Family: children and domestic abuse

‘Jay is a fantastic advocate who can make even the most complex and tricky submissions look effortless. He is always fully on top of the details and is constantly strategising about what the next step should be.'

Mehvish Chaudhry

‘Mehvish is an outstanding advocate who navigates intricate legal issues with ease, providing clients with clarity and confidence from start to finish. Her cross-examination is compelling, and she possesses a forensic eye for detail enabling her to craft sophisticated and persuasive arguments.’

Nicola Fox

‘Nicola is a powerhouse. She is formidably bright, leaves no stone unturned in her preparation, and her cross-examination is second-to-none.’

Kate Grieve

‘Kate is exceptional. She goes above and beyond to support instructing solicitors and can manage even the most difficult clients with ease because of her brilliant client care skills.’

Charlotte Hartley

‘Charlotte is an exceptional barrister. She is fiercely intelligent, meticulously prepared, and an incredible advocate. She is talented beyond her years.'

Claire Heppenstall

‘Claire is an exceptional practitioner with an outstanding depth of knowledge in her field. She brings a wealth of experience and instinctive judgement to her advice, and her ability to navigate complex and sensitive children matters is particularly noteworthy, making her a trusted and invaluable resource in demanding and nuanced cases.’

Justine Johnston

‘Justine is bold and fearless, never afraid to fight her client’s corner hard and to give the difficult advice.’

Caroline Lister

‘Caroline is a very calm advocate.’

Amanda Meusz

‘Amanda is committed, determined and exceptionally knowledgeable. A pioneer in her approach to trauma-informed practice. She is able to manage the most vulnerable of clients effortlessly and immediately puts them at ease.'

Jennifer Perrins

‘Jennifer is the complete package: sharp, analytical and persuasive. Judges listen to what she says and agree with her. An absolute star of the Bar.'

Indira Ramsahoye

Steven Ashworth

‘Steven’s quality as a tactician shines through in his approach to every case, and he also has a unique ability to gain the confidence of even the most difficult client.'

Edward Bennett

‘Edward is a standout junior, widely recognised for his razor-sharp legal mind, calm courtroom presence, and exceptional advocacy in international family law.'

‘Sally is a highly experienced barrister, who is able to pick up the nuances of a case and really absorbs the detail. Her cross-examination is of a very high standard.’

Ruth Cabeza

Ruth is a standout advocate in the field of family law, widely recognised for her exceptional command of complex international children matters.'

Michael Edwards

‘Michael’s a silk in the making. Nothing fazes him, he can communicate effectively with any client, and there isn’t a judge at any level that doesn’t breathe a sigh of relief when they read that he is appearing before them.'

Rebecca Foulkes

‘Rebecca has impeccable judgement. Her advice is always spot on. She is calm and assured in her dealings with clients and in her advocacy.'

Dafydd Griffiths

‘Dafydd is a forceful advocate who is able to put forward his client’s position in a very positive way.'

Daisy Hughes

‘Daisy is a highly regarded barrister and an exceptionally skilled advocate. You absolutely want Daisy on your team, as she is brilliant with anxious clients and superb on subtle cases where skilled handling is essential.’

Katherine Kelsey

‘Katherine combines empathy, judgement and resolve in equal measure. Clients are immediately at ease and know that they are in the very best of hands with her. In court, she is persuasive, sticking to her guns, but without irritating judges.’

Christopher Miller

is considered in his approach, detailed and methodical and very easy to work with.’

Alison Moore

Alison is a powerful advocate who will fight for her client to the bitter end.’

Christopher Poole

'An exceptionally skilled and persuasive advocate who consistently commands the respect and attention of the court. He pursues his client's case with fearless determination. An unflappable junior.'

Victoria Roberts

‘Victoria is a powerful court performer who has the respect of judges and opponents.’

Andrew Shaw

‘Andrew is an outstanding barrister. He is exceptionally bright and capable and skilfully handles the toughest and most complex of cases.’

Baldip Singh Aulak

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

'A sound advocate.'

Lucy Sprinz

‘Lucy is exceptional at understanding the issues immediately and getting right into the detail. She is calm and reassuring in how she handles clients, giving them very clear advice in a way that they can absorb and understand, and in her advocacy, she is elegant and brilliant in how she cross-examines.’

William Tyzack

Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

Mavis Amonoo-Acquah

Mavis is highly regarded for her calm, incisive advocacy and her ability to handle complex family law matters with clarity and compassion.'

Nicholas Anderson

‘Nicholas thinks outside of the box. He is tenacious in court yet able to read the tribunal well, and clients love him because they feel he is fighting their corner.’

Lee Arnot

‘Lee is a class act. His eye for detail is superb and his strategic thinking is excellent.'

Chris Barnes

‘Chris is a silk in all but name. He has a brain the size of a planet and his advocacy is highly skilled and assured.'

‘Emily is an exceptional advocate. She is incredibly forensic, and asks questions that really gets to the root of the issues. She is kind and warm, and clients absolutely love her.’

Sharan Bhachu

Poonam Bhari

3PB

Sarah Branson

‘Sarah is a formidable and clear advocate, compassionate and utterly committed to the defence of her client’s best interests, and her examination of witnesses is confident.’

Helen Compton

‘Helen is an exceptional barrister.'

Joan Connell

‘Joan is an excellent and skilled advocate who prepares her cases very thoroughly. She is sensitive to the issues in her cases and finds practical solutions to difficulties.'

Catherine Ellis

Pump Court Chambers

'Catherine demonstrates outstanding clarity and thoughtfulness from the outset. She takes the time to understand not just the legal intricacies of complex cases, but also the emotional toll it takes on clients, and throughout the process, she is calm and reassuring.'

