Crime

Emma Akuwudike

Emma is absolutely outstanding. Her confidence, client care, and attention to detail are by far one of the best. Despite doing this for such a long time, she treats every case as if it's her first. She fights for her clients like they're her own. Her advocacy is prim and proper, leaving clients satisfied that she's done everything in her ability to represent them.

Graham Arnold

Graham is Rolls-Royce counsel. He has a charm and sparkle about him in court. He is an extremely persuasive advocate and is deservedly involved in some of the most high-profile cases in the country.

Nick Barraclough

Nick Barraclough is an excellent leading junior; he quickly understands the legal complexities at play and builds an excellent rapport with clients. I am particularly impressed with Nick's ability to liaise with such a wide range of clients. Nick's closing speeches are always persuasive.

Kevin Baumber

Serjeants' Inn Chambers

Christopher Bertham

3TG Barristers

Sam Blom-Cooper

Sam Blom-Cooper displays energy and precision in his written work/drafting, as well as compassion and excellent communication in clear language to lay clients. He has the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines. Outstanding advocate who can keep judges and juries engaged, interested, and often convinced by his arguments.

Corinne Bramwell

She is excellent. I have seen her in court and she is calm and measured, yet fights hard for her client. She is likable to juries, opponents, and judges alike. Corinne is all over the detail of her brief and is clearly meticulous in her preparation.

Clodaghmuire Callinan

Daniel Chadwick

Daniel Chadwick is very bright, excellent, clear, well-paced, well-prepared, reactive with a sharp eye for important evidence emerging unexpectedly. Thoughtful, patient, and well-prepared.

Philippa Eastwood

Philippa is an astute lawyer. Her stellar intellect is wrapped up in a charmingly disarming manner, which means you don't know she's coming until she has struck with devastating consequences for her opposition. A solid advocate who can carry the jury with her. No weaknesses.

Paul Evans

A wonderful team player. Thoughtful, measured, and wise. Strategically sound and reads the room very well. Clients, both lay and professional, do well to have Paul Evans in their team. Persuasive in advocacy with a light touch that exudes confidence.

Emma Fenn

Emma is London's finest junior. She is working at silk level. Her confidence in her own judgement reassures both clients and solicitors. I would trust no one more with my liberty at stake.

Hugh French

He is very well prepared. He conducts his cases with poise and determination. Yet he is always polite. I am always impressed by his approach and application. He thinks out his strategies very well and is an expert on the criminal procedure rules and using them to his client's best advantage. He is very determined and achieves significant results for his clients.

Leila Gaskin

Leila is a very competent and hardworking barrister. She prepares cases very thoroughly and is excellent at drafting legal arguments. She expertly handles difficult witnesses. Her advocacy style is clear and robust without losing the human touch.

Tom Godfrey

Tom is an excellent barrister. Diligent in preparation; persuasive with both the judge and jury; judgment is spot on.

Ben Gordon

In the course of his career, Ben Gordon has been instructed by our firm in a wide range of serious, complex, and high-profile criminal matters. In our professional assessment, he is a first-rate barrister whose strengths consistently stand out across case preparation, advocacy, and client management. Ben has repeatedly demonstrated an exceptional ability to take on and conduct challenging cases, including those involving difficult clients, sensitive circumstances, and significant media attention. His preparation is meticulous, his legal analysis is sharp, and he approaches complex issues with clarity and confidence. We have invariably received excellent feedback from clients regarding Ben’s legal acumen, his courtroom presence, and his ability to communicate effectively with juries. His advocacy is a particular strength: he is measured, persuasive, and strategically astute, able to adapt his style to the demands of the case and court. He is fearless when required, yet always controlled and professional. Ben manages challenging clients patiently, compassionately, and with emotional intelligence, while still representing their interests fiercely and fearlessly. He is adept at building trust with clients who are often distrustful of the system, which he maintains throughout the case. From the perspective of those instructing him, Ben is a pleasure to work with. He is responsive, reliable, and collaborative. He keeps solicitors fully informed, engages constructively with case strategy, and is consistently available when urgent issues arise. His professionalism and work ethic make him a barrister we return to time and again. Overall, Ben Gordon is an outstanding advocate with a rare combination of intellectual ability, courtroom skill, and human understanding. He is a barrister we trust with our most difficult cases, and he continues to deliver results of the highest calibre.

Owen Greenhall

Carolina Guiloff

When our clients require representation on a sexual offense, Carolina Guiloff is my first choice. Any second choice would be a distant second choice.

Joanna Hardy-Susskind

Joanna is an exceptional barrister. She offers an incredible service to her solicitors who show her great loyalty in return. She provides thorough, well-considered advice. She is ultra-diligent, taking much of the load off her instructing solicitors. She inspires confidence with her no-nonsense, common-sense approach.

Stella Harris

Excellent client care, working with extremely vulnerable clients with a high level of compassion and care. Leaving clients feeling confident and safe. Excellent advocacy skills, able to display quiet confidence persuasively and skillfully to ensure the court is on her side in the most difficult of legal arguments. She is able to navigate her co-defendants so skillfully that they are not sure what has actually taken place to ensure the best outcome for her clients. Excellent written and oral skills. She has the air and expertise of a KC.

Sally Hobson

Sally is an exceptionally responsive and approachable barrister, noted for her consistent availability and client-focused manner. She is a persuasive and assured advocate in court, combining strong oral advocacy with careful preparation. Beyond her advocacy, she brings a high level of tactical awareness to cases, offering clear, strategic advice and demonstrating sound judgment in complex or fast-moving situations.

Abigail Husbands

Daniel Jameson

Excellent client care, able to communicate with clients of all ages and intellectual abilities, and break down the most complex legal concepts to ensure they are fully engaged and able to participate in their case. Extremely diligent, he is always fully prepared and has gone through every detail of the evidence, considering any potential legal argument he can employ in defense of his client. A truly safe pair of hands for clients facing the most serious cases. Excellent advocacy skills and presence. Truly exceptional barrister.

Alex Jamieson

Alex has excellent client care and is able to build rapport with clients very easily. He is down-to-earth, approachable, and able to explain complicated issues clearly and simply to clients.

Nadesh Karu

QEB Hollis Whiteman

An excellent junior. Extremely bright, hardworking, reliable, and able. His written work is extremely good, and he is also a commanding advocate.

Zarif Khan

Adam King

Adam is a real fighter. He's a brilliant and tenacious advocate and always goes the extra mile for his clients. He puts a huge amount of preparation into each case, which always goes noticed. I have a huge amount of time for his work.

