Family: children and domestic abuse

‘Claire is a good negotiator and strong in court. She is ready to fight her corner.'

Justine Johnston

‘Justine is tenacious and brilliant. She fights tirelessly for clients.'

Caroline Lister

‘Caroline is a force to be reckoned with.’

Indira Ramsahoye

Jacqueline Renton

‘Jacqueline is a natural in court. She thinks quickly on her feet and is excellent at strategising.’

Steven Ashworth

‘Steven is diligent and hard-working, with excellent attention to detail. He is very responsive and provides helpful and clear advice.’

Edward Bennett

He is a straightforward advocate who is clear and concise in his submissions.’

‘Sally’s advocacy is exceptional. A junior with great flair.'

Ruth Cabeza

‘Ruth is a straightforward advocate. Her experience speaks volumes, and she is an expert in cross-border disputes.’

Michael Edwards

‘Michael has a forensic eye for detail. He is highly strategic and gains the confidence of the most difficult clients.’

Rebecca Foulkes

‘Rebecca is an intellectual, calm and persuasive advocate, who is patient with clients, and always professional and well-prepared.'

Nicola Fox

‘Nicola is an exceptional advocate, possessing remarkable judgement and astute strategic oversight. Her deep understanding of cases allows her to delve beneath the surface.'

Dafydd Griffiths

‘Dafydd is great at managing clients' expectations. He provides intelligible advice.'

Charlotte Hartley

‘Charlotte is a dynamic and compelling barrister.'

Daisy Hughes

‘Daisy is simply superb: a go-to children’s counsel. She is completely on top of her brief and an expert cross-examiner.’

Katherine Kelsey

‘Katherine is strategic and persuasive. She can command the courtroom.’

Amanda Meusz

Amanda’s expertise, written submissions and determination are pivotal to the outcomes of cases. She really understands domestic abuse and the complexity that comes with it.'

Christopher Miller

‘Christopher is a class act in difficult cases. He thoroughly prepares and thoughtfully considers his approach to emotionally fraught and difficult cases.’

Jennifer Perrins

is very quick-thinking on her feet and has excellent legal knowledge.'

Katie Phillips

‘Katie is a superb advocate and invariably has the confidence of the court.'

Victoria Roberts

‘Victoria is an exceptionally talented barrister. She works hard and is always well-prepared.’

Baldip Singh Aulak

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

‘Baldip is a confident, skilled advocate.'

Lucy Sprinz

complex legal concepts for clients in a straightforward manner. A junior with a sharp mind.'

William Tyzack

Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

Samantha Woodham

‘Samantha is a class act.'

Mavis Amonoo-Acquah

‘Mavis is a very thoughtful and solution-focused barrister.’

Nicholas Anderson

‘Nicholas is a master tactician.’

Lee Arnot

‘Lee immediately gains the confidence of clients with his realistic but sensitively pitched advice. He is great to work with and views his instructing solicitor and client as part of his team.’

Chris Barnes

‘Chris is a compelling advocate. He builds strong relationships with clients, and can explain the most complex of issues in a straightforward way.’

Tabitha Barran

‘Tabitha is a calm advocate who never inflames difficult situations.'

Emily Beer

3DJB

‘Emily is fantastic and a real force of nature.’

Sharan Bhachu

‘Sharan is approachable, collaborative, well-prepared and pragmatic. She is a calming influence in a case.’

Poonam Bhari

3PB

Helen Compton

‘An exceptional advocate who forensically analyses the evidence.’

Joan Connell

‘Joan's client care skills are of the highest standard.'

Alison Easton

‘Alison is a very elegant barrister. She has an impressive way with clients and always puts them at ease. Her presence lends weight to a case, and her judgement and courtroom skills are excellent.’

Catherine Ellis

Pump Court Chambers

‘Catherine goes above and beyond and is always available to assist when required.’

Matthew Fletcher

‘Matthew is an incredible advocate. He is meticulous in his preparation and takes a holistic approach to every case.’

Jacqui Gilliatt

‘Jacqui is an incredibly helpful and committed barrister who is more than happy to provide help and assistance, particularly in complex matters and with vulnerable clients.’

Martha Gray

‘Martha is always on top of the facts. She is an exceptional advocate.’

Jason Green

‘Jason is exceptionally bright, very persuasive and compelling on his feet. He is always a safe pair of hands.’