Sandra Fisher

‘Sandra is a real asset. She is a very strong advocate, and goes above and beyond for her clients.’

Matthew Fletcher

‘Matthew is an outstanding advocate: pragmatic, solution-focused, and consistently calm and measured.'

Jacqui Gilliatt

‘Jacqui is committed to achieving the best outcomes for clients, and she thinks outside of the box, finding solutions to difficult and complex issues.’

Martha Gray

‘Martha is a fantastic advocate. She is clear, precise and persuasive in court, and she makes complex points seem straightforward.’

Jason Green

‘Jason is a seasoned and charismatic barrister with a keen eye for detail and a sensitive approach.'

Victoria Green

‘Victoria is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of children law and particularly international matters, such as child abduction and international relocation cases.'

Paul Hepher

‘Paul is a very strong advocate in court. He appears calm, yet is tenacious in his cross-examination and he is always well prepared.’

Gill Honeyman

‘Gill’s attention to detail is outstanding. She is able to advance a case on behalf of a client in a calm and sensitive manner.’

Mary Hughes

‘Mary is very down-to-earth and approachable, and a confident and knowledgeable advocate.’

Catherine Jenkins

‘A barrister who shows real grit and tenacity when needed.’

Eleri Jones

‘Eleri’s preparation is completely brilliant. She is diligent and has an excellent legal mind.'

Maggie Jones

Thomas Jones

‘He has an excellent rapport with clients and quickly grasps and navigates complex care proceedings cases with confidence beyond his year of call.’

Brian Jubb

'Brian’s charming and calm manner endears him to professionals, judges and clients alike.'

Karen Kabweru-Namulemu

1GC | Family Law

‘Karen is a natural advocate and has the ear of the judge. She will be fierce when she needs to be, and she is brilliant at thinking outside of the box.’

Ramanjit Kang

Ramanjit is an impressive advocate, quick on her feet and incredibly persuasive. She is tenacious and smart, tactically aware at all times and gives clear and sound advice.'

Alexander Laing

‘Alexander is extremely intelligent, and he is always thoroughly prepared with an excellent eye for detail. He has a great manner with clients and exceptional technical knowledge.'

Henry Lamb

‘Henry is an intellectually robust advocate, with a calm and measured presence in the court room.'

Jessica Lee

‘Jessica is extremely competent, clear and has excellent communication skills. Clients love her.’

Kyri Lefteri

is a formidable advocate with the clients’ interests in mind at all times. He is a real joy to watch in cross-examination and tactically alert at all times.’

Stephen Lue

Stephen is an outstanding barrister with clear legal insight, and a calm, confident manner. He has a particular ability to put clients at ease, no matter how difficult the situation, and communicates with clarity and empathy throughout.’

Olivia Magennis

‘Olivia's preparation is forensic, she is across every detail, and her natural instincts for family dynamics are second-to-none.’

Barry McAlinden

In court, he is simply remarkable; his cross-examination skills are exceptional, he presents arguments with precision, drawing on evidence in a manner that is both compelling and irrefutable, and he never raises his voice or resorts to theatrics.’

‘Anarkali is an excellent barrister, who is engaging, concise and powerful in her advocacy.'

Richard O’Sullivan

‘Richard is a first choice barrister. He deals with the most complex matters calmly and professionally. A superb orator.’

‘Andrew is the go-to guru for international surrogacy matters. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable, but he goes out of his way to help clients who are in a difficult situation, and he is able to think quickly on his feet.’

Charlotte Proudman

Goldsmith Chambers

‘Charlotte is a fearless advocate. She is an excellent team player and clients and solicitors love her.’

Emily Rayner

‘Emily is incredibly intelligent, meticulous, and approachable. An experienced and persuasive junior.'

John Schmitt

‘John is a very experienced and skilled advocate, who always prepares his cases very thoroughly. He is always polite but robust in putting forward his case.'

Deborah Seitler

‘Deborah is an exceptional advocate, particularly for very vulnerable clients. She has a wonderful, calm demeanour enabling her to put clients at ease while having the ear of the court without drama.’

Kate Tompkins

‘Kate is always a master of her brief, which feeds into a confident, assured and measured delivery of her arguments in court. She is solutions-focused and tenacious.'

‘Pamela is a tremendous advocate. She is extremely personable and her manner puts even the most nervous clients at ease.’

Robert Wilkinson

‘Robert is unfailingly polite, courteous and always takes the tribunal with him. He is very well prepared, measured, succinct and careful.’

Tom Wilson

‘Tom has a hugely impressive intellect, a calm, authoritative presence in court and his cross-examination is effective without being aggressive.'

Samantha Woodham

Samantha is an impressive advocate, and her judgement is impeccable. She is personable and warm, but very tough when needed, and clients simply adore her.’

Onyoja Momoh

5 Pump Court

Ummar Farooq Ahmad

‘Ummar is articulate and tenacious. He consistently goes above and beyond in his preparation and representation.’

Bibi Badejo

Bibi is a spectacular advocate. She articulates her arguments with precision and clarity, and fights tirelessly for her clients’ interests, while remaining approachable, professional, and easy to work with.’

‘Charlotte has a lightness of touch and tremendous empathy.’

Ami Bartholomew

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

‘Ami has a real knack for drilling down into the issues, her court style is effective, and she is very thorough and misses nothing.’

Stephen Bartlet-Jones

Stephen has a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of family law. He is very quick on his feet, and he will set out the pros and cons of each aspect of the case.’

Baljinder Bath

'Baljinder is an excellent advocate. Her case preparation and advocacy is faultless, and her cross-examination is some of the best you will ever see.'

