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.

1
Denis Barry
6KBW College Hill
‘A great tactician and very approachable with clients. Very measured in court.’

1
Aisling Byrnes
25 Bedford Row
‘She is indomitable. Aisling is robust in every aspect of her work particularly advocacy. She has the most commanding presence in court.’
1
Paul Jarvis
6KBW College Hill
‘Paul is an exceptional barrister. He is highly intelligent and has a genuine academic interest in the law. His legal arguments are therefore invariably well-researched and profound. As an advocate he is calm and measured. His submissions are so much more effective for this. He has the total respect of judges and fellow professionals.'
1
Piers Marquis
Doughty Street Chambers
‘No nonsense and straightforward in his advocacy. Piers is a star.'
1
Michael Neofytou
25 Bedford Row
‘Smooth, suave, sophisticated and slick, exuding the confidence, charm and skill of a seasoned silk.'
1
Kate O’Raghallaigh
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Kate consistently demonstrates great judgement. She has an excellent knowledge of the law. Her advocacy  is focused, well presented and well received.'
1
Louise Oakley
5KBW
‘Louise has a wonderful ability to see clearly to the real issues in a case. She is a direct and fearless advocate.'
1
Arlette Piercy
25 Bedford Row
‘Arlette is a fearless barrister, she is great on the law, brave, gets stuck into issues and clients love her.'
1
Peter Ratliff
6KBW College Hill
‘A Silk in waiting. Peter is superb. He is extremely clever and a hugely respected advocate.'
1
Alistair Richardson
6KBW College Hill
‘Alistair is a very engaging advocate and lawyer. He is hard working and always on top of the detail.'
1
Ben Smitten
25 Bedford Row
‘Ben is a predigous senior junior with a work ethic like no-one else. His written work is excellent, and his advocacy is considered.'
1
Julia Faure Walker
2 Hare Court
‘Hugely experienced, dedicated and brilliant. The perfect junior who covers all the bases and thinks ahead, doing all the things that need doing before you'd thought of them.'
1
Colin Witcher
Church Court Chambers
‘Colin is an exceptional advocate and a true master of the courtroom. His advocacy is consistently precise, persuasive, and strategically astute.’
2
Elisabeth Acker
23ES
2
Emma Akuwudike
25 Bedford Row
‘Emma’s advocacy skills are exceptional. She has a commanding courtroom presence and is highly responsive and quick-thinking under pressure.’
2
Nick Barraclough
2 Bedford Row

2
Kevin Baumber
Three Raymond Buildings
‘Kevin is the pre-eminent junior in the criminal law. He is considered the Bible of knowledge in this field.'
2
Christopher Bertham
3TG Barristers
2
Corinne Bramwell
9BR Chambers
‘Hard working and very experienced.  Unflappable in the face of court room challenges. She will go far.'
2
Clodaghmuire Callinan
15NBS Chambers
‘Clodaghmuire is head and shoulders above her peers. She is meticulous in her case preparation and is an excellent advocate.'
2
Daniel Chadwick
2 Hare Court
‘Very bright and well prepared, thoughtful tactician, incisive cross-examiner.’

2
Orla Daly
QEB Hollis Whiteman
‘She gives really clear, accessible and practical advice. Her tactical judgement is excellent. She is an exceptional junior.’

2
Paul Evans
Red Lion Chambers
'His advocacy inspires real confidence. He is polished and unflappable regardless of the strength of his case.'
2
Emma Fenn
Garden Court Chambers
Excellent tactical acumen, strives for a creative solution. Excellent client care skills. Formidable.'
2
Hugh French
Red Lion Chambers
‘He is very well prepared.  He has poise, clearly obtains clients confidence and his advocacy is highly effective.'
2
Leila Gaskin
Crucible Chambers
‘Leila is very intelligent, incredibly hardworking and focused. She has a sharp eye for detail. Her oral advocacy is impressive, well structured and clear.’
2
Tom Godfrey
23ES
‘ A warm, clever and thoughtful advocate with enormous skill. Definite silk material.'
2
Ben Gordon
Furnival Chambers
‘He is an outstanding senior junior counsel, he should be a silk.’
2
Owen Greenhall
Garden Court Chambers
'Owen is a leading, if not the leading, barrister for protest related work. He really is at the very top of his field.'
2
Carolina Guiloff
25 Bedford Row
‘Commanding and authoritative on her feet . A compelling and fearless advocate.'
2
Joanna Hardy-Susskind
Red Lion Chambers
‘A definite silk in waiting. She is one of the best communicators at the criminal Bar of the 21st century.’
2
Sally Hobson
The 36 Group
‘A fearless advocate with tenacity and insight. She does not back down from any challenge or problem.'
2
Daniel Jameson
Garden Court Chambers
'Daniel is incredibly hardworking and tactically very astute. He leaves no stone unturned in preparing the case.'
2
Nadesh Karu
QEB Hollis Whiteman
‘A witty, effortless, intuitive advocate, who thinks on his feet and is hugely engaging.’

