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.
1
Scott Blair
Terra Firma Chambers
Scott is authoritative and approachable. He has a calm and assured manner in court.'
1
Graham Dunlop
Terra Firma Chambers
Graham's advice is timely and well considered. He is a capable advocate who is adept at putting a witness at ease, and thereby getting the best from them.'
1
Ayla Iridag
Ampersand Advocates
Ayla is a very assured and knowledgeable junior. She has analytical abilities beyond her year of call.'
1
Barney Ross
Compass Chambers
Barney's court advocacy is first rate - his ability to think on his feet and respond appropriately to any questions from the bench is highly impressive.'
1
Emma Toner
Compass Chambers
Emma has fantastic legal knowledge and a great eye for detail. She is a skilled orator.'
2
Clare Connelly
Compass Chambers
2
Shane Dundas
Ampersand Advocates
2
Carla Fraser
Compass Chambers
An outstanding, tenacious advocate. She has excellent empathy with clients and always delivers sound legal advice.'
2
Jennifer Nicholson-White
Ampersand Advocates
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.