Amanda Bewley

'Amanda delivers tough advice sensitively. She is a well-prepared advocate, and has a manner in court that judges respond well to. Her advocacy is calm and effective.'

Ben Birtchnell

Christopher Butterfield

‘Christopher’s delivery in court is second-to-none and his written work is fabulous.’

Rachel Chan

‘Rachel has the law at her fingertips and she is superb in court. Her cross-examination is powerful and she leaves no stone unturned for her clients.’

Katy Chokowry

‘Katy is very strategic. She is extremely well prepared, her advocacy is thoughtful and considered, and her cross-examination skilful.’

Fareha Choudhury

‘Fareha is an excellent barrister. Her cross-examination is forensic and to the point.'

Markanza Cudby

Malek Wan Daud

‘Malek is first-class - a wonderful barrister with the ability to focus on the key issues in a case. He is always willing to go above and beyond for his clients.'

William Dean

‘William is a formidable advocate. He excels at distilling complex issues and delivering submissions that are clear, succinct, and compelling.'

Paula Diaz

‘Paula is a go-to advocate for complex matters. She is incredibly organised and thorough, with a gentle but effective approach.’

Francesca Dowse

‘Francesca is smart and strategically astute, and she really stands out for her emotional intelligence and her clarity of advice. The time she takes with clients mean they feel completely confident in her. Her advocacy is top tier.’

Joanne Ecob

'Joanne's advice is always on point and is delivered in an accessible and sympathetic manner. She looks at the bigger picture and has really sound judgement in tricky, multi-faceted cases where there a number of competing issues and potential solutions, and her advocacy is calm and measured, hitting the killer points with precision.'

Melissa Elsworth

‘Melissa is a junior who impresses on every case. She has a very calm and considered approach to highly contentious matters.’

Emma Favata

‘Emma is extremely thorough in her preparation which provides clients with reassurance and confidence. Her advocacy is clear and succinct.'

Rachel Francis

Rachel is a grade-A barrister. She is eloquent, clear and persuasive, her commitment to her client’s case is plain to see, and she is wholly empathetic while maintaining professionalism at every turn.’

Julia Gasparro

‘Julia is an exceptional practitioner.’

George Harley

‘George is an extremely robust barrister with a rigorous, detail-oriented, and client-focussed approach. His strength is the force of his advocacy, as he approaches each case with confidence and determination.’

Jayne Harrill

Pump Court Chambers

‘Jayne picks up cases effortlessly and gives them unique and precise attention. She forensically examines the evidence, and she is fantastic with clients.’

Richard Harris

Coram Chambers

‘Richard is able to think fast on his feet and address issues in a concise and clear manner.’

Jemimah Hendrick

‘Jemimah has an incredible brain and she is an outstanding advocate, robust and quick on her feet. You always know that she will really fight for her clients.’

Bianca Jackson

‘Bianca is able to build trusting relationships with clients very quickly and ensure they feel supported through what is often the most difficult time of their lives, and she focuses her submissions on the heart of the issue, avoiding extraneous waffle and therefore making herself a favourite of judges and making sure the client’s case is put as clearly as possible.’

Stephen Jarmain

‘Stephen is a calm and experienced advocate who is well known for his client care. He is reassuring but firm with those who instruct him, ensuring that they feel heard and supported at every stage, and this is matched by his strength in advocacy, which is impressive even in the most complex and demanding cases.’

Siobhan F Kelly

Siobhan is a phenomenal barrister. A master tactician and highly persuasive in court.'

Doushka Krish

‘Doushka is exceptional. She thoroughly prepares for each case and has a clear grasp of complex and knotty issues, she is extremely empathetic and compassionate in dealing with clients, and her advocacy is second-to-none.’

Indu Kumar

‘Indu is ferociously clever and pragmatic, and is at ease dealing with complex international matters. She always takes the lead in a case.’

Hilary Lennox

Pump Court Chambers

‘Hilary is tenacious and thorough.’

Ann May

‘Ann is simply a tour de force. Her legal knowledge is extensive and detailed, and she is insightful and proactive, always pushing for the best outcome for the client.’

Zoe McGrath

‘Zoe has a keen intellect. She is a fighter, even on cases that seem hopeless.’

Sarah McMeechan

Sarah is professional and personable, with a steely but fair demeanour in court.'

Joseph Moore

‘Joseph is a class act. His advice is always spot on and delivered in a clear and concise way that clients really appreciate, and he is an excellent negotiator.’

James Mulholland

‘James can skilfully and appropriately cross-examine both very vulnerable and very difficult lay parties. He is meticulous and a brilliant advocate.'

Tim Potter

‘Tim is a precise and considered advocate and working with him is a joy.'

Lyndsey Sambrooks-Wright

‘Lyndsey’s attention to detail is exceptional. She provides clear and concise advice to those she represents.’

Maria Scotland

5 St Andrews Hill

Maria is an outstanding professional who consistently demonstrates exceptional legal knowledge and an unwavering commitment to client care.'

Justin Slater

Sophia Stapleton

'Sophia is incredibly industrious. She is able to give hard and difficult advice in a kind but appropriate way.'

Chris Stevenson

‘Chris will know a case back to front when preparing, and can always spot things that others miss. His cross-examination is careful, thorough and devastatingly effective.’

Martina van der Leij

‘Martina has incredible forensic analytical skills and is able to pull out the core strands of a case. She is excellent on her feet and willing to go the extra mile for clients and solicitors.’

Emily Verity

‘Emily is an incredibly capable barrister with a serene manner.'

Sam Wallace

‘Sam’s advocacy is insightful, skilled and intelligent. He meticulously develops the most complex points and is ruthless in cross-examination.’

