Chancery, probate, and tax

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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Stephen Fletcher
Dere Street Barristers
Stephen is a highly effective cross-examiner. He is a master at controlling hearings and keeping judges focused on the issues at hand.’
1
Sarah Harrison
Parklane Plowden
Sarah's advocacy skills are simply excellent. She makes clear, concise and compelling submissions and often leads the judge to her way of thinking.'
1
Marisa Lloyd
Parklane Plowden
Marisa always goes the extra mile. She's great on her feet, communicates well with clients, and her opinions are very concise.'
1
Anna Metcalfe
Parklane Plowden
An incredibly bright junior, and a strong and unflappable advocate.'
1
Nicola Phillipson
Parklane Plowden
She is reflective, pragmatic and very responsive. She puts clients at ease but can also be robust when making points that need to be heard.'
2
Dominic Crossley
Parklane Plowden
2
Matthew Crowe
Trinity Chambers
2
Stephanie Jarron
Enterprise Chambers
2
Stuart Roberts
Parklane Plowden
Stuart is a calming presence in conference with clients. He is reassuring in his advice and manner, and his advocacy is clear and robust.'
2
Cait Sweeney
Parklane Plowden
Cait is an astute and persuasive advocate. She handles clients very well.'
2
Fiona Todd
Enterprise Chambers
A very thorough junior with a logical approach.'

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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Holly Challenger
Parklane Plowden
Holly's advocacy is clear, focused and direct. Clients find her engaging.'