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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Matt Jackson
Cloisters
Matt has an encyclopaedic knowledge of employment law and is extremely good under pressure.’
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
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
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
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. ’
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
Laura Redman
Cloisters
She extremely tenacious and hardworking with the experience and academic background to match more senior barristers.’
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
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
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
Emma Sole
Pump Court Chambers
Emma is analytical and astute with her observations and approach to the litigation.'

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.

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Matthew Bignell
Devereux
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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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Laurene Veale
Cloisters
‘Laurene has excellent advocacy skills and fantastic client care skills.’