Crime

‘Kate consistently demonstrates great judgement. She has an excellent knowledge of the law. Her advocacy is focused, well presented and well received.'

Arlette Piercy

‘Arlette is a fearless barrister, she is great on the law, brave, gets stuck into issues and clients love her.'

Peter Ratliff

‘A Silk in waiting. Peter is superb. He is extremely clever and a hugely respected advocate.'

Alistair Richardson

‘Alistair is a very engaging advocate and lawyer. He is hard working and always on top of the detail.'

Ben Smitten

‘Ben is a prodigious senior junior with a work ethic like no-one else. His written work is excellent, and his advocacy is considered.’

Julia Faure Walker

‘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.'

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.’

Elisabeth Acker

Emma Akuwudike

‘Emma’s advocacy skills are exceptional. She has a commanding courtroom presence and is highly responsive and quick-thinking under pressure.’

Graham Arnold

‘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.'

Nick Barraclough

Kevin Baumber

Serjeants' Inn Chambers

‘Kevin is the pre-eminent junior in the criminal law. He is considered the Bible of knowledge in this field.’

Christopher Bertham

3TG Barristers

Corinne Bramwell

‘Hard working and very experienced. Unflappable in the face of court room challenges. She will go far.'

Clodaghmuire Callinan

15NBS Chambers

‘Clodaghmuire is head and shoulders above her peers. She is meticulous in her case preparation and is an excellent advocate.'

Daniel Chadwick

‘Very bright and well prepared, thoughtful tactician, incisive cross-examiner.’

Paul Evans

'His advocacy inspires real confidence. He is polished and unflappable regardless of the strength of his case.'

Emma Fenn

Excellent tactical acumen, strives for a creative solution. Excellent client care skills. Formidable.'

Hugh French

‘He is very well prepared. He has poise, clearly obtains clients confidence and his advocacy is highly effective.'

Leila Gaskin

‘Leila is very intelligent, incredibly hardworking and focused. She has a sharp eye for detail. Her oral advocacy is impressive, well structured and clear.’

Tom Godfrey

‘ A warm, clever and thoughtful advocate with enormous skill. Definite silk material.'

Ben Gordon

‘He is an outstanding senior junior counsel, he should be a silk.’

Owen Greenhall

'Owen is a leading, if not the leading, barrister for protest related work. He really is at the very top of his field.'

Carolina Guiloff

‘Commanding and authoritative on her feet . A compelling and fearless advocate.'

Joanna Hardy-Susskind

‘A definite silk in waiting. She is one of the best communicators at the criminal Bar of the 21st century.’

Sally Hobson

‘A fearless advocate with tenacity and insight. She does not back down from any challenge or problem.'

Daniel Jameson

'Daniel is incredibly hardworking and tactically very astute. He leaves no stone unturned in preparing the case.'

Nadesh Karu

QEB Hollis Whiteman

‘A witty, effortless, intuitive advocate, who thinks on his feet and is hugely engaging.’

Zarif Khan

Drystone Chambers

‘He has excellent communication skills along with an impeccable knowledge of the law.’

Adam King

‘He has a great manner with clients and a rare ability to explain complex matters in a clear and simple way. Alongside his verbal dexterity and eloquence sits a wonderful writing style.’

Senghin Kong

‘Salma is a superlative advocate - focused, thorough and precise.'

Salma Lalani

1MCB

Ben Lloyd

‘Ben is extremely hard working, tactically astute and conceals his industry behind an easy charm in court.'

Christopher Martin

‘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.'

Justin McClintock

‘Justin is very approachable and has a good understanding of different cultures and communities. His communication is excellent.'

Philip McGhee

‘Philip is a really excellent all-rounder. He can be a tough streetfighter and will stand up to any difficult judge.’

Daniel Murray

‘Dan has great client care skills. He is a highly skilled advocate and tactician.’

Ioana Nedelcu

‘Ioana is an exceptional advocate. She is articulate, passionate and has great legal knowledge.'

Tom Nicholson

‘Tom is very calm in his approach, putting clients at ease. He constantly display professionalism and great attention to detail.'

Sheryl Nwosu

‘Sheryl is a first class brief. She is not to be messed with and is a formidable advocate.’

Jose Olivares-Chandler

‘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.'

