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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Ben Chapman
St Ives Chambers
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Richard Dewsbery
St Ives Chambers
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Anya Newman
St Philips Chambers
'Anya is a leader in this area of law. Superb attention to detail. Thorough case preparation. Fierce advocate. Really personable and helpful.'
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Aadhithya Anbahan
St Ives Chambers
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Michelle Caney
St Philips Chambers
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.'
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Tom Lawal
St Ives Chambers
'Excellent with clients and helps to put witnesses at ease.'
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Oliver Nunn
3PB
He gives clear and helpful guidance and advice to help progress matters along. Oliver is a brilliant and persuasive advocate.'
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Michael Singleton
St Ives Chambers
‘Michael's knowledge is vast and there is nothing he does not about social housing. He is well respected by the judiciary.'  
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Jane Talbot
St Ives Chambers
‘She has a greater understanding of the ways in which Social Housing clients work and operate and can tailor her advice accordingly, offering pragmatic and practical solutions.’
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Shabinah Ladha
St Ives Chambers
'Approachable in regards to instructions and able to discuss the matters in question in a methodical and pragmatic manner.'
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Tom Russell
St Ives Chambers
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Annabel Heath
4-5 Gray’s Inn Square
2
Jonathan Manning
4-5 Gray’s Inn Square
2
Ian Peacock
4-5 Gray’s Inn Square

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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Kinza Wahid
3PB
‘Kinza is very well paced, clear, and firm in court, drawing attention to the necessary legal principles. She is also very practical outside of the court room and gives robust advice where necessary.’
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Danielle Gotts St. Clair
3PB
‘Thorough preparation and good cross examination’
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Harry Marriott
St Philips Chambers