
- 'The property set at Gatehouse is exceptional.'
- 'Very commercial, impeccable service, but crucially A1 barristers.'
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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2Hall of fameGatehouse Chambers
‘John is able to see through the confusion and noise created guiding you to a strong commercial resolution. He is knowledgeable, measured 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.
1Gatehouse Chambers
‘Jamal is a superb advocate; thoughtful, persuasive and likeable. He is always supremely well-prepared with total mastery of the case. He is very popular with lay clients who appreciate his friendly style and how clearly he cuts through the issues. His written advice is a wonder to behold; straight to the point and always gets to the heart of the matter.’
2Gatehouse Chambers
'Daniel is a very careful and considered barrister. He is great at putting clients at ease and understanding the dynamics of the parties.'
3Gatehouse Chambers
‘Emily is extremely articulate and knowledgeable with a commercial instinct that results in excellent all round advice for the client.'
4Gatehouse Chambers
‘Very incisive, getting to the core of the issue and giving good clear, concise advice. Very quick turnaround. Excellent communications.'
4Gatehouse Chambers
‘Lina is a fantastically confident advocate with ferocious tenacity and commitment to her clients. Lina is always very well prepared and does her very best for her clients each and every time she is instructed.'
4Gatehouse Chambers
‘Faisel is hugely knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. He is always willing to pick up something no matter how urgent and grasp all of the issues and nuances quickly and with ease.'
4Gatehouse Chambers
‘Laura is a tenacious litigator who leaves no stone unturned. She fiercely fights matters for her clients to ensure that they get the best outcome possible. She is very personable and easy to work with.'
5Gatehouse Chambers
‘Clare has excellent client-handling skills and she is very communicative. She is very personable and her ability to explain technical legal concepts to lay clients is commendable. Her advocacy is clear, structured and highly effective.'
5Gatehouse Chambers
‘An extremely bright and persuasive advocate who is always immaculately prepared - whether for a client conference or for a complex multi-day trial. A real joy to work alongside and always efficient in returning advice and paperwork.'
5Gatehouse Chambers
‘Carl is knowledgeable and an effective advocate who quickly gets to the key points.'
5Gatehouse Chambers
'Jack is an extremely promising junior whose expertise in the twin disciplines of property litigation and professional negligence make him an ideal choice for property based negligence claims. He is highly proficient and has a persuasive and effective writing style. He is also very hands on and easy to work with.'
5Gatehouse Chambers
‘Amanda has an excellent eye for detail. She is very skilled in getting to grips with complicated scenarios and identifying the issues and most importantly providing clients with practical and pragmatic advice.’
5Gatehouse Chambers
‘Very good at understanding difficult cases and constructing arguments, as well as managing client expectations.'
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5Gatehouse Chambers
‘David’s manner is wonderful. He is calm and collected and has a certain aura about him that means his cool demeanor is welcomed by judges.’
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5Gatehouse Chambers
'Andrew is excellent at trial, particularly in cross-examination. He is a reassuring presence in any case.'
5Gatehouse Chambers
‘Cameron has an ability to set out advice in often complex matters that is clear and concise, allowing lay clients to understand key aspects of their matter and the advice.'
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.
1Gatehouse Chambers
‘Jamal is a superb advocate; thoughtful, persuasive and likeable. He is always supremely well-prepared with total mastery of the case. He is very popular with lay clients who appreciate his friendly style and how clearly he cuts through the issues. His written advice is a wonder to behold; straight to the point and always gets to the heart of the matter.’
2Gatehouse Chambers
'Daniel is a very careful and considered barrister. He is great at putting clients at ease and understanding the dynamics of the parties.'
3Gatehouse Chambers
‘Emily is extremely articulate and knowledgeable with a commercial instinct that results in excellent all round advice for the client.'
4Gatehouse Chambers
‘Very incisive, getting to the core of the issue and giving good clear, concise advice. Very quick turnaround. Excellent communications.'
4Gatehouse Chambers
‘Lina is a fantastically confident advocate with ferocious tenacity and commitment to her clients. Lina is always very well prepared and does her very best for her clients each and every time she is instructed.'
4Gatehouse Chambers
‘Faisel is hugely knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. He is always willing to pick up something no matter how urgent and grasp all of the issues and nuances quickly and with ease.'
4Gatehouse Chambers
‘Laura is a tenacious litigator who leaves no stone unturned. She fiercely fights matters for her clients to ensure that they get the best outcome possible. She is very personable and easy to work with.'
5Gatehouse Chambers
‘Clare has excellent client-handling skills and she is very communicative. She is very personable and her ability to explain technical legal concepts to lay clients is commendable. Her advocacy is clear, structured and highly effective.'
5Gatehouse Chambers
‘An extremely bright and persuasive advocate who is always immaculately prepared - whether for a client conference or for a complex multi-day trial. A real joy to work alongside and always efficient in returning advice and paperwork.'
5Gatehouse Chambers
‘Carl is knowledgeable and an effective advocate who quickly gets to the key points.'
5Gatehouse Chambers
'Jack is an extremely promising junior whose expertise in the twin disciplines of property litigation and professional negligence make him an ideal choice for property based negligence claims. He is highly proficient and has a persuasive and effective writing style. He is also very hands on and easy to work with.'
5Gatehouse Chambers
‘Amanda has an excellent eye for detail. She is very skilled in getting to grips with complicated scenarios and identifying the issues and most importantly providing clients with practical and pragmatic advice.’
5Gatehouse Chambers
‘Very good at understanding difficult cases and constructing arguments, as well as managing client expectations.'
55Gatehouse Chambers
‘David’s manner is wonderful. He is calm and collected and has a certain aura about him that means his cool demeanor is welcomed by judges.’
55Gatehouse Chambers
'Andrew is excellent at trial, particularly in cross-examination. He is a reassuring presence in any case.'
5Gatehouse Chambers
‘Cameron has an ability to set out advice in often complex matters that is clear and concise, allowing lay clients to understand key aspects of their matter and the advice.'