2
Zarif Khan
Drystone Chambers
‘He has excellent communication skills along with an impeccable knowledge of the law.’
2
Adam King
QEB Hollis Whiteman
unafraid of standing up to judges and prosecutors alike.'
2
Senghin Kong
QEB Hollis Whiteman
2
Salma Lalani
1MCB
‘Salma is a superlative advocate - focused, thorough and precise.'
2
Ben Lloyd
6KBW College Hill
‘Ben is extremely hard working, tactically astute and conceals his industry behind an easy charm in court.'
2
Christopher Martin
2 Bedford Row
‘Chris has an extraordinary eye for detail and no stone is left unturned in his preparation. He's an agile and dynamic advocate with razor sharp instincts.'
2
Justin McClintock
15NBS Chambers
‘Justin is very approachable and has a good understanding of different cultures and communities. His communication is excellent.'
2
Philip McGhee
QEB Hollis Whiteman
‘Philip is a really excellent all-rounder. He can be a tough streetfighter and will stand up to any difficult judge.’
2
Daniel Murray
25 Bedford Row
‘Dan has great client care skills.  He is a highly skilled advocate and tactician.’

2
Tom Nicholson
2 Harcourt Buildings
‘Tom is very calm in his approach, putting clients at ease. He constantly display professionalism and great attention to detail.'
2
Sheryl Nwosu
25 Bedford Row
‘Sheryl is a first class brief. She is not to be messed with and is a formidable advocate.’
2
Jose Olivares-Chandler
5 St Andrews Hill
‘Jose has a down to earth nature when communicating with clients.  His ability to clarify complicated concepts with skill and expertise places the court, the jury and his clients at ease.'
2
Adam Payter
6KBW College Hill
‘Adam is wise strategist.  He is both an excellent black-letter lawyer and a barrister who is able to take a step back from a case and think about the best way through it.’
2
Sarah Przybylska
2 Hare Court
‘A silk in waiting. Sarah is a lethal combination of a sharp intellect, excellent judgement and interpersonal skills.'
2
Matthew Radstone
25 Bedford Row
‘Collaborates well within the legal team. Very approachable and intelligent.  A barrister who is admired and respected by his peers and clients alike.' 
2
Genevieve Reed
Red Lion Chambers
‘Genevieve is reliable and dependable. She is a bold and confident presence in the courtroom, placing clients at ease and able to take control of difficult situations.’
2
Oliver Renton
Crucible Chambers
‘Oliver is a hugely impressive junior.  He is classy, polished and persuasive in Court, and clients adore him.'
2
Alex Rose
Garden Court Chambers
‘Alex is a stand out senior junior. He is tenacious and compelling in court, and always thoroughly prepared.'
2
Craig Rush
2 Bedford Row
2
Esther Schutzer-Weissmann
6KBW College Hill
 
2
Alexandra Scott
Mountford Chambers
‘Very thorough, Very clever and very dedicated. Committed advocate. A future star.’

2
Ruby Selva
Garden Court Chambers
'Ruby is a specialist. She is excellent in cross-examination and clients, solicitors and judges love her. She is thorough and makes it look easy.'
2
Tessa Shroff
9BR Chambers
‘Tessa is meticulous in her preparation, professional with clients but also reassuring and diligent in her drafting. She ensures that no stone is left unturned.'
2
Susannah Stevens
QEB Hollis Whiteman
‘Susannah is a highly respected and sought after barrister. She really stands up for her clients and can lock horns and win in spats with judges and prosecutors.’
2
Philip Stott
QEB Hollis Whiteman
‘Philip demonstrates a great command of complex facts. He shows superb judgement in complex, serious cases.'
2
Dominic Thomas
25 Bedford Row
‘Dominic is a mesmerising advocate whose arguments command respect.’

2
Tom Wainwright
Garden Court Chambers
'Tom is an exceptional advocate and a go-to barrister for complex criminal matters.'
2
Robert Ward
15NBS Chambers
‘Rob is extremely able. He has a superb legal brain and is very knowledgeable. He is also a cool, calm and collected advocate.’
2
Christian Wasunna
Garden Court Chambers
'Chris is a thorough and extremely hard-working barrister. He is an imposing and persuasive advocate.'
2
Nicholas Whitehorn
25 Bedford Row
‘Nick is a top level junior destined for silk. He has burning determination to do the best for his clients and always go the extra mile.’
2
Ailsa Williamson
Three Raymond Buildings
‘Extremely analytical, cuts through to the issues in the case very quickly. Strong presence in court. Extremely capable at cross examination.’

