Administrative law and human rights

'A clear thinker, with an ability to explain and present complex legal principles in plain English. Measured in his advocacy and is excellent at reading the mood of a Court. Clients particularly like his pragmatism when approaching what can at times seem like insoluble problems.'

Anthony Jones

4 New Square Chambers

'Incisive intelligence and excellent drafting.'

Christopher Knight

‘Fantastic intellect and strategist. Great work ethic and user friendly. Very impressive on his feet in court.’

Paul Luckhurst

'Paul is exceptionally bright, has excellent judgement and written work. He is a powerful advocate clearly respected by judges. His attention to detail and responsiveness make him a pleasure to work with.'

Eric Metcalfe

'Very good written work and a very effective advocate. Easy to work with.'

Raj Desai

'Raj is a brilliant public lawyer with an unparalleled mastery of the police disciplinary process. He is the go to barrister for victims of police misconduct who wish to challenge procedural failures in the misconduct system, particularly in connection with discrimination.'

Catherine Dobson

‘Catherine is an all-round exceptional barrister. She is incisive, quick, sophisticated in her analysis, and a brilliant drafter. She is a standout junior in her field.’

‘Leon is one of the leading juniors at the Bar and is certainly destined for great things, a silk in no time without doubt. He can turn his hand to anything. His crisp written prose is devoured by judges.’

Owen Greenhall

'Owen is the go-to barrister for anything to do with human rights law. He is deeply committed and incredibly hard working. He has a formidable intellect and always provides detailed thorough and well considered advice and submissions. He is an excellent and persuasive advocate.'

Tim is a very intelligent individual, and an absolute pleasure to work with. Very good with clients. He is all over the material at an early stage, and his comments and drafting are first rate.'

Ravi Mehta

‘Ravi is a smart, dynamic and pragmatic counsel. He is highly perceptive, engaging and understanding of the client’s needs, ensuring his advice and advocacy secures the best outcomes for the client.’

Gráinne Mellon

‘Willing to get into the weeds of a case, and great in conference with clients.’

Julianne Kerr Morrison

‘She is one of the most innovative and dedicated juniors at the Bar and is in demand across a range of practice areas, and she is a leading light in all of them. She has years of experience fighting the most complex cases and brings that to bear when fighting for her clients. Respected by juniors, leaders and judges alike.’

Aaron Moss

5 Essex Chambers

‘Aaron is exceptionally cool under pressure; he is a creative legal mind and manages to find solutions to the most complex legal problems. Aaron instils confidence in clients and appears many years above his call, going toe to toe with silks and more senior barristers effortlessly. Aaron has the ability to distil complex legal issues into digestible and articulate advice, making him a go to preference for clients and instructing solicitors alike.’

Rupert Paines

Patrick Roche

'Patrick has a great sense of judgment. Patrick is also dogged and determined. He fights for his clients with great skill and total commitment.'

Hannah Slarks

'Hannah’s attention to detail is exceptional. Her greatest strength is her ability to analyse a case from every angle. She is meticulous in crafting submissions that are focussed and persuasively articulate the strengths of her client’s case. Hannah’s advocacy is powerful and her oral submissions are polished. Judges appreciate her laser focus and ability to isolate the important legal aspects to be determined.'

Iain Steele

'Good clear written advocacy and attention to detail.'

Tom Wainwright

‘Fantastic on the law, excellent with clients and smooth and silk with witnesses. A fantastic advocate who has forgotten more law than most of us know. Witness don’t even realise it as their credibility dissolves.’

Katherine Barnes

'Katherine has a refreshingly ordered approach to her work, which is a blessing in urgent judicial reviews. She's able to grapple with novel and complex issues as and when they arise and appears unflappable in the face of challenging cases.'

Natasha Barnes

1 Crown Office Row

'She can cut through complex arguments quickly and produces a first rate analysis. Her drafting and oral advocacy is succinct and hits the right note with the court. Her manner with lay clients is excellent, carefully explaining the issues in the case and winning their confidence quickly.'

John Bethell

'John is a superb barrister. His written work is extremely precise and focused. He is great with clients - he explains his thinking clearly and understands entirely the context in which decisions are taken by public authorities and the different pressures they are under. His oral advocacy is also masterful - a calm yet powerful delivery.'

Jacob Bindman

Doughty Street Chambers

‘He has an easy going and friendly manner which puts clients at their ease and which carries over into his advocacy.’

'He's just brilliant - so quick, instantly on top of absolutely everything, always right, and really responsive. Fantastic drafting.'

