Employment

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

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Lydia Banerjee
Littleton Chambers
Lydia is blessed; she has it all: she is incredibly smart, quick, a compelling advocate, and she has an approachable professional manner.’
1
Sophie Belgrove
11KBW
Sophie is unflappable; undauntable. She understands cases with a great clarity, constructs arguments meticulously and advocates persuasively.  Bound for silk and stardom.'
1
Lucy Bone
Littleton Chambers
Lucy is absolutely committed to her client’s best interest, she left no stone unturned in trying to achieve a good settlement. ‘
1
Louise Chudleigh
Old Square Chambers
‘Louise is exceptionally hard-working with good instincts.’
1
Carolyn D’Souza
Cloisters
‘Carolyn is extraordinarily hardworking, ensuring every angle is thoroughly examined and explored. Her attention to detail is meticulous, scrutinizing evidence with precision. She has exceptional advocacy skills and is able to present complex aspects in an accessible and compelling manner.’
1
Charlotte Davies
Littleton Chambers
Charlotte is brilliant – analytical, commercial and strategic in her advice. The precision of her drafting stands out and this carries through to her advocacy, being razor sharp but measured and exuding an unassuming confidence that is disarming and extremely effective.’
1
Olivia-Faith Dobbie
Cloisters
Olivia is a go-to junior at the Employment Bar with an encyclopaedic knowledge of employment law. She is extremely persuasive with Judges and very robust when the need arises with witnesses and opponents. She will not be pushed around.’
1
Andrew Edge
11KBW
‘Andrew has an true talent in building relationships with clients. they feel seen and heard and he is able to take the complexities of employment law and turn that into reassurance for clients at a time when they are most vulnerable.’
1
Tim Goodwin
Littleton Chambers
Tim is technically very good, whilst having a nice client manner. His advocacy is spot on and he has the knack of persuading judges to agree with him.’
1
Patrick Halliday
11KBW
Patrick is responsive, thoughtful and an expert in the employment area who provides well considered strategic advice.'
1
Thomas Kibling
Matrix Chambers
Thomas’s advocacy is first class. He habitually secures favourable outcomes, he gets the judge onside quickly, and he is a fearsome opponent.’
1
Michael Lee
11KBW
Mike is a superb advocate, a go-to and reliable team member, and offers real strategic insight on the most complex cases. He will give you the time, effort and insight you dream of from a real star of the employment Bar.’
1
Naomi Ling
Outer Temple Chambers
Naomi is intellectually rigorous and a consummate advocate. She exudes authority and calm, and expresses her material fluently and with unusual elegance.'
1
Saul Margo
Outer Temple Chambers
An incredible grasp of detail and command of the facts, combined with a great tactical radar, makes Saul an invaluable member of any group claim.'
1
Dee Masters
Cloisters
‘Dee is one of the best in the market.’
1
Claire McCann
Cloisters
‘The go-to junior for heavy-duty cases. Clients may change their solicitors, even mid-case: they never change Claire.’
1
Jack Mitchell
Old Square Chambers
Jack is extremely thorough and leaves no stone unturned. He is able to get to grips with the nuances of a case very quickly and is polite but determined and persuasive on his feet.'
1
Sam Neaman
Littleton Chambers
Sam is exemplary in all areas whether in terms of getting to and mastering the detail, tactics, his relationship with the clients and on his feet in court. ‘
1
Antony Sendall
Littleton Chambers
1
Jude Shepherd
42BR Barristers
Jude has excellent advocacy skills alongside a commercial and pragmatic approach which instils confidence in clients.'
1
Matthew Sheridan
Littleton Chambers
Matthew is unquestionably the best junior at the Bar in the overlapping employment and commercial space. Silks have to fight over who gets him as their junior.’
1
Hannah Slarks
11KBW
‘Hannah demonstrates exceptional advocacy skills, possess a deep understanding of the law and is adept at applying legal principles to complex cases, excels in communicating with clients and is strategic in her approach, often anticipating creative opposing arguments and preparing cogent counterarguments in advance.’