Paul Hepher

‘Paul is great at getting to the heart of the matter and giving logical and rational advice.'

Gill Honeyman

‘Gill is a very composed barrister. Her knowledge of the law and analytical skills are exceptional. She always puts her client’s point across in a well-spoken manner.’

Mary Hughes

‘Mary is incredibly hardworking. She is empathetic and goes the extra mile for clients. Her down-to-earth manner puts them at ease.’

Catherine Jenkins

‘Catherine is a skilled advocate. She is thorough, organised and supportive.’

Eleri Jones

‘Eleri's attention to detail is extraordinary, and her legal knowledge is on another level.’

Maggie Jones

Maggie is a passionate individual, who goes over and above for her clients. She ensures if there is any appeal prospects, they are fully investigated and dealt with in a timely fashion. She is able to deal with the clients with empathy ensuring that they feel trusted in her hands in getting the results required.'

Richard Jones

‘Richard’s immense knowledge of the law is commendable.'

Thomas Jones

‘Thomas is very well prepared and has comprehensive legal knowledge.’

Brian Jubb

‘Brian is a very experienced and well-respected practitioner. A firm advocate who is well-versed in all matters.’

Karen Kabweru-Namulemu

1GC | Family Law

‘A junior who quickly develops a good rapport with clients.'

Alexander Laing

‘Alex is a fantastic barrister. He provides solid advice and is always thinking two steps ahead. He has strong technical knowledge and his advocacy is always on point.’

Jessica Lee

‘Jessica is an authoritative and robust advocate who is always well-prepared for cases.’

Kyri Lefteri

‘Kyri is a rock-solid performer.'

Olivia Magennis

‘Olivia is fantastic at dealing with difficult clients. She is simply brilliant in court, and is extremely agile in cross-examination.’

Onyoja Momoh

5 Pump Court

‘Onyoja's expertise, strong advocacy skills and affability make her a highly effective barrister.'

Alison Moore

excellent at resolving conflict between parties.'

‘Andrew is an outstanding advocate. He is always well prepared and provides realistic and constructive advice.’

Charlotte Proudman

Goldsmith Chambers

‘Charlotte is a stalwart advocate.’

John Schmitt

‘John is a safe pair of hands. He is a good choice for a case with complex medical evidence.’

Andrew Shaw

‘Andrew is a robust advocate who gets his point across articulately and succinctly. He is well-prepared and always happy to discuss matters and strategies.’

Kate Tompkins

‘Kate has an unparalleled ability to determine the salient issues of a case, and provides client-focused advice.’

Robert Wilkinson

‘Robert is kind, calm, thorough, and knowledgeable.’

Giles Bain

‘Giles is assiduous and has excellent legal knowledge. A good advocate with a considered approach.’

Charlotte Baker

‘Charlotte is a phenomenal advocate, incredibly hardworking and meticulous in her preparation.’

Ami Bartholomew

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

‘Ami is incredibly dedicated. She is always meticulous with her preparation.’

Sarah Branson

‘Sarah is a passionate advocate. She is a quick and articulate thinker – she puts forward strong arguments.’

‘Francesca is truly top-notch. Her judgement is always spot on, her ability to grasp the nuances of each case is exceptional, and she provides great client care. Her advocacy is always well-pitched, constructive and robust.’

‘Rob is a true superstar, always engaged and a sharp advocate.’

‘George is a towering advocate.’

Bianca Jackson

‘Bianca is a solid choice in children’s law matters. She is straight-talking, and clients and solicitors trust her judgement. A brilliant advocate who always keeps her cool in complex scenarios.’

Emily James

‘Emily is an excellent strategist who can think quickly on her feet.’

Stephen Jarmain

‘Stephen is always two steps ahead of the opposition. He is a master tactician and is all over the details of the most complex cases.’

Ramanjit Kang

‘Ramanjit is an outstanding advocate, firm, detailed, thorough and dedicated. Her client care is excellent.'

Doushka Krish

‘Doushka is exceptionally experienced in every aspect of children law proceedings. She always goes the extra mile for clients. Her advocacy is phenomenal.’

Henry Lamb

prepares his cases with a forensically analytical eye.'