Andrea Watts

‘Andrea is brilliant. She is astute, empathetic, unflappable and quietly confident.'

Ceri White

‘Ceri is an exceptional barrister. She has incredible attention to detail, is very well prepared, and clients feel in very good and safe hands with her.’

Katie Williams-Howes

3DJB

‘Katie excels in the details in cases - she is incredibly forensic. Her cross-examination is very strong.’

Victoria Wilson

Goldsmith Chambers

Victoria is a supremely effective advocate - she is so well versed in the law that she can pitch her submissions at exactly the right level for her audience. She has an enviable ability to be entirely on top of the details of a case without being distracted by them.'

Naomi Wiseman

‘Naomi is extremely bright and a ferocious advocate with a personable, reassuring and warm manner towards clients.'

Trisan Hyatt

5 Pump Court

‘Trisan is a highly capable barrister. She is exceptionally well-prepared and has a calm, authoritative court presence. Her advocacy is focused, persuasive, and well-judged.’

Annabel Barrons

‘Annabel is an absolute star. She has an astute awareness of the issues involved and a no-nonsense style when dealing with clients.’

Miriam Best

Miriam demonstrates exceptional emotional intelligence. Her ability to manage and support a distressed client with empathy, patience, and clear communication is particularly impressive, and she remains calm and composed throughout, building trust and providing clear, strategic advice.’

Deborah Bryan

‘Deborah is a powerhouse advocate with a keen eye for detail. She understands the complex human dynamics often present in care proceedings.'

Laura Bumpus

‘Laura is an excellent advocate who builds great rapport with clients.’

Marlene Cayoun

Marlene is cool and calm, but immensely powerful in cross-examination. She knows exactly when to time her key questions for witnesses to give them maximum impact. She has a phenomenal intellect.'

‘Malcolm is a brilliant advocate who is well respected by judges and practitioners.'

Kate Claxton

‘Kate is always very well prepared, her judgement is excellent, and she is determined and robust in her approach. She relates exceptionally well to young clients.'

Sarah is really fantastic with vulnerable clients and fights for them.’

‘John Paul is an extremely experienced and capable advocate. His eye for the detail of a case is readily seen by the well-targeted structure of his cross-examinations.’

Lucia Crimp

‘Lucia’s preparation is second-to-none. Her ability to build a rapport with clients, particularly when in highly emotional states, is excellent, and her advice is clear and focused, which really helps clients to feel heard and supported by her approach. Her advocacy is impressive and persuasive.’

Caroline Croft

‘Caroline's advocacy is fierce and effective, particularly in challenging cases, where she presents even the most difficult points with clarity and confidence.'

Kathryn Cronin

Graham Crosthwaite

‘Graham is phenomenal and always prepared. Calm, reasonable and respected by judges, clients like him and have confidence in him.’

Lorna Cservenka

'She combines sharp legal acumen with genuine empathy for vulnerable clients. She is formidable in court.'

Thomas Dance

‘His written work is flawless and his advocacy is fluent and persuasive. He is universally liked by judges, opponents and clients, and makes even the most difficult of cases a joy to work on.’

Greg Davies

‘Greg is an exceptional barrister who holds the ear of the court with his logical, thought-out, forensic approach. He is able to take a step back and cut through issues where others are getting bogged down in the minutiae.’

Samuel Davis

‘Samuel is always extremely well prepared with great attention to detail. He is not afraid to think outside the box for creative solutions to problems which may arise, and he is also very responsive to any question, no matter how big or small.’

Katherine Dunseath

‘Katherine is fearless, firm, quick on her feet and never leaves the client doubting that she absolutely has their back.'

Luke Eaton

Luke is solution-focussed, intelligent and kind. His attention to detail is second to none and he is always excellent on his feet.'

Sam Elliott

Sam's cross-examination is impressive. He is sophisticated and robust, he frames questions appropriately and is highly skilled in obtaining the answers he needs. He has the ability to think on his feet, adapt to unexpected responses, and persuasively present his client's case.'

Jonathan Evans

'Jonathan combines a sharp legal mind with a calm, pragmatic style that clients find reassuring and effective. He is responsive, thorough in preparation, and a persuasive advocate.’

Susan George

Susan demonstrates an excellent combination of thorough preparation, forensic analysis, skilled advocacy and first-class client care.'

Joanna Gillan

Goldsmith Chambers

‘Joanna is fearless. She goes above and beyond on each and every instruction, and she will relentlessly pursue every angle of a client’s case. She is robust in her cross-examination, and she really takes the time to get to know clients.'

Laura Harrington

‘Laura is a calm, collected and focused advocate. She can cut through the semantics of law to give clear, structured, and focused advice.'

Elizabeth Hartnett

1GC | Family

‘Elizabeth always displays compassion and understanding towards clients. In court, she is professional, comprehensive, articulate, engaging and full of personality.’

James Holmes

‘James is an outstanding advocate. He has extensive knowledge of honour-based violence work, and he is very approachable and empathetic with clients.'

‘Nasstassia is a force of nature in the courtroom: fantastically prepared, poised, and able to control any argument. She is never caught unawares, and thinks five steps ahead of her opponents, and she couples this with sensitivity and wisdom in giving clients advice.’

‘Helen is a real all-rounder. She is practical, down-to-earth and solution-focussed, and she is popular with solicitors and clients alike, due to her impeccable bedside manner.’

Elise Jeremiah

‘Elise is incredible. Her wit and tenacity drives cases forward and her submissions are skilled and technical, garnering strong results and outcomes for clients. She is incredibly persuasive in court.’

Kate Lamont

is strong and persuasive in court.'

