Chambers of Guy Kearl QC
FIFTH FLOOR, 23 PARK SQUARE SOUTH, LEEDS, LS1 2ND, ENGLANDWhat we say about the set's legal practice in Regional Bar
North Eastern Circuit
Within Commercial, insolvency and property,
St Paul’s Chambers’ Alun Jones is ‘extremely thorough, decisive and methodical’.
Within Crime,
St Paul’s Chambers has a ‘depth of experienced counsel at all levels of qualification’. Clients also recommend Simon Bickler QC and James Lake, ‘who has a bright future’. Guy Kearl QC can ‘assimilate a complex case in the blink of an eye’, and demonstrates ‘tactical awareness’. Denise Breen-Lawton is ‘a delight to work with, thorough, charming and, when necessary, spiky’. Other names to note include Andrew Haslam (‘a strong advocate with a sound understanding and in-depth knowledge’), Nick Dry (‘excellent advocate, very thorough with an exceptional work ethic’), and Andrew Stubbs QC.
Within Family,
St Paul’s Chambers’ Simon Bickler QC took silk in early 2011, and Nicola Saxton has ‘an impressive grip of the principles and the detail’.
Within Health and safety, regulatory,
Head of regulatory at St Paul’s Chambers, Jeremy Barnett is ‘very commercial in his outlook’, and John Harrison ‘espies everything, misses nothing; a genuine all-rounder’.
Within Overview , St Paul's Chambers (Chambers of Guy Kearl QC) is a second tier firm,
Chancery House Chambers has seen a number of defections of late to Exchange Chambers, a new player in the Leeds market, but remains a strong set. No. 6 continues to house ‘strong advocates’, and St Paul’s Chambers maintains its ‘great reputation’ through its ‘proficient and hardworking’ individuals. Clients praise Trinity Chambers’ ‘excellence’ although, some note inconsistencies. However, the set has been strengthened by a number of key arrivals during 2010. The clerks are ‘reliable’ and ‘easy to communicate with’.
Within Personal injury and clinical negligence,
St Paul’s Chambers’ Robert Smith is ‘at the top of his game in this field’. Smith provides ‘consistently high-quality advice’, and is ‘lightning at turning papers around’.