Senghin Kong

Emily Lauchlan

Emily Lauchlan is a highly capable barrister with excellent advocacy skills and a thorough grasp of criminal law. She provides clear, pragmatic advice at every stage of proceedings. In court, she is confident, persuasive, and particularly effective when dealing with difficult witnesses and complex factual issues. She works well with clients, putting them at ease while maintaining a professional and strategic approach throughout. Emily has dealt with some very complex legal cases for me, and I enjoy working with her.

Ben Lloyd

Ben Lloyd is outstanding. He is a shrewd and talented lawyer. He has brilliant case preparation skills and readily identifies the key points in any case. He is a formidable advocate and a skilled cross-examiner. He is fantastic at making and responding to legal submissions. He quickly gains the trust of people with whom he works, opponents, judges, witnesses, and jurors. He's a class act.

Christopher Martin

Justin McClintock

Mr. McClintock effectively assesses the strength of a case and recommends tactical steps to resolve issues. He prepares his case rigorously and takes the initiative to tackle any issues early. He is very capable of expressing complex ideas in simple, compelling ways that people easily understand. Mr. McClintock knows his case deeply and quotes key evidence or law quickly. He is very confident in the courtroom and keeps his composure when a judge challenges his main point. His advocacy is persuasive, and he organizes his submissions into well-ordered points.

Philip McGhee

Daniel Murray

Ioana Nedelcu

Ioana is the complete package at the criminal bar. She is exceptionally bright, meticulous in her preparation, and always provides first-class client care. Ioana is my go-to barrister for serious crime.

Tom Nicholson

Sheryl Nwosu

Sheryl is extremely meticulous in her case preparation, which in turn produces fantastic results.

Jose Olivares-Chandler

Jose Olivares-Chandler is a strong jury advocate, who is very engaging.

Adam Payter

A brilliant senior junior barrister. A very clever black letter lawyer who is also a very polished advocate.

Molly Pinkus

Molly is an incredible barrister. She works incredibly hard and is precise when it comes to the finer legal points.

Sarah Przybylska

Sarah's no-nonsense advocacy is wonderfully effective - she cuts through to the heart of a case in a way that carries the jury along with her.

Matthew Radstone

Genevieve Reed

Oliver Renton

Oliver has a natural charismatic charm. A fantastic trial advocate who makes the jury listen to him intently. He is always on top of the case, has read all the material, and knows all the finite details about the case. Clients are always in very safe hands. His written work and legal submissions are always of high quality, well-argued, and excellently presented. I am surprised he is not already King's Counsel!

Shauna Ritchie

Mayfair Place Chambers

Alex Rose

Alex Rose is a solid and dependable senior junior who combines excellent legal knowledge and analysis with practical client-focused advice. He is a strong, persuasive advocate with a calm yet confident courtroom manner and excels in cases involving complex evidence. He prepares his cases thoroughly, and his written work is first-rate.

Jeremy Rosenberg

Craig Rush

Esther Schutzer-Weissmann

Alexandra Scott

Alexandra Scott is at the top of her game. Fantastic senior junior barrister, she is instructed in the most serious and complex cases. Her eye for detail is extraordinary and her persona in court is calm and measured.

Ruby Selva

Ruby has a fantastic manner with clients; she is approachable and understanding while commanding respect with her breadth of experience and knowledge. Her cross-examination skills are superb, and she has the ability to see all possible angles of the case and present this to the jury in a digestible and utterly persuasive way.

Tessa Shroff

These sorts of cases can be extremely emotive for all parties. Tessa's approach was to prosecute the case in a clear, neutral way, which really let the facts speak for themselves. Strategically and tactically, this was definitely the best approach. Examination in chief of the experts was particularly well handled.

Roger Smart

Roger is a brilliant prosecutor who is fantastic in multi-handed cases. He is firm but fair - hugely respected by judges and opponents alike.

Susannah Stevens

She is very thorough in all preparation and is effective in all aspects of court advocacy including legal argument and (sometimes very sensitive) cross-examination. She has been scrupulously polite, but appropriately firm, in all professional discussions. She carries real authority in the courtroom and is obviously respected by judges and jurors alike.

Philip Stott

Dominic Thomas

Dominic Thomas is a barrister who successfully manages to mix high intellect with a down-to-earth, personable, and engaging delivery. He is very user-friendly and is respected by the judges, his peers, and clients.

Greg Unwin

Greg Unwin is a first-class lawyer whose advocacy is consistently impressive. He has excellent legal judgment, sound forensic instincts, and a persuasive advocacy style.

Robert Ward

He is an extremely effective and level-headed advocate who knows when to fight his corner and when to take a more considered approach.

Christian Wasunna

There is no hesitation in instructing this barrister across all areas of criminal law. Extremely knowledgeable, superb with all clients, and excellent preparation ensures the best possible outcomes. Also works well with more senior silks and juniors on both the prosecution and defence teams.

Nicholas Whitehorn

Ailsa Williamson

Diana Wilson

Diana Wilson is tenacious and very hardworking. Robust in her dealings with other barristers. Very thorough.

Lisa Wilson

Lisa is a very good advocate. Very thorough. Really good with the clients. Nothing is too much for her.

David Wood

Exceptional at dealing with vulnerable clients. Compassionate, patient, and able to explain difficult concepts with calm reassurance.

Salma Lalani

1 MCB Chambers

Warwick Aleeson

A top-quality, sensitive, hard-working barrister. He is able to get to the nub of a case and inspire confidence with clients, and is fearless in court.

Fallon Alexis

Trevor Archer

Trevor Archer is a criminal advocate of considerable experience whose effectiveness appears rooted in judgment rather than showmanship. He demonstrates an impressive ability to identify the central issues in difficult cases and pursue them with discipline and clarity. His handling of serious criminal work suggests both intellectual robustness and a calm confidence developed through extensive experience. He is a barrister whose preparation and measured approach consistently inspire trust among those instructing him.

Kyri Argyropoulos

Kyri is a force of nature. He is always on top of his brief, delving into every corner of the evidence. In court, he has a presence. The sort of presence that bends the universe to his will.

Peta-Louise Bagott

Peta-Louise Bagott is a gifted and articulate advocate who can always identify the best approach to a problem. With good grace and candor, she is very effective in disarming her opponents and having them consider matters from an alternative angle, something she is able to echo in court before the tribunal. She is also passionate and devilishly hardworking for her clients. An all-round fantastic barrister.

Sam Barker

2 Harcourt Buildings

If I close my eyes and imagine the quintessential barrister, in ability, temperament, loquaciousness, perspicacity, and elan, I would imagine Mr. Barker. He is, from my experience of working with many lawyers, the most talented advocate I have ever seen, from his grasp of the law to his ability to wield it in a courtroom.

