Professional disciplinary and regulatory 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.

Stephen Brassington
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Stephen Brassington

2 Hare Court
Stephen is a master of his craft. His impact before a tribunal or coroner is unmatched — the product of formidable intelligence, outstanding strategic thinking, and a devastating ability in cross-examination, all delivered with a charisma that places him in a class of his own. He is, without a doubt, the finest professional discipline barrister currently in practice; his results speak for themselves and his reputation is one of excellence. Stephen is an absolute favorite with clients and instructing solicitors alike, combining razor-sharp advocacy with an approachable manner that inspires complete confidence. His skills are truly unrivaled — when they made Stephen Brassington, they broke the mold.
Mary-Teresa Deignan
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Mary-Teresa Deignan

Temple Garden Chambers
Heather Emmerson
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Heather Emmerson

11KBW
Heather is a truly exceptional junior who, in due course, is going to make the transition to silk seamlessly. She turns things around at lightning speed. Her work product is always crystal clear, perfectly focused, and enables her leader to assimilate the relevant facts and research as quickly and efficiently as possible. Her strategic judgment is impeccable and is informed by the fact that she works both for and against regulators, so she has an excellent understanding of their perspective when advising on the defense side. She also has the ability to deliver difficult news in a clear but diplomatic way. I really can't praise her enough.
Matthew McDonagh
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Matthew McDonagh

Outer Temple Chambers
Sam Thomas
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Sam Thomas

Serjeants' Inn Chambers
Natalie Bird
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Natalie Bird

2BR
Natalie is exceptionally thorough, with a high level of attention to detail. She is serious, precise, well-prepared, and leaves no stone unturned in her approach to cases. Her advocacy reflects these same qualities; she is careful, measured, and comprehensive in presenting arguments, with a strong command of the detail and evidence. Her meticulous approach means she spends considerable time exploring every aspect of a case, and this ultimately reflects her commitment to thorough preparation, ensuring that all relevant issues are properly addressed.
David Hopkins
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David Hopkins

39 Essex Chambers
David Hopkins is an exceptional professional disciplinary and regulatory barrister. He has an outstanding grasp of both legal and procedural aspects of regulatory proceedings and provides strategic advice from the earliest stages through to the final hearings. He is particularly skilled at handling complex and time-sensitive cases, providing pragmatic solutions while maintaining a clear focus on achieving the best possible outcome. The quality of work from Mr. Hopkins is consistently excellent, making him a go-to choice for professional disciplinary and regulatory matters.
Guy Micklewright
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Guy Micklewright

5 St. Andrew's Hill
Guy demonstrates an unwavering commitment to fairness and possesses meticulous attention to detail. He is attentive and objective in his preparedness for the hearings and offers advice and assistance where necessary. His delivery and advocacy are achieved through diligent and impartial advocacy. Guy has a deep understanding of legal principles in regulatory law with a genuine approach to justice and fairness at hearings. He ensures fairness to unrepresented members and ensures that every case receives a thorough analysis that is both timely, focused, and thoughtful. Guy is able to fully grasp the nuances of each case before crafting a compelling argument. Outside the courtroom, Guy is an amiable and likable individual. He is a delight to instruct!
Sarah Przybylska
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Sarah Przybylska

2 Hare Court
Sarah is exceptionally intelligent — formidably so — yet equally a delight to work with. She is highly commercial in her outlook and as commanding in the courtroom as she is when advising senior executives of leading corporate entities. Never one to rest on her laurels, Sarah continually seeks to develop her practice, willingly stepping beyond the familiar to take on new challenges. She is held in the highest regard by clients and peers alike, and rightly so — a true superstar of the Bar.
Libby Anderson
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Libby Anderson

Crucible Chambers
Libby is extremely thorough, knowledgeable, and highly professional in her approach. She has a strong command of the regulatory framework and demonstrates excellent attention to detail in both preparation and case strategy. One of Libby’s key strengths is her ability to explain complex legal issues to clients with confidence, clarity, and transparency. Libby is calm, measured, and persuasive. She presents arguments clearly and effectively, and is particularly strong in dealing with detailed factual and regulatory issues. Her preparation is consistently thorough, which is reflected in the quality of her advocacy and overall case handling.
Daniel Brown
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Daniel Brown

