Crime (general and fraud)

‘Catherine is a top-class act. Her tactical prowess is second to none.’

Robert Stevenson

‘Robert is the finest junior on the circuit. He is the best cross-examiner in the business.’

Michele Stuart-Lofthouse

Wilberforce Chambers

'Michele is a class act. She leaves no stone unturned in terms of case preparation and trial strategy. Her courtroom advocacy is measured but robust where needed.'

Taryn Turner

‘Taryn is very thorough with her work and makes a great effort with the clients to ensure the right outcome is reached for them. She pays attention to detail. Her advocacy skills are excellent.’

Jane Brady

St Paul’s Chambers

'Jane is diligent and client-focused, with a gentle but precise approach to representing clients.'

Anthony Dunne

KBW

Laura Addy

Laura leaves no stone unturned and is meticulous in her preparation and advice. She is an effective advocate.’

Julia Baggs

Wilberforce Chambers

Adam Birkby

New Park Court Chambers

‘Adam is highly able and extremely diligent.’

Helen Chapman

Daniel Cordey

Dere Street Barristers

Tony Cornberg

Trinity Chambers

‘Tony is an excellent advocate. In a trial, he is an effective force, both in eliciting information from witnesses in the box and in his closing speeches, which are engaging for the jury.’

Anthony Davis

Dere Street Barristers

‘Anthony is a fantastic advocate with a tremendous legal brain. His ability to win trials is legendary.’

Eleanor Fry

Eleanor is a highly accomplished junior. She knows her case inside out and can see points that others have not. Her advocacy is both focused and persuasive.’

Stephen Grattage

Exchange Chambers

Chloe Hudson

New Park Court Chambers

‘Chloe is incredibly hard-working and efficient and has good insight into the issues.’

Julian Jones

‘Julian is unparalleled in his commitment to the cases he undertakes and provides professional and lay clients alike. He is meticulous in his approach to instruction-taking and trial preparation in general.’

Glenn Parsons

Rebecca Randall

‘Rebecca is a committed and excellent advocate. She is very hard-working and has an engaging and persuasive advocacy style.’

Katherine Robinson

Samreen Akhtar

Aventus Chambers

Conor Quinn

KBW

‘Conor is always extremely well-prepared. He has sound judgement as to the real issues in the case. His grasp of the law and ability to analyse legal issues means he is always prepared to argue a difficult legal point should it arise.’

Paul Abrahams

'Paul is a consummate professional, polite and interacts seamlessly with clients and fellow professionals.'

Claire Anderson

'Claire is an excellent barrister. She is brilliant with lay clients, and her forthright, honest approach is a real strength. Her approach in court allows her to maintain a very positive yet professional rapport with colleagues and the judiciary. She is focused, immaculately prepared and highly persuasive.'

Charles Blatchford

St Philips Chambers

‘Charles has a commanding presence in court, stands his ground and pushes back against judicial overreach.’

Dale Brook

Wilberforce Chambers

Dale is excellent with difficult clients, tenacious but professional and convivial as an opponent counsel.’

Lucy Brown

'Lucy has a good knowledge of criminal law, very aware of strengths and weaknesses in cases.'

Holly Clegg

‘Holly is a diligent and organised barrister. She is calm and assured with clients, witnesses, opponents and judges alike.’

John Crawford

Trinity Chambers

Matthew Donkin

'Matthew prepares, researches and presents his cases meticulously. He can get to grips with complex evidence and is comfortable advocating before tribunals at the highest level. His cross-examination is robust and thorough. He presents cases fairly and with integrity.'

Lee Fish

Eddison Flint

Exchange Chambers

‘Eddison is exceptional with clients. He is diligent and not afraid to stand his ground.’

Richard Herrmann

Dere Street Barristers

Susan Hirst

Park Square Barristers

'Susan works extremely well with the defendants she represents. She goes above and beyond, is very approachable, and her advocacy skills are exceptional.'

Richard Holland

'Richard is extremely thorough and tenacious and pays close attention to detail. His preparation is first-class, and has a strong command of his brief.'

Soheil Khan

Soheil is very approachable and a realistic tactician. He is always prepared and takes a robust yet pragmatic view of his cases.‘

Laura Jane Miller

Trinity Chambers

Susannah Proctor

'Susannah is brilliant. As a trial advocate, she has a calming, personable and highly persuasive approach. She is always meticulous in her preparation.'

Steven Reed

Trinity Chambers

Rachel Scott

Wilberforce Chambers

‘Rachel is a stand-out junior. Her persuasive advocacy, well-reasoned arguments, and down-to-earth approach instil confidence in judges, juries and clients, both professional and lay.’

Jessica Slaughter

'Jessica is very competent, hardworking and well-prepared. Her documents are well-researched, legally sound and timely.'

Ayesha Smart

33 Bedford Row

'Ayesha has a calming presence. She is a confident advocate who is particularly adept at dealing with complicated legal issues and straightforwardly presenting them.'

Jane Waugh

Dere Street Barristers

‘Jane is very fair and has an endearing manner with the jury. She is also very good with witnesses who are nervous or require reassurance.’

Christopher Wood

Park Square Barristers

'Chris can absorb substantial volumes of data in short order whilst at the same time maintaining meticulous attention to detail.'

Gary Wood

Park Square Barristers

Ellen Wright

Park Square Barristers

‘Ellen is a very skilled advocate. She can explain complicated legal points in a concise and easily understandable way for both lay clients and juries.’

Benjamin Donnell

Crown Chambers

'Benjamin is an exceptionally articulate barrister who brings his general bonhomie to every case.'

David Godfrey

Crown Chambers

‘David's advocacy is excellent. He has particular expertise in cross-examining vulnerable witnesses. He is robust but reasonable and is well-liked and respected by judges, juries and his opponents. A highly capable junior.’

Kristina Goodwin

St Pauls Chambers

‘Kristina is an outstanding barrister. She is always exceptionally well prepared and has an excellent manner with juries.’

George Hazel-Owram

St Pauls Chambers

Sarah Hopkinson

KBW

'Sarah is an extremely talented junior who can deal with voluminous and complex material with ease.'

Stephen Littlewood

KBW

'Stephen has a calm manner. He is a capable pair of hands in difficult situations. He is very bright and brings qualities to bear all his cases.'

Lydia Pearce

Broadway House Chambers

Syam Soni

Broadway House Chambers

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.

Michael Forrest

Wilberforce Chambers

‘Michael is a great advocate. He is good with clients, taking the time to explain matters to them. He will ensure that he puts across all points in mitigation on behalf of his client.’

Celine Kart

‘Celine is an exceptional barrister who consistently goes above and beyond for her clients. She presents confidently and persuasively in court, with strong advocacy skills.’

Calum McNicholas

Dere Street Barristers

Charlotte Noddings

Exchange Chambers

‘Charlotte’s advocacy is of a very high standard. She can think one step ahead of the prosecution and prepare accordingly.’

Oliver Shipley

Wilberforce Chambers

‘Oliver is a very good advocate, with an attention to detail.’

Benjamin Hammersley

Crown Chambers

'Ben is calm but forceful, taking his points with great care but putting them persuasively and in a way that the jury is likely to have found compelling.'

Eleanor Mitten

'Eleanor has exceptional client care skills, outstanding patience, a great focus on strategy despite adversity or changing landscape, and an exceptional work ethic.'

Sam Ponniah

KBW

'Sam is an excellent advocate. He is friendly and approachable.'

Sam Roxborough