1
David Stephenson
Doughty Street Chambers
David an indomitable fighter for his clients with crystal clear, attractive and punchy advocacy.'
1
Melanie Tether
Old Square Chambers
Melanie is the best junior barrister at the employment bar. Superb written advocacy and strong oral advocacy.'
1
Christopher Milsom
Cloisters
‘Christopher has encyclopedic case law knowledge, is a team player and happy to roll up his sleeves to best serve the ultimate client. Very easy to work with, thinks strategically, and nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommended.’
2
Rachel Barrett
Cloisters
‘Rachel’s skill set is rare in that she combines top-level legal and strategic knowledge with excellent client communication skills. Rachel would be one of my first choices of counsel for employment and discrimination litigation. She is excellent in a team and is committed to her cases.’
2
Sarah Bowen
3PB
Sarah’s eye for detail is second to none – she will consider aspects of a claim you have not yet thought of, and test your preparation such that nothing is a surprise when you enter the tribunal.’
2
David Brook
Henderson Chambers
2
Tom Brown
Cloisters
‘Tom is outstanding. His advocacy is focussed and persuasive and he is great at distilling cases that are complex and detail heavy into simple terms.’
2
Joseph Bryan
Littleton Chambers
Joseph is intellectually very bright but also practical and easy to work with.  In tribunal he cross-examines well, focussing in a calm way on key points.’
2
Catherine Casserley
Cloisters
‘Catherine is an outstanding barrister whose expertise in discrimination law is of the highest calibre. Her in-depth knowledge and practical application of this complex area of law are consistently excellent. She demonstrates a clear and nuanced understanding of the intricate legal issues that frequently arise in discrimination matters.’
2
Jen Coyne
Monckton Chambers
Jen is an extremely able and approachable barrister. She is a confident and highly competent advocate; always prepared, able to think on her feet and not easily flustered.'
2
Shane Crawford
Five Paper
Shane is a formidable yet courteous opponent, who wears his learning lightly. Conspicuously well-prepared, his highly effective cross-examination is complemented by well-focused and compelling submissions.'
2
Naomi Cunningham
Outer Temple Chambers
Naomi is extremely knowledgeable and her tribunal advocacy in legal submission is erudite, it is second to none. Her polite manner belies her technical ability to the unwary witness.'
2
Jonathan Davies
42BR Barristers
Jonathon's advocacy in the employment tribunal efficiently focuses on the important issues, leaving opponents looking like they’re ruminating over the chaff.’
2
Ronnie Dennis
11KBW
Ronnie is the complete all-round package. He is incredibly bright and capable of promptly absorbing complex facts, then applying them to complicated legal situations. His cross examination skills are impeccable.'
2
Paras Gorasia
Old Square Chambers
‘Paras has a talent for distilling complex facts and reams of material into a clearly focused and evidenced argument. He is insightful on a personal level and extremely knowledgeable of the law, skilled at its analysis and application.'
2
Matt Jackson
Cloisters
Matt has an encyclopaedic knowledge of employment law and is extremely good under pressure.’
2
Spencer Keen
Old Square Chambers
Spencer has exceptional attention to detail and has a polite yet direct approach to his advocacy.'
2
Tom Kirk
Old Square Chambers
Tom is very calm and considered and able to cut through a complex web of issues to draw out the key issues.'
2
Louise Mankau
Doughty Street Chambers
Louise is a tenacious advocate with a great eye for detail who is able to put her clients at ease whilst still commanding the court or tribunal room.’
2
Paul Michell
Cloisters
2
David Mitchell
39 Essex Chambers
David is a tenacious and bold advocate, a formidable opponent.'
2
Robert Moretto
Old Square Chambers
2
Nicola Newbegin
Old Square Chambers
Nicola provides empathetic client care and fervent advocacy.'
2
Declan O’Dempsey
Cloisters
‘Declan is formidable when dealing with opponents, cutting through the bluster to ensure the clients’ points are well-made.’