Giles Bedloe

Giles Bedloe has many strengths. Mr. Bedloe's knowledge and application of Criminal Law are second to none. Mr. Bedloe is an extremely robust advocate who is able to dominate in criminal cases, especially in lengthy trials before a jury. Mr. Bedloe is able to manage client expectations and provides them with comprehensive and realistic advice. Mr. Bedloe is an exceptional barrister. No weaknesses.

Shahida Begum

She is a real "fighter". If she feels a point needs to be taken, she will fight strategically against both the court and the prosecution without giving a quarter.

Alphege Bell

Alphege Bell is an accomplished jury advocate. He exudes charm in the courtroom. He makes well-constructed legal submissions. He is known to be an exceptional lawyer and has contributed to important Law Commission work.

Harry Bentley

He takes a forensic approach to file preparation.

Ronnie Bergenthal

Jacob Bindman

A lovely, calm personality but also a counsel of great determination. Highly recommend.

Szilvia Booker

Szilvia is a charismatic and passionate advocate who inspires a loyal following of solicitors.

Aneurin Brewer

Kerry Broome

Tom Broomfield

Great communicator and amazing client care. He is able to communicate complex things in an easy manner understandable to lay clients.

Joanna Buckley

Joanna is fantastic when it comes to any criminal case with a knotty public law or human rights element. She is a Swiss army knife when it comes to cases that fall between the cracks and is excellent at identifying the client's objectives and seeking out the right forum in which to achieve them. Her written work is stunning and immensely persuasive.

Jenny Burgess

2 Harcourt Buildings

Jenny Burgess has an exceptional grasp of the law. She is a gifted advocate when addressing the jury as well as when arguing complex legal issues. She is also compassionate and shrewd. Within her call, she is one of the best barristers at the criminal bar at the moment.

Helen Butcher

Helen is a tenacious and tough barrister. She is able to take on cases at short notice, review material in depth and at speed. Always good with clients, she is able to explain her tactical approach.

Adam Butler

An incredible capacity for work. Fantastic with clients. An excellent legal brain.

Nichola Cafferkey

33 Bedford Row

Thomas Coke-Smyth

David Dainty

Jennifer Dannhauser

5KBW

Jennifer Dannhauser is so meticulous in her work; she leaves no stone unturned in preparing the client's defence. Her attention to detail is inspiring, and she is such a useful person to instruct in these sorts of cases. Her client care skills are also excellent, and she is able to put clients at ease very quickly upon meeting them. She is very empathetic with clients. She gets brilliant results.

Patrick Dennis

Patrick Dennis is an excellent barrister. He is tactically astute, intelligent, and extremely effective in his advocacy.

Catherine Donnelly

Catherine demonstrates that she knows her witness and defendant thoroughly, which is reflected in her questioning. Her questions are precise, concise, purposeful, and strategically framed to advance her case while eliciting the evidence she requires. She takes the time to build a good rapport with her defendants, getting to know them on a personal level and putting them at ease. Her warm personality and sense of humor mean she is not afraid to share a light-hearted moment or a giggle where appropriate, helping to establish trust and encourage open communication. Her advocacy is characterized by a calm and measured approach. She is consistently courteous and respectful, yet remains firm when necessary. This balance enables her to maintain control of the examination without appearing confrontational, enhancing both her effectiveness and her credibility before the court. Overall, Catherine's advocacy is well prepared, focused, and persuasive. Her strategic questioning, approachable manner, and professional courtroom presence are notable strengths.

Patrick Duffy

Tom Dunn

Six Pump Court

Polly Dyer

Polly is exceptionally bright, rigorous, and highly effective. She gets to grips with complex facts quickly, identifies the key issues, and has excellent judgment about how best to deploy them. Her advocacy is clear, persuasive, and strategically astute, and she combines meticulous preparation with the ability to think on her feet. She has excellent client skills and inspires confidence while remaining approachable and straightforward to work with. She is an outstanding barrister and a real asset to any team.

Rosalind Earis

Liam Edwards

Liam Edwards is a class act. He is calm under pressure and fearlessly advances his client's case.

Tom Edwards

Committed, organized, friendly professional.

William England

Suzanne Fewins

Six Pump Court

Rory Field

A great legal mind. Vast international legal experience having served as DPP of Belize and Bermuda. Has an excellent reputation for maintaining the highest standards of the Bar both nationally and internationally.

Neil Fitzgibbon

Grace Forbes

Advocacy is good, written work is good, and good client manner.

Verity Fowler

Farringdon Chambers

Verity is a star on the rise. She is committed and dedicated and is always on hand to answer any queries. She is a junior well above her call in terms of ability.

Sebastian Gardiner

Sarah Gaunt

Simon Gladwell

Rachna Gokani

Michael Gomulka

This barrister is exceptional when considering complex fraud matters, including a vast amount of evidence and complicated data. His advocacy skills are incredible, and he has the ability to build strong relationships with clients very quickly.

Michael Goold

Calm, meticulous, and strategically astute, Michael Goold delivers exceptional results in complex matters.

John Greany

Shelley Griffith

I can confidently say Shelly is a pleasure to work with; he often goes above and beyond for clients and solicitors. He will always make himself available to discuss matters, and clients have commented that they have found him to be very knowledgeable due to his years of experience. I have seen Shelley in court and will say he is a very impressive, commanding barrister with a great court presence.

Rupert Hallowes

Rupert is simply the best barrister I have used in my 30+ years of experience. He provides realistic, clear, and robust advice to clients and fights hard for a good outcome in each and every case. He builds an immediate rapport with clients from all backgrounds, managing expectations with empathy and absolute professionalism. He is always highly responsive and collaborative. His court advocacy is excellent. He commands attention and fellow advocates defer to his knowledge and wisdom.

Sean Hammond

Maximilian Hardy

David Harounoff

David Harounoff has a wealth of experience for both the prosecution and defence to bring to a case. His years at the bar mean that he takes sound, sensible, and fair decisions throughout a trial process. David holds the respect of the courtroom and brings an effortless persuasiveness to his legal submissions. David’s witness handling advocacy style combines a gentle touch and gravitas in a way seldom seen.

Nicholas Hearn

Nicholas Hearn brings a wealth of experience in prosecuting high-level crime, particularly murder. He is a calm and persuasive advocate and a diligent junior. His experience in extradition and red notice work means that he can draw on international law experience where required - he is an "all-rounder" - a barrister equally at home in the cut and thrust of basic crime and the more rarefied atmosphere of international law.