Adam Payter

‘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.’

Molly Pinkus

‘Molly is utterly amazing and professional. She fights tooth and nail for her clients.'

Sarah Przybylska

‘A silk in waiting. Sarah is a lethal combination of a sharp intellect, excellent judgement and interpersonal skills.'

Matthew Radstone

‘Collaborates well within the legal team. Very approachable and intelligent. A barrister who is admired and respected by his peers and clients alike.'

Genevieve Reed

‘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.’

Oliver Renton

‘Oliver is a hugely impressive junior. He is classy, polished and persuasive in Court, and clients adore him.'

Shauna Ritchie

Mayfair Place Chambers

She is meticulous in her in preparation, no stone is left unturned. She is an outstanding advocate.’

Alex Rose

‘Alex is a stand out senior junior. He is tenacious and compelling in court, and always thoroughly prepared.'

Craig Rush

Esther Schutzer-Weissmann

Alexandra Scott

‘Very thorough, Very clever and very dedicated. Committed advocate. A future star.’

Ruby Selva

'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.'

Tessa Shroff

‘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.'

Susannah Stevens

‘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.’

Philip Stott

‘Philip demonstrates a great command of complex facts. He shows superb judgement in complex, serious cases.'

Dominic Thomas

‘Dominic is a mesmerising advocate whose arguments command respect.’

Tom Wainwright

'Tom is an exceptional advocate and a go-to barrister for complex criminal matters.'

Robert Ward

‘Rob is extremely able. He has a superb legal brain and is very knowledgeable. He is also a cool, calm and collected advocate.’

Christian Wasunna

'Chris is a thorough and extremely hard-working barrister. He is an imposing and persuasive advocate.'

Nicholas Whitehorn

‘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.’

Ailsa Williamson

‘Extremely analytical, cuts through to the issues in the case very quickly. Strong presence in court. Extremely capable at cross examination.’

Diana Wilson

‘Diana is a strong advocate with a varied practice across all areas of criminal law.’

Lisa Wilson

‘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.’

David Wood

‘Very good on law, a powerful and impressive knowledge of and application of the law. A sensible and realistic advocate.'

Warwick Aleeson

‘An excellent barrister. Great people and advocacy skills.'

Fallon Alexis

Peta-Louise Bagott

‘Incredibly well organised, to an almost military standard. Excellent written advice and applications.'

Sam Barker

2 Harcourt Buildings

‘Sam Barker consistently demonstrates exceptional professionalism and a deep commitment to his practice. The best advocate in London.'

Alphege Bell

‘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.'

Harry Bentley

‘Very well organised and a great advocate who installs confidence in his clients.'

Ronnie Bergenthal

Jacob Bindman

Doughty Street Chambers

Sam Blom-Cooper

‘Sam is an intellectual lawyer with an extraordinary flair for practical advocacy.’

Aneurin Brewer

‘Aneurin is highly intelligent and extremely diligent. He is a true pleasure to work with.'

Kerry Broome

‘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.’

Tom Broomfield

‘Tom thinks clearly, deeply and creatively about his cases. He is truly a first rate and excellent counsel.'

Joanna Buckley

‘Smart, commercial, responsive, easy to work with.'

Helen Butcher

‘A strong and fearless barrister who fights hard for her clients in court with robust advocacy.’

Nichola Cafferkey

33 Bedford Row

‘Very committed and able. Strong tactical thinker. Very good client care.'

David Dainty

An excellent jury barrister who captures their attention throughout. He is assertive and direct.'

Jennifer Dannhauser

‘ She is very confident and composed in court. She is always well prepared.'

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.'

Felicia Davy

'Felicia Davy is tenacious and articulate in court. She is great with the lay clients and is a pleasure to work with.'

Catherine Donnelly

‘Catherine demonstrates clear, strong, and consistent advocacy, while remaining deeply compassionate toward her clients.’

Patrick Duffy

‘Tom is an accomplished advocate who is able to deal with even the most challenging of clients with ease.’

Tom Dunn

Six Pump Court

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.’

Tom Edwards

‘Tom is the right mixture of sure and grounded, as a result of which he inspires real confidence. He has great potential.’

William England

Neil Fitzgibbon

‘Great attention to detail. A terrific counsel especially in gross negligence manslaughter cases.’