2
Tom Ogg
11KBW
2
Michael Salter
42BR Barristers
Michael is a good advocate and a collaborative and responsive opponent.'
2
Lydia Seymour
Outer Temple Chambers
Lydia is exceedingly sharp on her feet. She is able to decipher and address complex legal issues as they are thrown to her.'
2
Ming-Yee Shiu
Littleton Chambers
Ming-Yee has a strong command of a wide range of legal issues and also shows excellent judgment when it comes to advising on merits and strategy, a very clear thinker and communicator’
2
Andrew Smith
11KBW
2
Madeline Stanley
Old Square Chambers
Madeline is excellent. She is a safe pair of hands, excellent technically, and her advocacy is strong and clear.'
2
Jamie Susskind
11KBW
Jamie is excellent with clients and fiercely protects their interests. He is a pleasure to work with, very client friendly and works well with a team.’
2
Rebecca Thomas
42BR Barristers
Rebecca's advocacy style is disarming - she is able to cross-examine witnesses in such a way that she comes across and the voice of reason, without being overly aggressive or too combative.'
2
Will Young
Outer Temple Chambers
Will is extremely knowledgeable and skilful in digesting complex matters. He has strong strategic acumen and provides insightful and decisive advice.'
3
Sheila Aly
4-5 Gray’s Inn Square
Sheila’s advocacy is calm, measured, and assured. She has a strong ability to quickly identify the core issues in a case and focus the claimant on what truly matters.’
3
Grahame Anderson
Littleton Chambers
‘His cross-examination is forensic, always well-prepared and deployed with panache. His written work is also phenomenal. He is the senior junior barrister you want on your team.’
3
Charlene Ashiru
Littleton Chambers
‘Charlene is a first port of call when instructing counsel. She is an exceptional advocate, calm under pressure and ready to deal with anything that is thrown at her. Charlene is extremely commercial, and her advice is always pragmatic and practical.’
3
Helen Bell
2 Temple Gardens
Helen is a superb barrister. She is extremely impressive in tribunal and her technical knowledge, professionalism and dealings with clients is second to none.’
3
Sophia Berry
Littleton Chambers
Excellent personal skills, technically adept, and an excellent advocate’
3
Rajiv Bhatt
Littleton Chambers
He is fiercely intelligent and a supreme advocate. He gives clear and well-reasoned advice and never hesitates to get into the trenches with instructing solicitors and client teams.’
3
Jason Braier
42BR Barristers
Jason’s technical abilities in legal matters are outstanding. His meticulous attention to detail and deep understanding of complex legal frameworks consistently deliver good outcomes.'
3
Alice Carse
4 Pump Court
3
Matthew Curtis
3PB
3
Katherine Eddy
11KBW
3
Tom Gillie
Matrix Chambers
3
Laura Gould
Old Square Chambers
Laura is a very capable and confident barrister. She is well respected for her knowledge and expertise whilst giving commercially sensible and pragmatic advice.'
3
Beth Grossman
Doughty Street Chambers
Beth is an excellent employment barrister.’
3
Hollie Higgins
Blackstone Chambers
‘Hollie has an impressive work ethic, level of productivity and clarity of advice.'
3
Orlando Holloway
42BR Barristers
Orlando is meticulous and his attention to detail is unparalleled. He is an impressive and commanding advocate, and his effective and detailed preparation clearly pays off with great results.'
3
Harini Iyengar
11KBW
‘Harini is clear-sighted and forensic in defending claims and her employment knowledge is formidable’
3
Sinead King
4-5 Gray’s Inn Square
Sinead is a very personable and empathetic barrister with an eye for detail and ability to present a very compelling argument. Second to none.’
3
Georgina Leadbetter
Littleton Chambers
‘Unphased, measured and highly analytical. An exceptional advocate who punches well above her level of call weight. Bright and warm manner with clients.’
3
Peter Linstead
Outer Temple Chambers
Peter is a leader in employment law for complex litigation. He is a fierce litigator with a focus on the commercial outcomes but combines it with a charming manner for clients.'