3PB
Counsel combines impeccable attention to detail with outstanding technical ability. He is exceptionally thorough in his preparation and analysis and invariably identifies points that others may overlook. Despite being highly academic and intellectually rigorous, he presents advice in a practical and accessible manner and is particularly effective with clients, providing reassurance in complex and high-pressure cases. He is always approachable, readily available to discuss issues, and willing to pick up the telephone to provide prompt and pragmatic advice.
Natalia Constantine
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Natalia Constantine

2 Harcourt Buildings
Natalia is very personable. Her communications are clear and concise and she is good at keeping us updated on how the hearings are progressing.
Philip Dayle
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Philip Dayle

39 Essex Chambers
Philip is very personable and understands the client's needs. He readily makes himself available to instructing solicitors. His written submissions are excellent.
Laura Herbert
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Laura Herbert

Crucible Chambers
Laura is an excellent barrister with a strong grasp of professional disciplinary and regulatory law. She is thorough, pragmatic, and able to identify the key issues in a case quickly, including where there are significant volumes of evidence or sensitive factual circumstances. She is particularly good at communicating complex legal and evidential issues in a clear and accessible way. Her advice is well-structured, practical, and focused on the issues that are likely to matter most to the progression and outcome of the case.
James Lloyd
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James Lloyd

Mountford Chambers
James Lloyd is a robust, forensic, and highly dependable advocate in serious police discipline and related criminal work. He is particularly effective in cases requiring close scrutiny of procedure, disclosure, expert evidence, and the reliability of accounts given under pressure. His advocacy is firm and tactically astute, and his conference advice is clear, realistic, and practical. He gives clients direct advice on risk while identifying the best available route to protect their position.
Catherine Rabaiotti
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Catherine Rabaiotti

5 Paper Buildings
Extremely knowledgeable. It was a pleasure to work with.
Louisa Simpson
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Louisa Simpson

Pump Court Chambers
Strong communication, organized, clear advice to clients. Good written and oral advocacy.
Lucy Chapman
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Lucy Chapman

Great James Street Chambers
When instructing Lucy, I have full confidence that she will obtain the best results possible while being completely transparent with the clients at all times. Lucy is an ideal mix of professional and personable, which in my experience has put even the most challenging clients at ease, and they respect Lucy's advice. Lucy has had some excellent results, and my main experience with her was when I instructed her for many Interim Order hearings, where Lucy would at times only receive papers on the morning of the hearing. Lucy was able to peruse and digest these before going in and advocating on behalf of our clients. I am always impressed by how Lucy is able to grasp a case so quickly and at times with last-minute instructions, and then go in and advocate confidently, knowing the case inside and out. Lucy is my go-to barrister for all matters, particularly challenging clients and/or cases, and I always have every confidence that she can handle anything and remain positive and supportive.
Darren Snow
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Darren Snow

Libertas Chambers
Darren is meticulous in his preparation for his cases, which not only forms a solid platform for his advocacy but also enhances his delivery and persuasiveness based on the evidence, as well as having astute legal knowledge.

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.

Stuart Brady
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Stuart Brady

Farrar’s Building
Good assessment of evidence and clear written advice. Good knowledge of regulatory law. Responsive and provides work within required timescales.
Alex Mullen
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Alex Mullen

QEB Hollis Whiteman
Alex's advice was excellent. He very clearly demonstrated an in-depth grasp of matters. I was particularly impressed that Alex anticipated several more nuanced and rather unique issues I had identified, and even before I had raised them, he had offered potential resolutions. Alex's advocacy was persuasive, setting out legal arguments clearly and logically.
Hena Patel
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Hena Patel

Farrar’s Building
Hena Patel has demonstrated her ability to stay laser-focused on the issue at hand.