Tom Coates

'Tom is ferociously intelligent and consistently excellent. Tom always delivers. He is thorough, pragmatic, logical and conscientious in his written and oral advice.'

Stephanie David

‘Stephanie has an incredible attention to detail and a first rate legal brain, which is a powerful combination, especially on complex public law cases. She is a brilliant junior in that she takes work off the silk and produces pleadings and advice which need little review.’

Emma Foubister

'Emma is excellent. Really bright. Strong on detail. Confident, clear speaking and wise. One of the best of her generation without doubt.'

Matthew Fraser

‘Matthew is excellent at organising arguments and dealing with complex factual and scientific situations and presenting them to clients and court. His advocacy is clear and persuasive.’

Michael Goold

'Michael is a go-to barrister in protest and human rights cases. He is brilliant with clients, down to earth, and has exceptional drafting skills. He gets the best results for his clients.'

Nikolaus Grubeck

‘Nikolaus is incredibly bright. His analysis of any legal or practical issue is razor sharp. His written work is superb – silk level, clear and compelling.’

Naomi Hart

Essex Court Chambers

‘She is very hard working. Very knowledgeable. Brilliant at drafting. Rolls her sleeves up on all topics. A nice person.’

David Heaton

Brick Court Chambers

‘David is a fantastic junior – dedicated, tenacious and with a Stakhanovite work ethic.’

Alasdair Henderson

1 Crown Office Row

'His ability to simplify the most complex cases is extraordinary. His pleadings are very thorough and persuasive and his advice is accurate and to the point. He fearlessly represents his clients and always has the best interests of his clients at heart. His written work is excellent and his advocacy is outstanding. He is very generous with his time and his commercial awareness is also very good.'

Hollie Higgins

‘Excellent written work. Great team player and very proactive.’

Bijan Hoshi

‘Excellent, intellectual, dedicated claimant focussed barrister. Very good analytical abilities and strategic insight.’

Darryl Hutcheon

'Darryl is exceptional. He is very thorough in his review of the papers in each case. He is very good at finding a way on difficult cases. He is very down to earth and good with clients. His strategic and tactical advice is second to none. His court advocacy is excellent. He is not afraid to try in the more difficult cases. He is exceptionally bright, capable and talented.'

Natasha Jackson

‘Natasha gets to the heart of cases very quickly. She has excellent judgement. Her drafting is extremely persuasive and concise. She works very hard for the client and is clearly very gifted.’

Arianna Kelly

‘Responsive, sensitive to client’s needs, understands how judges and tribunals think, and anticipates the issues. Written advocacy is clear and persuasive, and her manner with the client and opponents, including difficult opposing parties, is excellent.’

Ruth Kennedy

'Very personable and easy to work with.'

Stephen Kosmin

‘Stephen is meticulous and excellent on technical detail. No stone will be left unturned. His client manner is also excellent.’

Helen Law

She is a wonderful advocate for victims of crime, especially victims of sexual violence. She is approachable, responsive and brilliant.’

Tom Leary

'Tom is a highly intelligent and persuasive advocate. His client demeanour is excellent and he always provides the best service possible. He is able to analyse very complex legal issues and provide a clear and sensible view.'

Emily MacKenzie

‘Emily is a truly erudite barrister, who will work tirelessly to find the best possible answer and present it in as compelling a way as possible. She is also an effective and polished advocate. She works hard and always delivers what she has committed to.’

Jennifer MacLeod

‘Jennifer is a brilliant person to work with. She combines outstanding legal skills with tremendous energy and drive, and great warmth and empathy with her clients.’

Jackie McArthur

Essex Court Chambers

'Extremely intelligent, excellent drafting style, good team player, easy to work with.'

Scarlett Milligan

'Scarlett is a talented public lawyer. She is hard working and detail oriented. She is able to get on top of large volumes of material very quickly and to cut through to the heart of an issue. Her submissions are persuasive, well-structured and comprehensive, and she has a fantastic manner with judges.'

Ben Mitchell

'Ben is technically very able. He is reassuringly familiar with the administrative court processes. He is approachable and responds promptly and is therefore a pleasure to work with.'

George Molyneaux

‘In an area of law full of very clever barristers, George still stands out as being a cut above. He really is ferociously bright. Very responsive and easy to deal with. He reads everything and is also happy to listen to other viewpoints. Good with clients. Very calm and sensible.’

'An exceptional junior with impressive expertise in discrimination issues. He is a pleasure to work with, approachable and fantastic with clients. He is a sharp strategist who provides considered, analytical yet practical advice.'