Stephen Lue

Stephen has a soft but assertive advocacy style which works well for him and clients who often reinstruct Stephen and are very happy with his performance. '

Barry McAlinden

‘His cross-examination is laser-focused and formidable.’

Oliver Millington

‘Oliver has thorough knowledge of family law and an exceptional ability to handle the most complex and sensitive cases. A junior renowned for his compassionate advocacy.’

Anarkali Musgrave

is sharp, tenacious, good at detail and very persuasive in court. A junior with a polished advocacy style.'

Richard O’Sullivan

‘Richard is a very able advocate, diligent and well-prepared.'

Judith Pepper

‘Judith is a brilliant advocate who prepares her cases meticulously. She is firm, pragmatic and will leave no stone unturned when dealing with a case.’

Emily Rayner

has a wonderful manner with clients.’

Lyndsey Sambrooks-Wright

Chris Stevenson

‘Chris has a fine eye for detail and an assertive style of advocacy. He knows his papers and has a masterful grasp of his cases.’

Tara Vindis

preparation and attention to detail is exceptional.'

Pamela Warner

‘Pamela is an excellent advocate. She can distil the most complex cases into clearly identifiable issues and presents her arguments eloquently, confidently and persuasively.’

Andrea Watts

‘Andrea is an articulate and focused advocate, who demonstrates great client empathy and is very approachable. She goes above and beyond.'

Ceri White

‘Ceri is a powerhouse. She is accomplished at handling challenging clients and managing their expectations.'

Tom Wilson

‘Tom is a wonderful barrister. He is serenity personified and has a wonderful manner, which puts clients at ease.'

Bibi Badejo

‘Bibi is a compelling advocate with a serene demeanour, and demonstrates great skill and confidence in court.’

Annabel Barrons

‘Annabel knows her cases inside and out. She is all over the details, her advocacy is brilliant, and she is a stand-out junior.'

Baljinder Bath

‘Baljinder goes above and beyond for her clients.’

‘Amanda is a talented counsel who is able to adapt to any situation. Her advocacy is focused and formidable, and her style is relaxed, authoritative and persuasive.’

Deborah Bryan

‘Deborah is unflappable, confident, knowledgeable and approachable.’

Christopher Butterfield

'Chris is very well-prepared and knows the papers inside out. He is robust and willing to fight for his client.'

Rachel Chan

She is very good with the most vulnerable clients.’

Malcolm Chisholm

‘Malcolm is a highly skilled advocate who provides a steady hand in complex cases.’

Katy Chokowry

1 King's Bench Walk

'Katy is a real superstar. She is always well-prepared and has an effective, authoritative, and polite advocacy style.'

Fareha Choudhury

achieve the best outcome for the client.'

Fenella Cooil

‘Fenella is a shining star in cross-examination.’

Lucia Crimp

‘Lucia has a persuasive and authoritative advocacy style. She always presents focused and clear arguments.'

Kathryn Cronin

Thomas Dance

‘Thomas gives clear and direct advice to clients without legal jargon. He passionately fights his client's corner and considers options outside the box.’

Paula Diaz

‘Paula is a very methodical barrister.'

Katherine Dunseath

‘Katherine is a tenacious advocate, strategic and a real fighter. Her cross-examination is excellent.’

Melissa Elsworth

‘Melissa goes the extra mile to understand the client and their objectives. Her advocacy is assured and assertive, and she provides pragmatic and client-friendly solutions.’

Rachel Francis

‘Rachel’s key strength is her innate sense of what is fair. She treats clients with empathy and tact. She is unafraid to press for a just outcome.’

Julia Gasparro

‘Julia is very approachable, friendly and helpful. A strong advocate who quickly gets to grips with complex cases.’

Susan George

‘A real fighter for justice.’

Elizabeth Hartnett

1GC | Family

‘A bright advocate who is always on top of her brief. She quickly grasps the issues and knows how to run the case strategically. Her cross-examination is top-class.'

Trisan Hyatt

5 Pump Court

‘Trisan is an outstanding barrister, and her knowledge is very diverse. She is very well organised and prepared.'

Marcia Hyde

‘Marcia can take control of the case with total equanimity, which is reassuring for clients.'

‘Siobhan is a skilled and sought-after junior.'

Indu Kumar

he is always well prepared and has excellent client care skills, giving realistic and constructive advice.’

