Family: divorce and financial remedy

Leading Juniors
Rising stars

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.

Jonathon Bosanko

KBG Chambers

‘Jonathon is a dynamic and forceful advocate. He has the ability to formulate solutions in even the most complex and difficult scenarios. His expertise in financial matters and his depth of knowledge around complex areas such as pensions is so valuable.'

Hamish Dunlop

3PB

Hamish is a distinguished barrister. His advocacy style is both assertive and measured, providing a strong presence in court. He is able to build strong, trusting relationships with clients.'

Richard English

Albion Chambers

Richard is an extremely smooth operator. He is unflappable and commands respect from clients and the court.’

Geoffrey Kelly

Pump Court Chambers

Geoffrey is the whole package. He is flawlessly prepared, astonishingly clever, has an appealing manner with all types of clients and adopts a real team ethos in his dealings with those who instruct him. When he is on his feet, he projects deserved gravitas – he is always the voice of reason in the room and consequently has the ear of the judge.’

‘Jennifer is absolutely fearless and her attention to detail is second to none. She is masterful in cross-examination.'

Nicholas Sproull

Albion Chambers

A well-respected junior.'

Jody Atkinson

St John’s Chambers

Jody is exceptionally bright and knowledgeable, and always very well prepared.'

Gemma Borkowski

Albion Chambers

Gemma is just brilliant. She is a strong, persuasive advocate, formulates a clear strategy and gives clients realistic advice.'

John Chapman

29 Bedford Row Chambers

‘John’s calm approach belies an inner steel. An iron fist in a velvet glove.‘

Mark Elliott

3PB

‘Mark has the ability to set you at ease even when dealing with the most difficult of cases. He is sensible and realistic in his advice but will happily do battle as and where required.‘

Jack Harris

St John’s Chambers

‘His advocacy is extremely adept, well prepared and rich in persuasive argument. He knows his cases and he knows how to interact with clients to reassure them. A confident barrister.‘

Esther Lieu

3PB

Esther is a calm and composed presence in even the most high-stakes financial proceedings. A real asset on complex financial remedy cases, she consistently delivers high-quality advice.'

Tara Lyons

29 Bedford Row Chambers

‘A real fighter. She is tenacious and her cross-examination is powerful.‘

Richard Norman

St John’s Chambers

‘Richard has a keen sense for the right outcome in a case – he does not ever take bad points. His advocacy is firm but incredibly persuasive. He punches well above his weight with a sensibility beyond his years.‘

Zoë Saunders

St John’s Chambers

Zoë is incredibly bright and quick. Her ability to absorb and process information is formidable as is her knowledge of the law. In court, her calm and precise delivery is highly persuasive and, where necessary, powerful and incisive.'

Oliver Thorne

3PB

His strategic awareness is exceptional, and he has a measured advocacy style.'

Tahina Akther

TSA Chambers

‘Tahina is exemplary in her knowledge of complex business structures, getting to grips with technical detail impressively quickly. Her knowledge of financial remedy matters is far-reaching.'

Rupert Chapman

Magdalen Chambers

is a compelling advocate, meticulous in his preparation and persuasive in his presentation of a case to the judge. He fights hard for his client in court, advancing forceful and convincing arguments.'

Amy Beddis

3PB

‘Amy is an exceptionally sensible and pragmatic finance barrister, with a calm and measured approach that inspires confidence. She is particularly strong on complex pension issues and bring clarity to even the most technical aspects of a case.'

Nigel Cholerton

No.18 Barristers Chambers

'Nigel is knowledgeable and well-prepared for matters. He is able to explain complex legal principles to clients in a manner that they are able to comprehend.' '

Victoria Ellis

Pump Court Chambers

‘Victoria has an eye for detail and can pick apart carefully complex financial remedy matters.‘

John Franklin

No.18 Barristers Chambers

‘John is an extremely effective and knowledgeable advocate. He is very rarely flustered, and he is a serious presence in the court. He is a concise communicator and is able to build up a rapport with people very quickly.'

Jack is eloquent in court and has a calming influence on clients. He can dissect complex financial and legal issues quickly.’

Maria Henty

Pump Court Chambers

‘She is a robust advocate and has the ear of the judge.'

Jacqueline Humphreys

St John’s Chambers

An insightful and thoughtful advocate.'

Caroline Middleton

Albion Chambers

Caroline is an incredibly experienced barrister; she has the capacity to deal with the most complex cases and difficult clients calmly and efficiently. She is unruffled in court whilst also being able to stand her ground and argue the case forcefully and with skill.'

Imogen Robins

3PB

Imogen has a sharp eye for detail. Her knowledge of the law is exemplary, and she is warm and personable while also taking a hard line when needed. A stellar barrister.'

‘She is a master of detail and a master problem solver.'

Alexander West

Albion Chambers

William Hillier

Magdalen Chambers

Neil Maton

College Chambers

‘He is meticulous and proactive, and offers tailored and pragmatic advice to 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.

Rebekah Batt

Pump Court Chambers

‘She is solutions-focused and pragmatic. Her abilities are far in excess of her year of call.'