3
George Molyneaux
Blackstone Chambers
George is quick to grasp the complexities of litigation, handles hearings with an extraordinary degree of precision and has an astounding capacity for absorbing new material '
3
Karen Moss
3PB
Karen is fantastic. In the courtroom, she is in complete control. Her demeanour is calm and collected but she is always ready for the fight.'
3
Martina Murphy
Outer Temple Chambers
Martin is a strong advocate who is well-prepared, respectful of opposition and provides robust delivery.'
3
Caroline Musgrave-Cohen
Cloisters
‘Outstanding all round. Caroline’s particular strength is her ability to tailor her cross-examination to the particular witness. Her tone and manner are always perfectly calibrated. She is always my first choice.’
3
Rupert Paines
11KBW
Rupert is an intellectual powerhouse with excellent judgement who extremely hardworking and a fine advocate – crisp and precise with no verbiage. He is one of the real stars of the junior Bar in this arena.’
3
Darshan Patel
Old Square Chambers
‘Excellent advocacy and works incredibly hard.'
3
Louise Price
Doughty Street Chambers
Louise demonstrates strong advocacy skills, marked by a well-judged balance between assertiveness and courtesy.'
3
Nathan Roberts
Matrix Chambers
Nathan is absolutely brilliant. He has a huge brain, vast knowledge of discrimination law and employment law, he is a wonderful advocate. Clients love and trust him.'
3
Laura Robinson
42BR Barristers
3
Alexander Robson
Littleton Chambers
Alex is a top-notch junior who really delivers. He consistently exceeds expectation in relation to the outcomes he delivers.’
3
Zac Sammour
11KBW
‘Zac is carving out a name for himself at the forefront of discrimination law.'
3
James Bickford Smith
Littleton Chambers
3
Rosalie Snocken
Old Square Chambers
As an advocate, Rosalie fights passionately and relentlessly for her client. She has a great eye for technical detail beyond the legal arguments and clients can trust that she will fight their corner unwavering resolve.’
3
Mark Stephens
Gatehouse Chambers
Mark is technically gifted and extremely personable. His expertise in cross-examining and his extremely persuasive closing speeches mark him out as a leader in his field.'
3
Paul Strelitz
Gatehouse Chambers
He is detail orientated and has a good eye for tactical calls.'
3
Nicholas Toms
Doughty Street Chambers
He adopts a clear and passionate approach to advocacy, and always focusses on the best points. Nicholas is a fearsome opponent.'
3
Catherine Urquhart
42BR Barristers
Catherine’s advocacy is relaxed and impressive. She is not unduly adversarial in cross, but teases out the relevant evidence and lands her point.’
3
Andrew Watson
Cloisters
‘Andrew is extremely knowledgeable on the law; he can digest massive amounts of material and facts quickly and thoroughly and applies the law precisely. Advice is always nailed on, and he has an uncanny ability to predict how other party in a dispute may react. ’
3
Tim Welch
42BR Barristers
Tim is firm but fair in cross-examination and steadfast in fighting for his clients.'
3
Robin White
Old Square Chambers
Robin is tenacious. She has a wealth of experience, which she uses to secure the best outcomes for her client. Her cross-examination is clinical and leaves no place to hide.'
3
Kieran Wilson
Littleton Chambers
‘Solicitors come back to Kieran time and time again as their go-to barrister of choice. He has a perfect blend of technical ability, confidence in the tribunal room and a warm and friendly nature. He is hugely respected.’
4
Aysha Ahmad
42BR Barristers
Aysha is a wonderful advocate. She has a very eloquent style where she sets a witness at ease and methodically talks them through evidence whilst she coaxes admissions from them.'
4
Kate Annand
Doughty Street Chambers
Kate is an exceptionally skilled advocate, combining deep technical legal knowledge with a thoughtful and strategic courtroom presence.'
4
Amritpal Bachu
42BR Barristers
4
Gus Baker
Outer Temple Chambers
Gus is a very hard-working and very talented barrister who stays calm under pressure and is a great team player.'
