Crime (general and fraud)
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.

Christopher Knox
Trinity Chambers
Angus MacDonald
Exchange ChambersAngus' knowledge and understanding of the cases in which I have instructed him is second to none. He is actively engaged with both instructing solicitors and clients, is approachable, and responds to emails promptly. He is always willing to discuss matters at short notice, which is invaluable in complex and fast-moving cases. Angus is an excellent advocate and has effectively represented clients in serious and high-profile fraud proceedings in the Crown Court. His written work is of a consistently high standard, and his advice is clear, practical, and strategically focused, with achievable objectives that are firmly directed towards securing the best possible outcome for the client. I have found him to be diligent, reliable, and a pleasure to work with.

Anne Richardson
Dere Street BarristersAnne Richardson is outstanding in the field and a very accomplished advocate.

Catherine Silverton
Park Square Barristers Ltd.Catherine is an exceptional advocate who brings clarity, control, and exceptional tactical judgment to every case.

Robert Stevenson
Park Square Barristers Ltd.Bobby is a force to be reckoned with - he is polished, has outstanding attention to detail, and is a formidable opponent. He is extremely well organized, which is no mean feat considering the amount of high-level work he does. As a leader, he is very easy to work with. He is always in control, clear about his expectations, and provides encouragement. He is a definite silk in the making.
Michele Stuart-Lofthouse
Wilberforce Barristers
Taryn Turner
Park Square Barristers Ltd.Strong ability to analyze evidence and identify key legal issues. Clear, confident, and persuasive spoken advocacy. Effective cross-examination of witnesses.
Jane Brady
St Pauls ChambersLaura Addy
Park Square Barristers Ltd.Laura has an easy but commanding manner with both the court and clients alike. She instills great confidence and is always meticulously prepared. A highly effective advocate with whom juries easily connect.
Julia Baggs
Wilberforce Barristers
Sarah Barlow
Exchange Chambers
Adam Birkby
New Park Court ChambersAdam is a fine advocate and a pleasure to be in a case with. Judges and clients love him. Absolutely first rate.

Helen Chapman
New Park Court ChambersShe is very good tactically. She is able to sort good points from the bad quickly and has a persuasive manner with the jury.

Daniel Cordey
Dere Street BarristersA highly experienced junior. Considered by the senior judiciary as the safest pair of hands. Persuasive with complete integrity.

Tony Cornberg
Trinity Chambers
Anthony Davis
Dere Street Barristers
Lee Fish
New Park Court ChambersLee Fish is a remarkable advocate. He is personable and knowledgeable. He is a safe pair of hands and a true jury advocate. His speeches are the deciding factor in most cases.

Eddison Flint
Exchange Chambers
Eleanor Fry
New Park Court Chambers
Stephen Grattage
Exchange Chambers
Jon Harley
Park Square Barristers Ltd.
Richard Herrmann
Dere Street BarristersMr. Herrmann has impressed me considerably with his meticulous approach to detail in case preparation, which enables him to perform as a tenacious advocate in court.
Amber Hobson
Wilberforce BarristersAmber is a very considerate advocate who strives to achieve the best result for each of her clients. No stone is left unturned when it comes to her case preparation.

Chloe Hudson
New Park Court ChambersA good lawyer who is able to make powerful submissions is always well prepared and researched. Strong written work.

Julian Jones
Park Square Barristers Ltd.He is straightforward, clear, and a powerful advocate. He is also an excellent lawyer.

Laura Jane Miller
Trinity Chambers
Glenn Parsons
Park Square Barristers Ltd.
Rebecca Randall
Park Square Barristers Ltd.Rebecca is a tenacious advocate who will expose the flaws in the testimony of the most compelling witness.

Katherine Robinson
Park Square Barristers Ltd.
Jessica Slaughter
New Park Court ChambersHer calm and friendly manner immediately puts clients at ease, particularly those who are vulnerable or anxious about the court process. Her advocacy is tenacious. I have found her especially impressive in youth cases, where her determination and refusal to let disclosure issues go unchallenged have repeatedly led to positive outcomes for the defendant. She communicates well with those instructing, ensuring that updates, strategy, and developments are communicated timely. She is also supportive throughout the process.
Abigail Langford
Broadway House ChambersLaura McBride
Broadway House ChambersConor Quinn
KBWRebecca Stevens
KBW
Paul Abrahams
Park Square Barristers Ltd.
Claire Anderson
New Park Court ChambersClaire's greatest strength is her down-to-earth, friendly approach, which resonates deeply with clients and immediately puts them at ease. She takes the time to build trust and confidence, ensuring clients feel supported and understood throughout the process. She is a tenacious advocate who is unafraid to put the prosecution to task and challenge evidence both inside and outside of court.
Charles Blatchford
St Philips ChambersDale Brook
Wilberforce Barristers
Lucy Brown
Park Square Barristers Ltd.Hardworking - approachable and a "fighter".
Lucy is highly intelligent and has the ability to problem-solve while maintaining a caring and supportive relationship with her clients.

Holly Clegg
Park Square Barristers Ltd.I have had the privilege of working with Holly on a number of complex and demanding cases. She brings an ideal balance of warmth and approachability, alongside a confident and assured advocacy style. Her ability to distill intricate legal issues into clear, practical advice is matched by her strategic insight and composure under pressure. She is a consummate professional and a genuine pleasure to work alongside.

