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Christine Johnson
Atlantic ChambersThe members at Atlantic Chambers are regularly instructed in both public and private law matters. The set is home to Christine Johnson, who contributes experience from a previous career as a midwife, and Daniel Reilly, who is skilled in acting in complex cases for parents and children regarding physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Ian McArdle handles all aspects of children law and domestic abuse law, and Carl Gorton is another key name in the team.
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- 'Support staff are helpful, friendly, and efficient. Headed by Lee Cadwallader, the team are all approachable, knowledgeable, and often go out of their way to assist. The service is first class and chambers operate as a team, which results in an instructing solicitor having confidence in the set.'
- 'Stacey Brown and Natalie Wolfe are both incredibly helpful and very responsive.'
- 'The family clerks are incredibly helpful. Lee Cadawallader and Natalie Wolfe are always on hand to support instructing solicitors. They are skilled in identifying appropriate counsel, managing diaries to provide urgent cover, and liaising well with counsel.'
- 'Stacey Brown and Natalie Wolfe will do all that they can to ensure continuity of counsel and respond quickly to queries.'
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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.
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Carl Gorton
Atlantic Chambers 'Carl is an exceptional advocate. He is confident and very knowledgeable, he provides clear and concise advice, and he manages clients' expectations well.'
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Ian McArdle
Atlantic Chambers 'Ian is a highly skilled, diligent, confident, and analytical barrister. His cross-examination skills are exceptional, he is calm and focussed, and he is reassuring to clients.'
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.
Daniel Reilly
Atlantic Chambers 'Daniel is a talented advocate who is tenacious in the face of opposition and will argue a point in line with instructions while exhibiting respect to the court so as to engage the tribunal. He is exceptional with clients, regularly receiving positive feedback and praise, he demonstrates empathy but delivers advice that is sometimes difficult to hear in a sensitive way, and his strength is in his advocacy and his presentation of an argument with conviction and persuasion.'