4
Victoria Brown
Outer Temple Chambers
Victoria's advocacy is clear and focussed, reflecting her thorough preparation and sound legal knowledge.'
4
Stephen Butler
Outer Temple Chambers
Stephen is a persuasive and compelling advocate perfectly capable of holding his own against silks twenty years his senior.
4
Nathaniel Caiden
Cloisters
‘Nathaniel is clever, pragmatic and a team player.’
4
Susan Chan
42BR Barristers
Susan is excellent with clients, a superb advocate and strong in cross-examination.'
4
Georgina Churchhouse
Littleton Chambers
‘Georgina is dogged in pursuit of her own carefully-researched arguments.’
4
Nikolas Clarke
Field Court Chambers
Nikolas is very clear in his advice and his advocacy is excellent.'
4
Jonathan Cook
Cloisters
‘Jonathan is well-prepared, thorough, and has an excellent ability to pinpoint key issues in short timeframes as well as excellent cross-examination.’
4
Gillian Crew
42BR Barristers
Gillian brings an excellent, pragmatic and realistic attitude to Tribunal cases. she is good at managing client expectations whilst helping to drive a successful outcome.'
4
Robert Cumming
2 Temple Gardens
Robert is supremely good at cutting through the noise of a case and getting to the fundamentals. He is engaging with clients, faultlessly prepared, pragmatic in his advice, and his advocacy is superb.'
4
Hannah Curtain
Henderson Chambers
4
Jennifer Danvers
Cloisters
‘Jen is exceptionally bright and extremely hard-working. She is excellent in judicial mediations. Her advocacy is focused and well prepared. I cannot speak highly enough of Jennifer – she is a completely brilliant all round.’
4
Jake Davies
Five Paper
4
Kerenza Davis
Blackstone Chambers
‘Kerenza is an excellent barrister in every respect. Not only is she an expert in employment law, but she is also incredibly commercial, practical and strategic in the advice she delivers. Her advocacy is incredibly impressive.'
4
Laith Dilaimi
Old Square Chambers
Laith is a wonderful combination of being a superb advocate and brilliant advisor, providing authoritative, and skilful advice.'
4
Imogen Egan
Outer Temple Chambers
Imogen’s gentler advocacy is very effective, particularly when dealing with vulnerable litigants. This gentleness does not detract from the fact that she cross-examines robustly and is technically very sound.’
4
Michael Engelhardt-Sprack
Garden Court Chambers
‘Michael is fantastic with clients – clear and authoritative while also being empathic.’
4
Joseph England
3PB
Joseph has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law, especially protected interest disclosures. His advocacy is well-prepared, succinct, and garners the respect of the judge as he is clearly exceptionally competent.’
4
Ruaraidh Fitzpatrick
Cloisters
‘Ruaraidh is an incredibly sharp and clever barrister — very bright, quick on the uptake, and able to analyse complex issues with real clarity.’
4
Elizabeth Grace
Outer Temple Chambers
‘Elizabeth is an excellent advocate. The tribunal responds to her clear and concise method of advancing cases.’
4
Benjamin Gray
Littleton Chambers
‘Excellent advocate, fantastic quick grasp of detail; sharp and quick-witted.’
4
Mark Greaves
Matrix Chambers
'Mark is perhaps the best junior at the employment law bar. He is phenomenally bright, wise, and insightful. A team player par excellence: charming, hard-working and proactive.'
4
James Green
Littleton Chambers
He is incredibly hardworking and great to have in your corner. James is a good advocate and master of his briefs at all times’
4
Mark Green
3PB
Mark is a formidable talent in the legal arena, very skilled advocate and a quietly disarming cross-examiner.'
4
Matthew Hodson
Gatehouse Chambers
4
Darryl Hutcheon
Matrix Chambers
. He is strategic and extremely intelligent.
4
Sara Ibrahim
Gatehouse Chambers
Sara is a standout choice for counsel. great source of comfort. She is always well-prepared for hearings, demonstrates a steady hand in navigating the complexities of the tribunal system, and swiftly adapts to fast-moving developments ensuring her advocacy remains both responsive and strategically sound.'
