Costs and litigation funding

Leading Juniors
Rising stars

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.

Rupert Cohen

Landmark Chambers

'Rupert is an outstanding costs barrister. In the field of solicitors costs, he has expertise and experience far beyond his years of call; simply brilliant. Complete mastery of costs law and a powerful and eloquent advocate.'

Robin Dunne

Gatehouse Chambers

‘Robin is calm and intelligent with the skills of an experienced silk both in written advice and advocacy. His knowledge of the rules and case law is second to none.'

Mark Friston

Hailsham Chambers

Mark provides robust analysis combined with truly specialist expertise. He is a master of his field and his written advocacy is fluent and persuasive.'

Martyn Griffiths

Gatehouse Chambers

Martyn has the ability to break down complex legal issues and think critically about case strategies. He is clear, concise, and impactful with both verbal and written communication. Martyn is also really good at building trust and explaining complex legal issues in a way that clients understand.'

Shaman Kapoor

39 Essex Chambers

‘In every respect Shaman stands out. He can be relied upon for consistent, no nonsense advice, and he has a flair for advising on seemingly impossible situations and strategy. He is exceptionally good to work with.'

Pippa Manby

4 New Square

‘Pippa is great to work with, she is very responsive and has a deep knowledge and understanding of costs matters. Clear, forceful and persuasive advocacy on costs.'

George McDonald

4 New Square

‘George’s outstanding legal expertise has been invaluable in helping us deliver successful outcomes for our clients. George brings a combination of sharp analytical thinking, persuasive advocacy, and a warm, approachable manner.’

Dan Stacey

Hailsham Chambers

‘Dan is always very well-prepared and has an excellent ability to build a good rapport with clients. In court, his advocacy skills are something to behold, calmness personified but with a ruthless streak to ensure that a client's case has the best possible chance of success.'

Imran Benson

Hailsham Chambers

‘Imran has deep knowledge of his subject and has great skill as an advocate in making the arcane seem beguilingly obvious.'

Stephen Innes

4 New Square

‘Stephen is an expert on all things costs. There isn’t anything he doesn’t know and his advice is always clear. He is an excellent advocate – methodical, unflappable and persuasive.’

Ben Smiley

4 New Square

Ben is an excellent advocate - surely a future silk in the making'

Matthew Waszak

4 New Square

‘Matthew is a strong advocate, but also commercial and strong on granular aspects like navigating the e-bill of costs.’

Stephen Bailey

Hailsham Chambers

‘Stephen is a specialist in costs and litigation funding. He is pragmatic and easy to work with. He is a confident and clear advocate.’

Theo Barclay

4 New Square

‘Theo is an exceptionally polished advocate with a courtroom presence that far exceeds his level of call. In court, he is calm, confident, and highly responsive to judicial intervention, with an uncanny ability to read the courtroom and adjust his approach in real time. In cost matters, where technical accuracy must be paired with strategic insight, Theo is especially effective.'

Daniel Laking

39 Essex Chambers

Danial is highly motivated, loves the detail and demonstrates supreme preparation with deadly advocacy. His charm factor puts him on a winning formula with any audience and he is making waves in the sector and carving out a strong junior practice.’

James Laughland

Temple Garden Chambers

‘He is exceptionally bright and diligent, and very charming in court. He is working well beyond his call. He combines being extremely lucid on paper with being a determined, well-prepared and exceptionally skilful advocate.'

‘Simon is an exceptional junior barrister and, without doubt, one of the most impressive costs specialists at the Bar. His written advocacy is of a standard one would expect from a silk; clear, authoritative, and persuasively reasoned. In court, he is five steps ahead of everyone else in the room. He presents with quiet confidence and sharp tactical awareness.’

‘Priya is a very skilled barrister who provides oral and written advocacy and advice beyond her level of call. Her advice is technically excellent as well as commercially aware.’

Mark James

Temple Garden Chambers

‘Attention to detail, responsive, intelligent, and understands the brief.’

Alicia Tew

Hailsham Chambers

‘Alicia is an extremely bright costs barrister.’

Alaric Watson

Gatehouse Chambers

‘Alaric is approachable and knowledgeable. He gives clear and honest feedback on matters and is a trusted counsel.'

Colin Wells

25 Bedford Row

Juliet Wells

Temple Garden Chambers

‘Juliet is incredibly impressive and knowledgeable in costs litigation. She is an excellent advocate with an ability to explain complex or unusual points in a clear, succinct and persuasive manner. Her technical knowledge is fantastic.’

Gordon Wignall

Six Pump Court

Richard Wilkinson

Temple Garden Chambers

‘Richard is a first class advocate who can quickly assimilate the perceived strengths of a client's case, prepare a robust skeleton argument or pleading then clearly articulate arguments in court in an exemplary 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.

Thomas Mason

Hailsham Chambers

Thomas has a great blend of highly effective skill sets and is always a great asset to have on your side. He knows how to apply focussed legal arguments but is commercially astute and so has good peripheral vision at all times that allows matters to be resolved effectively. He is a risng star and one to watch over the next couple of years for sure. '