Harry Langford

‘Harry is an exceptionally clever and careful advocate. He is always well-prepared, calm and methodical, while being sensitive to the clients’ needs.'

Richard is an impressive advocate.’

Rhiannon Lloyd

'Rhiannon is a formidable advocate and incredible in terms of formulating a persuasive argument. She can often win a case before walking into the room and her crafting of a position statement is a work of art.'

Dinah Loeb

1 Crown Office Row

‘Dinah is excellent at communicating with clients. In court, she is clear and persuasive.’

Mark Love

‘Mark is a seasoned advocate. He listens, he is compassionate and passionate, and can convey information in a mature manner that delivers the message clearly and earns the trust of the client.’

Ben Mansfield

Ben is an exceptionally skilled and persuasive advocate in the field of family law. His courtroom presence is calm, focused, and highly effective, he presents complex issues with clarity and precision, and his cross-examination is consistently measured and impactful.’

Lucy Maxwell

‘A junior with very good intuition.’

‘Max is an excellent advocate. He has an outstanding grasp of the detail in complex children law cases.’

Rabia Mir

‘Rabia is a strong barrister with in-depth legal knowledge. She is an excellent communicator who is very responsive to clients and instructing solicitors, and she is always well prepared.’

Laura Morley

‘Laura is genuinely brilliant to work with. She knows when to push home the advantage and when to pull her punches, and she is a fabulous all rounder who can easily hold her own against those more senior.’

James Norman

‘James is an excellent advocate who is robust when required. His attention to detail is immaculate.’

Cliona Papazian

‘Cliona is exceptional in her field and her knowledge of international children law is second-to-none. She prepares exceptionally well, she goes the extra mile on every case she is instructed on, and her advocacy is excellent and persuasive.’

Lisa Peacock

‘Lisa is absolutely exceptional with vulnerable clients or clients with additional needs. Her advocacy is lovely and clear, and she is able to take on board clients’ needs in her approach when cross-examining.’

Sophie Prolingheuer

Sophie is so thorough with her preparation that she ensures every avenue is covered as is needed. She has a can-do attitude that means she is very approachable.'

Lubeya Ramadhan

‘Lubeya is a formidable barrister, thoroughly prepared and forensic in her case analysis. She is able to build an excellent rapport with even the most vulnerable of clients.’

Hannah Rought-Brooks

David Sharp

‘David is a very strong advocate who prepares his cases immaculately. He provides excellent legal advice on complex issues.’

Mani Singh Basi

‘Mani is extremely efficient and industrious. He oozes confidence, he is unflappable, and clients adore him because there is no one more reassuring to have on your side.’

Ranjit Singh

‘Ranjit’s analysis of complex cases is very impressive. He exudes calm in highly contentious and stressful situations, offering clarity of thought to the client, instructing solicitors and judge, and he is firm and will stand up for clients and their children, whilst having a careful steer on the strategy and never losing sight of the bigger picture.'

Mark Smith

5 St Andrews Hill

Mark is a sharp, persuasive advocate with a calm yet commanding courtroom presence. His written and oral submissions are consistently clear, well-structured and compelling. He thinks strategically and adapts quickly under pressure.'

Kyle Squire

Coram Chambers

‘Kyle is an excellent advocate, who is calm and measured in his approach and is compassionate with clients. He works extremely hard.’

Matthew Stott

‘Matthew is clear, confident, and effective in his advocacy. He is pleasant and reasonable, thoughtful and considerate.’

Damian Stuart

'Damian is a brilliant witness handler and he has encyclopaedic knowledge of the law. He is always kind, helpful but also can be a devastating advocate when he needs to be.'

Julia Townend

Julia always has a route to resolution at the forefront of her mind. She is committed to each and every case, and clients and tribunals can see and feel that compassion. Her preparation is unrivalled.’

Sarah Tyler

‘Sarah leaves no stone unturned when preparing a case. She is measured and sensible and smoothly guides cases in the right direction, and she has an excellent way with clients because she genuinely cares and will always go the extra mile.'

Kate Van Rol

‘Kate is a formidable advocate. She works with empathy and objectivity by giving clients the advice that they need to hear rather than what they want to hear.’

Hena Vissian

‘Hena is an excellent family law barrister whose case preparation is thorough and detailed. She is very friendly and approachable, which means she builds a quick rapport with clients, and her advocacy skills are highly persuasive.'

Anna Walsh

‘Anna is a persuasive advocate and a formidable cross-examiner, measured, incisive, and always in control. She has an impressive courtroom presence that immediately commands attention and respect from all parties.'

Isabelle Watson

‘Isabelle is an excellent advocate.’

Kelly Webb

Kelly is serene in court and demonstrates empathy towards vulnerable individuals. She is always one step ahead and instils confidence in her clients, and she is a natural on her feet.’

Niamh Wilkie

5 St Andrews Hill

Rebekah Wilson

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

‘Rebekah exudes confidence and is a tenacious advocate. She is extremely knowledgeable even on the most obscure points, and clients feel that Rebekah is fighting their corner.’

Katie Wood

‘Katie is an exceptionally intelligent and empathetic barrister who brings clarity and compassion to every case. She is a calm and reassuring presence in even the most challenging situations.’

Oliver Woolley

‘Oliver is a stand out barrister. Calm and exceptionally bright, he brings clarity and composure to emotionally charged situations, and his pragmatic approach often leads to swift, sensible resolutions, but when needed, he’s a fearless advocate in court.’

Kevin Gordon

5 Pump Court

‘He is an amazing advocate and puts his all into his work.’

Justin Ageros

‘Justin is a brilliant advocate. He is clear, focused, measured and articulate, and has a calming presence.'