Ashley Hendron

Ashley is an exceptionally confident barrister who immediately puts clients at ease. He combines robust and pragmatic advice with outstanding client care and consistently inspires confidence in those he represents. He approaches even the most complex and document-heavy cases without hesitation, identifying the key issues at an early stage and developing clear and effective strategies from the outset. In terms of advocacy, Ashley is an outstanding jury advocate who presents with calm authority and composure. He is measured and persuasive in court, yet capable of adopting a more robust approach where required. He is highly regarded by both the judiciary and fellow counsel. His preparation is consistently thorough and meticulous. Ashley has a particular strength in analyzing extensive evidence and distilling complex issues into clear advice, ensuring clients fully understand the case against them and are able to make informed decisions throughout proceedings. Ashley is also exceptionally accessible and responsive. He is always willing to discuss matters and regularly works outside normal hours, demonstrating both his commitment to achieving the best outcomes for clients and his dedication to supporting instructing solicitors.

Daniel Higgins

Excellent presence and presentation to the judge and jury, experienced - a good and sensitive cross-examiner.

Patrick Hill

Patrick is probably the best junior practicing criminal law at the Bar. He has no weaknesses. Intellectually superb, great judgment, and an extremely persuasive and measured advocate.

Nadeem Holland

Nadeem Holland is a pleasure to work with. He approaches a case with calm, courtesy, and precision. His advocacy is excellent, and his judgment is without question. As a prosecutor, he is fair and trustworthy.

Gavin Holme

4 King's Bench Walk

Ben Holt

5KBW

Andrew Horsell

3TG Barristers

Andrew is extremely methodical and always well-prepared, a very approachable and friendly advocate, with a calming influence over the most nervous of clients.

Tim Hunter

2BR

Tim Hunter is a first-class tactician. Excellent knowledge of up-to-date case law. Brilliant advocate.

Jeffrey Israel

Jeffrey Israel is driven, committed, industrious. He is determined in his advocacy and approach.

Roderick James

Roddy is a highly experienced leading junior covering the full scope of grave crime in cases that are factually and legally complex. He combines exceptional analysis, hard work, incisive written submissions, and compelling advocacy to provide his clients with the highest standard of representation.

Daniel Kersh

Ashraf Khan

Greg Krieger

Extremely thorough and well-prepared. Gets straight to the point.

Soraya Lawrence

Farringdon Chambers

Rebecca Lee

Rebecca Lee is an exceptional barrister. From the very outset of receiving instructions, Ms. Lee is forensic in her preparation of a case. She robustly defends her clients with real success both in her careful and considered preparation and in her trial advocacy.

Francesca Levett

Francesca is meticulously thorough. She gives realistic and pragmatic advice and is not afraid to give lay clients advice that they may not want to hear. She is compassionate and caring towards her lay clients. I had the pleasure of reading advice on an appeal against conviction penned by Francesca: Her written advocacy is dazzling.

Patrick Maggs

Patrick is a peerless advocate of the absolute highest caliber and my first choice for heavyweight crime. Eloquent and intuitive, he understands exactly what's required to keep the judge and jury engaged and persuaded. Always impeccably prepared and unshakably composed, Patrick has strategic foresight and the confidence to handle any situation. A truly gifted advocate, Patrick exemplifies the very finest traditions of the Bar.

Danielle Manson

Thalia Maragh

Thalia is a barrister for whom I have great respect and admiration. I recognize her as a distinguished and highly experienced counsel with a reputation for exceptional dedication and strong advocacy. I regularly instruct her as she has shown competence in handling serious, complex, and sensitive cases. She is consistently engaged at every stage of the proceedings; her work reflects careful preparation, close attention to detail, and sustained commitment to the client’s case progression. I have personally observed her careful and tactical advocacy, including persuasive arguments on admissibility and relevance issues, as well as effective oral submissions on contested applications. Her courtroom presence is commanding, characterized by meticulous preparation, strategic thinking, and eloquent advocacy that is both persuasive and principled. She is a dedicated and hardworking barrister who inspires confidence in both clients and colleagues.

James Martin

James Martin is hardworking, robust, and thinks of novel points.

Will Martin

Outstanding work ethic and intelligence to support it. Excellent barrister.

Tara McCarthy

Thomas More Chambers

Tomas McGarvey

Tomas is our first choice of junior for serious crime, and he is instructed on effectively every major case we run. His attention to detail is exceptional. He reads a brief properly, spots the points others miss, and comes back with a clear view rather than a hedge. Preparation is where these cases are won or lost, and his is meticulous, so that by the time he is on his feet, he is fully across the papers and several moves ahead of the Crown. As an advocate, he is measured and persuasive, equally at home dismantling a witness in cross-examination and pitching mitigation to the right register for the tribunal. His negotiation with the prosecution is a particular strength: realistic, commercially minded, and consistently able to secure the right outcome for the client without overplaying a hand. He is also straightforward to deal with, responsive, and trusted by clients. I recommend him without reservation.

Natalie McNamee

Natalie is extremely bright and a very able lawyer. She is always across the details of the evidence. She is able to make complex evidence crystal clear for the jury.

Adam Morgan

Adam Morgan is an exceptional barrister. He possesses a wealth of knowledge and is formidable in the courtroom.

Jo Morris

RM is a high-class barrister. He is thorough in his preparation and good on his feet. He is tactically astute and persuasive in front of a jury.

Richard Moss

4 King's Bench Walk

Tim Naylor

QEB Hollis Whiteman

Jennifer Newcomb

QEB Hollis Whiteman

Eva Niculiu

In advocacy, she does not seem to miss the slightest point arising from the proceedings, evidence, or instructions. Everything is accounted for and addressed. She is exceptionally reliable, with consistently high-quality analysis, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent organization; she does not lose sight of a query once raised and always provides a considered response. She provides clear and detailed guidance throughout the conduct of the case, and the overall level of support is high and extremely satisfactory. Her commitment to the case is evident in the tenacity she brings to her advocacy in court, which is particularly reassuring for clients. Most of all, she is very human and personable.

Will Noble

Catherine Oborne

I have worked with Catherine for many years. The reason I go back to her is that I trust her to do nothing less than her best every single time I instruct her, and her best is generally better than everybody else's. She is extremely intelligent, knowledgeable, astute, and has a keen sense of judgment. She is also a skillful advocate and has the ability to make complex legal arguments in a concise, easily understandable, and compelling way. She also works phenomenally hard. It all sounds quite intimidating, but I think ultimately, the most impressive thing about her is her compassion. She is both a lovely person and a brilliant barrister. You don't always get both!

