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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.

Steven Reed
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Steven Reed

XXIV Old Buildings
Steven has an outstanding ability to distill complex issues into clear, actionable advice. He is very approachable and builds genuine rapport with clients, making them feel confident and well-supported throughout the process. What sets him apart is his strategic mindset – he consistently looks beyond the immediate legal question to consider the wider commercial implications, and he is not afraid to propose innovative solutions. As an advocate, he is composed, thoroughly prepared, and highly persuasive. He is a team player who adds real value at every stage of a matter.
Lloyd Maynard
5

Lloyd Maynard

Forum Chambers
His innate ability to guide clients through the most complex legal scenarios and get them quickly to a place of understanding is a real strength, which really engenders trust and confidence. I especially like the way he advises on the strength of a case by using "Most judges would find X" or "Few judges would find Y". It moves it away from percentages and humanizes the risks.
Georgia Purnell
5

Georgia Purnell

3 Hare Court
Georgia Purnell of 3 Hare Court is a strong and reliable junior who consistently delivers high-quality work. She drafts excellent pleadings—clear, well-structured, and thoughtfully prepared, providing a solid foundation for the progression of the case. She is a good all-rounder, able to turn her hand to a range of litigation tasks, and approaches matters with confidence and sound judgment. Clients respond very well to her; she is approachable, personable, and communicates advice clearly and effectively. A dependable and capable barrister who is a pleasure to work with.
Usman Roohani
5

Usman Roohani

4 New Square Chambers
Good communicator, good written skills, hands-on approach, easy to deal with.
James Shaw
5

James Shaw

Gatehouse Chambers
James was a valuable member of the team. He provided clear, commercially focused advice and was responsive throughout the case, particularly when dealing with complex and fast-moving issues. His written work was concise and persuasive, and he was able to distill complicated points into practical recommendations for the client. From an advocacy perspective, James presented arguments clearly and confidently, demonstrating a strong command of the facts and the underlying legal issues. He was well prepared, responded effectively to points raised by the other side, and communicated the client's position in a measured and persuasive manner.

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.