Kate Lamont

‘Kate is extremely thorough, insightful, and always prepared.'

Harry Langford

‘Harry has an excellent manner with clients. He explains complex legal matters in an accessible way while remaining empathetic. He is clear and politely forceful in his submissions.’

Rhiannon Lloyd

‘Rhiannon is incredibly perceptive, articulate in court, and always prepared. She achieves results.’

‘Lucy is detailed, thoughtful, imaginative and impressive.’

Ann May

‘Ann’s preparation of cases is second to none, and her client care is excellent. She has an air of calm about her.’

Zoe McGrath

‘An accomplished barrister who always goes above and beyond for her clients. She provides realistic and legible advice.’

Sarah McMeechan

is an exceptional advocate, conscientious and skilful in cross-examination.'

Joseph Moore

‘Joseph is exceptional at dealing with difficult clients. His advice is clear and firm whilst also showing empathy and understanding.’

James Norman

‘James is brilliant. He remembers everything and is very forensic in his approach. His advocacy is always helpful and concise.’

Lisa Peacock

3DJB

‘Lisa inspires the whole team with confidence and gives strength to the most vulnerable clients.’

Sophie Prolingheuer

‘Sophie is an outstanding barrister, and her knowledge is remarkable. Her advocacy is lucid, firm and energetic, with the ability to concisely set out a particular point.’

‘Deborah is a fearless advocate. She establishes good client rapport, and her advice is dynamic and methodical.'

Ranjit Singh

‘Ranjit is a fantastic barrister. He is calm, measured, intelligent, always thoroughly prepared and provides an excellent all-round service.’

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.’

Sophia Stapleton

‘Sophia is a very talented barrister. She has great client care skills, a wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge of the law.’

Matthew Stott

‘Matthew is a strong advocate who is always extremely well-prepared. He has a full grasp of the issues in a case, and his knowledge of case law and procedure is excellent.’

Julia Townend

‘Julia is a firm and exceptionally well-prepared advocate. She combines empathy and understanding with the ability to deliver a hard message when needed. She is tenacious and eloquent when fighting her client’s corner.'

Sarah Tyler

‘Sarah is sublime in every respect. She does amazing written work and is a tenacious advocate, the full package.'

Kate Van Rol

‘Kate is an experienced, confident barrister who passionately argues her client’s case.’

Emily Verity

‘Emily is an exceptional and persuasive advocate.'

Sam Wallace

‘Sam is a highly polished and thoughtful advocate who always has the ear of the court. His advocacy is second to none, and his case preparation is always meticulous and thorough. He is a highly effective and robust cross-examiner.’

Isabelle Watson

‘Isabelle is a courageous advocate and a dominant force in the courtroom.’

Kelly Webb

‘Rebekah is a tenacious advocate. She is meticulous in her preparation.’

Rebekah Wilson

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

Naomi Wiseman

‘Naomi fights incredibly hard for her clients.’

Katie Wood

he always goes the extra mile for the client.'

Oliver Woolley

‘Oliver is a fantastic barrister. He has excellent rapport with clients and always puts everyone at ease. His advocacy is measured, respectful and persuasive. He never fails to go the extra mile to provide a first-class service.’

Justin Ageros

Ummar Farooq Ahmad

‘Ummar is a bold advocate. He is always helpful, professional and thorough in his case preparation. He is excellent at building trust and respect with vulnerable clients.’

Polly Allison

‘She is organised, well-prepared and thorough.’

Roshi Amiraftabi

‘Roshi is incredibly knowledgeable, brilliant with clients, and picks up the key issues straight away.’

Liz Andrews

‘Liz is always well-prepared, erudite and diligent.’

Christopher Archer

‘He is approachable and friendly, putting clients at ease, as well as being extremely good at grasping complex issues quickly and providing solid and thorough advice in children’s cases.'

Stephen Bartlet-Jones

‘Stephen is eloquent. He has a knack for implementing practical solutions to cases.'

Adiba Bassam

‘Adiba is a fierce advocate. She has a deep breadth of knowledge and can articulate complex issues clearly and persuasively.’

Eléonore Berthelsen

‘Eléonore is an impressive advocate. She is very calm, focused, proactive and well prepared.'

Lauren Bovington

‘Lauren is very professional and friendly. She is impressive in her ability to grasp the issues of a case, even when instructed at short notice.’