Lucy Organ

Lucy has a very organized and methodical approach, which means she is always on top of a case. She is extremely bright and thoughtful. She works collaboratively and listens to alternative views before reaching a decision. Lucy is a fierce advocate, always well-prepared, sharp, and focused in court.

David Osborne

5KBW

David Osborne is the barrister I would want to represent me if I were ever facing a criminal trial. He takes control of his cases from day one, which makes the instructing solicitor's job so much easier. Clients are instantly put at ease by David's general manner and obvious experience and expertise. Judges know that David knows what he's talking about. Juries seem to hang on his every word. His next step is surely Silk - and he'll be one of the best ones very quickly.

Osman Osman

Osman Osman is good with clients and has excellent advocacy skills.

Richard Padley

5 Paper Buildings

Richard responds quickly to his instructions. He is very considerate and pragmatic in his approach. He relates easily with clients and engages well with them.

David Patience

Ability to assimilate and evaluate large amounts of evidence at short notice delivers cogent and well-crafted arguments. A master of detail.

Vedrana Pehar

Vedrana is always exceptionally well prepared and a delight to instruct.

Sarah Read

Edward Renvoize

Shannon Revel

Shannon is a tremendous talent who leaves no stone unturned when it comes to her preparation and analysis of evidence and the case. There is not a harder-working barrister in the country. She is outstanding at distilling expert evidence and meticulously cross-examining experts and witnesses in court. Her client care skills are outstanding even with the most difficult clients.

Fiona Robertson

QEB Hollis Whiteman

Gordon Ross

3TG Barristers

He is an exceptionally experienced and highly effective criminal advocate with a formidable reputation in both general crime and financial crime litigation.

Neil Saunders

Neil Saunders is a class act and a joy to work with. He is so into the details of the matter and is able to think creatively of ways to achieve the best outcome. He is exceptionally well respected by all, and clients are pleased to have him in their corner.

Vincent Scully

Leo Seelig

Mark Seymour

Difficult to find a more diligent counsel. Really focuses on the details. Excellent, with a brilliant and rather dry style. Nothing gets past him.

Ruby Shrimpton

A truly brilliant advocate who clearly cares for clients.

Michael Skelley

Michael is a very fine advocate who is trusted by judges and juries alike. He is also an exceptional black-letter lawyer, who quickly gets to the nub of the issue and is able to find a route through the most difficult legal problems. He is a strategic thinker with a sharp intellect, but also brings compassion and empathy to his defense work and a very high level of commitment to doing his absolute best for his client.

David Smith

A charming, understated advocate with the ability to repackage even the most unpalatable evidence.

Alastair Smith

AS is a talented advocate who always comes from a position of having mastered the brief. He is especially known for his command of large and complex cases, and rightly so. He is a very hard worker but also a charming advocate.

Monica Stevenson

25 Bedford Row

Sean Sullivan

Sean Sullivan is very bright. He grasps issues and assimilates papers at a phenomenal speed. He is highly organised and efficient. He can produce paperwork very quickly. It is without fail accurate, up-to-date, and a joy to read. His advocacy is fluent and compelling. He wins the respect of the court immediately and is popular with judges, opponents, and colleagues. He is an incisive cross-examiner. Deadly but charming. I cannot think of a junior whom I rate more highly and only a very small handful who are his equal.

Jon Swain

Jack Talbot

Alejandra Tascon

Warwick Tatford

Warwick Tatford combines good judgment with forensic flair. He is a strong cross-examiner.

Kate Temple-Mabe

7BR

A class act. An effective and persuasive jury advocate who is adept at dealing with complex and paper-heavy cases. A pleasure to work with.

Hannah Thomas

A silk of the future. Meticulous preparation and confident and assured advocacy.

Dharmendra (Dee) Toor

Alfred Underwood

I would say that Alfred's strengths are his attention to detail, his intelligence, and sound judgment. I am not aware of any weaknesses.

Merry van Woodenberg

Jessica Ward

2BR

The relentless pursuit of case objectives and successful outcomes is a given. Consistency and excellence are JW's watchwords.

John Warrington

John Warrington - a sound barrister with huge skills and commitment.

Gerwyn Wise

An intelligent, careful advocate with great ability. One for the future.

Madeleine Wolfe

Madeleine Wolfe has a wealth of knowledge, great organisational skills, is skilled in advocacy, and is very approachable, being able to connect and represent vulnerable clients effectively.

Pippa Woodrow

Pippa is a brilliant lawyer. She is great at mastering complex facts, and her drafting is excellent. She is creative and bold. She is always collaborative and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend.

Ruth Zentler-Munro

Ruth is an outstanding advocate with exceptional gravitas and a commanding courtroom presence. She has the rare ability to immediately inspire confidence in both lay clients and professional clients alike. Her advocacy is measured, persuasive, and highly effective, combining meticulous preparation with excellent judgment.

Sarah Day

Libertas Chambers

Both compassionate and practical. A perfect combination in some of the most sensitive criminal defense work.

Mark Fraser

Rose Court Chambers

Mark is a pleasure to work with. He has an admirable manner with judges and juries and is a very effective advocate.

Matthew Lawson

Libertas Chambers

A thoroughly diligent and detail-oriented advocate, Matt is excellent in white-collar and serious crime cases. We have worked with him only on cases of complexity, and each time he has utilized exceptional skills to get the right result. He is great on the law and knows how to read the tribunal.

Philip Misner

4BB Chambers

Philip deals with cases of the utmost seriousness and is very dedicated to his clients. He is skilled at advancing difficult legal arguments both in writing and on his feet. During our trial, he challenged witnesses appropriately with skillful questions.

Graeme Molloy

Rose Court Chambers

Yasin Patel

Church Court Chambers

Michael Polak

Church Court Chambers

Paramjit Ahluwalia

One Pump Court

Stephen Akinsanya

15NBS

Stephen is warm and approachable, with an easy and fluid manner in court. He prepares carefully in advance and engages with the issues in a case from the earliest moments.

Libby Anderson

Libby Anderson has first-class attention to detail and a fine legal mind. To work with her is to be reassured that neither evidential subtleties nor legal points will be missed. She is trusted with work of considerable gravity and complexity and is seen as a safe and trusted pair of hands by solicitors.

Steven Ball

Danielle Barden

Danielle is meticulously thorough in her work and very responsive.

Soraya Bauwens

Ruth Jones

Omran Belhadi

What an amazing junior counsel. One of the hardest-working counsels I have met and am very likely to meet. Incredible in his knowledge of IT-related issues and in his presentation of complex matters to the jury. He makes the complex seem so simple.