Polly Allison

Roshi Amiraftabi

Roshi is wonderfully engaging, very bright, measured, realistic and down-to-earth.'

Liz Andrews

‘Liz is a compelling advocate who deals with incredibly complex children matters with ease. She is a complete star.'

Christopher Archer

‘Christopher is an excellent advocate who is skilled in dealing with difficult children cases. He will consider his cases from all angles and provide detailed, considered advice to clients.'

Adiba Bassam

‘Adiba is a brilliant barrister who is quick on her feet.'

Eléonore Berthelsen

‘Eléonore’s grasp of the legal technicalities and nuances is outstanding. You can trust her to give candid advice delivered in an impeccably empathetic manner.’

Lauren Bovington

‘Lauren is an excellent barrister. She is extremely good with vulnerable clients and never fails to offer support.'

Samara Brackley

‘Samara is a strong advocate. She is able to concisely put forward the client’s position in an easily digestible manner.’

Helen Brander

Pump Court Chambers

Eleanor Bruce

Coram Chambers

‘Eleanor is a fearless barrister who gives good, pragmatic advice. She will always go the extra mile for clients.’

Adele Cameron-Douglas

4PB 'Adele is an excellent advocate, who is able to identify the salient legal issues and advise on complex matters quickly.'

Jane Campbell

‘Jane is a strong advocate who provides sensible and pragmatic advice. She has a wealth of experience but at the same time is approachable.’

Dermot Casey

‘Dermot has a warmth about him which appeals to lay and professional clients. He is thorough and clients are very happy that he fights their corner.'

Rachael Cassidy

‘Rachael’s advocacy is second-to-none. She is articulate, assertive and puts forward a client’s case boldly. She builds rapport with clients and makes them feel at ease at what is a very difficult time.’

Kiran Channa

1 GC | Family Law

'Kiran is able to cut through the noise and provide clear and robust advice in what is often a difficult situation. She quickly forms good relationships with clients who trust her advice and welcome her clear advocacy in court.'

Sabuhi Chaudhry

‘Sabuhi is a firm and accomplished advocate, and she is able to develop an excellent relationship with clients and not shy away from giving difficult advice where needed.'

Rachel Chisholm

'Rachel is a very compassionate barrister who is always completely on top of the detail and any complexities. She is extremely generous with her time yet manages to be incredibly efficient with it.'

Sophie Connors

‘Sophie is super bright and committed. She gets to the bottom of the issues quickly and clients love her.’

Rachel Cooper

‘Rachel is the complete package: highly intelligent with strong technical ability, complemented by exceptional people skills and genuine empathy. She is always thoroughly on top of her brief, and delivers pragmatic, well-reasoned advice.’

Sophie Crampton

‘Rebecca is a very organised and thorough advocate, who gives clear advice.'

Shárin Diegan

Coram Chambers

Manjit Dogra

‘Manjit is exceptional in respect of client care and is always willing to provide time and advice above and beyond the brief.'

Katherine Duncan

Coram Chambers

‘Katherine is not only able to adapt her interpersonal skills to build rapport with vulnerable clients but she can also deliver advice in a clear, simple and relatable manner. She is a very strong advocate who will fight the fight.’

Edward Flood

‘Edward is a conscientious and articulate barrister, and his knowledge of the law is impressive.’

Grace Garrett-Sadler

She delivers robust advice and is very straight to the point.’

Emma Gatland

‘Emma’s sharp mind and sensitivity towards clients makes her a first choice for particularly tricky clients or cases.’

Charlotte Georges

‘Charlotte is brilliant at quickly getting to grips with a case, and has fantastic client care skills.’

Rachel Gillman

Rachel gives 110 per cent to her work always and leaves no stone unturned in her cross-examination.’

Katherine Gittins

Katherine has exceptional attention to detail. She has a calm and reassuring manner with clients, quickly gaining their trust, and in court, her advocacy is measured, focused, and persuasive.’

Shelly Glaister-Young

‘Shelly is a strong advocate. She is always well prepared and is able to get to grips with a case and distill the key issues with ease and confidence.'

Anne-Marie Glover

Rosanne Godfrey-Lockwood

‘Rosanne is a strong advocate. She is tenacious in fighting her client’s corner but knows how to appropriately pitch her cases.’

Hannah Gomersall

‘Hannah is a highly skilled, thoughtful, strategic, and client-centred advocate who can remain calm and composed in emotionally complex and high-conflict cases.’

Brónach Gordon

Nicola Hall

Nicola’s grasp of complex legal issues, particularly in care proceedings and child protection matters, is exemplary. She combines intellectual rigour with practical insight.’

Victoria Halsall

‘Victoria is a class act - a fearsome advocate with excellent client care skills.’

‘Sophie is a steady pair of hands. Once she is in court, her advocacy speaks for itself.’

Martha Holmes

Martha is detailed in her preparation, combined with forensic, long-term working knowledge of her cases, and excellent communication skills.’

Kristina Hopper

Kristina is extremely knowledgeable and meticulous in her preparation. She is robust in court, and she is approachable, with excellent client care skills.’

Eleanor Howard

'Eleanor is very dedicated, thorough and able to navigate difficult opponents. She grasps complex matters quickly and is always a pleasure to work with.'

Kate Hudson

'Kate is a fearless advocate who can hold her own in any situation, even in the most complex cases. Her drafting is excellent and she gives thoughtful child-focused advice.'

Elin Hughes

‘Elin is hardworking, confident and caring: a fantastic combination for a family barrister. She always gives realistic advice in a reassuring way, ensuring that clients feel listened to, and she is fearless in court.’