James Robottom

‘James is a pleasure to work with and a real asset in any public law claim. His advice is always considered, and he has an impressive ability to progress his cases in order to obtain the best possible outcome for clients.’

Celia Rooney

'Celia’s written work is of an excellent quality and she can quickly master detail.'

Vivienne Sedgley

4-5 Gray’s Inn Square

'She clearly has a lot of promise for the future. She gets on well with clients and is easy to work with.'

Paul Skinner

‘Paul is an incisive, analytical and shrewd senior junior. He is an excellent public lawyer and also has an impressive grasp of social security law. His written work is concise and clear and he thinks strategically to achieve the best possible outcome for the client.'

James Stansfeld

'James has an exceptional eye for detail and his written submissions and pleadings are a model of clarity and highly persuasive. These skills also translate to his advocacy. He is a confident and powerful advocate and commands the respect of the court room.'

Tom Tabori

‘Tom is really enthusiastic and extremely intelligent. He is not afraid of working on unusual cases. His written work is exceptional, his oral submissions powerful and he is really easy to work with.’

Benjamin Tankel

‘Benjamin is an extremely hard-working advocate who quickly gets to the heart of matters and drills down into key issues very quickly. He is exceedingly easy to work with and communicates well with all clients. Ben’s advocacy is very skilled, drawing the judge into the arguments without dramatics or repetition.’

Rachel Toney

The 36 Group

‘Rachel is a thorough and reliable junior. She is diligent and comprehensive.’

Jacob Turner

Fountain Court Chambers

'Highly intelligent, focused, quick to see the main issue and produces paperwork of the highest quality.'

Yaaser Vanderman

'He is approachable and friendly. An easy person to work with. He is clear, concise and to the point. His written work is excellent. He has a particular talent for whittling down complex matters into simple, straightforward and easy to understand information. His advocacy is fantastic. He is responsive and reliable, an excellent advocate and barrister.'

Emily Wilsdon

‘Emily is a true public lawyer. She is clever, conscientious and really cares about what she does. She has a fantastic manner with clients and judges really listen to her. She has a wealth of experience in public law. She will undoubtedly be a future leader of the public law Bar.’

Marlena Valles

'Marlena is highly creative and is always thinking about how to achieve the best outcome for the client - which usually involves being one step ahead in her analysis of the case. She is a real asset to any complex litigation.'

Victoria Ailes

6KBW College Hill

'Victoria is regarded as one of the best barristers of her generation.'

Tim Baldwin

‘Tim is an excellent barrister – with an encyclopaedic knowledge of administrative and human rights law and civil procedure which has proved invaluable in numerous cases on which we have worked together. Tim works tirelessly for his clients and is a great team player – making him a joy to work with.’

Jodie Blackstock

‘Technically impressive, compassionate towards the client’s circumstances and someone who instills a lot of confidence.’

Adam Boukraa

‘Perceptive, conscientious, and quick. Detailed research. Quick to spot and resolve issues.’

Miranda Butler

‘Miranda is an exceptional barrister with an incredible eye for detail. She can analyse a case and dissect the most minute of details within an impressively short period of time. Miranda is always willing to make time to provide ad hoc advice. Her knowledge and expertise in trafficking cases is second to none.’

Riccardo Calzavara

Alexander Campbell

‘Has by far the best knowledge of the Equality Act and disability discrimination at the bar. Friendly and approachable.’

Catherine Casserley

Cloisters

Nicholas Chapman

Temple Garden Chambers

‘Excellent knowledge and experience of administrative and human rights law, with particularly good written advocacy skills, as well as being a great member of a team.’

Jen Coyne

‘Has excellent attention to detail and understanding of procedure. A junior with great experience who installs confidence.’

Stephanie Davin

‘Stephanie is a star of the future in administrative law and human rights. She has an excellent eye for detail and is a careful and intellectually robust member of teams.

Emma Dixon

Blackstone Chambers

‘She is an outstanding talent, and is widely praised for her legal brilliance and her meticulous preparation and eye for detail.’

'Freya is an excellent up and coming counsel. She is very bright and has a mastery of the detail. She is great to work with and has a real desire to do the best for the client.'

Sam Fowles

39 Essex Chambers

‘Sam is very quick on his feet, putting his points in a clear, structured, impactful way that carries considerable force. His insights go to the core of the issues, which is also greatly appreciated by those who instruct him. He impressively balances being an objective advisor with passionate advocacy.’

Ben Fullbrook

'Ben has a very thorough approach to case analysis and evaluation which follows through to his written submissions. His drafting skills are top notch and he is particularly impressive and persuasive when 'on his feet'. Ben is amply able to calmly and professionally address new information and unforeseen issues during a hearing.'