Richard Bentwood

Natalie Bird

2BR

Miss Bird is an exceptional advocate and incredibly articulate. She has an ability to act for all types of defendants, putting them at ease despite the difficult circumstances they find themselves in, gaining their trust. She is always prepared for all types of cases and always willing to treat everyone fairly.

Minka Braun

Garden Court Chambers

Benjamin Brown

Ben is fastidiously hard-working and an impressive advocate. Junior barristers can learn a lot from him, and clients are fortunate to have Ben fighting their corner. He is particularly adept at complex cases requiring an eye for detail.

Matthew Buckland

Ed Butler

15NBS

Mr. Ed Butler is very hardworking, highly intelligent, and has an excellent grasp of criminal law and evidence examination.

Katrina Charles

Avirup Chaudhuri

Kate Chidgey

She is exceptional. Really clever and an excellent advocate. Her cross-examinations are brilliant.

Fiona Clegg

She is very good at making clients feel at ease and able to open up to her about their problems. Her thorough mitigation means that she will often get very good sentences for clients.

Laura Collier

Laura Collier is meticulous in getting to know every inch of a case; she manages to place a client at ease and gains their confidence very quickly with her knowledge and understanding of the facts. In court, she is persuasive and commanding with excellent advocacy skills. She cajoles the witness in a manner whereby they agree with her points before they appreciate what has happened. Clients love her.

Rosalind Comyn

Fiercely intelligent, strategic, and hardworking, Roz knows her cases inside out and contributes positively to every decision in the lifespan of a case. It's little wonder that she is one of the most sought-after juniors at the Bar.

Dominic Connolly

Highly committed and fair prosecutor. Always very well prepared and diligent in presentation. An excellent understanding of the law and evidence. An excellent advocate and one of the best sexual offense prosecutors out there.

Natalia Constantine

2 Harcourt Buildings

Sebastian Cox

Crucible Chambers

He has a very good knowledge of the law.

Beth Crocker

Beth is a strong and impressive advocate who holds her own in court. She is impressive in submissions, persuasive to juries and judges, and clients trust her judgment.

Edward Culver

4 King's Bench Walk

Dominic D’Souza

Goldsmith Chambers

Robert Dacre

Rob Dacre is probably the finest junior at the criminal bar. An outstanding mind combined with a huge work rate and excellent judgment makes him a first-class act. Simply superb.

Richard Davies

Richard is a hard-working and highly effective advocate. He has an excellent strategic sense and the confidence to pursue it. He is easy to work with and excellent with clients.

Zarah Dickinson

Zarah is a superb advocate. Her prosecutorial style is calm, balanced, and thoroughly confident. Her preparation is meticulous.

Tom Doble

Ryan Dowding

Ryan is a superb junior in the field of serious and complex financial crime. He has an enormous aptitude and a prodigious appetite for the work. He is able to see patterns in the flow of financial and digital data that others would miss, and has a very refreshing ability to think outside the box and come up with new angles. He is extremely well-grounded in the law and I suspect he will become a very serious figure in the field. He is also a personable junior with a manner that inspires confidence in lay and professional clients. One to watch.

Clare Dowse

15NBS

Clare is a confident and clear advocate. She expresses herself in a logical way. Her meticulous preparation is at the heart of what she does. She has a beautiful way with words and a calm manner.

Charles Drinnan

He is particularly organized and prepared. He is a good advocate who knows how to tailor his arguments/submissions for his audience, whether a judge or jury.

Alex Du Sautoy

Alex du Sautoy is very organized and very clear with clients. His work is outstanding in preparation and conduct.

Thom Dyke

Thom is analytical, and his legal advice is sound. He has good judgment. His written advocacy is clear and persuasive. He leaves no stone unturned. His written advocacy is thorough and well-received by judges because he explains what he is asking the court to do and why. He gets really good results in his cases.

William Eaglestone

William is intellectually a cut above the rest. He is superb on his feet and has a grasp of the law in which he is peerless.

Hannah Edwards

Hannah is a star of the future. Tactically astute and able to assimilate large amounts of evidence in a short space of time, she makes a trusted junior in heavyweight cases.

Clare Evans

4 King's Bench Walk

Sophie Evans

She has handled cases spanning the full spectrum of complexity and gravity, and I have come to regard her as one of my first calls for any matter that demands both technical rigor and sound judgment under pressure.

Toby Fitzgerald

2 Harcourt Buildings

Toby is a class act. He has the ear of the court due to his focused advocacy and measured approach. He is someone whom judges and solicitors can rely upon to get it right. He brings gravitas to any submission. He is also a rare breed: exceptionally able but a humble barrister. A pleasure to work with.

Julia Flanagan

Julia is a highly experienced and hard-working barrister. Her attention to detail, especially in 'paper-heavy' cases, is excellent, and her technical legal knowledge is second to none. She is a master trial practitioner and a fantastic trial advocate. She has delivered some of the best closing speeches to juries that I have seen.

Alex Di Francesco

Russell Fraser

Highly respected for his preparation and courtroom presence, Russell Fraser consistently delivers outstanding results.

Andrew Frymann

Crucible Chambers

Chantel Gaber

Chantel is an extremely capable advocate who knows her brief inside out and has the ability to quickly gain and retain the trust of clients, opponents, and the judiciary.

Neelam Gomersall

James Gray

James' advocacy style is compelling and engaging. His judgment regarding themes that the jury will identify and engage with is second to none. He appeals to the visceral as well as the literal issues to great effect.

Peter Guest

Peter Guest brings his immense experience to bear on the most difficult and complex lengthy serious criminal trials, with incisive judgment and excellent strategic leadership. He is a masterly cross-examiner: authoritative and fearless with an intimidating ability to keep all the facts of the case in his head.

Rebecca Hadgett

Sophisticated written work. Not to be underestimated in court where her demeanor hides a steely core.

Graeme Hall

Graeme's commitment to pro bono death penalty cases is unrivaled. He routinely handles complex and sensitive legal arguments with immense skill, and his vast legal knowledge across many jurisdictions is second to none. He is one of the leading juniors and a skilled advocate.

Will Hanson

Extremely clever. Wonderful manner with clients. A polished advocate who gets great results. Brilliant at drafting. A team player and a pleasure to work with.

Ben Hargreaves

Ben is a quality advocate. He grasps the issues in a case quickly and is meticulous in drafting legal arguments. We instruct Ben in our most serious cases. Clients appreciate his forthrightness and sensible advice.

Lyndon Harris

Excellent on the law; judges respect him; hard-working.

