Inquests and inquiries

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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Kirsten Heaven
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Kirsten is an excellent advocate, who is tenacious in pursing points on behalf of her clients.’
2
Cecily White
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
‘Cecily is industrious, very clever, and very knowledgeable. She is a future silk in the making.’
4
Anna Bicarregui
39 Essex Chambers
pragmatic and friendly approach.’
4
Caroline Cross
1 Crown Office Row
4
Philip Dayle
39 Essex Chambers
Philip has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and is a joy to work with.’
4
Charlotte Godber
QEB Hollis Whiteman
‘Charlotte is a fine advocate. A clear thinker who presents her argument with clarity and force.’
4
Myles Grandison
Temple Garden Chambers
‘He is a very capable, bright, diligent, good-humoured and effective barrister.’
4
Saara Idelbi
39 Essex Chambers
She is a really good inquest advocate – calm and adopts a sensitive tone while being on top of the detail and arguing her point when she needs to.’
4
Anton van Dellen
Fraser Chambers
‘Coroners really listen to him.’
5
Alexander dos Santos
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
His work product and grasp of the issues is deeply impressive.’

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.