Samara Brackley

Pump Court Chambers

‘Samara has an excellent manner with clients. She is calm, unflappable and very patient. She is quick to grasp all the issues and understand them and the client’s needs.'

‘Laura is an experienced advocate who manages complex matters with ease.’

Jane Campbell

'Jane is a compassionate and prepared advocate. Her gentle manner belies a steely approach to cross-examination.'

Dermot Casey

‘Dermot is an impressive advocate who provides cogent arguments.’

Marlene Cayoun

‘Marlene is technically brilliant. She knows the law inside out, whatever the situation and complexity. Her advocacy is calm, measured and persuasive.’

Kiran Channa

has impeccable attention to detail, and forms good relationships with clients and other parties alike.’

Sabuhi Chaudhry

and will adapt her approach to meet the client’s needs.’

‘Rachel is attentive, bright, well prepared and personable.'

Kate Claxton

‘A diligent junior. She is good at explaining the process to lay clients who do not understand it in straightforward terms.'

Sophie Connors

‘Sophie is an incredibly skilled and forceful advocate who can turn a case around in the most challenging circumstances. Her preparation and client care is first-class.’

Rachel Cooper

‘Rachel is an approachable and intellectual advocate.’

Sarah Lucy Cooper

Thomas More Chambers

‘Sarah has exceptional attention to detail. A committed barrister.'

Sian Cox

‘Sian is a fantastic cross-examiner. She is brilliant with the details.’

Sophie Crampton

‘Sophie is very organized and focused. She stands her ground quite firmly and represents her clients with their best interests at the forefront of her mind.’

John Paul Cregan

‘John is a seasoned barrister, with solid experience in handling highly complex issues.'

Caroline Croft

‘Caroline is the ultimate professional. She is passionate, knowledgeable and extremely thorough. She is always empathetic, very good with clients and a good advocate.’

Graham Crosthwaite

‘Graham is calm and patient with challenging clients, providing clear advice and strategy. His advocacy is strong, sharp and focused.’

Lorna Cservenka

Malek Wan Daud

Greg Davies

‘Greg is a brilliant advocate. He is serene, precise and goes the extra mile for his clients.'

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.'

Manjit Dogra

‘Manjit is a precise and conscientious advocate.’

Katherine Duncan

Coram Chambers

Luke Eaton

‘Luke has incredible knowledge of child law cases.'

Sam Elliott

‘Sam has a great knowledge of private children law issues and is extremely strong at fact-finding hearings.’

Jonathan Evans

s attention to detail is exceptional.'

Edward Flood

‘Edward is a fantastic barrister. His advocacy is excellent.’

Grace Garrett-Sadler

'Grace puts the clients at ease immediately and can reassure them within minutes that she understands their case and is on their side.'

Charlotte Georges

‘Charlotte is calm, exceptionally knowledgeable and quick on her feet when faced with difficult matters and developments in court. She has a lovely rapport with clients so they trust her implicitly. She delivers pragmatic advice and is readily available to help.’

Rachel Gillman

‘Rachel is a fierce advocate who will argue a client’s case with determination and nuance.’

Shelly Glaister-Young

'Shelly is a passionate, principled, fearless and talented advocate.'

Anne-Marie Glover

‘Anne-Marie is diligent and detail-oriented. She combines excellent client care with a laser-sharp legal mind.’

Rosanne Godfrey-Lockwood

‘Rosanne is a born fighter. She is a great tactician and very bright.’

Hannah Gomersall

is good with challenging clients.'

Brónach Gordon

‘Brónach is fearless. She provides clear and robust advice and is not afraid to fight hard for her clients. She is also approachable and sensitive to each client’s needs.’

Kevin Gordon

5 Pump Court

‘Kevin is a vigorous advocate.’

Nicola Hall

‘Nicola is very capable and well prepared. She puts the work in for great results.’

Jayne Harrill

Pump Court Chambers

‘Jayne has excellent people skills, and her clients trust her.’

Laura Harrington

‘Laura is the full package. A bright, charismatic junior.’

Charlene Henderson

‘Charlene is a phenomenally hard-working, charming and bright barrister. She leaves no stone unturned for her clients.’

Jemimah Hendrick

‘Jemimah is great with vulnerable clients and compassionate to their needs.’

