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St John’s ChambersPeter Wadsley is ‘second to none when it comes to managing client expectations and providing down-to-earth advice’. Professor Roy Light is ‘at the forefront of licensing updates and legislation’, David Fletcher is recommended for planning instructions, and Richard Stead - is ‘an excellent and persistent advocate’.

Guildhall ChambersWilliam Batstone specialises in Chancery disputes, with particular expertise in rural property. Rajinder Sahonte has a general Chancery practice, including commercial landlord and tenant disputes. Construction specialist Julian Allsop recently joined the set from Queen Square Chambers. Kerry Barker and Susan Cavender are recommended for licensing matters.

12 College Place’s Philip Glen handles Chancery work, as well as commercial landlord and tenant and housing matters.

No5 ChambersRichard Kimblin is ‘an excellent advocate and can deal with people at all levels’. Paul Cairnes acts for a number of local authorities and developers in planning matters. Gordon Wignall is also recommended for planning.

Rougemont Chambers’ Gavin Collett has a busy planning practice.

3PB’s Paul Newman is recommended for his construction expertise, with clients praising his ‘vast experience and reassuring depth of knowledge’. Ian Lawrie QC has niche expertise in marine disputes.

At Colleton Chambers, Malcolm Galloway has particular expertise in environmental crime matters.

Devon Chambers’ Russell James has niche housing expertise, and is ‘very much an up-and-coming barrister in the South West’.

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