Sarah Hunwick

1 Crown Office Row

‘Sarah is an articulate and competent advocate. She is particularly skilled in working with vulnerable clients, ensuring they understand the proceedings and their voice is heard.’

Philippa Jenkins

'Philippa is a safe pair of hands in any care case. As an advocate, she is clear and concise and will identify the relevant issues for the court.'

Amanda Jepson

Amanda combines sharp legal analysis with compelling courtroom advocacy. She is persuasive, confident, and never afraid to stand firm when the situation calls for it.'

Amanda Jepson

Amanda combines sharp legal analysis with compelling courtroom advocacy. She is persuasive, confident, and never afraid to stand firm when the situation calls for it.'

Kate Jones

4 King’s Bench Walk

Kate is very robust in her advocacy. She is great at forming a rapport with clients to ensure that trust and confidence is maintained.'

Seema Kansal

‘Seema is extremely attentive with clients and makes them feel at ease. She is a confident advocate.’

Sophie Kay

Coram Chambers

‘Sophie is an exceptional advocate with a formidable presence in the courtroom. She remains unwavering in her commitment, fiercely championing her clients’ interests until the very end.’

Gemma Kelly

‘Gemma has a cast iron grip on the law relating to child arrangements. She will identify the key elements and be able to deliver very effective and practical advice to the client.'

Chloe Kenvin

‘Clients trust her advice and opinions. Her advocacy is well prepared, articulate, and tenacious.’

Raminder Khasriya

Kate Kochnari

‘Kate is a really outstanding barrister. In court, she is a force to be reckoned with and she fights her client’s corner with skill and dedication.'

Camini Kumar

‘Camini is fantastic on her feet and has an exceptional eye for detail. She has sound judgement.’

Anna Lavelle

‘Anna is an exceptional barrister who has a strong presence in the court room.'

Becky Littlewood

‘Becky stands out for her exceptional ability to work with vulnerable clients. She is able to communicate complex legal issues in a way that is accessible and non-intimidating, building trust quickly and ensuring her clients feel heard and supported throughout the proceedings.’

Imogen Lloyd-Thomas

‘Imogen is unflappable and a clever negotiator.'

Charlotte Mackenzie

Charlotte is an impressive advocate with an instinctively forensic mind and approach. She has exceptional judgement and her capacity to marshall complex facts is second-to-none.'

Meredith Major

‘Meredith is a highly skilled advocate. She is approachable, gives sensible advice and is liked by clients and professionals.’

Katharine Marks

Katharine is consistently well-prepared, analytically sharp, and able to quickly grasp complex factual and legal issues. She is calm and measured in the courtroom and deals with the most vulnerable clients in the best, most approachable way.’

Anita Mehta

‘Anita is a powerful advocate. She is incredibly hard working and on top of all of the detail.’

Natasha Miller

‘Natasha handles cases and clients in a way which is tactically astute, pragmatic and sensitive.’

Victoria Miller

Victoria is brilliant at filling the client with confidence.’

‘Rebecca is a polished and confident advocate. She is patient with her clients and is not afraid to push back against a judge who needs it.’

Harry Nosworthy

'Harry is an exceptional family law barrister and his calm and reassuring demeanour is a standout quality that immediately puts clients at ease.'

Sarah Nuttall

Olamide Ogunrinade

‘A meticulous junior who provides constructive advice.'

Kemi Ojutiku

33 Bedford Row

Ann Osborne

Ann is an excellent advocate.'

Kate Ozwell

‘Kate’s style of advocacy is thoughtful and measured, and as a result she commands respect and judges listen to her. She disarms more flamboyant opponents with her calm, measured approach.'

Patrick Paisley

‘Patrick is an impressive all-round advocate who has exceptional judgement. He offers pin-point advocacy which is attractive to any tribunal before whom he appears.’

‘Clients love her warmth and her judgement is spot on, she has the ability to make the answer to a case sound obvious with her confident, direct and compelling advocacy, and she is simply brilliant.’

Jo Porter

‘Jo is forensic in her work. She is excellent on her feet and thinks outside of the box to find the right outcome.’

James Presland

Samuel Prout

New Court Chambers

‘Samuel is the epitome of kindness, class and poise. He is approachable to clients, robust and persuasive in his advocacy but also pragmatic, and he often goes the extra mile.'

Nairn Purss

Tahmina Rahman

Tahmina demonstrates relentless determination in pursuing justice for her clients. She is undeterred by complex or challenging cases, and in the fast-paced environment of the courtroom, she is able to think on her feet with clarity and composure.'

Eve Robinson

‘Eve is bright, approachable and excellent in court, even when faced with difficult and aggressive litigants in person. She can be relied on to advise sensibly.’

Simon Rowbotham

Simon is very sharp, thorough, and incredibly well prepared, but also approachable and grounded, which clients really respond to.’

Jack Rundall

‘Jack is able to get to grips with cases very quickly with excellent attention to detail. He gains the confidence of clients in often challenging and difficult circumstances.'

Hazel Samuriwo

2 Dr Johnson’s Buildings

‘Hazel is very client-focussed. Her experienced advocacy skills help the client feel reassured that they are in safe hands.’

Annie Sayers

Deans Court Chambers

Elizabeth Selman

‘Elizabeth is a fantastic strategist who gets stuck into a case and immediately puts everyone at ease. She takes a no nonsense approach when required, and is not afraid to go up against senior KCs.’

James Anthony Shaw

smart, astute and excellent with clients and with solicitors instructing him.’

Matthew Shaw

‘Matthew is always extremely well prepared and on top of the details.'

Daniel Sheridan

‘Daniel has a meticulous eye for detail.'

