Sanctions
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.
Alex Haines
4 Pump CourtAlex seems to positively relish the sanctions brain-twisters that come up for us on an increasingly frequent basis, and has the advantage of having been able to see and think through the consequences of sanctions authorities' perspectives.
Tom Leary
Blackstone ChambersTom was seconded into our global trade and government affairs practice to support the most complex sanctions issues being dealt with by our team. He provided high-quality legal advice and was consistently able to process a high volume of information quickly, accurately, and with ease.
Tom is an excellent practitioner and a very strong junior. He couples a curious mind with attention to detail and a fiercely commercial outlook. He is also a pleasure to work with.
Sophie O’Sullivan
Outer Temple Chambers
Ali Al-Karim
Brick Court ChambersAli has a growing reputation in this area, especially in the interplay between sanctions and company law.
Jonathan Dawid
Brick Court ChambersOne of the leaders in providing sound advice on sanctions issues as they arise. He knows all of the legislation well.
Joshua Hitchens
Outer Temple Chambers
Tim James-Matthews
Matrix ChambersTim is probably the most impressive junior I have worked with. He is academically first-rate, adept at grasping the most complicated of cases and providing clear and concise advice, and a pleasure to deal with.
Khadija Leuenberger
The 36 GroupLionel Nichols
4 New Square Chambers
James Potts
3 Verulam Buildings
Tom Rainsbury
3 Verulam BuildingsTom is able to distill complex problems into readily understandable packets of information. He is pragmatic in his advice.
Jacob Turner
Fountain Court ChambersJacob is a driven advocate with a 360-degree view of the issues and case law. He misses no points. He has a strong knowledge of sanctions issues. He is very hardworking and presents his case attractively and engagingly - judges sit up and take notice.
Thomas Yarrow
Deka ChambersVery thorough, excellent legal analysis.
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.
Stephen Bailey
Three Raymond BuildingsStephen is an elite barrister, operating well above his years, with an ability to exercise great judgment across a wide variety of matters.
Camilla Cockerill
Brick Court ChambersVery good: one to watch for the future, really good judgment, fully committed and hard working.
Rayan Fakhoury
Blackstone Chambers
Emile Simpson
4 New Square ChambersEmile has a gentle client manner, is fiercely intelligent, commercial, and clear on strategy. His analytical skills are exceptional, and his advice is delivered in plain English. He is responsive, a pleasure to deal with, and clients have full confidence in him.