Zoe Gannon

Zoe is a fantastic public law barrister. She is objective, very smart, fast, reliable, amazingly well organised, and proactive.’

Myles Grandison

Temple Garden Chambers

'The breadth and depth of his knowledge is particularly notable for a junior barrister. It is always a delight working with Admas.'

Khatija Hafesji

‘Khatija is extremely bright and impressive on her feet. She works on complex cases and is calm and knowledgeable throughout. She is also personable and compassionate on sensitive matters.’

Joshua Hitchens

Outer Temple Chambers

‘Attention to detail is second to none. Joshua is proactive in progressing matters and is always looking to go the extra mile. His advocacy skills are clear, concise and to the point. He is not afraid to challenge senior counsel or the judiciary where warranted.’

Saara Idelbi

39 Essex Chambers

‘Her approach to documents is forensic, her advice is technical but straightforward, clients love her robust approach to their cases and her advocacy is a master class in quiet preparation. A truly class act.’

Tim James-Matthews

‘Expertise and judgement beyond his year of call and a constantly creative approach to knotty issues.’

Ruth Keating

Ruth is simply fantastic, she is wonderful to work with, incredibly proactive and goes above and beyond in terms of providing support to her instructing solicitors. Her legal analysis is exemplary, she is incisive and gets to the heart of the issue quickly and clearly. She is also pragmatic in her advice, demonstrating a clear understanding of the client’s objectives and using that to guide her advice.’

Rabah Kherbane

‘Rabah is one of the very best. Constantly in demand by clients, solicitors and silks. His star has risen rapidly for good reason. Frighteningly good on the law with a work ethic that puts others in the shade. A phenomenal talent.’

‘David is a very effective advocate, with the ear of the court. He is absolutely tenacious and has a very wide knowledge of public law.’

Matt Lewin

Jonathan Lewis

'Very smart, sensitive and user-friendly. He offers very sensible and practical advice.'

'David gives clear and thorough advice, practical solutions and a helpfully commercial approach to legal problems. He is responsive and reliable.'

Conor McCarthy

‘Very, very clever and knowledgeable on administrative law and human rights matters. Good both on papers and on his feet. Very responsive and easy to deal with, which is particularly important in this area of law. Very calm and sensible. Completely trust his judgement in relation to strengths and weaknesses of a claim and what an opponent is likely to do.’

Siân McGibbon

‘Sian is a superb public law advocate. From legal research to submissions in court she is simply one of the most well-prepared and persuasive advocates. She is delight to listen to and engages the full attention of the court when she speaks.’

Eleanor Mitchell

‘Eleanor is a trusted advisor with razor sharp attention to detail and a strategic approach. She leaves no stone unturned and has an extensive knowledge of public law.’

Emma Mockford

'Emma is a barrister who punches far above her weight of call. She is measured and calm, including under pressure, with a fierce intellect and fabulous cross examination skills. She is a future star.'

Audrey Cherryl Mogan

‘Audrey is brilliant at thinking outside the box and then boldly presenting them in court. She does not shy away from challenges, and her confidence is highly appreciated from clients.’

'Jesse has an encyclopaedic knowledge of administrative and human rights law. He is excellent with clients.'

Ruchi Parekh

'Ruchi is one of the top environmental public law juniors. She is across a huge number of cases.'

Angela Patrick

‘Angela cares deeply about her clients - her preparation is exemplary and her written advice is always incredibly thorough.’

Adam Payter

6KBW College Hill

'Adam is a very competent and thorough advocate. His keen eye and attention to detail are evidenced throughout cases.

Ollie Persey

'Ollie is an exceptional litigator with a real knack for spotting and tenaciously pursuing interesting public law cases. He cares deeply about his clients and is relentless in his pursuit for justice through their cases. He is a great communicator and his advice and advocacy is clear and carefully considered. It is a joy to instruct him, as you really know you're in a safe pair of hands.'

Frederick Powell

‘Very responsive and on top of a lot of strands of work. Good ability to forge collaborative working relationships with opposing counsel which helps with the smooth running of everything.’

Tom Rainsbury

3 Verulam Buildings

‘Tom is a smart and highly motivated barrister, who is incredibly hardworking. He has specialist and in-depth knowledge in judicial review proceedings.’

Sian Reeves

Temple Garden Chambers

‘Sian is bright, tenacious and exceptionally hard-working. She has a strong, instinctive, grasp of public law principles and practicalities. Her advocacy is always well-prepared but responsive and robust under pressure.’