John Crawford
Trinity Chambers
Michael Forrest
Dere Street BarristersExcellent subject knowledge, superb client care, and excellent communication with those who instruct him.

Susan Hirst
Park Square Barristers Ltd.
Richard Holland
New Park Court ChambersVery organized. Calm, clear cross-examiner. Able to adapt quickly and think on his feet. Good to work with.

Soheil Khan
Park Square Barristers Ltd.Soheil Khan is a star of detail in multi-handed serious criminal work. He is adept at dealing with complex issues and reducing them to simple language for a jury. He has established himself as a leading junior and has real prospects.

Ashleigh Metcalfe
New Park Court ChambersShe has a very persuasive manner in court. She is well prepared and takes all possible points.

Josh Normanton
Trinity Chambers
Andrew Petterson
Park Square Barristers Ltd.Always calm, collected, and well-prepared for trial. Builds trust and confidence with clients effortlessly, even in the most difficult circumstances. An exceptional and convincing advocate in jury trials, even when the odds are very much stacked against him.

Susannah Proctor
New Park Court Chambers
Steven Reed
Trinity ChambersRachel Scott
Wilberforce BarristersAyesha Smart
33 Bedford Row
Jane Waugh
Dere Street BarristersVery easy to contact. Always on hand to offer an opinion. Very confident in the Crown Court arena.

Katherine White
St John's BuildingsKatherine builds excellent rapport with clients who find her attentive, empathetic, and personable. She is an excellent communicator who keeps instructing solicitors informed in a timely manner. She makes clear and precise submissions, holding the judge's attention.

Christopher Wood
Park Square Barristers Ltd.
Gary Wood
Park Square Barristers Ltd.He is very thorough, always remains calm, and is extremely good at putting the client at ease and communicating with them so that they feel understood and they understand him. He articulates the case clearly and advises them with the utmost respect, and his listening skills are excellent. His preparation is excellent. He is easy to contact and always responds or is available to discuss cases on the phone.

Shannon Woodley
Park Square Barristers Ltd.Shannon combines sharp legal insight with meticulous preparation, presenting arguments with clarity, confidence, and persuasive force. Her ability to grasp complex issues quickly and respond thoughtfully under pressure sets her apart, while her professionalism and sound judgment earn the trust of both clients and peers.

Ellen Wright
Park Square Barristers Ltd.Miss Wright is a tenacious and highly skilled advocate with an impressive ability to master voluminous sets of facts quickly. Her advocacy is characterized by its clarity and force, and she is particularly noted for her sophisticated handling of expert witnesses. She is sharp, persuasive, and consistently delivers results in the most challenging cases. A go-to choice for complex litigation. Miss Wright is an exceptionally bright junior.
Benjamin Donnell
Crown ChambersDavid Godfrey
Crown ChambersKristina Goodwin
St Pauls ChambersGeorge Hazel-Owram
St Pauls ChambersStephen Littlewood
KBWLydia Pearce
Broadway House ChambersDeborah Smithies
KBWSyam Soni
Broadway House ChambersRising 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.

Esther Bukoye
Park Square Barristers Ltd.Esther Buyoke is a tenacious advocate who fearlessly defends her clients. Esther drafts legal arguments with skill and acumen. She carefully prepares every case and obtains excellent results. Esther is skilled and delivers carefully crafted closing speeches.

Zarreen Alam Cheetham
Exchange ChambersZareen is my go-to barrister of choice when instructing for any matter. Zareen has the ability to speak to clients in a way that they understand and can simplify the inner workings of the court system and large amounts of evidence for her clients. She has the ability to be firm but fair with her clients and is adept at managing difficult clients and focusing their minds on the real issues in the case. She is articulate and driven and will go the extra mile for her clients. She has a very collaborative approach and is always prepared for each and every case. I will often speak to her if I have a matter that I need a second pair of eyes on and greatly value her opinion. I can always rely on her being upfront and honest while also maintaining her sense of humor, which is often required in the world of criminal law.

Sophie Johnstone
Trinity Chambers
Celine Kart
Park Square Barristers Ltd.Excellent client care skills. An easy and approachable manner. Highly skilled advocacy - quickly establishes a good professional rapport with the judiciary and other professionals.

Calum McNicholas
Dere Street BarristersGreat enthusiasm and care earn rave reviews.

Eleanor Mitten
Park Square Barristers Ltd.Eleanor Mitten is quite simply one of the best barristers of her call. I have been against Ellie many times and have a wide experience of how she has grown as an advocate. She has impeccable judgment with regard to making tactical decisions during the course of a trial, extensive legal knowledge, and a meticulous and forensic approach to witness handling with a devastatingly effective result.
Charlotte Noddings
Red Lion Chambers
Sam Roxborough
Park Square Barristers Ltd.Oliver Shipley
Wilberforce BarristersConnor Stuart
Wilberforce Barristers
Leila Taleb
Park Square Barristers Ltd.Holly Thompson
Wilberforce Barristers
Lily Wildman
Park Square Barristers Ltd.Lily has a very attractive advocacy style that appeals to judges and juries alike. She is tactful and emotionally intelligent, which enables her to get the best out of witnesses. Her closing speeches are excellent.
Lily is instructed on work well beyond what is typical for someone of her call, which is a testament to her skill and ability.