Property and construction

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.

Louise Corfield
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Louise Corfield

No5 Barristers‘ Chambers
Louise is excellent in court, dealing with late applications in a well-thought-out and prepared manner, knowing when to concede to get the claimant part of what they have sought rather than nothing at all; and she cross-examines with precision, extracting all the relevant information while keeping the judge engaged and focused on the pleaded matters. Her role as a mediator gives her an edge in helping clients whom she represents properly engage with settlement, and her written documents are concise, on-point, and a 'skeleton' argument really does mean that.
David Taylor
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David Taylor

No5 Barristers‘ Chambers
He is a fantastic all-round barrister, calm under pressure, extremely likable and courteous. Clients really warm to him and trust him. His attention to detail is second to none, and he prepares incredibly well. His advocacy and ability to cross-examine witnesses is a pleasure to watch. He argues his case in such a way that judges inevitably agree with him, and witnesses are put at ease, meaning they drop their guards, resulting in really effective cross-examination. It is a lot more effective than those barristers who try to bully witnesses into a corner.
Omar Ensaff
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Omar Ensaff

No5 Barristers‘ Chambers
What particularly distinguishes Omar is his collaborative approach. He is highly responsive and hands-on, working closely with both the solicitor team and the client, and making himself readily available to discuss developments and strategy as the matter progresses. This level of engagement provides significant reassurance and adds real value to the conduct of the case. Omar also has an ability to distill complex legal and factual issues into straightforward, practical advice. He explains difficult concepts in a way that clients can easily understand, ensuring that clients remain fully informed, engaged, and confident in the decisions being made.
Jonathan Gale
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Jonathan Gale

St Philips Chambers
I have found Jonathan to be excellent. He applies his high intelligence to the complex problems he is presented with. So he gets right to the key points quickly, making his involvement cost-effective and never cumbersome. He is also inventive and imaginative in suggesting commercial solutions, without losing grip on the technical aspects and what is, and is not, legally viable. He is also flexible, willing to offer Direct Access where this is suitable. He then finishes with prompt production of the resulting draft documents. I don't hesitate to recommend him.

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.