Grace Forbes

‘Takes a lead in case preparation and has excellent communication skills with the team.’

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.’

Mark Fraser

‘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.’

Sebastian Gardiner

‘Driven by a strong sense of justice means he is well liked by clients as he fights their corner with every tooth and nail.’

Sarah Gaunt

‘Simon is meticulous in his approach to cases. He is incredibly knowledgeable and presents himself and lay clients in a way which makes members of the jury relate to the defendant.’

Simon Gladwell

Thomas More Chambers

Rachna Gokani

‘Rachna is able to synthesise complex evidence and pull out the key issues to address. Her advocacy is carried out with great skill.’

Michael Gomulka

‘Michael is an intelligent and engaging barrister. His closing speeches are always well-thought-out and entertain, whilst also hitting the key points.’

Shelley Griffith

'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.'

Rupert Hallowes

'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.'

Sean Hammond

Maximilian Hardy

David Harounoff

Stella Harris

‘Stella is top drawer. She is very bright, has an attention to detail and is superb in getting to grips with complex expert evidence.’

Teresa Hay

‘Teresa is a very compassionate and empathetic person, making witnesses and clients comfortable. She has excellent analytical skills.'

Ashley Hendron

‘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.’

Daniel Higgins

‘Makes very intellectual submissions. Calm under pressure.'

Patrick Hill

Cloth Fair Chambers

‘Great width of knowledge and real court presence.’

Nadeem Holland

‘Nadeem is a top class advocate. He has complete control of his cases and an unmatched eye for detail.'

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.’

Andrew Horsell

3TG Barristers

Jeffrey Israel

25 Bedford Row

‘Jeff is a sophisticated advocate who cross-examines with precision.'

Roderick James

‘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.'

Alex Jamieson

‘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.’

Daniel Kersh

Ashraf Khan

Greg Krieger

‘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.'

Helen Law

'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.'

Soraya Lawrence

Farringdon Chambers

'She has that rare combination of courtroom flair and real human understanding that makes a top criminal advocate. An advocate who really cares about her clients, and is excellent in sensitive and difficult cases.'

Rebecca Lee

‘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.'

Patrick Maggs

‘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.’

Danielle Manson

‘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.’

Thalia Maragh

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

James Martin

‘Brilliant case preparation and advocacy.’

Will Martin

‘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.'

Tara McCarthy

Thomas More Chambers

‘An expert in her field, clients trust her. A persuasive, likeable advocate who obtains great results for those who are lucky enough to instruct her.'

Tomas McGarvey

2BR

‘Tomas is a highly charismatic and charming barrister. He is tactically very switched on. He inspires trust in his clients, opponents and court alike. A star of the criminal Bar.’

Adam Morgan

‘First class legal brain, ability to relate to clients, judges and professionals alike. His results are most impressive.’

Jo Morris

Drystone Chambers

Eva Niculiu

‘Extremely bright and an excellent advocate.'

Will Noble

‘Will is the go to man in chambers. He will fight to the end and his advocacy is faultless and compelling.’

Catherine Oborne

Lucy Organ

'She is extremely balanced and fair. She is a fabulous jury advocate.'

David Osborne

5KBW

‘David was born to be a criminal barrister. His judgement is impeccable and so his advice is always right on point.’

Osman Osman

‘Very personable and charming, juries love Osman.’

Richard Padley

‘He is calm, measured and always puts the client at ease. He is an absolute joy to work with and is on top of the case from the very outset.’

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.'

David Patience

Michael Polak

Church Court Chambers

‘Michael’s strengths include good IT skills which made conducting cases more efficient. He demonstrates great preparation.’

Luke Ponte

Sarah Read

‘Sarah has a quietly impressive approach to advocacy. She prepares meticulously and cultivates excellent relationships with her clients. A star.'

Edward Renvoize

'A confident advocate with a robust style of advocacy and commendable attention to detail.'

Shannon Revel

‘Shannon is an absolute stand-out junior. Shannon is meticulous in preparation, her judgement is exemplary, and her advocacy is outstanding.'

Fiona Robertson

QEB Hollis Whiteman

Fiona is one of the true stars at the junior criminal Bar. Her advocacy is outstanding.’