2
Diana Wilson
The 36 Group
‘Diana is a strong advocate with a varied practice across all areas of criminal law.’

2
Lisa Wilson
25 Bedford Row
‘A go-to junior who is hard-working, bright and loved by all on the bench and at the bar. She is an incredibly safe pair of hands who is always presenting her clients case in the most effective way.’
2
David Wood
25 Bedford Row
‘Very good on law, a powerful and impressive knowledge of and application of the law. A sensible and realistic advocate.'
2
Graham Arnold
Farringdon Chambers
‘He is exceptional with clients. His advocacy skills are second to none, allowing him to put forward legal arguments in a succinct and measured manner.'
2
Ioana Nedelcu
Farringdon Chambers
‘Ioana is an exceptional advocate. She is articulate, passionate and has great legal knowledge.'
2
Molly Pinkus
Farringdon Chambers
‘Molly is utterly amazing and professional. She fights tooth and nail for her clients.'
3
Roger Smart
QEB Hollis Whiteman
‘Roger is a specialist in calling expert evidence and challenging his experts to produce their best evidence. His understanding of the intricacies of cell site evidence is unparalleled.’
3
Warwick Aleeson
25 Bedford Row
‘An excellent barrister. Great people and advocacy skills.'
3
Fallon Alexis
QEB Hollis Whiteman

3
Peta-Louise Bagott
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Incredibly well organised, to an almost military standard. Excellent written advice and applications.'
3
Sam Barker
2 Harcourt Buildings
‘Sam Barker consistently demonstrates exceptional professionalism and a deep commitment to his practice. The best advocate in London.'
3
Alphege Bell
Mountford Chambers
‘Alphege oozes class. He is a hugely experienced advocate who is quick to spot the key issues in a case and to focus on them.'
3
Harry Bentley
2 Hare Court
‘Very well organised and a great advocate who installs confidence in his clients.'
3
Jacob Bindman
Garden Court Chambers
3
Sam Blom-Cooper
25 Bedford Row
‘Sam is an intellectual lawyer with an extraordinary flair for practical advocacy.’
3
Aneurin Brewer
Red Lion Chambers
‘Aneurin is highly intelligent and extremely diligent. He is a true pleasure to work with.'
3
Kerry Broome
QEB Hollis Whiteman
‘Kerry is a junior doing silks work. There’s no case or situation she can’t deal with. She really can make judges change their mind.’
3
Tom Broomfield
QEB Hollis Whiteman
‘Tom thinks clearly, deeply and creatively about his cases. He is truly a first rate and excellent counsel.'
3
Joanna Buckley
Matrix Chambers
‘Smart, commercial, responsive, easy to work with.'
3
Helen Butcher
Garden Court Chambers
‘A strong and fearless barrister who fights hard for her clients in court with robust advocacy.’
3
Nichola Cafferkey
33 Bedford Row
‘Very committed and able. Strong tactical thinker. Very good client care.'
3
David Dainty
23ES
An excellent jury barrister who captures their attention throughout. He is assertive and direct.'
3
William Davis
5KBW
‘William will no doubt be in silk himself very soon. He is an outstanding member of the Bar. A first class advocate and lawyer.'
3
Felicia Davy
Red Lion Chambers
'Felicia Davy is tenacious and articulate in court. She is great with the lay clients and is a pleasure to work with.'
3
Catherine Donnelly
2 Harcourt Buildings
‘Catherine demonstrates clear, strong, and consistent advocacy, while remaining deeply compassionate toward her clients.’
3
Patrick Duffy
23ES
3
Polly Dyer
QEB Hollis Whiteman
‘Polly is a keen and effective lawyer who has the ability to achieve excellent results in a broad range of cases.’
3
Tom Edwards
Mountford Chambers
‘Tom is the right mixture of sure and grounded, as a result of which he inspires real confidence. He has great potential.’
3
William England
Mountford Chambers
3
Neil Fitzgibbon
187 Chambers
‘Great attention to detail. A terrific counsel especially in gross negligence manslaughter cases.’

3
Grace Forbes
2 Hare Court
‘Takes a lead in case preparation and has excellent communication skills with the team.’
3
Mark Fraser
Rose Court Chambers
‘Mark is very hands on with any case that he deals with. He is a real leader and can only be defined as being excellent.’

3
Sebastian Gardiner
25 Bedford Row
‘Driven by a strong sense of justice means he is well liked by clients as he fights their corner with every tooth and nail.’
3
Sarah Gaunt
2 Harcourt Buildings
3
Rachna Gokani
QEB Hollis Whiteman
‘Able to synthesise complex evidence and pull out key issues to address with huge skill. His advocacy is carried out with great skill.’
3
Michael Gomulka
25 Bedford Row
‘Michael is an intelligent and engaging barrister. His closing speeches are always well-thought-out and entertain, whilst also hitting the key points.’
3
Rupert Hallowes
15NBS Chambers
's judgement is top notch, he is able to combine his impressive legal knowledge and advocacy to great effect. There is seldom a better barrister in court. He should be a silk.'
3
Sean Hammond
2 Bedford Row
3
Maximilian Hardy
9BR Chambers
3
Stella Harris
Garden Court Chambers
‘Stella is top drawer. She is very bright, has an attention to detail and is superb in getting to grips with complex expert evidence.’

