Archna Dawar
St John’s BuildingsArchna has an exemplary ability to engage with the client in a professional, empathetic, and accessible manner. She has a strong command of financial proceedings.'
Family: divorce and financial remedy
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.
Charles Eastwood
St John’s Buildings 'Charles is fantastic at dealing with cases where there are complex financial structures. He is a skilled advocate and negotiator.'
Judith Fordham
Exchange ChambersGrant Lazarus
7 Harrington StreetAn excellent advocate.'
Neil Montaldo
St John’s Buildings ‘Neil's silky smooth delivery effectively disguises the force of his submissions and the relentless pursuit of his client's case, resulting in excellent outcomes without the risk of alienation with aggression. A superb advocate.'
Frances De Navarro
St John’s Buildings 'She is a fantastic forensic barrister that can cut thorough complexity with ease and translate that into written advocacy that is so easy to follow for the court and for the client.'
Ashley Murray
Ashley Murray Chambers ‘Ashley has a calm, composed and measured style of advocacy and is able to get his points across to any judge. His charm and demeanour can both unnerve and disarm. His knowledge and experience is unmatched in the North West.'
Stephen Murray
18 St John Street ChambersA forceful and effective advocate who fights hard for his clients.'
Michelle Burley
St John’s BuildingsSimon Charles
St John’s Buildings ‘Simon has a quiet gravitas which belies his years. He is exceptionally clever and incredibly astute. His advocacy is measured and highly effective. He is never aggressive or over the top and when he speaks, the court listens.'
Elisabeth Cooper
St John’s Buildings 'Her preparation, client care and advocacy skills are tremendous. Judges love her considered approach.'
Hannah Wood
St John’s Buildings She is clear and calm and is able to explain complex concepts to clients with ease. Her advocacy is always of a high standard. She is persuasive without being abrasive and measured in her arguments.’
Kate Huyton
7 Harrington StreetKate is a tenacious advocate who fights incredibly hard for her clients. A talented barrister with a sharp mind.'
Natasha Khalique
Exchange ChambersNatasha will take on a knotty case and throw herself at it with gusto. A junior with a strong courtroom presence, meticulous preparation, and strategic thinking.'
Lee Speakman
Exchange ChambersLee is assiduous, intelligent, and persuasive. He possesses a calm authority and is particularly good with anxious clients.'
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.
Liam Kelly
Deans Court ChambersLiam is a firecracker of a junior barrister. He is a powerhouse: a strategist, a pragmatist, a fighter with the ear of the court.’