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.

Kevin Baumber
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Kevin Baumber

Serjeants' Inn Chambers
Put simply, he is my ‘go-to’ choice of counsel, particularly in respect of the cases that I deal with, which are complex and/or high profile in nature. He is, in my view, the best of the best. Kevin’s ability to analyze and prepare cases is outstanding. He is meticulous in preparation, and his written advocacy (submissions and legal arguments) is always of the highest quality. Kevin is an exceptional advocate. I have instructed him in relation to a range of proceedings – including disciplinary tribunals, appeal tribunals, criminal courts (including jury trials), court of appeal, and inquest proceedings – and he has at all times been fully on top of his brief and has an innate ability to be one step ahead of his opponent.
Aaron Rathmell
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Aaron Rathmell

Serjeants' Inn Chambers
Aaron consistently delivers advice and advocacy of the highest caliber. He has a sharp analytical mind, always prepares thoroughly, and can cut to the heart of complex and sensitive matters with clarity and precision. He brings a commanding yet approachable manner to proceedings, instilling confidence in clients. Aaron provides advice that is not only legally astute but practically grounded and pragmatic. Aaron is responsive, empathetic, and wholly committed to achieving the best possible outcome.
Susannah Stevens
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Susannah Stevens

QEB Hollis Whiteman
Susannah Stevens is a highly skilled and sensitive police misconduct advocate. She is particularly strong at identifying the real issues in professional discipline cases, making appropriate concessions without over-conceding, and ensuring that panels approach honesty, integrity, misconduct, and gross misconduct separately and fairly. She is also excellent with vulnerable clients: calm, humane, and practical, while remaining focused on achieving the best procedural and substantive outcome.
Mark Aldred
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Mark Aldred

QEB Hollis Whiteman
Jonathan Dixey
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Jonathan Dixey

5 Essex Chambers
Jonathan combines an incredible depth of knowledge with a pragmatic, tactically astute approach and a deeply reassuring manner. He has the skills and experience to manage extremely complex cases with ease, and clients know they are in safe hands. His preparation is meticulous, and he takes the time to listen to his clients and understand what they want and need. His submissions are crystal clear, pitch perfect in tone, and he has an enviable ability to deliver complex legal arguments in an accessible way. He is robust and effective but conspicuously fair, so the courts rightly trust him.
Lisa Dobie
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Lisa Dobie

Deka Chambers
Lisa has consistently proven herself to be a highly capable and dependable barrister, and I have always regarded her as a safe pair of hands. Lisa is an excellent jury advocate. She is extremely well prepared, thorough in her approach, and highly effective on her feet. She combines strong advocacy with sound judgment and is never afraid to stand her ground when the circumstances require it. Her ability to quickly identify the key issues in a case and present them persuasively is one of her greatest strengths.
Frances McClenaghan
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Frances McClenaghan

Serjeants' Inn Chambers
I instructed Frances on a claim that went to trial with multiple incidents and a large number of witnesses. She was great at getting to grips with the different facts of each incident, and her advice was always clear and well thought out. She was great in conference with the many witnesses, and she was quick to think on her feet at trial. Frances is always quick to respond to queries and makes time to speak when needed. I will continue to instruct Frances.
Jennifer Oborne
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Jennifer Oborne

Deka Chambers
Jennie is recognized for her expertise in some of the most sensitive and high-stakes matters involving police forces. She is particularly noted for her work on police shootings, where her calm judgment, close attention to detail, and assured advocacy make her a trusted choice in the most difficult cases. As head of the Police Team at Deka, she brings clear leadership, excellent client service, and strong commercial awareness to her practice. She is also highly knowledgeable in war crimes and witness protection cases, adding real depth to her experience and reinforcing her reputation as a go-to junior for complex and demanding instructions.
Robert Talalay
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Robert Talalay

5 Essex Chambers
Bobby is an exceptional barrister with an extremely bright future. He combines first-rate intellect with outstanding diligence and attention to detail. His written work is consistently of the highest standard, particularly in complex and developing areas of law. He has been involved in challenging cases concerning the police’s use of live facial recognition technology, police misconduct, and other significant police law issues, and his analysis is always thorough, strategic, and insightful.
Laura Nash
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Laura Nash

Serjeants' Inn Chambers
I really believe Laura to be a leader in this area of law. She is very experienced and knows the topic area thoroughly. She communicates with the clients impeccably and is particularly strong in quickly identifying the key issues in a case. She has no obvious weaknesses in her practice in my view.

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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