4
Ruth Kennedy
11KBW
‘Ruth is a composed performer who combines rigorous legal analysis with a dose of common sense.'
4
Rad Kohanzad
Old Square Chambers
Rad is always calm under pressure. His technical knowledge is first-rate, and he is very good with clients and judges alike.’
4
Alex Line
Outer Temple Chambers
Alex has a very good understanding of the law. His advice is comprehensive and practical.His advocacy is very measured and he argues points convincingly.'
4
Paul Livingston
Outer Temple Chambers
He is an excellent advocate who is very good at dealing with nervous witnesses, explaining complex areas of law simply and conducting strong cross-examination.'
4
Chesca Lord
Cloisters
‘Chesca’s strengths lie in her measured approach to advocacy, she has a very calm authority in tribunals, and ability to break down complex legal issues into practical advice that resonates well with clients.’
4
Craig Ludlow
3PB
Craig is clear and precise in his approach to the merits of a case, focussing on the real issues.'
4
Andrew MacPhail
3PB
Andrew demonstrates a keen attention to detail, impressively navigating complex legislation and fact patterns. He is a calm and composed advocate who effortlessly adapts to new scenarios and information, ensuring clarity and understanding in all interactions.'
4
Fergus McCombie
Pump Court Chambers
‘Fergus is a strong advocate, able to absorb large amounts of detail and use it to effectively deconstruct the case and evidence of the other side.’
4
Leslie Millin
Farrar’s Building
Leslie is committed and persistent in putting forward her clients' cases.'
4
Ben Mitchell
11KBW
‘Ben is a skilful barrister who responsive and excellent with clients. He is a very impressive advocate and remains calm under pressure.’
4
Tom Mountford
Blackstone Chambers
Tom is hugely intelligent and analytical, plus he is a smooth and confident advocate.’
4
Bibek Mukherjee
Essex Court Chambers
4
Adam Ohringer
Cloisters
Adam is an impressive and persuasive advocate who inspires confidence in clients, who know that they are in safe hands. ’
4
Millie Polimac
Five Paper
Millie is very thorough and is genuinely interested in considering alternative approaches.'
4
Navid Pourghazi
Blackstone Chambers
‘Navid is a truly outstanding employment and discrimination law junior. Proactive, clear, and user-friendly in his dealings with solicitors; a team player par excellence. He is unafraid to get off the fence and give a decisive view.'
4
Laura Redman
Cloisters
She extremely tenacious and hardworking with the experience and academic background to match more senior barristers.’
4
David Renton
Garden Court Chambers
4
Celia Rooney
Blackstone Chambers
She is fantastically committed, hard-working and tenacious. A brilliant team-member.’
4
Adam Ross
Old Square Chambers
Adam is a brilliant lawyer and advocate. His attention to detail and ability to understand and feedback on complex claims within a very short time-frame is highly impressive. His style of advocacy is particularly impressive - he is commanding yet polite, and his cross-examination is a joy to watch.'
4
Mukhtiar Singh
Doughty Street Chambers
Mukhtiar is a relentless advocate, who will get to the bottom of the issue. He cares passionately about his clients and their cause.'
4
Paul Skinner
Matrix Chambers
4
Sam Stevens
2 Temple Gardens
Sam is a calming influence in stressful situations and has excellent technical abilities and a calm but powerful presence in a Tribunal setting.'
4
Amy Stroud
42BR Barristers
Amy is very thorough, clear, robust and detailed. She is persuasive in front of a judge and is always very well-prepared.'
4
Safia Tharoo
42BR Barristers
Safia's cross-examination is excellent and delivered in a measured but deadly style.'
4
Benjamin Uduje
42BR Barristers
Benjamin is extremely knowledgeable and able to get to the heart of the issue in cases and to produce a strategy for coming to a successful conclusion.'
4
Victoria von Wachter
5 Essex Chambers
4
Joel Wallace
Littleton Chambers
Joel has a very impressive knowledge of the law. He is an advocate of the highest calibre combined with exceptional intellect.’
