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Daniel Swan
KBG Chambers ‘Daniel is an exceptionally compelling advocate and is always well-prepared. He is calm in every situation and delivers skilled cross-examination of even the most challenging witnesses.’
KBG Chambers is a ‘strong set of skilled and pragmatic family barristers’ offering advice on the full range of family and children law matters. Charlotte Ash is ’a safe pair of hands with impressive knowledge of the law and professionalism’ who handles both public and private law cases. The ‘skilful and robust’ William Higginson, and ’expert cross-examiner’ Daniel Swan, specialise in public law children work, representing local authorities, parents, and guardians in fact-finding hearings and care proceedings.
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Testimonials
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- 'Yvonne Simmons is amazing. Her attention to detail is first-class.'
- 'Yvonne Simmons is committed, helpful, friendly and always goes the extra mile to support.'
- 'Yvonne Simmons and Lizzie Crothers are stand-out clerks who know their barrister's strengths and weaknesses and how best to match a case with the council. Ryan Ferguson is quickly learning the ropes and is a good addition to the team with a legal background.'
- 'The clerks are good overall. The senior family clerk, Yvonne Simmonds, is strong and always appears to be on top of counsel's availability and how that may change with ongoing cases.'
- 'KBG Chambers is a very competent set.'
- 'KBG Chambers is a go-to set, always friendly and helpful.'
- 'KBG Chambers has an excellent reputation for highly capable barristers.'
- 'KBG Chambers offers a variety of counsel with various specialisms. The clerks are always friendly and helpful to enquiries.'
Silks
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.
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William Higginson
KBG Chambers ‘Bill is an extraordinary advocate. He is compelling, assured, and empathetic. He is composed in difficult circumstances and is a dream to instruct.’
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Charlotte Ash
KBG Chambers ‘Charlotte is very well prepared and knows her case and her law. She is formidable when required and has great empathy and understanding when representing parents who are in very difficult circumstances.’
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Emma Favata
KBG Chambers 'Emma has meticulous attention to detail. She has a very nice, reassuring manner with clients, providing realistic advice about the likely outcome.'
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Emma Pearce
KBG Chambers ‘Emma is very thorough in her work. Her advocacy skills are concise and persuasive, often obtaining the outcome sought.’
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.
Samuel Castlehouse
KBG Chambers ‘Samuel is always well-prepared and knows the details of his case thoroughly. He is a pleasant, articulate, thoughtful negotiator who can see all points of view. He is a clear, concise and fair advocate.’
Jade Corden
KBG Chambers ‘Jade is always incredibly well-prepared and articulate. In court, she has a steely determination and confidence. With clients, she has a wonderful manner, kind and thoughtful.’