3
Ashley Patrick Hendron
2 Bedford Row
3
Daniel Higgins
9BR Chambers
‘Makes very intellectual submissions. Calm under pressure.'
3
Patrick Hill
Cloth Fair Chambers
‘Great width of knowledge and  real court presence.’
3
Nadeem Holland
The 36 Group
‘Nadeem is a top class advocate. He has complete control of his cases and an unmatched eye for detail.'
3
Ben Holt
5KBW
‘Ben is first class. He has progressed thought the ranks and is thought of as one of the best junior treasury counsel.’
3
Andrew Horsell
3TG Barristers

3
Jeffrey Israel
25 Bedford Row
‘Jeff is a sophisticated advocate who cross-examines with precision.'
3
Roderick James
Crucible Chambers
‘Roderick is long past the stage where he could be said to be a go to junior for serious crime, the reality is he is now frequently leading on grave and lengthy cases himself. He is exceptionally hard working and has a great legal mind.'
3
Alex Jamieson
25 Bedford Row
‘Alex is very well respected within the profession. He is very experienced and is also a very skilled and persuasive advocate who has a calm and gentle manner which can be disarming for his opponents.’
3
Daniel Kersh
187 Chambers

3
Ashraf Khan
2 Bedford Row
3
Helen Law
Matrix Chambers
'Helen is a star performer on all levels, she is very dedicated to her clients and cases, her written work is excellent, and her down to earth approach is a winner with clients and juries.'
3
Rebecca Lee
187 Chambers
‘A great advocate who has the ability of setting the scene before sowing up the case in the most effective and powerful way before the jury in her closing speech.'
3
Patrick Maggs
15NBS
‘Preparation is impeccable. He is able to demand and analyse disclosure and use resultant material in a most effective way. Very personable and persuasive advocate.’

3
Danielle Manson
Matrix Chambers
‘Danielle’s client care is outstanding, her advocacy is clear and focused. She is excellent at building trust and rapport with young and vulnerable defendants.’

3
Thalia Maragh
Garden Court Chambers
‘Thalia’s natural charm as an advocate, combined with her good judgement, makes her a formidable opponent.’

3
Will Martin
2 Hare Court
‘Will is a compelling advocate, combining an ability to identify the key issues with a persuasive style of communication that appeals to judges and juries alike.'
3
Adam Morgan
Furnival Chambers
‘First class legal brain, ability to relate to clients, judges and professionals alike. His results are most impressive.’
3
Jo Morris
Drystone Chambers
3
Eva Niculiu
Three Raymond Buildings
‘Extremely bright and an excellent advocate.'
3
Will Noble
9BR Chambers
‘Will is the go to man in chambers. He will fight to the end and his advocacy is faultless and compelling.’
3
Catherine Oborne
Garden Court Chambers
3
Lucy Organ
6KBW College Hill
'She is extremely balanced and fair.  She is a fabulous jury advocate.'
3
David Osborne
5KBW
‘David was born to be a criminal barrister. His judgement is impeccable and so his advice is always right on point.’ 
3
Osman Osman
25 Bedford Row
‘Very personable and charming, juries love Osman.’
3
Yasin Patel
Church Court Chambers
‘He is a go to counsel. His strength is that he never stop working and is constantly striving to achieve the best result.'
3
David Patience
2 Bedford Row
3
Michael Polak
Church Court Chambers
‘Michael’s strengths include good IT skills which made conducting cases more efficient. He demonstrates great preparation.’

3
Luke Ponte
Three Raymond Buildings
3
Sarah Read
15NBS Chambers
‘Sarah has a quietly impressive approach to advocacy. She prepares meticulously and cultivates excellent relationships with her clients. A star.'
3
Edward Renvoize
Red Lion Chambers
'A confident advocate with a robust style of advocacy and commendable attention to detail.'
3
Shannon Revel
Furnival Chambers
‘Shannon is an absolute stand-out junior. Shannon is meticulous in preparation, her judgement is exemplary, and her advocacy is outstanding.'
3
Fiona Robertson
QEB Hollis Whiteman
Fiona is one of the true stars at the junior criminal Bar. Her advocacy is outstanding.’
3
Karen Robinson
QEB Hollis Whiteman
‘Karen is a formidable junior. She is relentlessly hard-working, with a mastery of the evidence that is second to none.’
3
Jeremy Rosenberg
23ES
‘Jeremy is calm and level headed. He is clearly knowledgeable and has an abundance of common sense.'
3
Gordon Ross
3TG Barristers
3
Neil Saunders
Three Raymond Buildings
Neil is a silk without the silk. He is very experienced and respected by everyone. He is calm, methodical and has a sharp legal mind.'
3
Vincent Scully
6KBW College Hill
‘Vincent is a young advocate developing a reputation for his hard work and flair as an advocate.’
3
Leo Seelig
Red Lion Chambers
‘Superb counsel.'
3
Michael Skelley
Red Lion Chambers
'He is versatile, detailed, really good with clients and respected by judges. He is alarmingly well informed about the key issues of each case.'
3
Alastair Smith
2 Bedford Row
‘Hugely talented and able to deal with difficult clients and keep them calm. A fiery advocate on his feet'      
3
Monica Stevenson
25 Bedford Row
3
Sean Sullivan
9BR Chambers
‘There is no doubt whatsoever that he will shortly take silk. He is exceptionally bright, has a terrific grasp of detail and is the hardest-working barrister around.'
3
Jon Swain
Furnival Chambers
‘Jon is the clam in a storm. He is a first-rate barrister. His calm demeanour commands attention in the courtroom.’
3
Jack Talbot
Red Lion Chambers
‘Meticulous attention to detail, tenacity and very good client care.'
3
Lucy Tapper
Furnival Chambers
‘Totally client focused. Dedicated. Well prepared and an excellent advocate.'
3
Alejandra Tascon
Mountford Chambers
‘She is a measured and calm advocate, presenting her arguments with clarity and precision.’
3
Hannah Thomas
2 Hare Court
‘Exceptional legal mind with the presence and authority in a court room beyond her call. Also very personable and approachable.’
3
Dharmendra (Dee) Toor
5 St Andrews Hill

