Family: children and domestic abuse

‘Gemma is extremely knowledgeable and her attention to detail is impeccable. Her advocacy skills are incredible, she combines the ability of being gentle, kind and understanding with the client and being robust when cross-examining the other side, and she can quickly think on her feet and adapt her cross-examination to reflect the answers given.'

Sara Chalk

‘Sara is well adept at dealing with highly complex legal matters including FII and NAI cases. She is exceptionally well prepared and familiar with a wide array of expertise making her a valuable resource.’

Nigel Cholerton

‘Nigel is an excellent advocate in court and the feedback from clients is always positive. He puts the clients at ease and is also a good negotiator outside of the courtroom, managing to reach an agreement with the other side outside of court on many occasions.’

Alice Darian

olid, robust and extremely persuasive on her feet.’

Victoria Ellis

‘Victoria is a measured and robust advocate who is able to adapt her style to the needs of the case. She specifically does not need to exert herself, but rather makes submissions and examines in a considered manner which makes her compelling to the court but also leads the party being examined to react as required.’

Hayley Griffiths

Caroline Hartley

Sophie Smith-Holland

is extremely thorough and diligent in her preparation, and her attention to detail is second-to-none. Her knowledge and experience is fantastic, and she is able to look at a case in creative ways to ensure that progress is made.’

Joanna Lucas

‘Joanna is clear and pragmatic in her advice, she thinks laterally around any issue, and delivers advice in a way that clients are able to understand and follow. Her communication with her instructing solicitor is prompt, helpful and creates a constructive dialogue which assists in providing the client with the most cohesive representation.'

Ryan Morgan

‘Ryan is a very confident and well respected advocate. His preparation and drafting abilities are unmatched, he is always approachable both to instructing solicitors and clients, and he is very calm and thorough and puts the most vulnerable and anxious clients at ease.'

Amy Oke

College Chambers

She handles cases and the client incredibly professionally, remaining calm and unfazed throughout, providing the client with reassurance and confidence in her abilities and skills.'

Olivia Pike

‘Olivia has a practical, focused approach with an ability to identify the important issues and to filter out those matters that are not going to greatly assist the court in making a decision. Her paperwork is clear and concise and she communicates well with those instructing her to ensure that nothing is overlooked.'

Emma Southern

‘Emma’s advocacy is second-to-none. She is a go-to advocate in the most complex of cases, in particular cases involving non-accidental injuries, and she is empathetic with clients and also meticulous in her analysis of the case papers.’

Jonathan Wilkinson

Laura Searle

Walnut House

‘Laura has a real attention to detail, and she is a very effective advocate. She manages difficult clients and opponents remarkably well.’

Helen Brander

Rachel Chapman

'Rachel is an excellent all-round advocate, she is always well prepped and knowledgeable about discreet points of law, and she is excellent at reporting the outcome in a timely manner and is always happy to answer any further queries.'

Jade Corden

KBG Chambers

Yasmine El-Nazer

‘Yasmine is an incredibly supportive barrister, as she is fully engaged in your case, responsive to calls and emails and works collaboratively to provide clients with the best service from their legal team. As an advocate, Yasmine is confident, persuasive, knows when to be firm and also when to take a more delicate approach.'

Emma Favata

KBG Chambers

Libby Harris

'Libby is an exceptionally strong advocate who is calm under pressure but is able to articulate herself very well when on her feet and is an effective and strong advocate. She prides herself with a great level of empathy, she is very well respected not only with clients but with other barristers and lawyers, and she is a very safe pair of hands and is very pragmatic in terms of resolving issues before the court.'

Claire Hook

'Claire is an extremely strong advocate who puts a client's argument to the court in the strongest way possible, often leading to positive outcomes for clients. She has a soft and gentle approach and excels with vulnerable clients due to her personable and sensitive approach.'

Sarah Jennings

'Sarah is very organised, she is always well prepared and promptly advises those instructing of the hearing outcome. Sarah is strong, confident and always has a wonderful compassionate manner with clients.'

Amelia King

'Amelia is robust and thorough in her approach, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and a strong grasp of the law and case law. Amelia manages clients effectively, ensuring they understand the process while setting realistic expectations.'

Esther Lieu

Amy Lush

‘Fiona is an incredibly experienced advocate who has worked for local authorities, Guardians and parent clients. She is an excellent advocate with a real ability to get to the heart of the issues, and she is particularly good with vulnerable clients who say she is adept at breaking down complex information so that it is readily understandable.'

