Kevin Baumber
Three Raymond Buildings'Kevin's oral advocacy is first-rate - his cross-examination is focussed and relentless. His legal knowledge in this field is unrivalled on the defence side, and his legal analysis is creative.'
Police law (forces and constables)
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.
Beatrice Collier
5 Essex Chambers‘Beatrice is a hard-working and highly knowledgeable barrister with excellent advocacy skills.’
Elliot Gold
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
Mark Ley-Morgan
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
Stephen Morley
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Stephen is extremely knowledgeable and provides honest and detailed advice.’
Susannah Stevens
QEB Hollis Whitemanis possibly the most tenacious advocate in this area of work. She will find the loose thread in any case against her officer and will pull on it until the case has been so discredited that it often does not proceed. For a great many, she is the opponent that you dread.'
Cecily White
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Cecily represents the best of her trade. She is personal, professional and committed to the proper course of justice.’
Ailsa Williamson
Three Raymond Buildings'Ailsa has a vast amount of experience and knowledge.'
Georgina Wolfe
5 Essex ChambersMark Aldred
QEB Hollis Whiteman'He is, without question, a formidable barrister with a rare blend of logic, creativity, and incisive, quick thinking.'
Colin Banham
No5 Barristers’ Chambers‘Colin is pre-eminent in the field of police law. He is the master of all things police.’
Ian Clarke
Deka Chambers ‘Ian is an excellent advocate. He is very persuasive with good attention to detail and knows his law inside out.’
Robert Cohen
5 Essex Chambers ‘Robert’s advocacy is polished, concise and persuasive.’
Jonathan Dixey
5 Essex Chambers‘Jonathan has excellent tactical awareness and impeccable judgment. His diligence, calm, and ability to read a tribunal make him a highly persuasive advocate. He has an extensive knowledge of the theory and practice of police law and the experience and ability to handle the most complex and sensitive cases.’
Lisa Dobie
Deka Chambers‘Lisa is an absolute star! A silk in the making.’
Thom Dyke
Deka Chambers‘Thom is a delight to work with and always provides top-drawer advocacy and advice.’
Russell Fortt
5 Essex Chambers‘Russell is a formidable barrister, robust in advocacy, unflinching under pressure. He is unfettered by obstacles and steadfast in his purpose to securing the best possible outcome for the client.’
John Goss
5 Essex Chambers 'John is an exceptional legal analyst and persuasive advocate in this specialist area.'
Matthew Holdcroft
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
Guy Ladenburg
Three Raymond Buildings ‘Guy is clear and unambiguous in his advice, clients know where they are with him and his advice.’
Frances McClenaghan
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers‘Frances offers great knowledge, attention to detail, and high quality written advice.’
Luke Ponte
Three Raymond Buildings
Aaron Rathmell
Serjeants’ Inn ChambersAaron is a very strong all-rounder. His preparation is meticulous. His overall judgement is sound.’
Robert Talalay
5 Essex ChambersRobert's preparation is always impeccable. His confidence in court is second to none. He is a formidable and tactically astute advocate.’
Oliver Williamson
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
Edwin Buckett
Deka ChambersOlivia Checa-Dover
5 Essex ChambersOlivia’s advocacy is second to none. She has mastered the art of advocacy; commanding the entire courtroom’s attention with ease and finesse. She persuades even the most staunch of judges. Olivia is unrivalled as an expert in police law.’
Amy Clarke
5 Essex Chambers‘Amy is utterly professional and competent. She is always at the top of her game.’
Iain Daniels
2 Hare Court
Cicely Hayward
5 Essex Chambers ‘Cecily represents the best of her trade. She is personal, professional and committed to the proper course of justice.’
Peter Laverack
5 Essex Chambers‘Peter is extremely capable, both on his feet and on paper.’
Aaron Moss
5 Essex Chambers‘Aaron is seriously sharp and very bright; he possesses excellent judgement and foresight. He is unflappable, and his calm and considered approach means he is the go-to choice for matters which are particularly complex or high risk.’
Laura Nash
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers‘Laura is extremely well-read in this branch of the law, combined with a great strategic sense. She has very well-honed client care skills, particularly in high-stakes cases.’
Jennifer Oborne
Deka Chambers‘The depth of Jennifer's knowledge of the law and her background in heavyweight criminal prosecution make her a dangerous opponent, and her cross-examination is never less than devastatingly effective.’
Claire Palmer
5 Essex Chambers
Sarah Simcock
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
Ben Summers
25 Bedford RowSarah Taylor
5 Essex Chambers‘Sarah has particular attention to detail, both when reviewing the evidence and advancing her legal arguments.’
Mark Thomas
5 Essex Chambers‘Mark brings very thorough case preparation, and he is a calm and incisive advocate.’
James Trumble
3PB
Andrew Waters
5 Essex Chambers ‘Andrew is well-prepared and an excellent advocate.’
John-Paul Waite
5 Essex Chambers'John deals with all matters patiently and competently, offering solutions to novel issues that arise.'
Jennifer Wright
5 Essex Chambers‘Jennifer has built a broad practice in work for police forces across a range of legal areas. She brings to bear in her advocacy an excellence in legal and factual analysis which is well beyond her years of call.’
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.