3
Greg Unwin
187 Chambers
‘Greg is a fantastic advocate who is hard-working and completely dedicated to his client and the task at hand.'
3
Merry van Woodenberg
2 Hare Court
3
John Warrington
5 St Andrews Hill
‘Superb advocacy and clarity of advice.'
3
Gerwyn Wise
Garden Court Chambers
Gerwyn is all round brilliant. He works phenomenally hard, his judgement is impeccable, his advocacy is friendly, clear and calm, but deadly.'
3
Madeleine Wolfe
2 Hare Court
‘Madeline is accurate and precise when preparing for her trials and criminal advocacy. She is brilliant.'  
3
Ruth Zentler-Munro
15NBS
‘An outstanding advocate. Exceptional in her understanding of the law. Smooth in court and an amazing work ethic.'
3
Ronnie Bergenthal
Farringdon Chambers
3
Verity Fowler
Farringdon Chambers
‘Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and an ability to synthesise large volumes of information into useful schedules supporting clear and persuasive arguments.’
3
Shelley Griffith
Farringdon Chambers
'Extremely approachable, he takes a hands-on approach to every case he is instructed in. Clients value his clear, realistic advice, and he is a highly effective advocate.'
3
Greg Krieger
Farringdon Chambers
‘Greg is incredibly hard working.  He puts in hours and hours of preparation to achieve the best result for his client.  He has a charming manner which belies fierce intelligence.'
3
Matthew Lawson
Libertas Chambers
‘Matthew is a very user friendly barrister that clients love to have on their side. He is a very persuasive advocate and really commands the courtroom.'
3
James Martin
25 Bedford Row
‘Brilliant case preparation and advocacy.’
3
Philip Misner
4BB
4
George Hepburne Scott
Church Court Chambers
4
Paul Wakerley
QEB Hollis Whiteman
 ‘Paul is hard working with great client care but it’s his tactical approach to a case and his judgment which really sets him apart.’
4
Stephen Akinsanya
15NBS
‘Stephen's advocacy skills are very strong. He is a strong jury advocate and can clearly connect well with the jury.'
4
Libby Anderson
Crucible Chambers
‘Attention to detail is second to none and her knowledge of the law. Really impressive advocate.'
4
Steven Ball
Red Lion Chambers
 