Nina Ross

12 King’s Bench Walk

Sarah Salmon

‘Excellent lawyer. Detailed knowledge of the principles of public law, and capable of applying them in a variety of forms. Highly persuasive advocate.’

Katy Sheridan

‘Katy is an astute, sharp and hard-working junior. Her written work is excellent and crystal clear and she thinks tactically and pragmatically with a view to the best outcomes.’

Natasha Simonsen

'Natasha is a fantastic barrister and her attention to detail, academics and strategic approach are all far beyond her year of call. However, it is her compassion and genuine connection to her clients and commitment to the case which set her apart from her colleagues. She is a confident and careful advocate, deals with witnesses with sensitivity and precision, and leaves no stone unturned in preparation for trial. She is a joy to work with.'

Michael Spencer

'Very thoughtful, measured and experienced in public law.'

Sarah Steinhardt

‘She is straight talking and a superb communicator both with instructing solicitors and with clients. On her feet, she is at her most impressive. Her advocacy is really clear, sharp and focused. Even when arguing dry, deeply complex points of law, she manages to keep her advocacy compelling, interesting and engaging.’

Robbie Stern

‘Robbie is an absolute force of nature. His advocacy is impressive, he is thoughtful and considered in his approach and his drafting is stellar. He is exceptionally thorough, and is a real joy to work with as a solicitor, and is very caring towards his clients who have great faith in him.’

Iulia Stinga

4-5 Gray’s Inn Square

‘Iulia brings detailed and careful analysis to matters, including in relation to the evidence and laws. She is a strong advocate, skilled at examining and cross-examining witnesses and making persuasive submissions to the court.’

Robert Strang

3 Hare Court

‘Robert's ability to swiftly comprehend complex facts is impressive. Robert is excellent on his feet and deals well with often difficult questioning. Robert has in-depth knowledge of appellate law which he demonstrates in his excellent drafting and advocacy. Robert is personable and enjoyable to work with.’

Luke Tattersall

Essex Court Chambers

A good junior, with knowledge of national security, international relations and humanitarian law.'

Sarah Wilkinson

‘She is very good with clients, including very stressed ones, and offers a clear and pragmatic way forward. She is clearly an expert on the law, as you would expect, but is able to explain it clearly to clients, including the legal strategy.’

Aidan Wills

‘Aidan is an experienced and tactical junior in judicial review matters. He is intelligent and pragmatic, and keeps the client at the forefront of his advice.’

Stuart Withers

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

'He is the go-to on parole and judicial review, with a good insight into discrimination work as well. Clients appreciate his robust advocacy. An excellent barrister.'

Jyoti Wood

4 King’s Bench Walk

‘Her particular gift is to carry real intellectual authority but to do so lightly and engagingly. She will go to the top of the profession.’

Pippa Woodrow

‘Pippa has made an invaluable contribution to a wide number of human rights and public law challenges, particularly for juveniles and women in the criminal justice system. She has an amazing capacity to distil complex factual cases into clear legal submissions and arguments.’

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.

Richard Howell

‘Richard is a fantastic public law junior – well-prepared, on-the-ball and tenacious.’

‘A future star who can turn her hand to anything at speed and reduce the most complex matters to clear and compelling submissions.’

Eva Doerr

‘Eva is excellent to work with. She has such in depth knowledge of her work, is tactical, committed, and her drafting a work of art. She is very kind with clients, and extremely generous with her time.’

Donnchadh Greene

‘Donnchadh is a highly committed, versatile advocate, who is able to formulate strategy and distill the essence of a case from a high volume and complex set of case areas. His work at an incredibly high pace and in a collaborative setting is also a joy to behold.’

Raphael Hogarth

‘Raphael is a serious talent in the public law and human rights space. He is one to watch. He’s great to work with – excellent communication, fast, reliable, proactive. A top choice.’

Oliver Jackson

‘Very responsive, always on top of his game, incisive and collaborative.’

Joshua Jackson

‘Fantastically knowledgeable, great team player and really committed.’

Jagoda Klimowicz

‘Jagoda is fast establishing herself as an expert in this sphere, acting in some of the biggest challenges for both claimants and defendants. She is a passionate advocate who performs really well under pressure and is one to watch for the future.’

Barney McCay

‘Barney is a stellar junior. His drafting is incredibly clear and concise. He has a clear perspective on the best and simplest way to achieve the client’s objectives.’

Barney McCay

‘Barney is a stellar junior. His drafting is incredibly clear and concise. He has a clear perspective on the best and simplest way to achieve the client’s objectives.’

Nadia O’Mara