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.
Jane Oldfield
Red Lion Chambers‘Jane is a powerhouse junior and a formidable advocate. Her legal knowledge and extensive, practical experience in running a complex case are second to none.’
Christopher Prior
Lamb Building (Brighton)
Edward Renvoize
Red Lion Chambers‘Edward is a confident and persuasive advocate. He makes his points forcefully but is measured in his approach. He displays a calm presence in court, which gains the trust of judges and juries.’
Cyrus Shroff
Red Lion Chambers
Andrew Thompson
Red Lion Chambers‘Andrew is a thoughtful, thorough and extremely effective advocate.’
Matthew Bagnall
187 Fleet Street Chambers ‘Matthew has an incredibly strong courtroom presence and is known for his meticulous attention to detail and expertise in defending cases. His skill in cross-examining witnesses is widely recognised. He is very down-to-earth, approachable and a tenacious advocate in court.’
William Carter
Drystone ChambersJohn FitzGerald
Six Pump Court
Daniel Frier
Mountford Chambers‘Daniel is an absolute dream to instruct. He is calm, reassuring and an incredibly impressive and effective advocate. He is as strong on paperwork and written legal arguments as in trial advocacy.’
Sarah Gaunt
2 Harcourt Buildings
Emma Nash
187 Fleet Street Chambers‘Emma is thoroughly well-prepared and is an exceptionally experienced advocate.’
Amy Packham
Lamb Building (Brighton)
Lynne Shirley
Drystone Chambers‘Lynne has a very easily comprehensible approach. She is understanding and ensures no stone is left unturned.’
Daniel Taylor
Red Lion Chambers
Rebecca Upton
Mountford Chambers‘Rebecca is thorough and has in-depth knowledge of cases and applicable law.’
Jonathan Atkinson
Lamb Building (Brighton)Kieran Brand
Six Pump Court‘Kieran is an excellent advocate with an extensive knowledge of the law and procedure. He has a calm and assured manner, which is reassuring to both defendants and jurors alike.’
Azza Brown
Drystone Chambers‘Azza’s attention to detail is exemplary. She is a wonderful advocate, and clients trust her completely.’
James Bruce
The 36 Group‘James is a formidable and unflappable advocate. He is persuasive and tenacious and a shining star in the courtroom. He is also approachable and provides exemplary written advice.’
David Dainty
23ES‘David is approachable to clients, including those who are vulnerable. He can explain the evidence in a case to them in a way that ensures they can understand. He presents well-thought-out legal arguments in court.’
Patrick Duffy
23ES‘Patrick quickly grasps complicated issues, and his advice is clear and straight to the point.’
Tom Dunn
Six Pump Court'Tom is an excellent advocate with an extensive knowledge of the law and procedure. He has a calm and confident manner, which is reassuring to both defendants and jurors alike.'
Neil FitzGibbon
187 Fleet Street Chambers‘Neil is fearless and has clear thinking. He is well-prepared and professional.’
Peter Guest
187 Fleet Street Chambers
James Hay
Lamb Building (Brighton)
Sally Hobson
The 36 GroupGavin Holme
4 King’s Bench Walk‘Gavin is a standout advocate with a razor-sharp mind and a superb trial tactician.’
Rhodri James
23ES‘Rhodri is extremely thorough in his preparation and particularly strong in handling paper-heavy cases. He alleviates the pressure on his instructing solicitors by taking control of case preparation.’
Donal Lawler
187 Fleet Street Chambers‘Donal is an excellent junior. He is meticulous in his preparation of the most complex of cases.’
Claire Matthews
Drystone Chambers ‘Claire is meticulous in her drafting of documents and provides the reassurance that is so much appreciated.’
James McCrindell
23ES'James is a hard-working and committed barrister. His attention to detail and impressive client care means he is a firm favourite with solicitors.'
Amy Nicholson
Six Pump Court‘Amy is hard-working and conscientious. She has an absolute command of her case, approachable and fair.’
James Onalaja
187 Fleet Street Chambers‘James' main strength is his tenacity in following particular leads. His attitude to his cases is to leave no stone unturned in his pursuit of the best outcome for his client.’
Tanya Robinson
Six Pump Court‘Tanya is a capable advocate who can effectively put forward her case. She has a strong grasp of the facts of each case and is excellent at putting them before a jury.’
Stephen Shay
23ES
Matthew Sorel-Cameron
Red Lion Chambers
Stephen Spence
Drystone Chambers
Kenniesha Stephens
Drystone Chambers‘Kenniesha has excellent communication skills and great attention to detail. She has a real depth of knowledge.’
Rowan Jenkins
Colleton ChambersElizabeth Acker
23ES 'Elizabeth is an excellent barrister. She is diligent and a highly effective advocate.'
Rachel Beckett
Lamb Building (Brighton)
Carina Clare
23ES'Carina has a unique talent, and her ability to see a case is second to none. She is a tactical genius and five steps ahead of everyone in the courtroom.'
William Eaglestone
23ES'William is a very talented advocate. His written skills are exemplary.'
Liam Edwards
187 Chambers‘Liam is a fantastically hardworking and bright individual.’
Clare Evans
4 King's Bench Walk'Clare is a fantastic advocate. Her submissions are always carefully considered and measured.'
Sophie Evans
Mountford Chambers‘Sophie is extremely well-prepared and thorough in the preparation of cases. She is a very persuasive advocate and also has a tremendous empathy and manner with clients, both reassuring them and explaining matters in suitable terms.’
Michael Haggar
The 36 Group‘Michael brings an impressive level of reasoning to every case, backed by a sharp eye for detail that ensures no aspect goes unnoticed. His strategic thinking and thorough preparation make him an outstanding advocate, earning the trust and respect of both clients and the courtroom alike.’
Claire Howell
Drystone ChambersHannah Hurley
Lamb Building (Brighton)
Katherine Kelleher
The 36 Group‘Katherine is the most gifted jury advocate. Her ability to develop a rapport with a jury is second to none. She is also particularly adept at dealing with vulnerable clients. Her client care is phenomenal.’
Daniel Kersh
187 Chambers‘Daniel consistently demonstrates a masterful grasp of the briefs, a highly forensic approach to addressing case issues, a good rapport with clients and compelling advocacy skills.’
Emin Kandola
Six Pump Court 'Emin gets to grips with the case promptly and provides timely advice and outstanding analysis for the client and solicitor. She has an eye for detail and her preparation and eye for detail.'
Jo Morris
Drystone Chambers
Sarah Morris
23ES
Emilie Morrison
23ES'Emilie is an excellent junior. She is hard-working and knowledgeable. She is on top of the papers and drafts structure and sound legal arguments.'
Adam Williams
4 King’s Bench Walk‘Adam is a tenacious advocate.’
Diana Wilson
The 36 Group'Diana is a fearless advocate who meticulously prepares her cases. She leaves no stone unturned in preparing her cases and is highly organised.'
Tom Worden
187 Chambers 'Tom is a measured and thoughtful barrister. He is very diligent and hard-working.'
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.
Sean Summerfield
Doughty Street Chambers‘Sean's advocacy is clear and concise, as is his advice to the client, both oral and written. He is thorough in his preparation.’
Sebastian Walker
The 36 Group‘Sebastian has great attention to detail. He reads every word of every page and assesses all evidence with great care. He is an esteemed academic, and his legal knowledge is second to none.’