Employment

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.

Nabila Mallick
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Nabila Mallick

No5 Barristers‘ Chambers
Nabila is very professional and highly skilled in her field. She is brilliant at articulating her points, and her knowledge of law, especially in unfair dismissal and discrimination, is second to none. Nabila is dedicated and committed, and she is very honest about what she believes is the right course of action to take. She is brilliant at getting her argument across and does not take any shortcuts. Her work is thorough, and she does not miss any details. Her ability to find points in cases that could easily be missed and turn them into winning arguments is exceptional, to say the least. Throughout my time working with Nabila, I felt safe and knew I was in good hands, as her level of expertise instilled confidence in me, and I was very happy with the outcome.
Colin Baran
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Colin Baran

St Philips Chambers
Colin is an exceptionally personable barrister who builds an excellent rapport with clients and instructing solicitors alike. He has a natural warmth and approachability that immediately puts clients at ease, even in the most stressful of circumstances. His ability to engage with clients on a human level, while maintaining the highest professional standards, is a quality that truly sets him apart. His performance at tribunal hearings has been particularly impressive. Colin is a skilled and composed advocate who presents arguments with clarity and conviction. He prepares meticulously for each hearing and demonstrates a thorough command of both the relevant law and the facts of each case. His ability to think on his feet and respond to developments in the hearing room is outstanding, and this has consistently translated into excellent outcomes for our clients. Colin is also highly reliable and easy to work with. He communicates clearly and promptly, is always well prepared when instructed, and takes a pragmatic and client-focused approach to every matter he handles.
Julie Duane
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Julie Duane

St Philips Chambers
Julie is an excellent advocate. She gets to grips with the issues in a case very quickly and is able to break them down in a way that all parties can understand. She presents complex matters with clarity, relating each point back to the evidence and demonstrating a thorough understanding of both the factual and legal framework. Julie is consistently well-prepared and methodical in her approach, and her analysis is always careful, structured, and reliable. She remains calm under pressure, delivering clear and persuasive submissions even in challenging or fast-moving situations. Her ability to communicate the core issues succinctly and convincingly is a real strength and significantly enhances the client’s position in any hearing.
Francis Mortin
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Francis Mortin

St Philips Chambers
Francis is an excellent advocate who commits himself fully to the case and to achieving the best possible outcome for the client. He consistently goes above and beyond in the matters we instruct him on and is always exceptionally well-prepared, proactive, and precise. He approaches each case as though he has been involved from the outset, quickly getting to grips with the core issues and providing clear, practical explanations. Francis is also able to hold his own against advocates far more senior than he, demonstrating confidence, composure, and strong strategic judgment.

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.