Private wealth, probate and tax

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.

Amy Berry

New Square Chambers

‘Amy is practical and commercial whilst being sensitive and sympathetic to clients going through a difficult time.’

John Dickinson

St John’s Chambers

‘John is very experienced and has a very good intellect whilst also being down to earth. He puts clients at their ease and explains things to them very well. His drafting work is always very clear and of a high standard. John is also approachable and user friendly.’

Natasha Dzameh

St John’s Chambers

'Natasha is a phenomenal talent. She is clear, concise, and tenacious, both in her written advice and in her advocacy. Her submissions are incredibly compelling and insightful; she is able to make a genuine, positive difference in a every case.'

Christopher Jones

St John’s Chambers

‘Chris is very good with clients but his real strength is apparent when he is on his feet outclassing his opponent in an impressive, whilst still respectful manner. He is clearly intelligent but unlike many barristers, this intellect is not at the expense of his manner which remains friendly and approachable - both with solicitors and clients.'

Andrew Willetts

KBG Chambers

‘Andrew has an unrivaled depth of technical knowledge combined with common sense and a pragmatic approach to any given case.'

Oliver Wooding

St John’s Chambers

‘Oliver is strong on his feet, presents confidently and concisely and is persuasive in his manner. He is also very personable and manages difficult clients well, striking a balance between the essential empathy required with individuals, and the commerciality and focus of a barrister.'

Carol Davies

College Chambers

'Carol is clear and concise in her written work in a way that lay clients can understand. She is extremely detailed and meticulous and her legal knowledge is second to none. Carol is a fierce but calm advocate and has a excellent manner.'

Michael Clarke

St John’s Chambers

'Michael is very knowledgeable, and has the important skill of being able to find solutions to difficult matters. He is approachable and down to earth and has great client skills. His calm and collected approach is best seen in mediation where he is focused on settlement and actively looks to avoid raising tensions. In court his advocacy is cool claim and focused.'

Adam Boyle

St John’s Chambers

‘Adam provides very clear advice to clients in writing and in conference. He thinks issues through clearly and with a clarity that clients can understand. Adam is able to establish a rapport quickly with solicitors and is easy to work with.’

Charlie Newington-Bridges

St John’s Chambers

Cheryl Jones

3PB

'Cheryl stands out for her strong legal knowledge, analytical thinking, problem solving and ability to actively listen to clients. She has excellent advocacy skills and is composed, resilient and quick on her feet.'

Joss Knight

St John’s Chambers

‘Joss is very strong technically and has very sound judgement. He is also a very good advocate.'

Oliver Mitchell

Guildhall Chambers

‘Oliver provides detailed advice and is personable with clients. He is a confident advocate and quick on his feet.’

Michael Selway

Guildhall Chambers

‘Michael provides very in-depth advice, is personable with clients, and builds good working relationships.’

Daniel Soar

St John’s Chambers

'Daniel is approachable, friendly and empathetic which is important in relation to contentious probate matters where matters can involve family relationships and sensitive issues. He is knowledgeable and technically very good.'

Tahina Akther

TSA 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.