4
James Williams
Henderson Chambers
James is an excellent advocate, managing tricky technical legal and procedural points with ease. He has a practical and commercial approach, demonstrating a deep understanding of employment law and persuasiveness in the tribunal.'
4
Lisa Hatch
1EC Barristers
‘Lisa is an extremely strong and persuasive advocate. If you want anyone on your side, it’s Lisa; she is diligent, hardworking and creative. Always gets the desired result.’
5
Katherine Anderson
3PB
‘Katherine is a fantastic barrister. A superb attention to detail and ability to translate complex issues easily, as well as to interrogate a case for the client’s best answer. ‘
5
Nick Bidnell-Edwards
42BR Barristers
Nick is on top of the law and all across the detail. He is excellent in cross-examination and good with clients.'
5
Daniel Brown
3PB
Daniel is a strong advocate in whom clients always have great confidence. He always has a strong grasp of the facts and the law.'
5
Joshua Cainer
Outer Temple Chambers
‘Joshua is an indefatigable and committed barrister. He has a fantastic command of the detail and stops and nothing to master the most challenging aspects of his cases.’
5
Wei Jian Chan
Essex Court Chambers
5
James Chegwidden
Old Square Chambers
‘James is a persuasive, modest and level-headed advocate.’
5
Serena Crawshay-Williams
Old Square Chambers
‘Serena is quietly confident with strong advocacy skills.’
5
Leo Davidson
11KBW
‘Leo is extremely bright, a smart strategist, patient and reliable. His advocacy is always of the highest standard – well-judged, powerful and persuasive. ‘
5
Timothy Dracass
Pump Court Chambers
‘Timothy is a hugely skilled advocate who provides realistic, pragmatic and timely advice.’
5
Christopher Edwards
Old Square Chambers
 ‘Christopher is client focussed with exceptional technical skills. His advocacy skills are very strong and adaptable to any case at hand.’
5
Jamie Fireman
42BR Barristers
5
Emma Foubister
Matrix Chambers
5
Lauren Godfrey
Gatehouse Chambers
Lauren gives straightforward, pragmatic advice and he grasps complex facts swiftly.’
5
Naomi Gyane
Pump Court Chambers
‘Naomi is both personable and professional, displaying considered cross-examination with advocacy that feels like she is fighting for justice.’
5
Oliver Isaacs
Old Square Chambers
‘Oliver is very responsive, good with clients and provides considered advice.’
5
Daniel Isenberg
11KBW
5
Benjamin Jones
Old Square Chambers
Ben is very impressive as an advocate. He is able to refute and rebut opposing counsel at every turn because of his legal expertise and advocacy skills. He is a sophisticated tactician in court and is incredibly knowledgeable on all relevant law including the finer points.’
5
Max Lansman
Field Court Chambers
Max’s advocacy is clear, persuasive, and grounded in thorough preparation, making him highly effective in complex cases.’
5
Oliver Lawrence
Outer Temple Chambers
'His communication style is clear and no-nonsense, commanding authority. He's friendly and professional and has sufficient gravitas which you want in an advocate, particularly before the EAT.'
5
Andrew Legg
Essex Court Chambers
An unflappable junior with very good legal analysis.'
5
Stefan Liberadzki
42BR Barristers
‘Stefan’s advocacy is really effective. He is technically excellent, pragmatic and supportive.’
5
Anirudh Mathur
Matrix Chambers
‘Anirudh is equally intellectually adept and personable.’
5
Freddie Onslow
Essex Court Chambers
‘There aren’t enough superlatives. Freddie is the next big thing in commercial employment litigation. She is ferociously intelligent, has excellent strategic judgement, and is charming to boot.’
5
Rachel Owusu-Agyei
Old Square Chambers
Rachel is very calm and gets to the heart of the matter very quickly. She is excellent in Court and presents her arguments in a persuasive manner.'
5
Heather Platt
Pump Court Chambers
‘Heather is a strong cross-examiner, sharp and able to adapt her questions impressively.’
