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.

2
Lydia Banerjee
Littleton Chambers
Lydia is strategic and client-centric. She has a tactical edge that brings practical solutions to the legal proceedings and beyond. She has a compelling advocacy style.'
2
Paras Gorasia
Old Square Chambers
His advocacy is nuanced and thoughtful, and he is robustly analytical in his approach.'
3
Laura Gould
Old Square Chambers
A star of the future.'
3
Matt Jackson
Cloisters
He is super intelligent, and knows employment law inside out.'
3
Sheila Aly
The Barrister Group
Sheila is unflappable in court. A robust cross-examiner who is very quick at thinking on her feet.'
3
Sinead King
The Barrister Group
Sinead's understanding of the law is exceptional, and her ability to focus on the issues that need to be argued is impressive.'
4
Rad Kohanzad
Old Square Chambers
Rad is a passionate advocate. His cross-examination is impressive and he is very familiar with the Employment Appeal Tribunal.'
4
Laura Redman
Cloisters
She is a balanced and thoughtful advocate, who is very detail-oriented.'
4
Michael Sprack
1MCB
4
Andrew Watson
Cloisters
He is a fierce litigator.'
4
Nikolas Clarke
Field Court Chambers
An unflappable junior, whose calm nature belies his forensic cross examination skills.'
5
Andrew MacPhail
3PB
A measured and methodical advocate.'
5
Max Lansman
Field Court Chambers
Max is a charismatic barrister. He has a way of getting to the heart of a case, and inspires confidence in clients and those instructing him.'

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
Jessica Franklin
12 King’s Bench Walk
Jessica has a meticulous eye for detail and a fiendishly big brain. She is exceptionally well-prepared, confident, and composed under pressure.’
1
Ameer Ismail
Cloisters
Ameer’s calm and collected demeanor belies his steely determination to deliver successful outcomes.'
1
Oliver Lawrence
Outer Temple Chambers
Oliver is very charismatic. He gives pragmatic and legally astute advice.'