Wayne Beglan
Cornerstone BarristersPlanning
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.
James Burton
39 Essex Chambers‘He stands his ground against opponents and the bench.’
Celina Colquhoun
39 Essex ChambersHugh Flanagan
Francis Taylor Building‘Hugh is a very experienced junior. He is commercial and pragmatic in his advice, and picks up tricky issues quickly.’
Victoria Hutton
39 Essex Chambers‘Victoria's calm and measured style is very effective.'
Juan Lopez
39 Essex Chambers‘Juan is highly strategic and effective. He’s sharp and focused in cross-examination and while he likes to get to the detail, he doesn’t lose focus on the key points that matter and upon which he bases his closings.'
Ruchi Parekh
Cornerstone Barristers‘Ruchi is a fantastic team player, who is extremely committed to her clients.’
Heather Sargent
Landmark Chambers‘Heather is first-rate. She is unflappable, tremendously hard working and sanguine. A decisive barrister.'
Charles Streeten
Francis Taylor Building 'Charles' grasp of detail is exceptional, and he is devastating on his feet.'
Isabella Tafur
Francis Taylor Building 'She has a first rate intellect and problem solving skills - her advocacy commands immediate respect from everyone present.'
Robert Williams
Cornerstone BarristersHe reads a court room well, thereby ensuring he is on point as required before the given judge.'
Christiaan Zwart
39 Essex Chambers‘Christiaan displays an exceptional ability to get to the heart of the matter fast. He consistently displays his unique steeliness and strategic thinking in cases with highly complex technical evidence.’
Mark Beard
Six Pump CourtAshley Bowes
Landmark ChambersAndrew Byass
Landmark ChambersRebecca Clutten
Francis Taylor Building‘Rebecca's advocacy commands immediate respect with decision makers and in planning appeals.'
Leon Glenister
Landmark Chambers‘He identifies the critical issues quickly even in complex matters, and sets them out clearly both in writing and on his feet in court. There is no grandstanding in his advocacy, which makes him a very effective advocate.’
Merrow Golden
Francis Taylor Building 'She is incredibly hard-working and detail-focused.'
Robin Green
Cornerstone Barristers‘Robin is sharp. His advice is given confidently, and is pragmatic and easy for the lay client to follow. He is efficient and quick to respond. In court he is always on top of proceedings.’
Philippa Jackson
39 Essex Chambersxtremely hard working and well prepared.'
Daniel Stedman Jones
39 Essex Chambers‘Daniel’s advocacy is to the point. He can deliver a hard message for clients in a straightforward and understandable way without flinching from the unpalatable.’
Emmaline Lambert
Cornerstone Barristers‘Emmaline is conscientious and has an excellent eye for detail. As an advocate she well-prepared and tenacious without ever being overbearing. No matter how challenging the case may be, it is always a pleasure to work with Emmaline.’
Jacqueline Lean
Landmark Chambers‘Jacqueline is exceptionally astute. She is someone you can trust to be able to deal with even the most unexpected points from the other side and be tenacious where necessary.’
Andrew Parkinson
Landmark ChambersNina Pindham
Cornerstone Barristers
Anne Williams
Six Pump Court‘Anne is very personable and able to put people at their ease, particularly lay clients with little knowledge of the planning system. She quickly embraces case details.'
Giles Atkinson
Six Pump Court ‘An expert in his field. He has an in-depth knowledge of the planning system.'
Richard Banwell
Six Pump Court
Noémi Byrd
Six Pump Courtn excellent junior. She is very approachable and responsive.'
Riccardo Calzavara
Cornerstone Barristers‘Riccardo is a fierce and confident barrister. He is able to effectively pick at any small threads in the other party’s case and expose the flaws in their case with great skill.’
Matthew Dale-Harris
Landmark Chambers‘Matthew is highly intelligent, highly personable and a pleasure to work with.’
Caroline Daly
Francis Taylor Building ‘Caroline’s ability to swiftly grasp intricate issues and her approachable, collaborative manner instils confidence in clients.'
Jonathan Darby
39 Essex Chambers‘Jonathan has a great grasp of detail, and uses his considerable intelligence in an effective and practical way.’
Emma Dring
Cornerstone BarristersBen Du Feu
Cornerstone Barristers‘Ben is pragmatic and commercial. He provides timely, high quality legal advice, and he is approachable and congenial.'
Anjoli Foster
Landmark ChambersMichael Fry
Francis Taylor Building‘He is personable and well liked by both instructing solicitors and clients. A technically strong junior.’
Edward Grant
Cornerstone Barristersexcellent in mastering the important detail of complex cases.'
Nick Grant
Landmark Chambers‘Nick is really client friendly and very proactive. He has a quick turnaround and manages expectations really well. His advocacy is solid.’
Ned Helme
39 Essex Chambers‘Ned has a brilliant mind, and he is an excellent communicator, able to express the most complex arguments in a way that can be comprehensively understood.’
Howard Leithead
No5 Barristers’ Chambers‘Howard is very good at thinking outside the box and approaching issues from different angles. He is attentive with clients and his cross examination is masterful.'