Emma Heath

Joe Hingston

In my view, Joe Hingston is an exceptional barrister and everything we look for when instructing counsel. In the main, that is because of the way he relates to clients who are often in difficult and stressful circumstances. He is always calm, understanding, and approachable, and he backs that up with complete knowledge of the case and the applicable law. He is tactically extremely astute and realistic. Most importantly, in my experience, Joe demonstrates the same skills in court. He is authoritative and unruffled and develops an excellent rapport with the court and juries. All of this is supported by his knowledge of his brief and acute tactical approach.

Stacey-Lee Holland

2 Dr Johnson’s Buildings

Stacey is a highly skilled and tenacious criminal defense advocate. She brings exceptional clarity and focus to every case, combining rigorous legal analysis with a compassionate and client-centered approach.

Frederick Hookway

5KBW

John Hurlock

He is an extremely strong and confident advocate. He has a very tenacious defense intuition and has a knack for taking and winning excellent technical points to further his defense strategy. Brave and fearless.

Scott Ivill

Tim James-Matthews

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.

Jack Jennett

Farringdon Chambers

Daniel Jones

Arthur Kendrick

Arthur Kendrick has a tremendous ability to take significant amounts of complex material, identify the relevant parts, and make that material accessible and comprehensible to a jury. He has a particular skill in POCA proceedings and can lead a judge and his opponent carefully through the material and the law until everyone in court agrees that his answer is the correct answer.

Rupert Kent

5KBW

Margo Munro Kerr

One Pump Court

Highly skilled written abilities, extremely thoughtful in preparation, and a very powerful orator. There is nothing missing from Margo's skill set. Entirely reliable and will make huge waves in her career. The absolute go-to barrister for criminal defense work.

Rabah Kherbane

Rabah Kerbane is certainly one to watch. A formidable jury advocate who exemplifies the qualities needed to be a top criminal defense advocate. Meticulous preparation, an expert in his field with excellent judgment and fearless in court. Clients love his passion for his craft.

Stephen Knight

One Pump Court

Stephen Knight is the best of the best. He is the model example of a barrister. He is the barrister required when it's time to go to the 'big guns'. His advocacy is premier and cannot be faulted. Excellent on strategy and case preparation. Thorough in his advice to clients and those instructing. Few others can be blindly trusted with a brief quite like Stephen Knight.

Joey Kwong

Joey Kwong has meticulous attention to detail; scholarly drafting; persuasive and strong advocacy. Superb ability to relentlessly pursue arguments and propositions supporting the case he is seeking to make. Able to advise in terms of laying the groundwork to complete a case evidentially. Made things very straightforward for me as his instructing solicitor.

Guy Ladenburg

Guy Ladenburg is a strong cross-examiner, an astute judge of a case and good with clients.

Harry Laidlaw

Donal Lawler

Paul Lazarus

Paul is a very talented barrister; he is calm and composed. Excellent client care, advising on evidence. A brilliant tactician and advocate.

Graeme Logan

Graeme Logan is a delight to work with. Calm and reassuring, he puts clients with the most complex emotional issues at ease. He gives every case his all, and his gentle, persuasive manner in court has both judges and juries on his side.

Peter Lownds

Peter Lownds is incredibly thorough in his preparation and astutely identifies key strengths and weaknesses in the case and knows how to develop the strengths and minimise the weaknesses. He is a calm advocate and knows how to read the room. He is forceful in the defense of his clients.

Alex Matthews

Alex is increasingly instructed in complex, sensitive prosecutions. She is hardworking and able to master complex matters of law and fact with ease. She is very pleasant to work with - fair, engaged, and enthusiastic.

Christopher May

Michael is fantastic with both clients and solicitors. Everyone in our office speaks highly of him. Michael's strengths are that he is very analytical and very persuasive on his feet.

Michael McAlinden

2 Dr Johnson’s Buildings

Louise MCCullough

A persuasive and incredibly experienced advocate.

Andrew McGee

John McNamara

Good on financial crime and when it comes to giving robust, realistic advice to clients.

Rhys Meggy

Maryam Mir

Maryam is incredibly personable. She brings clarity and courage into her advocacy, which inspires admiration from colleagues and trust from clients. She is intelligent and strategic.

Audrey Cherryl Mogan

Audrey wields the very best advocacy in the game. Few others can match Audrey's success rate at trials. Her clients consistently secure acquittals on account of her oratorical skills. Personable, highly intelligent, and passionate about justice.

Sarah Morris

Piers Mostyn

Garden Court Chambers

Ahmed Muen

Ahmed is a tactical advocate with a calm confidence in court. He has a natural way with clients and is able to put them at ease while giving clear, straightforward advice. It is always a pleasure to work with him.

Gareth Munday

Gareth is an excellent advocate and meticulous in preparing high-volume complex cases. His cross-examination is lethal and leaves no stone unturned.

Charlotte Noddings

Red Lion Chambers

Competence beyond her call. Regularly instructed above her call entirely on merit.

Jennifer Oborne

Jane Oldfield

Red Lion Chambers

Jane Oldfield is rigorous and unflappable, an ideal junior in a complex case. Her advocacy is lean and powerful. She gets to the point with a minimum of fuss.

Charlotte Oliver

Charlotte Oliver has the following qualities: 1. An attention to detail that sets her apart from her peers. 2. Exceptional communication skills, particularly with her clients, who find her both knowledgeable and engaging. 3. Exceptional legal knowledge and drafting skills.

Heather Oliver

Heather Oliver is a highly accomplished advocate with excellent client care skills.

Tom Parker

Tom is an incredibly diligent and hard-working barrister. He has excellent client care skills, and clients immediately trust his judgment upon first meeting them. As well as his excellent client care skills, Tom's efficiency and attention to detail consistently impress me. Tom is able to work at an impressive speed under pressure. Tom will always make himself available to discuss cases at length, either on the telephone or in person. This ensures that working with Tom feels very much like the collaboration that the solicitor/barrister relationship should be, while maintaining his objectivity and independence of mind.

James Partridge

James is an exceptional advocate. He prepares meticulously for all cases and always pays attention to the finer details. He has a natural ability to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively with engaging charm.

Catherine Pattison

5KBW

Catherine is incredibly hardworking, with a superb eye for detail. Her advocacy is measured, thoughtful, and fair. She is undoubtedly a silk in the making.

Abigail Penny

Kyan Pucks

QEB Hollis Whiteman

Houzla Rawat

Houzla Rawat is a formidable advocate who commands the attention of the court and juries with ease. Her legal knowledge and attention to detail are outstanding, and she fights tirelessly for her clients, ensuring that no stone is left unturned. She truly cares about achieving the best possible outcome for them all, no matter the nature of the allegations that they face. Houzla is superb with young and vulnerable clients, explaining complex legal issues in the simplest of terms and instantly putting them at ease with her compassionate, calm, and trauma-informed approach. She is truly a pleasure to instruct and is always my counsel of choice for the most serious of cases and my most vulnerable clients.