Karen Robinson

‘Karen is a formidable junior. She is relentlessly hard-working, with a mastery of the evidence that is second to none.’

Jeremy Rosenberg

‘Jeremy is calm and level headed. He is clearly knowledgeable and has an abundance of common sense.'

Gordon Ross

3TG Barristers

Neil Saunders

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.'

Vincent Scully

‘Vincent is a young advocate developing a reputation for his hard work and flair as an advocate.’

Leo Seelig

‘Superb counsel.'

Michael Skelley

'He is versatile, detailed, really good with clients and respected by judges. He is alarmingly well informed about the key issues of each case.'

Roger Smart

‘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.’

David Smith

Alastair Smith

‘Hugely talented and able to deal with difficult clients and keep them calm. A fiery advocate on his feet'

Monica Stevenson

Sean Sullivan

‘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.'

Jon Swain

‘Jon is the clam in a storm. He is a first-rate barrister. His calm demeanour commands attention in the courtroom.’

Jack Talbot

‘Meticulous attention to detail, tenacity and very good client care.'

Lucy Tapper

‘Totally client focused. Dedicated. Well prepared and an excellent advocate.'

Alejandra Tascon

‘She is a measured and calm advocate, presenting her arguments with clarity and precision.’

Warwick Tatford

A big presence, with huge experience particularly as a prosecutor on cases at the top level of seriousness. Firm but fair and with just the right touch of theatricality juries really like him.'

Hannah Thomas

‘Exceptional legal mind with the presence and authority in a court room beyond her call. Also very personable and approachable.’

Dharmendra (Dee) Toor

Greg Unwin

‘Greg is a fantastic advocate who is hard-working and completely dedicated to his client and the task at hand.'

Merry van Woodenberg

John Warrington

‘Superb advocacy and clarity of advice.'

Gerwyn Wise

Gerwyn is all round brilliant. He works phenomenally hard, his judgement is impeccable, his advocacy is friendly, clear and calm, but deadly.'

Madeleine Wolfe

‘Madeline is accurate and precise when preparing for her trials and criminal advocacy. She is brilliant.'

Ruth Zentler-Munro

‘An outstanding advocate. Exceptional in her understanding of the law. Smooth in court and an amazing work ethic.'

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.'

Philip Misner

4BB

Paramjit Ahluwalia

One Pump Court

‘She is a first rate lawyer with a phenomenal work ethic and sharp as a tack.'

Stephen Akinsanya

15NBS

‘Stephen's advocacy skills are very strong. He is a strong jury advocate and can clearly connect well with the jury.'

Libby Anderson

‘Attention to detail is second to none and her knowledge of the law. Really impressive advocate.'

Trevor Archer

'Trevor is one of the best juniors out there. He is a powerful advocate, juries and judges regard him very highly, and he utilises his impressive intellect in all that he does. Highly efficient in his approach, no case is too complex for him.'

Steven Ball

Red Lion Chambers

Ruth Jones

Giles Bedloe

‘A very pleasant and sensible opponent – firm, but fair as a prosecutor. His advocacy is pragmatic and balanced.’

Richard Bentwood

'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.'

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.’

Andrew Bousfield

‘Knowledgeable and forensic in his preparation.’

Minka Braun

Garden Court Chambers

'First class work, based on skill and hard work. She has mastered the power of persuasion.'

Matthew Buckland

Matthew is a great tactician and advocate.'

Jenny Burgess

2 Harcourt Buildings

‘She is well-prepared, thorough, reliable, and thoroughly in command of her brief. She is a confident advocate.'

Charles Burton

‘Charles is a first class advocate. He is always superbly prepared and has the ability to get to the real nuance of any case.'

Ed Butler

15NBS

‘He is a persuasive and charming advocate and handles sensitive cases with skill and assurance.'

Yogain Chandarana

‘Yogain is one of the best advocates around. His legal knowledge is highly impressive.’

Katrina Charles

‘Katrina is a fighter, clients love her as a result. She is dedicated and extremely hardworking.'

Avirup Chaudhuri

Kate Chidgey

‘Kate is one of the most naturally gifted barristers. She has fast become a go-to for many clients, and her advocacy is outstanding.'

Fiona Clegg

‘Fiona has a keen eye for detail, is tactically assured and is a very polished advocate.'