Hashi Mohamed
Landmark ChambersHashi is an extremely approachable yet direct barrister. He gives advice in a straightforward manner, he has excellent communication skills, and it feels very much like a partnership when you work with him.’
Stephen Morgan
Landmark ChambersJames Neill
Landmark ChambersDaisy Noble
Francis Taylor Building‘Daisy is very responsive, firm when needed, and able to dissect difficult information for clients in an easy to understand way.’
Kate Olley
Francis Taylor BuildingJack Parker
Cornerstone Barristers‘Jack is always well prepared and has a calm, confident manner - he is never flustered. His advocacy is exceptional.'
Clare Parry
Cornerstone Barristers‘Clare has complete mastery over her brief and papers. She is the epitome of being prepared yet pragmatic.’
John Pugh-Smith
39 Essex ChambersVivienne Sedgley
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Nicola Strachan
Six Pump CourtYaaser Vanderman
Brick Court Chambers‘Yaaser is easy to work with and very astute. He is great with clients and accomplished in court.’
Ned Westaway
Francis Taylor BuildingAlex Williams
Francis Taylor Building‘Alex is a highly skilled advocate. He is always quick to understand the issues and clients appreciate his succinct advice.’
Katherine Barnes
39 Essex ChambersBrendan Brett
Francis Taylor Building
Leanne Buckley-Thomson
No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘A considered and friendly barrister. She is extremely sharp.’
Isabella Buono
Landmark ChambersJonathan Clay
Cornerstone BarristersStephen Cottle
Garden Court ChambersStephanie David
39 Essex Chambers
Mark Davies
Six Pump CourtOlivia Davies
Cornerstone Barristers‘Olivia is passionate and driven. She takes pride in her work and is determined to present the best case possible for her clients.'
Sioned Davies
No5 Barristers’ ChambersCatherine Dobson
Matrix ChambersEsther Drabkin-Reiter
Francis Taylor Building‘Esther is a confident advocate, with a great command of the details and facts.’
Toby Fisher
Matrix ChambersJohn Fitzsimons
Cornerstone Barristers‘John is personable, client-friendly, and shows sound judgment. He has a good perspective on what the client is seeking to achieve and is adaptable to circumstances.'
Sam Fowles
39 Essex Chambers‘He has a very thorough and clear manner, and he is knowledgeable on planning law.’
Matthew Fraser
Landmark Chambers‘A truly excellent planning barrister. He has a great combination of understanding, judgement and approachability.’
Ben Fullbrook
Landmark Chambers‘He consistently identifies nuanced points others might overlook. He can hold his own alongside much more senior counsel.’
Alexander Greaves
Francis Taylor Building ‘Alex is a clear, persuasive and measured advocate.’
Rose Grogan
39 Essex Chambers'Rose is an expert in her field.'
Ruth Keating
39 Essex Chambers 'Ruth goes the extra mile with each and every instruction.'
Ryan Kohli
Cornerstone BarristersThe advice he offers is creative but sensible and always focussed on the desired outcome.'
George Mackenzie
Francis Taylor Building‘George has an excellent knowledge of planning and highway law. He is a brilliant problem solver and takes a pragmatic approach to his work.'
Charles Merrett
Francis Taylor Building‘Charles is an extremely clever and confident barrister.’
Cain Ormondroyd
Francis Taylor BuildingAnnabel Graham Paul
Francis Taylor BuildingAsitha Ranatunga
Cornerstone BarristersJoel Semakula
Landmark ChambersStephen Whale
Landmark ChambersRising 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.
Charles Bishop
Landmark Chambers 'He is articulate and can explain complex legal points very adeptly.'
Acland Bryant
Garden Court Chambers‘Acland is an exceptionally talented junior.'
Odette Chalaby
Landmark Chambers ‘Odette always provides concise, direct and comprehensible advice. She is a calm and composed advocate.’
Rowan Clapp
Cornerstone Barristers 'A great advocate who provides tailored advice to clients.'
Flora Curtis
39 Essex Chambers 'Flora has good judgement, and a manner that puts clients at ease.'
Michael Feeney
Francis Taylor Building‘Michael is always approachable, diligent and reliable.’
Daniel Kozelko
39 Essex Chambers ‘A meticulous junior with an incredible capacity for work.'
Lois Lane
Cornerstone Barristers ‘A junior of great dedication, thoroughness and commitment.'
Christopher Moss
39 Essex Chambers'A junior who provides clear, timely advice.’
Claire Nevin
Francis Taylor Building ‘Claire constructs robust arguments, and stays calm in the face of difficulties.’
Mark O’Brien O’Reilly
Francis Taylor BuildingHarley Ronan
Landmark Chambers 'Harley is a very able, bright and diligent junior.'
Alex Shattock
Landmark Chambers 'A very dedicated junior who cuts through to the fundamental points rapidly and clearly.'
Gethin Thomas
39 Essex ChambersJoe Thomas
Landmark Chambers 'A skilled advocate who is adept at identifying the strengths and weakness of his clients' cases and putting them forward in the strongest way possible.'
Jake Thorold
39 Essex Chambers ‘Jake is an extremely confident, measured and careful advocate.’
Jonathan Welch
Francis Taylor Building‘A junior with good strategic vision.’