Oliver Caplan
18 St John Street Chambers'He goes the extra mile and provides detailed advice'
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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.
Elizabeth Mottershaw
Garden Court North Chambers ‘Elizabeth has an excellent approach, is willing to take on challenging cases, has brilliant advocacy skills. She is empathetic and understanding towards clients who are often from disadvantaged backgrounds, are also highly vulnerable, often with mental health issues.'
Tom Royston
Garden Court North Chambers 'Tom is extremely thorough and good at discussing cases and his thoughts before making any final decision. He is great with clients and has clear advocacy.'
Gary Lewis
Cobden House Chambers ‘Gary is always professional, approachable and an excellent advocate. Gary is commanding in a court room and is always well prepared.'
Joseph Markus
Garden Court North Chambers ‘A brilliant barrister and an absolute asset to any case that he works on. Joe stands out for his ability to swiftly get his head around the most complex of issues providing clear, pragmatic and comprehensive advice.’
James Stark
Garden Court North Chambers ‘He is a terrier that will not let go. First in show advocacy.’
Brynmor Adams
Exchange Chambers ‘A highly approachable junior who is great with clients. Brynmor strikes the right tone in his advocacy.’
Sonia Birdee
Garden Court North Chambers ‘She is adept at finding solutions through a variety of issues and is skilled at dealing with very difficult clients with complex needs and advocating for them with empathy and kindness.'
Craig Leigh
8PP Barristers ‘Craig has good attention to detail in his preparation and is able to pick up the smallest of details from the defendants written submissions’
Neil Smith
8PP Barristers ‘Has the ability to provide concise advice on cases. Will try and make himself available whenever possible to assist instructing solicitors.’
John Hobson
Doughty Street Chambers ‘He always goes the extra mile in his work, identifying defences wherever he can and pulling out all the stops to help keep people in their homes. He is a very kind man and instantly wins the trust of vulnerable clients.’
Anna Watterson
Garden Court North Chambers 'Anna is very approachable, clear, and thorough, and she is happy to discuss issues and take new ideas on board. She is knowledgeable and willing to take on a challenge, and she is always helpful in answering questions, whether big or small.'
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.
