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.

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Michelle Caney
St Philips Chambers
 ‘Michelle is exceptional. Her attention to detail and academic knowledge of the law is second to none. Her ability to make the most complex legal issues appear simple is an immense strength. She is well liked by clients and often requested by name when an issue arises.'
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John Brennan
St Philips Chambers
'John is very clever but nonetheless easy to work with. His trial manner is excellent, both in terms of cross-examination, or when addressing judges. You definitely want him on your side.'
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Christopher Buckingham
St Philips Chambers
‘Christopher is incredibly hard-working, diligent, is happy to get stuck into a case and provides clear, robust and effective advice and paperwork. He is clear and strategically excellent in his advocacy and he gets positive results.’
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Tom Carter
Ropewalk Chambers
Tom is exceptional at picking up critical and important issues and thereafter in providing clear, detailed and helpful advice to clients. He is exceptionally thorough in his written work and with regards to advocacy, he is always calm, clear, highly skilled, and has a knack for being able to advance legal arguments to courts which are clear and compelling. His cross-examination skills are also superb.'
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Tony Watkin
No5 Barristers’ Chambers
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John Aldis
St Philips Chambers
'John has many strengths, in particular, the quality of his pleadings and advocacy. His ability to react and think on his feet is particularly impressive. John's style of advocacy is calm and measured, and his attention to detail is excellent.'
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Jonathan Gale
St Philips Chambers
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Matthew Haynes
St Ives Chambers
‘Matthew’s document work is always detailed, well-presented and clear. As for his advocacy, his skeleton arguments are well-presented and he presents them well at trial and it is clear he is held in high esteem by his colleagues and judges.’
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Oliver Nunn
3PB
‘Oliver has the ability to cut decisively to the heart of issues. He is a strong advocate before the court and pragmatic in his advice.’
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Jamie Johnston
3PB
 ‘Jamie is very calm and personable.‘
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Gavin McLeod
St Philips Chambers
 ‘Gavin's attention to detail in drafting is unparalleled. He is impressive on his feet, evoking admiration and displaying great skill in advocacy. His knowledge of the law and the eloquence and speed with which he deals with matters arising in court, is a joy to watch.'
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Anya Newman
St Philips Chambers
‘Anya is clear, considered and concise in her advice. She is also commercial in weighing up the pros and cons of litigation as well as also settlement or mediation.’
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David Nuttall
St Philips Chambers
‘David is a very capable advocate and has an excellent manner with both lay and solicitor clients. He has a very good grasp of the relevant law and delivers his advice in a concise and well-thought-through manner.'

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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Harry Marriott
St Philips Chambers
‘Harry gives very clear and concise advice and is a rising star. He is a tenacious and capable advocate. His fees are very reasonable given the level and quality of service he provides.'
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Eloise Marriott
St Philips Chambers
‘Eloise is thorough and precise, getting to the nub of the issues. Her drafting is also excellent drafting.’