4
Ruth Jones
9BR Chambers
4
Giles Bedloe
Deka Chambers
 ‘A very pleasant and sensible opponent – firm, but fair as a prosecutor. His advocacy is pragmatic and balanced.’
4
Richard Bentwood
23ES
'Richard is a big name in the game. He brings legal gravitas to any case he's instructed on and wields his legal arguments to devastating effect.'
4
Natalie Bird
2 Bedford Row
‘Natalie is always incredibly well-prepared and hardworking. Her written work is exceptional and she is the most eloquent advocate in court.’
4
Andrew Bousfield
Rose Court Chambers
‘Knowledgeable and forensic in his preparation.’
4
Minka Braun
Garden Court Chambers
'First class work, based on skill and hard work.  She has mastered the power of persuasion.'
4
Matthew Buckland
Mountford Chambers
Matthew is a great tactician and advocate.'
4
Jenny Burgess
2 Harcourt Buildings
‘She is well-prepared, thorough, reliable, and thoroughly in command of her brief. She is a confident advocate.'
4
Charles Burton
Rose Court Chambers
‘Charles is a first class advocate.  He is always superbly prepared and has the ability to get to the real nuance of any case.'
4
Ed Butler
15NBS
‘He is a persuasive and charming advocate and handles sensitive cases with skill and assurance.'
4
Yogain Chandarana
Rose Court Chambers
‘Yogain is one of the best advocates around. His legal knowledge is highly impressive.’
4
Katrina Charles
9BR Chambers
‘Katrina is a fighter, clients love her as a result. She is dedicated and extremely hardworking.'
4
Avirup Chaudhuri
187 Chambers
4
Kate Chidgey
25 Bedford Row
‘Kate is one of the most naturally gifted barristers. She has fast become a go-to for many clients, and her advocacy is outstanding.'
4
Fiona Clegg
Mountford Chambers
‘Fiona has a keen eye for detail, is tactically assured and is a very polished advocate.'
4
Laura Collier
25 Bedford Row
‘Laura is a superb trial advocate and is really excellent in front of the jury.'
4
Rosalind Comyn
Matrix Chambers
4
Dominic Connolly
5 St Andrews Hill
4
Natalia Constantine
2 Harcourt Buildings
‘Natalia is an excellent barrister. She keeps a cool head under pressure and yet has a steely determination when challenged in situations where she knows that she is right.'
4
Beth Crocker
15NBS
‘Beth is intelligent, well-read and knowledgeable in the law, making persuasive arguments and submissions in her cases. She is excellent at making her client feel supported.’
4
Edward Culver
4 King’s Bench Walk
4
Dominic D’Souza
Goldsmith Chambers
‘He is an exceptional jury advocate and a devastating cross examiner.  Clients love him as they perceive him as a fighter who genuinely cares for them.’
4
Robert Dacre
Cloth Fair Chambers
‘Rob has a brilliant mind combined with great skill as an advocate. He is also caring, compassionate, and extremely personable in his manner.’
4
Ishan Dave
Rose Court Chambers
‘Ishan is an excellent advocate. Very calm, smooth and unflappable.’
4
Tetevi Davi
1MCB
‘His ability to engage with all types of clients from all backgrounds is what really stands out.’
4
Tom Doble
QEB Hollis Whiteman
4
Clare Dowse
15NBS
‘Clare is exceptionally good with client care. She gets on well with clients and take the time to build of a relationship of trust with them.'
4
Charles Drinnan
2 Harcourt Buildings
‘Charles is the full-package; he is extremely knowledgeable, diligent, and leaves no stone unturned, and his advocacy is always of the highest quality.’
4
Alex Du Sautoy
6KBW College Hill
‘Very good client manner, attention to detail and excellent advocacy.’
4
Thom Dyke
Deka Chambers
 ‘A punchy and effective practitioner. All clients would want him on their side.’
4
William Eaglestone
23ES
‘Calm, hardworking and persuasive.’
4
Philippa Eastwood
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Philippa’s preparation and drafting is second to none. She's is very calming and brings out the best in clients, especially at the point they need to give evidence.’
4
Hannah Edwards
25 Bedford Row
‘Hannah is exceptional. Not only does she have a brilliant mind, her advocacy and ability to communicate with everyone sets her apart from others.'
4
Sophie Evans
Mountford Chambers
‘Sophie is an excellent barrister with great communication skills. She is incredibly conscientious and great with clients.'
4
Rory Field
15NBS
‘A junior of exceptional ability and huge experience. A Silk only missing the letters.'
4
Toby Fitzgerald
2 Harcourt Buildings
'He is a calm and measured presence in Court. He is meticulously prepared and has great presentational skills in a complex case.'
4
Julia Flanagan
Crucible Chambers
‘Julia is a force to be reckoned with. She is smart, hard-working, totally committed and hugely experienced.'
4
Alex Di Francesco
25 Bedford Row
‘Alex is an extremely effective cross examiner who does not waste his words. He is destined for silk.'
4
Edward Franklin
2 Harcourt Buildings
4
Chantel Gaber
25 Bedford Row
‘She is jury-friendly but alsso has gravitas and knowledge well beyond her call. She carefully prepares her cases and this is the foundation to her excellent trial-craft. She knows her case so much better than her opponent, and this allows her to get excellent results.’
4
Neelam Gomersall
2 Hare Court
‘Her tactical judgement and the quality of her written work is impressive, as is her consistent calm handling of emotional and unpredictable clients. She is an impressive junior who showed great commitment to the case.’
4
Michael Goold
Garden Court Chambers
roll his sleeves up and get to grips with the details and tactical approach of the case immediately.'
4
James Gray
25 Bedford Row
‘James’ work is always at a high standard. He is able to maintain his confidence and skills even when under pressure.'  
4
John Greany
Three Raymond Buildings
 ‘A very strong junior’
4
Peter Guest
187 Chambers
‘Peter is simply a superior advocate. His advocacy is so measured, precise, and meticulous that judges, juries, and opponents alike cannot fail to like and admire him.’
4
Rebecca Hadgett
Three Raymond Buildings
‘Elegant advocate. Fantastic instinct and always wins the court over.’
4
Will Hanson
Garden Court Chambers
‘He has an exceptionally sharp legal mind but with a down to earth and approachable demeanour.’
4
Ben Hargreaves
Mountford Chambers
‘Ben is a very astute judge of a case and its particular requirements. He is calm and assured and very good at putting clients at ease.’  
4
Lyndon Harris
6KBW College Hill
‘Lyndon is a formidable junior. He is a very fine lawyer, and an engaging advocate. He is a first class junior.’
4
Emma Heath
9BR
4
Ashley Hendron
2 Bedford Row
‘Ashley is a highly confident and capable barrister who immediately puts clients at ease with his reassuring presence and clear communication. He delivers firm, strategic advice while maintaining an exceptional standard of client care.’
4
Joe Hingston
Mountford Chambers
‘Joe is a very safe pair of hands, sound judgement in complex matters. Very good with clients and gains their trust instantly.’

