International human rights and criminal law

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.

Haydee Dijkstal
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Haydee Dijkstal
33 Bedford Row
'Haydee's strengths include extensive knowledge of international and domestic human rights and criminal law. She is well-versed in the necessary legislation and jurisprudence, both for relevant international instruments and mechanisms and for relevant domestic jurisdictions. Haydee's deep expertise also allows her to make novel legal arguments as appropriate—such as by drawing parallels to other situations or by highlighting unique aspects of a case — to best advocate for success.'
Sareta Ashraph
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Sareta Ashraph
Garden Court Chambers
She brings an exceptional command of complex legal frameworks, with particular expertise in the gendered dimensions of international crimes and the rights of survivors of mass atrocities. Equally adept in courtroom advocacy, legal drafting and survivor-centred engagement, Sareta combines intellectual rigour with unmatched emotional intelligence. Her clarity of thought and expression enables her to navigate the most technical legal terrain while making complex issues accessible to a range of audiences.’
Ben Keith
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Ben Keith
5 St Andrews Hill
‘Highly persuasive advocate with an exceptional ability to distill complex legal arguments into clear, compelling submissions that work in court. Ben has a knack for cutting through legal complexity to present cases in ways that judges find accessible and convincing. Ben manages clients exceptionally well through his straightforward communication style and evident expertise. He has the ability to explain difficult concepts clearly while keeping them informed throughout proceedings.’

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.