Sophie Hill

'Sophie is meticulous with her preparation and puts the client at ease with her knowledge and understanding of the legal issues.'

James Holmes

Martha Holmes

‘Martha is a formidable barrister. She is always well-prepared and goes above and beyond for her clients. She is excellent on her feet.’

Kristina Hopper

'Kristina is a talented barrister and is very approachable and helpful. She has great client care skills.'

Eleanor Howard

‘Eleanor has a strong but poised advocacy style. She is a safe pair of hands.’

Kate Hudson

‘Kate is a strong advocate, who always goes above and beyond for the people she represents.’

Sarah Hunwick

1 Crown Office Row

‘An always prompt and efficient junior.’

Nasstassia Hylton

‘She demonstrates a calm, measured thoughtfulness when on her feet.’

Celeste Irvine

‘Celeste is very professional, and communicates efficiently and promptly with clients.’

Celeste Irvine

‘Celeste is very professional, and communicates efficiently and promptly with clients.’

Aisha Jamil

‘Aisha is hard-working, always well prepared and thorough. She is very approachable, and can be firm with clients if necessary.’

Yasmeen Jamil

‘Yasmeen is hard-working and sensible. A well respected junior.’

Philippa Jenkins

'Philippa is an unflappable advocate. Her calm approach is effective as she drills down into the details in her cross-examination of medical experts, lay or professional witnesses.'

Amanda Jepson

‘Amanda has in-depth legal knowledge. She can analyse complex legal issues, identify key points and formulate effective arguments.’

Amanda Jepson

‘Amanda has in-depth legal knowledge. She can analyse complex legal issues, identify key points and formulate effective arguments.’

Seema Kansal

has an excellent manner with clients, who trust her.'

Gemma Kelly

‘Gemma can immediately put clients at ease with her empathy and understanding of their cases. Her advocacy is comprehensible and effectual.’

Chloe Kenvin

‘Chloe is a team player. She has a calm manner with clients and is always very well prepared.’

Kate Kochnari

‘Kate’s advocacy is always passionate. She combines forensic abilities with commitment and passion to her client’s case.’

Camini Kumar

‘Camini reads her papers inside out and back to front. She has a strong ability to read her tribunal and pitch her case accordingly. She is willing to consider options outside of the box.’

Savannah Laurent

‘Savannah thoroughly prepares for difficult cases and is on top of the papers. She is a very calm advocate.’

Anna Lavelle

‘Anna’s interpersonal skills are excellent, and she puts clients at ease instantly. Her attention to detail and advocacy is stellar.’

Richard Little

‘Richard is a cogent advocate with the ability to pursue a case tenaciously without losing his calm presentation. He is very able, well-prepared and approachable.’

Becky Littlewood

‘Becky’s attention to detail and thorough preparation stand out. She develops good client rapport.’

Imogen Lloyd-Thomas

is exceptionally bright, robust and urbane in court, diligent and personable.'

Mark Love

‘Mark is a highly experienced and knowledgeable barrister. He is robust in court.’

Charlotte Mackenzie

‘Charlotte is forensic and focused, and is skilled at tailoring her advocacy to the audience.’

Meredith Major

‘Meredith is a skilled advocate: articulate, concise and engaging.'

Ben Mansfield

‘Ben is a passionate barrister. He is persuasive, meticulous, and well-prepared, which puts everyone who interacts with him in and out of court at ease.’

Katherine Marks

Katharine is consistent, efficient, and approachable, and clients never have any doubt about her ability as an advocate.'

Philip McCormack

‘A resolute advocate with a great client manner.’

Max Melsa

‘Max is a capable advocate. He focuses on the central issues in a case and is very good at predicting how a judge will view those issues.’

Rabia Mir

‘Rabia is skillful with vulnerable and challenging clients. She is very reliable, flexible and dependable.’

Rebecca Mitchell

‘Rebecca takes on anything incredibly effectively. She is thorough and tenacious and gets on with the job. Her advocacy is first-class.’

Laura Morley

'Laura is a persuasive advocate and a go-to for cases with a mix of complex issues.'

Harry Nosworthy

‘Harry has a great bedside manner with clients, and is a practical and sensible advocate.'

Sarah Nuttall

'Sarah is hardworking, well-prepared and knows the papers inside and out. She is very compassionate with her clients.'