4
Gavin Holme
4 King’s Bench Walk
‘Excellent advocate, hard working and able to solve all problems.'
4
Frederick Hookway
5KBW
‘Clear advocacy with a strong courtroom presence and a very fair but rigorous approach. Excellent in dealing with serious and complex allegations.'
4
Scott Ivill
2 Hare Court
4
Daniel Jones
5 St Andrews Hill
‘He is always well prepared. He is a strong barrister and is calm and measured with his questioning and advice.'  
4
Arthur Kendrick
The 36 Group
'Arthur is wise beyond his years and has a firm grasp of even the knottiest areas of law. This, coupled with a powerful style of advocacy, makes him a barrister with both confidence and poise who is not afraid to take on any opponent, no matter how senior.’
4
Islam Khan
Church Court Chambers
Islam has excellent interpersonal skills and is deeply committed to putting his clients cases on solid footings in any situation.'
4
Rabah Kherbane
Doughty Street Chambers
4
Joey Kwong
9BR
‘Joey is thorough, personable and hard-working.’
4
Guy Ladenburg
Three Raymond Buildings
‘A highly experienced and well liked advocate in this field. His turn of phrase is second to none.'
4
Harry Laidlaw
2 Hare Court
4
Donal Lawler
187 Chambers
‘Donal is a tenacious and committed advocate.’
4
Paul Lazarus
25 Bedford Row
‘Paul is responsive and hardworking. He is always proactive in preparing a client's defence, never letting them down. '
4
Francesca Levett
5 St Andrews Hill
'Francesca is a powerhouse of a barrister. She is razor-sharp, unflappable and always one step ahead of the rest of the room.'
4
Hanna Llewellyn-Waters
2 Bedford Row
4
Graeme Logan
9BR Chambers
‘Graeme possesses an extremely methodical approach to his. His client care is exemplary and his advocacy is concise and effective.'
4
Peter Lownds
2 Hare Court
‘Peter is first choice defence counsel in London. He communicates well with all involved in cases particularly with clients especially vulnerable and youth clients. An all round class act.'
4
Alex Matthews
9BR Chambers
‘Alex is an excellent lawyer who exercises good tactical judgement in cases.'
4
Christopher May
5 St Andrews Hill
‘Christopher is a class act. A robust but fair prosecutor, he always fights his corner hard. He is highly effective in court and always completely on top of his brief.’
4
Andrew McGee
2BR
4
John McNamara
5 St Andrews Hill
‘A star at the junior Bar. Fantastic with clients, speaks to them on their level.’
4
Rhys Meggy
Cloth Fair Chambers
4
Kevin Molloy
Church Court Chambers
‘An excellent mind, a superb advocate’
4
Sarah Morris
23ES
4
Richard Moss
4 King’s Bench Walk
‘Richard is an exceptional barrister and quite frankly a King’s Counsel in waiting. His advocacy is of the highest standard.’ 
4
Piers Mostyn
Garden Court Chambers
4
Ahmed Muen
Drystone Chambers
‘Ahmed is one of the easiest barristers to work with. His advocacy is calm, collected and he has the jury listening to every word he says.'    
4
Jennifer Oborne
Deka Chambers
4
Jane Oldfield
Red Lion Chambers
‘Jane is one of the best senior crime juniors around at the moment. Formidable advocate, fully prepared and knows the law inside out.’
4
Catherine Pattison
5KBW
Brilliant multi-talented junior. Make sure she is on your side.’
4
Vedrana Pehar
Matrix Chambers
‘Vedrana is an exceptional barrister. She is hugely talented. She is a charming advocate who takes total command of the court room.’
4
Abigail Penny
Mountford Chambers
'Abigail is a formidable counsel. She intelligently and effortlessly analysis the prosecution evidence in line with the client's defence. Her advocacy is effortless, which is reflective of her years of experience in criminal defence.'
4
Kyan Pucks
QEB Hollis Whiteman
‘Very intelligent, strategic and with an eye for detail. Her advocacy is measured and persuasive. A top junior.'
4
Houzla Rawat
Mountford Chambers
‘Houzla builds meaningful relationships with clients. Houzla performs cross-examination of vulnerable complainants and witnesses with skill, care and compassion.'  
4
Marie de Redman
Goldsmith Chambers
‘Marie is a fantastic advocate, her persuasion skills and ability to connect with the jury and client through submissions is a talent a few barristers possess.’  
4
Claire Robinson
Crucible Chambers
‘Claire is hard working, meticulous, excellent with clients and truly knowledgeable. She does not treat clients like another case but is personable and goes out of her way to make them feel as comfortable as possible in hard circumstances.'  
4
James Robottom
Matrix Chambers
‘Jim is always ready to rise to the challenge of complex cases.’
4
Gemma Rose
5 St Andrews Hill
‘Gemma is a standout barrister, razor sharp, composed, and effortlessly persuasive. Her written work is crisp and compelling, and her advocacy is delivered with clarity and confidence.'
4
Rhys Rosser
2 Bedford Row
4
Kerrie Ann Rowan
25 Bedford Row
‘Kerrie is an excellent barrister.  Her clarity of thought and her work ethic set her apart from her peers.’
4
Rhiannon Sadler
9BR Chambers
‘Rhiannon is one of the best. She is fantastic with clients, prepares cases meticulously and is an asset to whoever has her on their side.’
4
Kane Sharpe
Furnival Chambers
‘He is a first-rate advocate, with a very appealing jury manner and demonstrates unflappable robustness during legal argument. His advocacy therefore is authoritative, engaging and devastatingly effective. He combines an impressive mental dexterity with a natural eloquence. ’
4
Sophie Shotton
15NBS
‘Sophie is a confident, intelligent, fierce, yet also compassionate, advocate’
4
Alex Stein
2 Bedford Row
Alex is meticulous in his consideration of case papers, enabling him to determine the best case strategies. He distils clear and comprehensive advice, enabling clients to fully appreciate their options. He is truly a fantastic advocate.’
4
Robbie Stern
Matrix Chambers
‘Robbie is an excellent barrister. He is super smart and completely abreast of all the issues in every case.’
4
Emma Stuart-Smith
25 Bedford Row
‘Emma is extremely hard working and diligent. Her legal arguments are simply brilliant. She has a calm and caring approach.’
4
Lucy Sweetland
2 Bedford Row
 