Mandy Short

Mandy is an excellent advocate, who brings a down to earth, pragmatic approach to her cases. Her interpersonal skills are excellent, which makes her an obvious choice in cases where tensions are running high.

Sian Smith

Sian is an outstanding advocate who combines legal precision with a compassionate, client focused approach.'

Sian Smith

Sian is an outstanding advocate who combines legal precision with a compassionate, client focused approach.'

Emma Spruce

‘Emma has a real knack for handling complex cases with empathy and precision. Her advocacy is top-notch, and she has an incredible ability to navigate difficult situations while ensuring the best outcome for her client and the children involved.’

Amy Stout

Justin Tadros

‘Justin is a charming, kind and calm advocate who never loses his cool. He is highly strategic and an excellent and effective tactician. Clients always feel safe with him and instructing solicitors know he will always deliver.’

William Tautz

‘William is highly attuned to the neurodiverse needs of clients, and is able to navigate the complexities of supporting and advising said clients.'

Philippa Thomas

‘Philippa is an impressive advocate who uses her enviable skills to manage clients carefully and sensitively. She soaks up all the pressure effortlessly.’

‘Vanessa is a formidable advocate who is meticulously prepared and easy to instruct.'

Madeleine Whelan

‘Madeleine has a flair for family work. She is a strong and sensible advocate on her feet, she offers pragmatic advice, always with a strategy in mind, and clients are reassured by her approach.’

‘Emma is exceptionally meticulous in her preparation, ensuring no detail is overlooked. Her thorough approach means she is always well-equipped with the necessary facts and legal arguments, which significantly strengthens her advocacy, and she has an excellent rapport with clients, demonstrating empathy and clear communication skills that helps put them at ease.’

Jyoti Wood

4 King’s Bench Walk

'Jyoti is an exceptional barrister. Her demeanour is warm and empathetic whilst delivering pragmatic and realistic advice. Her advocacy style is firm, convincing and beautifully delivered. She is not fazed by difficult questions from a judge or challenging cross-examination.'

Anna Sutcliffe

Broadway House Chambers

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.

Tadhgh Barwell O’Connor

‘Tadhgh is extremely industrious. His advocacy is highly accomplished, and he is equally brilliant with lay clients who utterly adore him.'

Nathan Baylis

‘Nathan is diligent in his approach and his preparation for cases is outstanding. He has a super manner with nervous clients, putting them at ease.'

Costanza Bertoni

1 GC | Family Law

‘Costanza is very thorough and able, and she is able to synthesise an extensive amount of information really quickly and get to the core of the case. She thinks creatively about solutions and offers helpful and insightful advice, and she works well with vulnerable clients. She has a sensitive yet professional manner.’

Paige Campbell

‘Paige is brilliant on children law matters involving international elements, and her strategic advice is always spot-on.’

Charmaine Clubb

‘Charmaine is very methodical and careful in her consideration of evidence. She has a very gentle manner in court, yet can be robust when needed.’

Charmaine Clubb

‘Charmaine is very methodical and careful in her consideration of evidence. She has a very gentle manner in court, yet can be robust when needed.’

Lily Cooke

‘Lily is a tour de force on her feet, and utterly impressive in witness handling. She takes on the most awkward of cases with confidence and aplomb, and will always find the clearest of paths through complex evidence.’

Niamh Daly

‘Niamh can effectively address the judge’s concerns and opposing arguments, and is quick to adapt on her feet as cases develop.’

Aristide Hoang-Brown

Aristide’s attention to detail is unquestionable. He handles sensitive and often emotionally complex cases with a calm, thoughtful approach that earns the trust of both colleagues and clients, and his communication is clear.’

Fazeela Ishmael

Fazeela is well known for her pragmatic, calm, and client-focused advocacy.'

Lara Izzard-Hobbs

Lara is an outstanding junior who brings an exceptional blend of intellectual rigour, strategic acumen, and fearless advocacy to her practice.’

Rehab Jaffer

‘Rehab is very approachable and will go out of her way to assist with practical and solution-focused advice. She has a good grasp of the commercial realities facing local authorities. She is firm yet non-confrontational in her advocacy.'

Leonie James

‘Unflappable, assured and articulate under pressure, Leonie is an exceptionally effective and authoritative advocate.'

Daniel Jeffrey

‘Daniel is a creative and strategic advocate. He is empathetic, approachable, and handles complex family matters with both sensitivity and precision.'

Elena Johnson

Pump Court Chambers

‘Elena is thorough, considered, and has a good rapport with clients.'

Hannah Justiva

‘Hannah has an unrivalled attention to detail and is always so well prepared – she will know the case inside out. She is communicative, client-focused and genuinely cares.’

Lucy Logan Green

‘Lucy is very knowledgeable in relation to international care cases and adoption.'

Ralph Marnham

‘Ralph is an exceptional barrister. He is calm and collected.’

Charlotte McDonald

'Charlotte is a very well prepared and tenacious advocate. She has a very down to earth and approachable manner with clients, which when dealing with vulnerable clients is valuable.'

A star in the making. A young barrister who is wise beyond her years.'

Roshni Popli

‘Roshni is an excellent advocate, making points strongly and clearly. She is also great with vulnerable parties.’

Thomas Pye

Thomas always manages to grasp the main issues of the case quickly. He is personable, clients love him, his advocacy is second-to-none, and watching him in court is always amazing.’

Tatiana Rocha

‘Tatiana is thorough and well prepared. She is tenacious and approachable.’

Alice Scanlan

Alice thoroughly reads all of the papers and picks up on tiny details in the evidence to assist her client’s cases. She prepares well for cross-examination and executes her plan of action with great skill. She makes the clients feel heard and at ease.’

Frankie Shama