Partnership

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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Jeremy Callman
Ten Old Square
'Jeremy is the doyen of LLP and partnership law at the London junior Bar. He has unrivalled knowledge of the law and is a master of strategy in contentious matters. A powerful and persuasive advocate who commands the respect and attention of the court, and a careful and concise draftsman. He remains my first choice for the most complex and high value LLP or partnership disputes.'
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Jennifer Haywood
Serle Court
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Jonathan Gavaghan
Ten Old Square
‘Jonathan is one of the best partnership barristers. He is technically excellent, a persuasive and confident advocate, fun to work with, and he drafts beautifully. Jonathan's advocacy during a recent hearing was a joy to watch, and really make the opposition squirm.’
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Simon Jelf
Partnership Counsel
‘Simon is a genuine expert, well known and respected in this specialist area. He is elite.’
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Mark Blackett-Ord
5 Stone Buildings
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Helen Galley
XXIV Old Buildings
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Ted Loveday
Maitland Chambers
'Ted is excellent on his feet. He is a sharp intellect whilst also possessing the ability to translate effectively for lay clients. Ted is a great negotiator and able to help clients reach their goals, including in relation to settlement.'
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Duncan McCombe
Maitland Chambers
‘Duncan is a very effective junior barrister. Highly diligent and perceptive; very good client skills. Very reliable and sound judgment.’
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Hugh Miall
XXIV Old Buildings
‘Hugh is a superb advocate – he fights and wins in interlocutory applications in complex cases and is excellent in court.’
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Gideon Roseman
Ten Old Square
‘Real street fighter, who causes his opponents no end of trouble. Strong commercial and tactical awareness, resourceful and incredibly thorough preparation and attention to detail. Always goes the extra mile to ensure the best results for his client. Incredibly reliably and someone you want in your corner.’
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James Bickford Smith
Littleton Chambers
‘James is an incredibly talented barrister. His advocacy is always presented in a calm, collected manner.’
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Tom Braithwaite
Serle Court
‘Tom combines excellent legal and procedural knowledge with an authoritative and reassuring manner for clients. He is great in court, with a reasonable and measured style being very effective against opposition cases pitched rather high.’
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James Mather
Serle Court
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Naomi Winston
Ten Old Square
'Naomi is thorough, very clear thinking, communicates brilliantly and responds well to suggestions being made by her instructing solicitor. Her command of the law is outstanding and she covers every angle. She is a pleasure to work with, responsive and constructive in everything she does.'
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Emily Gailey
Maitland Chambers
‘Emily can get under the skin of a case remarkably quickly. Her advice is always tailored to instructions – it can be detailed and forensic, and also practical and high level as needed. She has fantastic attention to detail.’
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Sophia Berry
Littleton Chambers
‘Sophia is a highly capable junior barrister, with a keen analytical mind and a strong command of partnership law. Her advocacy is clear, persuasive, and well-structured, enabling her to present complex arguments with confidence and precision. She is diligent, approachable, and consistently demonstrates excellent judgement.’
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Amanda Hadkiss
Maitland Chambers
‘Amanda is a first-rate barrister. She is highly intelligent, diligent, and personable. She is someone who you want on your side.’
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Watson Pringle
Maitland Chambers
'A huge asset to any team. A great strategic thinker, team player and well rounded advocate. Very clear and concise submissions and able to grapple with details quickly. Highly recommend.'

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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Thomas Arnull
Ten Old Square
‘Tom is clearly a rising star of the partnership Bar. He is impressive in his depth of knowledge of the area and evidently passionate about it too. At the same time, he is not afraid to roll up his sleeves and be part of the team. He is a delight to work with.’