5
Nigel Porter
11KBW
‘Nigel's oral closing submissions are also awe-inspiring.'
5
Stuart Sanders
Littleton Chambers
‘Stuart knows his subject inside out including more obscure aspects.’
5
Nick Singer
42BR Barristers
Nick has a thorough understanding of the law and applies this well in cross-examination.'
5
Emma Sole
Pump Court Chambers
Emma is analytical and astute with her observations and approach to the litigation.'
5
Katherine Taunton
11KBW
‘Katherine is brilliant with experience in confidential information, commercial employment and team move cases that is rare at her level of call.’
5
James Tunley
Lamb Chambers
‘James takes a pragmatic approach to issues and explains often complex matters in a manner which a lay client can understand.’
5
Emma Catia Walker
2 Temple Gardens
‘Emma is a committed, insightful, knowledgeable, hardworking, and formidable barrister. Her advocacy is powerful, effective and wide-ranging in her approach.’
5
Eleanor Wheeler
42BR Barristers
5
Sarah Wilkinson
Blackstone Chambers
Sarah is very thorough and pragmatic.'

Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.

1
Aliya Al-Yassin
11KBW
  ‘Aliya is extremely bright, commercial and responsive.’
1
Zafar Ansari
Blackstone Chambers
‘Zafar has exceptional attention to detail. His written advocacy is of the highest standard, and he is a very safe pair of hands. Zafar has a calm and reassuring manner, and earns the trust of lay clients easily’
1
Matthew Bignell
Devereux
1
Jack Castle
Henderson Chambers
‘Jack is not afraid to make legally creative arguments. He has an engaging style of advocacy which holds the judge's attention. ‘
1
Grace Corby
Cloisters
‘Terrifyingly clever and very articulate. The complete package.’
1
Oscar Davies
Garden Court Chambers
'Oscar is an outstanding advocate who brings a rare combination of intellectual authority and down-to-earth pragmatism. Oscar's oral advocacy is calm, persuasive and highly effective, remaining measured and respectful, but is devastatingly effective when required.'
1
Christian Davies
11KBW
‘Christian is exceptional across the board and is way beyond his call.’
1
Sorcha Dervin
Farrar’s Building
‘Sorcha is an outstanding employment barrister with a sharp legal mind and a strategic approach to complex cases. She has meticulous attention to detail, persuasive advocacy, and ability to navigate challenging legal disputes with confidence.’
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Cormac Devlin
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Cormac is a clear, coherent and sensitive cross-examiner who is well-versed in approaching matters in a sensitive and calm way. He is forensic in his analysis of the issues in claims.’
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Alex Francis
Littleton Chambers
‘Alex is not just a lawyer, he is a litigation weapon.’
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Jessica Franklin
Outer Temple Chambers
‘Jessica is an exceptional junior advocate, demonstrating skills well above her call. ‘
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Lauren Hitchman
One Essex Court
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Ameer Ismail
Cloisters
‘Ameer  is an outstanding and exceptionally bright barrister who consistently demonstrates excellence in all aspects of his practice.’
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Oliver Jackson
11KBW
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Lucy Jones
11KBW
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Oliver Mills
11KBW
‘Oliver is a superb barrister. He does not shy away from a legal scrap and is engaged by the human angles and well as the legal ones.’
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Emmeline Plews
Blackstone Chambers
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Alex Shellum
Old Square Chambers
‘Alex has a sharp legal mind and a confident and authoritative advocacy style which leads to successful outcomes.’
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Roisin Swords-Kieley
Matrix Chambers
‘Roisin is very quick to get on top of the details and is well-liked by clients. As an advocate, Roisin exercises good judgement and knows well which points to push and which to leave well alone.’
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Patrick Tomison
Outer Temple Chambers
Patrick is a stand-out junior barrister operating in the DIFC Courts. He has incredible attention to detail and is meticulous in his preparation.'
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Laurene Veale
Cloisters
‘Laurene has excellent advocacy skills and fantastic client care skills.’