Laura Collier

‘Laura is a superb trial advocate and is really excellent in front of the jury.'

Rosalind Comyn

Dominic Connolly

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.'

Beth Crocker

‘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.’

Edward Culver

4 King’s Bench Walk

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.’

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.’

Ishan Dave

‘Ishan is an excellent advocate. Very calm, smooth and unflappable.’

Tetevi Davi

1MCB

‘His ability to engage with all types of clients from all backgrounds is what really stands out.’

Patrick Dennis

Patrick is an extremely resolute, tenacious and hard working prosecutor who gets results.’

Zarah Dickinson

‘Hard-working, charming and personable.’

Tom Doble

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.'

Charles Drinnan

‘Charles is the full-package; he is extremely knowledgeable, diligent, and leaves no stone unturned, and his advocacy is always of the highest quality.’

Alex Du Sautoy

‘Very good client manner, attention to detail and excellent advocacy.’

Thom Dyke

‘A punchy and effective practitioner. All clients would want him on their side.’

William Eaglestone

‘Calm, hardworking and persuasive.’

Philippa Eastwood

‘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.’

Hannah Edwards

‘Hannah is exceptional. Not only does she have a brilliant mind, her advocacy and ability to communicate with everyone sets her apart from others.'

Sophie Evans

‘Sophie is an excellent barrister with great communication skills. She is incredibly conscientious and great with clients.'

Rory Field

15NBS

‘A junior of exceptional ability and huge experience. A Silk only missing the letters.'

John Fitzgerald

Six Pump Court

‘A fighter – burnt to the bone with courage and determination to win despite insuperable odds. A great defender.’

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.'

Julia Flanagan

‘Julia is a force to be reckoned with. She is smart, hard-working, totally committed and hugely experienced.'

Alex Di Francesco

‘Alex is an extremely effective cross examiner who does not waste his words. He is destined for silk.'

Andrew Frymann

Crucible Chambers

Chantel Gaber

‘She is jury-friendly but 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.’

Neelam Gomersall

‘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.’

Michael Goold

‘Michael rolls his sleeves up and get to grips with the details and tactical approach of the case immediately.’

James Gray

‘James’ work is always at a high standard. He is able to maintain his confidence and skills even when under pressure.'

John Greany

‘A very strong junior’

Peter Guest

‘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.’

Rebecca Hadgett

‘Elegant advocate. Fantastic instinct and always wins the court over.’

Will Hanson

‘He has an exceptionally sharp legal mind but with a down to earth and approachable demeanour.’

Ben Hargreaves

‘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.’

Lyndon Harris

‘Lyndon is a formidable junior. He is a very fine lawyer, and an engaging advocate. He is a first class junior.’

Emma Heath

9BR

Joe Hingston

‘Joe is a very safe pair of hands, sound judgement in complex matters. Very good with clients and gains their trust instantly.’

Gavin Holme

4 King’s Bench Walk

‘Excellent advocate, hard working and able to solve all problems.'

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.'

Scott Ivill

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.'

Daniel Jones

‘He is always well prepared. He is a strong barrister and is calm and measured with his questioning and advice.'

Arthur Kendrick

'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.’

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.'

Rabah Kherbane

‘Joey is thorough, personable and hard-working.’

Stephen Knight

One Pump Court

Joey Kwong

9BR

Guy Ladenburg

‘A highly experienced and well liked advocate in this field. His turn of phrase is second to none.'

Harry Laidlaw

Donal Lawler

‘Donal is a tenacious and committed advocate.’

Paul Lazarus

‘Paul is responsive and hardworking. He is always proactive in preparing a client's defence, never letting them down. '

Francesca Levett

'Francesca is a powerhouse of a barrister. She is razor-sharp, unflappable and always one step ahead of the rest of the room.'

Hanna Llewellyn-Waters

Graeme Logan

‘Graeme possesses an extremely methodical approach to his. His client care is exemplary and his advocacy is concise and effective.'

Peter Lownds

‘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.'

Alex Matthews

‘Alex is an excellent lawyer who exercises good tactical judgement in cases.'

Christopher May

‘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.’

Michael McAlinden

2 Dr Johnson’s Buildings

‘He is very smooth. Clients love him. He gets his point across very well in court and juries love him.’