Fiona McCreath

College Chambers

Caroline Middleton

‘Caroline has superb client handling skills. She is able to manage the most difficult and challenging clients, and has seemingly endless patience, she adopts a pragmatic approach to resolving cases and works hard to find a workable resolution, and her advocacy is clear, calm and persuasive.'

Francis Payne

'Francis is a highly skilled barrister known for his exceptional advocacy and meticulous case preparation. His strength really does lie in his clear, persuasive communication style, strategic thinking and ability to adapt his arguments effectively to the needs of the case.'

Emma Pearce

KBG Chambers

‘Emma is able to grasp the fundamentals of a case with ease and provide effective legal advice. She is a calm and effective advocate with a no nonsense approach.’

Jessica Price

College Chambers

‘Jessica is a class act and her qualities exceed her call. Her preparation and written advocacy is excellent, and she really inspires confidence to both her instructing solicitors and the lay client.’

Emma Roberts

Albion Chambers

'Emma, having previously worked as a solicitor, is very strong in relation to client care and understanding the timescales that solicitors can work to. Her previous experience of working in-house for a local authority also makes her a strong advocate in public law matters.'

Charlotte Street

Kingsleigh Viollet

College Chambers

‘Kingsleigh is incredibly bright and affable, his preparation is scrupulous and his advocacy skills are top tier, and he has earned a fabulous reputation in the local region due to his diligent representation of instructing solicitors’ clients.’

Cordelia Williams

Ruth Armstrong

Queen Square Chambers

'Ruth is able to speak with clients in a way they are able to understand and has a sympathetic and practical approach. She ensures clients have realistic expectations whilst also ensuring the client has the best opportunity to succeed in their case.'

Richard Carron

Queen Square Chambers

Emma Cross

Magdalen Chambers

Danielle Metters

Devon Chambers

'Danielle is an extremely skilled barrister with exceptional advocacy skills, and when instructing her, you know your client is in a safe pair of hands. She provides sensible advice and you can guarantee that she will be well prepared and take a robust approach to ensure the best outcome.'

Anita Noerr

Colleton Chambers

‘Anita is fantastic to work with, as she is hard-working, thorough, reliable, prepares her cases extremely well, is forthright when required to progress the case, and demonstrates empathy and care for the client. Clients find her to be a great resource for their case and they respond well to her advice and representation, and she is also a barrister that you can easily drop an email to or call, and she has no hesitation in providing support and response.’

Richard Pinhorn

Queen Square Chambers

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.

James Adams

'It is apparent that James adopts a forensic approach to the court papers and he has an eye for detail. He is tenacious and will robustly assert his client's case and challenge other parties with rigour.'

Rebekah Batt

Pump Court Chambers

‘Rebekah is a fantastic advocate who strives to ensure the best possible outcome for her clients and her preparation is detailed and thorough. Her advice to clients at court is precise, and clients comment on her ability to relay their instructions to the judge.’

Samuel Castlehouse

KBG Chambers

Vivien Croly

'Vivien is at the top of her game. She has an eye for detail, gives common sense advice and is able to capture the court's attention with confidence.'

Simranjit Kamal

Her empathetic approach creates a supportive environment where the client feels comfortable expressing their views and concerns, and most importantly, she carefully listens to instructions and powerfully advocates for her clients' position in court.'

Molly Mifsud

College Chambers

‘Molly has demonstrated brilliant client care in sensitive matters with an empathetic yet pragmatic solution. Her ability to handle high-pressure situations with professionalism and reassurance is also commendable, as is her preparation for hearings, which is very thorough and she gives attention to detail.’

Dominik Morton

'Dominik is incredibly thorough when preparing matters, and always engages well with the solicitor and the client department in advance, to provide expert advice and support in complex cases. In court, Dominik is a very thoughtful and precise advocate, who goes above and beyond in ensuring instructions and expectations are met.'

Diana Panizzon-Pineda

'Diana's preparation and communication both before and after hearings is immaculate, very prompt and thorough. Her client care, both towards solicitor and lay client, is attentive and understanding, and her advice is sound and comprehensive.'

Kellie Salter

‘Kellie is very organised and well prepared for every hearing. A particular strength is her compassion and interpersonal skills, which helps client's feel supported throughout the court day and in particular Kellie is very good with vulnerable clients with issues such as victims of domestic abuse or mental health difficulties.'

Georgina Swinglehurst