4
Sam Thomas
2 Bedford Row
‘His skill and knowledge within criminal law is vast. He is able to provide specialised feedback on criminal matters - understanding the criminal nuances that may affect each case.'
4
Estelle Thornber
Furnival Chambers
‘Estelle is a star of the future. She is calm, organised and always impeccably well-prepared. She cares abut her cases and her clients.’
4
Annabel Timan
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Annabel is an exceptional barrister. Her advocacy is clear, persuasive, and well-structured. She is consistently excellent across all areas of her practice.’
4
Kevin Toomey
2 Bedford Row
4
Kevin Toomey
2BR
4
Alexander Upton
23ES
‘Alex is hard-working, experienced and efficient.’
4
Rebecca Upton
Mountford Chambers
‘She is ferocious in her approach to a case, immediately getting to grips with complex evidential and legal issues.’
4
Helen Valley
25 Bedford Row
 
4
Daniella Waddoup
Doughty Street Chambers
Daniella is a careful and thorough barrister who produces extremely persuasive arguments.’
4
Sebastian Walker
The 36 Group
4
John Waller
15NBS
‘John is very thorough in the preparation of his cases and is always keen to engage with client conferences which only serves to build clients trust of him.’
4
Adam Williams
4 King’s Bench Walk
‘Always fully prepared having read and simulated his brief with great care. He is utterly charming and makes his submissions in an understated way.’
4
Thomas Williams
6KBW College Hill
‘He has a first-class mind and his written advocacy (in the form of his paperwork) is excellent.’
4
George Wills
25 Bedford Row
‘George’s stand-out ability is his ability to remain cool, calm and collected even under the most intense pressure.’
4
Tom Worden
187 Chambers
‘Tom is a meticulous advocate and prepares his cases with great professionalism and detail. He creates a rapport with clients that builds their confidence and trust and is able to express his client's argument in court with immense expression and excellence.’
4
Gulam Ahmed
Libertas Chambers
4
Jon Anders
Libertas Chambers
 
4
Irfan Arif
9 Lincolns Court
4
Sarah Day
Libertas Chambers
Sarah is superb. Bright, persuasive and determined. Absolutely top class.’
4
Jack Jennett
Farringdon Chambers
‘Jack is the go to individual when it comes to driving related matters. He is a specialist and gets better results than Silks in this area of law.'
4
Marie Spenwyn
Libertas Chambers
‘Fantastic case management skills and great judgement. One to watch.’
4
Chris Whitehouse
Farringdon Chambers
‘Chris is a powerful and commanding advocate. He is tactically astute legally sharp and with a quick sense of humour and wit.’

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.

1
Francesca Kolar
Deka Chambers
Francesca is a real star in the making, dealing with some of the most difficult prosecutions. She has a great manner with witnesses, judge and jury alike delivering persuasive advocacy.'
1
Tim James-Matthews
Matrix Chambers
Tim is an outstanding barrister. He is super smart and will look at a case from every angle. He will give every case his absolute all to great effect. He is a pleasure to work with and collaborative in his approach.’
1
Soraya Bauwens
Furnival Chambers
‘Soraya consistently achieves success in her cases. She demonstrates exceptional confidence in her work.’
1
Alex Davidson
2 Bedford Row
1
William Goss
2 Harcourt Buildings
Juries, judges, and opponents all trust and like him, and he is an extremely fair but firm prosecutor. He is able to get through a huge amount of work in a short time, and produces punchy arguments which cut straight to the heart of the issues.’
1
Tommy Dominguez
4BB
‘Defendants love him, he is friendly but firm when he needs to be and very clear with advice. In court he is a highly competent advocate, especially cross-examination.’