Business and regulatory crime (including health and safety)

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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Tom Gent

Deans Court Chambers

 ‘Tom is an exceptional barrister. He is technically brilliant, extremely thorough with excellent attention to detail, pragmatic in his advice to clients, and dedicated to doing the best job he can.’

1

Leila Ghahhary

Lincoln House Chambers

 'Leila has excellent judgement and insight and is able to think through particularly difficult problems with ease and good humour. She is particularly skilled at being able to see the big picture in matters where it is often easy to get lost in granular detail, and she is also an absolute pleasure to work with, including under highly stressful and pressured conditions.'

1

Simon Gurney

Lincoln House Chambers

1

Joseph Hart

Deans Court Chambers

 'Joseph is simply the best and most personable counsel one could ask for. At court, he is able to engage and find empathy with the judge, and he is a strong, bold advocate who is never afraid to say what needs saying.'

1

Lee Hughes

Lincoln House Chambers

 'Lee is a formidable barrister with skills beyond his year of call. His background as a solicitor means that he is hands on with the preparation and approach to any case, he places lay clients at ease, and immediately instils confidence.'

1

David Pojur

Lincoln House Chambers

1

Peter Smith

Deans Court Chambers

1

Austin Welch

Lincoln House Chambers

and fellow professionals alike and his advocacy skills, whether in court or before a regulatory panel, are second-to-none.'

2

Rosalind Scott Bell

Deans Court Chambers

2

Richard Dawson

Lincoln House Chambers

 'Richard is excellent at putting clients at ease and providing sound advice in a way which can be easily understood. He is strategic, intelligent, and leaves no stone unturned, and his approachable and likeable manner makes for an engaging trial advocate who juries can really get on board with.'

2

Elizabeth Dudley-Jones

Deans Court Chambers

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Matthew Howarth

Lincoln House Chambers

2

Lisa Judge

Deans Court Chambers

 'Lisa is a tenacious advocate who is always prepared. Clients love her.'

2

Michael Lavery

Exchange Chambers

2

Ian Whitehurst

Exchange Chambers

 'Ian is approachable, he has a good manner with lay clients which enables them to feel at ease, and he has an uncanny ability to break down complex concepts and issues in a way that is accessible to the the lay client. He is quick on his feet, he has a natural presence, and he commands attention in the courtroom.'

2

Lucy Wright

Crown Office Chambers