Hannah Bakshani
St John’s BuildingsAn impressive, confident and organised barrister.'
Court of protection (health and welfare)
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.
Jonathan Bellamy
St John’s BuildingsHe has a strategic mind and an ability to explain the law in very clear terms. He is always willing to go that extra mile.'
Natalia Levine
St John’s BuildingsA junior who has a calm and conspicuously compassionate manner with her clients and in court.'
Kate McKinlay
Park Square BarristersKate has a wealth of experience in the area of health and welfare. Her advocacy is exceptional, and she is very good with difficult clients.'
Tom Barclay-Semple
Parklane PlowdenBrett Davies
Spire BarristersThe depth of Brett's knowledge is brilliant and very reassuring on challenging matters. His advocacy is clear, calm, measured and confident.'
Adrian Francis
Spire BarristersAdrian is a calm presence during meetings with parties and at court. He presents balanced and reasoned arguments. A very reliable barrister.'
Barbara Green
Spire BarristersA brilliant barrister.'
Simon Wilkinson
Parklane PlowdenAisling Campbell
Kings Chambers
Rebecca Carr
St John's BuildingsAn exceptional advocate, confident, and always provides detailed advice.'
Tom Hughes
St John’s BuildingsSophie Hurst
Kings ChambersSophie is a thoughtful and persuasive advocate. She knows her case and the relevant jurisprudence inside out.'
Ifsa Mahmood
Kings ChambersA junior with a very serene demeanour, and she is very organised. A dream to work with.'
Emily Reed
Park Square BarristersShe is an effective and skilled advocate with sound judgement, and is great with both litigants in person and clients.'
Caroline Shields
Park Square BarristersShe provides clear and sound advice, and her ability to cross examine witnesses is impressive.'
Richard Copnall
Parklane PlowdenAnna Datta
Parklane PlowdenHolly Littlewood
Spire BarristersHolly is very experienced and incredibly knowledgeable. She is great to work with; clients love her. She is extremely calm in difficult situations. Her advocacy skills are excellent and you always feel like you are in a safe pair of hands.'
Rebecca Musgrove
Parklane PlowdenRising 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.
Chloe Lee
Spire BarristersPippa Pudney
Spire BarristersPippa is a stand-out practitioner. She is incisive and cuts straight to the core issues of the case. She is personable and engaging. She always has a mastery of the details.'
Eleanor Suthern
Spire BarristersShe is very hardworking, with extensive knowledge of the law. A junior who is very confident in the courtroom.'