Family: children and domestic abuse

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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Poonam Bhari
3PB
3
Karen Kabweru-Namulemu
1GC | Family Law
‘A junior who quickly develops a good rapport with clients.'
3
Onyoja Momoh
5 Pump Court
‘Onyoja's expertise, strong advocacy skills and affability make her a highly effective barrister.'
5
Bibi Badejo
Four Brick Court Chambers
‘Bibi is a compelling advocate with a serene demeanour, and demonstrates great skill and confidence in court.’
5
Kyle Squire
Coram Chambers
‘Kyle is an outstanding barrister, and his knowledge in his field is remarkable. He is very well-organised, and his attention to detail is brilliant.’
5
Trisan Hyatt
5 Pump Court
‘Trisan is an outstanding barrister, and her knowledge is very diverse. She is very well organised and prepared.'
6
Shárin Diegan
Coram Chambers
‘Shárin has a calm manner in court. Her advocacy is assertive and persuasive, and she is always well-prepared, with a thorough knowledge of her client’s case.'
6
Katherine Duncan
Coram Chambers
6
Jayne Harrill
Pump Court Chambers
‘Jayne has excellent people skills, and her clients trust her.’
6
Olamide Ogunrinade
Garden Court Chambers
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Samuel Prout
New Court Chambers
‘A junior who goes above and beyond.’
6
Kevin Gordon
5 Pump Court
‘Kevin is a vigorous advocate.’
6
Kemi Ojutiku
5 Pump Court
‘Kemi is a ferocious advocate for her clients. She is very professional and measured yet energetic in her representation.’
6
Annie Sayers
Deans Court Chambers
‘Annie is incredibly good with clients, reassuring and empathetic. Her written work is exemplary, and she is always very well-prepared.’

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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Imogen Mellor
One Pump Court
‘Imogen is a strong advocate who will fight her client’s case in court. She is adept at acting for vulnerable clients with different needs and complex backgrounds.’
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Srishti Suresh
Coram Chambers
‘Srishti is utterly amazing. She is a formidable barrister, tenacious in court, and her advocacy is first-class.’