Charlotte Brown
Northgate Tax ChambersPrivate wealth, probate and tax
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.
Tom Gosling
23 Essex Street ‘Tom is extremely approachable and able to absorb vast amounts of complex information quickly. His attention to detail is second to none and he is pragmatic and commercial where necessary whilst being a tenacious litigator when required. His thorough approach is evidenced by the number of times he has been thanked by judges for the detail provided in his skeleton arguments.'
Nigel Clayton
Kings ChambersAndrew Clark
Nine Chambers ‘Andrew is an excellent contentious probate barrister. Having been a solicitor in the past, he understands the nuts and bolts of issues arising out of complex disputes.'
Fay Collinson
Kings Chambers‘Fay can cut through the complexities to identify the issues at the heart of a matter. She is pragmatic in her approach and brilliant with clients and judges. Her written and oral advocacy is outstanding.’
Rupert Davies
18 St John Street ChambersJames Fryer-Spedding
Nine ChambersMatthew Hall
Kings Chambers 'Matthew is very through and offers very clear jargon-free advice for clients, which is essential in such an emotive area of law. He is knowledgeable and confident in advocating his client’s case.'
Christopher McNall
18 St John Street Chambers ‘Chris is bright and knowledgeable. He fights hard for the client at a mediation and helps find different solutions. He pays great attention to detail and has good negotiating skills. Chris is responsive and it also helps that he sits as a tax judge.'
Jennifer Newstead-Taylor
18 St John Street ChambersRichard Price
Nine ChambersScott Redpath
Exchange Chambers ‘Scott understands his client and their views and tries at all times to ensure that his advice, which may be complex and difficult, is laid out in an intelligible way.’
George Rowell
Exchange Chambers ‘George is incredibly tenacious. He has unparalleled breadth and depth of knowledge. He is a real asset to have on the team.’
Jonathan Smith
23 Essex Street ‘Jonathan is an excellent barrister who has an extensive knowledge of the law and who is able to offer sensible and pragmatic advice tailored to the client's needs and expectations. He is an excellent advocate with a strong record of success in matters.'
David Green
Hundred Court Chambers 'David's advice is thorough, pragmatic and commercially minded. His advocacy is direct and effective.'
Richard Lander
Kings Chambers ‘Richard combines a wealth of knowledge with an ability to grapple with and find a way through the most thorny and complex issues. He has a helpful and practical approach with clients. In court his advocacy is measured and persuasive, and unassumingly forceful and effective.'
John Waiting
Exchange Chambers ‘John is an exceptional barrister with impressive knowledge of property, trusts and probate litigation. His technical brilliance is unparalleled which sets him apart as one of the best on the Northern Circuit. John has an innate ability to navigate complex probate matters with ease.’
Jac Armstrong
Hundred Court Chambers ‘Jac is a highly capable and dependable advocate with an excellent manner with clients — he is approachable, clear in his advice, and sensitive to the client’s needs and concerns. In court, he demonstrates a strong ability to read the judge and adapt his approach accordingly, which is a real asset.’
Nathan Goldstein
18 St John Street ChambersSarah Lawrenson
Kings Chambers ‘Sarah is a highly skilled and insightful barrister with a wealth of experience in property, trusts, and probate law. Her technical expertise is extraordinary, and she possesses a rare ability to simplify complex legal issues while delivering thorough, reliable advice. Sarah’s in-depth knowledge of the field enables her to address intricate matters with a clear focus on practical outcomes, ensuring that clients receive effective, actionable guidance.’
Richard Oughton
Cobden House ChambersJoanna Vicary
Nine ChambersLucie Wood
Cobden 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.
Andrew Rauer
18 St John Street ‘Andrew’s advice is clear and sensible. He has a good ability to grasp the key issues quickly. His advocacy comes across well, with the ability to think on his feet. He is effective in negotiating positive outcomes for clients, even at or just before trial.’