Crime and regulatory (including white-collar crime)

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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Alexander Vial

5 Wentworth Chambers

‘Alexander is able to get on top of complex and sensitive matters quickly. He is exceptionally hard working.’

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Ken Averre

Forbes Chambers

‘Ken is an excellent advocate who is able to get across a brief of evidence quickly and identify the real issues in the matter.’

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Amelia Avery-Williams

12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers

‘Amelia is analytical and strategic.’

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Denes Blazer

12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers

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Jillian Caldwell

12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers

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Talia Epstein

12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers

‘Talia's strengths include her depth of knowledge of the criminal law, her exceptional legal skills and her ability to distil and explain complex concepts with elegant simplicity.’

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April Francis

Forbes Chambers

‘April has strong communication skills and an ability to navigate through complex legal issues. She delivers smart and concise advocacy.’

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Kathleen Heath

Maurice Byers Chambers

‘Kathleen is always thoroughly prepared before rising to her feet, and she is methodical in her questioning of witnesses.’

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Slade Howell

Forbes Chambers

‘Slade has excellent knowledge of the law and is able to distil complicated principles to apply to narrow factual issues.’

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Georgia Huxley

Forbes Chambers

‘Georgia is a meticulous advocate who knows how to craft questions in the cross-examination of witnesses.’

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Emmanuel Kerkyasharian

Forbes Chambers

‘Emmanuel's strengths include his meticulous preparation and dedication to matters.’

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Peter Lange

Maurice Byers Chambers

‘Peter is a fantastic advocate and incredibly intelligent. His ability to articulate legal principles and material facts in a matter in a short period of time is second-to-none.’

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Georgia Lewer

Forbes Chambers

‘Georgia is excellent at identifying the legal and evidentiary issues in a matter and is always up to date with relevant case law.’

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Christine Melis

Maurice Byers Chambers

‘Christine’s foremost strength is her exceptional advocacy. She has a rare ability to combine rigorous forensic analysis with persuasive and strategic courtroom advocacy.’

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Greg O’Mahoney

New Chambers

‘Greg is extremely knowledgeable and gives the clients confidence at all times.’

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Claire O’Neill

Forbes Chambers

‘Claire is a highly effective advocate in both oral and written advocacy.’

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Claire Palmer

Sixth Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers

‘Claire is incredibly hard working and meticulous in her preparation of cases. She is highly intelligent and has a sound knowledge of many different areas of law.’

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Christopher Parkin

153 Phillip Street Barristers

‘Christopher is a formidable and well-prepared advocate. His written submissions are clear and persuasive, often involving complex legal issues.’

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Stephanie Patterson

Sixth Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers

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Rory Pettit

Forbes Chambers

‘Rory is a formidable and polished advocate. His cross-examination skills are exemplary.’

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Julia Roy

Sixth Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers

‘Julia is extremely diligent and effective. She is one of the leading juniors in a number of fields, including in crime.’

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Georgina Westgarth

Omnia Chambers