Andrew McGee

2BR

John McNamara

‘A star at the junior Bar. Fantastic with clients, speaks to them on their level.’

Rhys Meggy

Cloth Fair Chambers

Kevin Molloy

Church Court Chambers

‘An excellent mind, a superb advocate’

Sarah Morris

‘Richard is an exceptional barrister and quite frankly a King’s Counsel in waiting. His advocacy is of the highest standard.’

Richard Moss

4 King’s Bench Walk

Piers Mostyn

‘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.'

Ahmed Muen

Drystone Chambers

Jennifer Newcomb

QEB Hollis Whiteman

'Jennifer is an exceptional barrister whose strengths lie in her superb written work, incisive legal analysis, and meticulous attention to detail. Her command of the law is outstanding, and she brings both intellectual depth and practical judgment to the case.'

Jennifer Oborne

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.’

Catherine Pattison

5KBW

Brilliant multi-talented junior. Make sure she is on your side.’

Vedrana Pehar

‘Vedrana is an exceptional barrister. She is hugely talented. She is a charming advocate who takes total command of the court room.’

Abigail Penny

'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.'

Kyan Pucks

QEB Hollis Whiteman

‘Very intelligent, strategic and with an eye for detail. Her advocacy is measured and persuasive. A top junior.'

Houzla Rawat

‘Houzla builds meaningful relationships with clients. Houzla performs cross-examination of vulnerable complainants and witnesses with skill, care and compassion.'

Marie De Redman

‘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.’

Claire Robinson

‘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.'

Tanya Robinson

Six Pump Court

‘Tanya is a brilliant advocate with a powerful presence in court. Her submissions are persuasive and articulate, reflective of thorough and skilful preparation.’

James Robottom

‘Jim is always ready to rise to the challenge of complex cases.’

Gemma Rose

‘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.'

Rhys Rosser

2 Bedford Row

Kerrie Ann Rowan

‘Kerrie is an excellent barrister. Her clarity of thought and her work ethic set her apart from her peers.’

Rhiannon Sadler

‘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.’

Kane Sharpe

‘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. ’

Sophie Shotton

‘Sophie is a confident, intelligent, fierce, yet also compassionate, advocate’

Rose Slowe

‘Rose is extremely clever, highly persuasive and hard-working.’

Alex Stein

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.’

Robbie Stern

‘Robbie is an excellent barrister. He is super smart and completely abreast of all the issues in every case.’

Emma Stuart-Smith

‘Emma is extremely hard working and diligent. Her legal arguments are simply brilliant. She has a calm and caring approach.’

Charlene Sumnall

Lucy Sweetland

2 Bedford Row

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.'

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.’

Annabel Timan

‘Annabel is an exceptional barrister. Her advocacy is clear, persuasive, and well-structured. She is consistently excellent across all areas of her practice.’

Kevin Toomey

2BR

Alexander Upton

‘Alex is hard-working, experienced and efficient.’

Rebecca Upton

‘She is ferocious in her approach to a case, immediately getting to grips with complex evidential and legal issues.’

Helen Valley

Daniella Waddoup

Daniella is a careful and thorough barrister who produces extremely persuasive arguments.’

Benjamin Waidhofer

‘Ben is a highly effective barrister who quickly identifies the key issues in a case and expertly navigates large volumes of material, distilling complex information into clear, concise guidance for clients.'

Paul Wakerley

‘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.’

Sebastian Walker

John Waller

‘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.’

Chris Whitehouse

‘Chris is a powerful and commanding advocate. He is tactically astute legally sharp and with a quick sense of humour and wit.’

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.’

Thomas Williams

‘He has a first-class mind and his written advocacy (in the form of his paperwork) is excellent.’

George Wills

‘George’s stand-out ability is his ability to remain cool, calm and collected even under the most intense pressure.’

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.’

Gulam Ahmed

Libertas Chambers

Jon Anders

Libertas Chambers

Irfan Arif

9 Lincolns Court

Sarah Day

Libertas Chambers

Sarah is superb. Bright, persuasive and determined. Absolutely top class.’

Marie Spenwyn

Libertas Chambers

‘Fantastic case management skills and great judgement. One to watch.’

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.

Francesca Kolar

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.'

Tim James-Matthews