Olamide Ogunrinade

Garden Court Chambers

Kemi Ojutiku

5 Pump Court

‘Kemi is a ferocious advocate for her clients. She is very professional and measured yet energetic in her representation.’

Ann Osborne

well-liked by all who come across her.'

Kate Ozwell

‘Kate is a class act. She has a commanding presence in the courtroom. Her cross-examination is effective and delivered with precision.’

Patrick Paisley

‘Patrick can handle any challenge with a considered and steady hand. He knows the papers inside out, and his analysis of the issues is top-notch.’

Cliona Papazian

‘Cliona is a determined advocate who leaves no stone unturned. She is always well-prepared and works incredibly hard.’

Catherine Philps

‘Catherine is very good with vulnerable clients and has a keen eye for detail. Her advocacy skills are excellent.’

Helen Pomeroy

‘Helen prepares all her cases thoroughly. She shows great judgement and is strategically astute.’

Jo Porter

‘Jo puts clients at ease. She deals with vulnerable clients sensitively yet fairly. Her cross-examination is calm and clever.’

Samuel Prout

New Court Chambers

‘A junior who goes above and beyond.’

Nairn Purss

‘Nairn is a caring and engaged advocate. In his advocacy, he is precise and robust but measured.’

Tahmina Rahman

‘Tahmina is a compassionate, highly skilled barrister. She goes above and beyond for the client. She is knowledgeable, personable and fearless.’

Lubeya Ramadhan

‘Lubeya is an articulate, vigorous and effective advocate, who is always well-prepared for a case.’

Samantha Ridley

'Samantha is a first-rate advocate who has the ear of judges. Her knowledge of international children's law is incredible. She is a tenacious negotiator and can sport the winning point and deploy it to devastating effect in cross-examination.'

Eve Robinson

demonstrating a level of skill well beyond her year of call.'

Hannah Rought-Brooks

Simon Rowbotham

‘Simon is a force to be reckoned with. His advocacy is superb and he has the ear of the court. He can give thorough advice about complex legal topics in a manner that clients can digest.’

Jack Rundall

‘Jack is very meticulous and sagacious. He has excellent attention to detail, and his advocacy is solid and effective.’

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.’

Elizabeth Selman

‘Elizabeth's advocacy skills are impressive. She gains the respect of clients immediately with her robust approach to complex legal issues and handles emotionally taxing issues with care.’

David Sharp

‘David has good analytical skills. He communicates very well with vulnerable clients, and can quickly get to the main issues in a case.’

James Anthony Shaw

‘James is astute, excellent with clients and instructing solicitors, and thoughtful. A fluent advocate.'

Matthew Shaw

‘Matthew’s attention to detail is great.'

Daniel Sheridan

‘Daniel is a consummate professional, and his preparation is second to none. He is very organised, thorough and considerate.’

Mandy Short

‘Mandy is committed to client care of the highest standard. She has a pragmatic yet sensitive approach.'

Mani Singh Basi

approachable and goes above and beyond in each case. An excellent cross-examiner and a go-to counsel for children's law matters.'

Justin Slater

'Justin brings an element of calm and assuredness to the proceedings and is never flustered. He can articulate the client's case very well.'

Mark Smith

5 St Andrews Hill

‘An extremely intelligent advocate and a fabulous barrister.’

Sian Smith

makes them feel at ease.'

Sian Smith

makes them feel at ease.'

Amy Stout

3DJB

‘Amy is a sterling advocate who is unflappable under pressure. Her cross-examination technique is fantastic.’

Anna Sutcliffe

‘Anna is a tremendous fighter. She is compassionate with vulnerable clients.’

Justin Tadros

‘Justin is a thorough and hard-working advocate. He combines an understanding manner with clients with providing stalwart and straightforward advice.’

William Tautz

Philippa Thomas

‘Philippa is a very experienced junior with excellent communication skills.'

John Thornton

‘John is a resolute advocate with a charming manner before the tribunal.’

Martina van der Leij

‘Martina is fantastic. She handles difficult clients brilliantly and always fights her hardest to get a good result for the client.’

Hena Vissian

‘Hena is a fierce advocate, and her knowledge is incredible. She undertakes complex cases with ease.’

Anna Walsh

‘Anna is an assertive advocate and a fantastic problem solver.’

Christina Warner