Marie De Redman

Marie is a talented and intelligent barrister. She works hard for her clients and always achieves a good result at her trials.

Claire Robinson

Claire is particularly good with challenging clients and pays meticulous attention to detail when considering evidence and legal issues with cases.

Tanya Robinson

Six Pump Court

James Robottom

James is one of the hardest-working barristers who is incredibly intelligent and leaves no stone unturned in his case preparation. James handles complex cases with immense skill, and his drafting of difficult and sensitive legal arguments is assured and highly effective. James is highly regarded by his peers, and his clients appreciate his accessibility and his calm and considered approach.

Faye Rolfe

Gemma Rose

Gemma is tenacious in her approach, which holds her in high esteem with her lay clients. She is approachable, helpful, and a team player, which makes her a pleasure to work with.

Rhys Rosser

2BR

Tenacity, intelligence, and a genuine care for clients.

Kerrie Ann Rowan

Rhiannon Sadler

Outstanding barrister, attention to detail, approachable, highly knowledgeable, personable, and I would highly recommend her; clients love her.

Ravinder Saimbhi

33 Bedford Row

A real jury advocate. Wonderful speeches and delicate cross-examination of vulnerable witnesses. She is a serial winner.

Nick Saunders

Kane Sharpe

Kane has a wonderful ability to connect with clients to gain their trust swiftly. His advocacy is incredibly persuasive, both orally and in written form. He achieves great results for our clients.

Kat Shields

7BR

She does a masterful job of marshalling a huge amount of detail and legal argument, at both of which she excelled.

Sophie Shotton

Rose Slowe

Rose Slowe is an exceptional and diligent barrister who fully invests herself in every case.

Tim Starkey

Tim is a sympathetic cross-examiner and knows how to handle sensitive situations with care. He has a good manner with the jury, which makes them know they are in safe hands.

Alex Stein

AS is really well known for his mastery of complex health and safety cases. He is always well-versed in the law relating to his cases and is well prepared. His cross-examination is detailed, and he understands difficult areas of law.

Robbie Stern

Emma Stuart-Smith

Emma goes through the evidence with a fine-tooth comb. She is on top of her brief from the very start of the case. She is tactically astute and personable with lay clients.

Charlene Sumnall

5 Paper Buildings

Charlene Sumnall has a natural ability to put clients at ease quickly while maintaining a clear sense of authority and professionalism. She demonstrates exceptional analytical skills, rapidly reviewing and distilling large volumes of complex documentation into clear, accessible language that avoids unnecessary legal jargon. Crucially, Charlene is a confident and effective advocate. She advances her clients’ cases with determination and composure, presenting arguments persuasively and without hesitation. Her ability to identify key issues, challenge opposing positions, and introduce reasonable doubt—even in the most difficult cases—is particularly impressive. She combines clarity of thought with strategic communication, ensuring her clients’ positions are strongly and convincingly represented at all times. These combined skills make her advocacy both compelling and highly effective and represent a truly invaluable strength in practice.

Lucy Sweetland

2BR

Alex Taylor-Camara

He is very analytical, so he understands the strengths and weaknesses of a matter. He is also strategic in his approach and looks very much ahead to the endgame of a case at the beginning, showing great foresight.

Sam Thomas

Serjeants' Inn Chambers

Estelle Thornber

She is consistently impressive. Her work has attracted praise from KCs and members of the judiciary, while clients have an enormous amount of confidence in her. Her advocacy is excellent; she is persuasive, assured, and highly effective in court. Estelle’s drafting skills are equally outstanding, as is her ability to quickly get to grips with complex cases, identify the key issues, and approach them with clarity and sound judgment. She is an exceptionally talented and dedicated barrister, and I have no doubt that she will go very far in the profession. She continues to distinguish herself through the quality of her work, and I would have no hesitation in recommending her.

Annabel Timan

Kevin Toomey

Vittoria Trigilio

7BR

Alexander Upton

Rebecca Upton

Rebecca is a strong-minded advocate who approaches all cases with confidence and conviction. She is never afraid to take a firm position and presents all arguments in a structured, methodical, and well-considered manner. She is a force to be reckoned with.

Helen Valley

Daniella Waddoup

Benjamin Waidhofer

Not afraid to argue on behalf of his clients. Fierce on his feet in court. Case preparation is always precise and on point. Will always instill confidence in a client.

Paul Wakerley

He is meticulous in detail, very thorough, great with clients, and always goes the extra step. He is always available to discuss whatever issue.

Sebastian Walker

6KBW College Hill

John Waller

John is an excellent all-rounder. His advocacy is both charming and realistic.

Gabriele Watts

Building an excellent reputation. Very well-liked and respected by counsel and peers.

Greg Wedge

Greg Wedge is very committed and dedicated. He is focused and eloquent. He is able to accurately judge the temperament of a sensitive situation.

Chris Whitehouse

Chris is a hardworking barrister with a thorough and meticulous approach to complex cases.

Adam Williams

4 King's Bench Walk

Tom Williams

Tom is a brilliant lawyer. He is hugely charming and engaging. Judges and juries trust him. He gets on top of the details, knows how to sell a story, and makes it appear effortless.

George Wills

George is the most committed barrister I know, always going above and beyond for his clients. He is masterful with a jury, obtaining positive outcomes in difficult cases. He is a go-to for the most serious criminal offenses, including murder and rape.

Gulam Ahmed

Libertas Chambers

An incredibly hard-working junior. The hours he puts in day and night are incomparable.

Jon Anders

Libertas Chambers

Irfan Arif

9 Lincolns Court

Andrew Bousfield

Rose Court Chambers

Andrew is collaborative and refreshingly direct in his dealings with his opponents. He is not an advocate to take a bad point. He has an easy, charming style in his advocacy.

Charles Burton

Rose Court Chambers

Yogain Chandarana

Rose Court Chambers

This barrister is as silky smooth as melted chocolate. A superb, natural, classy advocate with immaculate judgment.

Ishan Dave

Rose Court Chambers

Ishan is an excellent defender who always exhibits great skill and judgment in representing his clients.

Tetevi Davi

1 MCB Chambers

Tommy Dominguez

4BB Chambers

Islam Khan

Church Court Chambers

Matheos Lefteris

Rose Court Chambers

Kevin Molloy

Church Court Chambers

Marie Spenwyn

Libertas Chambers

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.

Tayyiba Bajwa