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Cornerstone Barristers
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LONDON
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England

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London Bar > Licensing Tier 1

'One of the leaders in the field of licensing', Cornerstone Barristers is home to a team with 'exceptional licensing expertise'. Members handle the full range of licensing work, and is well known for acting for national authorities, public sector clients and operators in licensing disputes. James Findlay KC is highly regarded for his excellent track record in advising on private hire, alcohol, and gambling licensing matters. Ranjit Bhose KC is regularly instructed by licensing authorities on a range of work, and Josef Cannon KC has been kept busy handling contentious mandates concerning licenses for sexual entertainment venues, music festivals and hotels. Asitha Ranatunga has 'an exceptional understanding of licensing law and procedure, as well as the ability to provide insightful, bespoke and practical advice'.

Leading Silks

Ranjit Bhose KC –Cornerstone Barristers 'A charming, diligent and well-prepared silk.'

Ranked: Tier 1

James Findlay KC –Cornerstone Barristers

Ranked: Tier 2

2024 Silks

Josef Cannon KC –Cornerstone Barristers 'Josef is a very congenial junior, who is also pragmatic and good with clients.'

Leading Juniors

Asitha Ranatunga –Cornerstone Barristers 'Asitha is conscientious. He has a sound legal mind and is an outstanding advocate.'

Ranked: Tier 2

Richard Hanstock –Cornerstone Barristers

Ranked: Tier 2

Testimonials

‘Daniel Gatt is a leading clerk in this field.’

‘Cornerstone Barristers is a stand-out set in the world of licensing.’

‘Cornerstone Barristers is an outstanding set with great depth of talent.’

‘An attentive set.’

‘The clerks provide an excellent service.’

‘Very helpful clerks.’

London Bar > Local government (including rating law) Tier 1

Featuring members possessing ‘an exceptional understanding of the law’, Cornerstone Barristers is prominent within local government law, with its members instructed by local authorities the length and breadth of the country. Ranjit Bhose KC has advised multiple London local authorities on the new requirements arising from legislation passed in light of the Hackitt Review into building regulations following the Grenfell Fire. Matt Hutchings KC represented a London borough in R (United Trade Action Group Ltd & Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association) v Camden LBC, a judicial review of a transport scheme that would ban cars, including taxis, from Tottenham Court Road during the day. In Thompson v Harlow DC, a claim for damages resulting from a fire at the claimant’s home caused by plumbers contracted by the council, Matthew Feldman acted for the claimant.

Leading Silks

Ranjit Bhose KC – Cornerstone Barristers 'Ranjit is very intelligent and able to see all sides of a dispute.'

Ranked: Tier 2

Kelvin Rutledge KC – Cornerstone Barristers

Ranked: Tier 2

James Findlay KC – Cornerstone Barristers 'Very experienced and level-headed. James knows how to pitch a case at the right level of detail.'

Ranked: Tier 3

Matt Hutchings KC – Cornerstone Barristers 'He is a very good advocate. His submissions are clear, succinct and persuasive.'

Ranked: Tier 4

2023 Silks

Kuljit Bhogal KC - Cornerstone Barristers

Kuljit Bhogal KC – Cornerstone Barristers ‘She is first-rate: hardworking, competent and knowledgeable.’

Leading Juniors

Robin Green – Cornerstone Barristers

Ranked: Tier 2

Wayne Beglan – Cornerstone Barristers

Ranked: Tier 3

Catherine Rowlands – Cornerstone Barristers 'Catherine provides clear and concise advice alongside excellent advocacy skills.'

Ranked: Tier 3

Shomik Datta – Cornerstone Barristers 'He is exceptionally good at structuring and presenting complex arguments so that the court gets his key points immediately, and he never loses sight of the bigger strategic picture.'

Ranked: Tier 3

Matthew Feldman – Cornerstone Barristers

Ranked: Tier 3

Andrew Lane – Cornerstone Barristers

Ranked: Tier 3

Matt Lewin – Cornerstone Barristers 'Matt is absolutely marvelous in dealing with a range of instructions from relatively simple conduct matters to highly complex scenarios involving judicial review.'

Ranked: Tier 4

Alexander Campbell – Cornerstone Barristers ‘Alex provides considered and detailed advice in a timely manner.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Testimonials

‘Daryl Hughes regularly goes above and beyond to find a suitable barrister.’

‘Dan Gatt is a particularly able senior clerk who has been invaluable in resolving any issues which arise very skillfully.’

‘The clerks always offer a professional and timely service.’

‘The clerks are helpful and efficient.’

‘Cornerstone as a whole demonstrates professionalism, expertise, attention to detail and unwavering dedication to its clients.’

‘An excellent set of chambers that is organised and well structured.’

‘First class.’

Work highlights

London Bar > Social housing Tier 1

The 'very good housing set' Cornerstone Barristers is highly regarded for its expertise at handling the full range of housing law matters; 'the wealth of barristers with knowledge on housing law is phenomenal'. Ranjit Bhose KC regularly represents social landlords, housing associations and local housing authorities in a broad spectrum of work, and Kelvin Rutledge KC has an excellent track record in handling homelessness cases and housing allocation matters. Dean Underwood 'knows housing law through and through' and is 'calm on his feet', and Andrew Lane is 'a smiling assassin' - 'his advocacy style is very effective'. In March 2023 Kuljit Bhogal KC was appointed to silk.

Leading Silks

Ranjit Bhose KC –Cornerstone Barristers 'Ranjit is very thorough, technically excellent, and his advocacy is firm when needed.'

Ranked: Tier 1

Kelvin Rutledge KC –Cornerstone Barristers 'Kelvin is an exceptional silk.'

Ranked: Tier 2

2023 Silks

Kuljit Bhogal KC – Cornerstone Barristers 'Kuljit excels in her clarity of thought and strong communication skills, both of which contribute to her robust advocacy. She possesses an in-depth understanding of the law, which allows her to construct compelling arguments.'

Leading Juniors

Andrew Lane – Cornerstone Barristers 'He is calmness personified and his attention to detail is fantastic, as is his cross-examination.'

Ranked: Tier 1

Dean Underwood – Cornerstone Barristers ‘A specialist in his area, with exceptional knowledge and understanding of housing law. He always prepares meticulously and proactively finds solutions.'

Ranked: Tier 1

Lindsay Johnson – Cornerstone Barristers

Ranked: Tier 2

Sarah Salmon – Cornerstone Barristers ‘Sarah always offers sound practical advice and goes over and beyond what can be expected. Her attention to detail is second to none and is able to articulate her point concisely, precisely and firmly.'

Ranked: Tier 2

David Lintott –Cornerstone Barristers

Ranked: Tier 2

Catherine Rowlands – Cornerstone Barristers 'A very experienced junior who provides detailed advice.'

Ranked: Tier 2

Ryan Kohli – Cornerstone Barristers 'Ryan is a first-class advocate who is able to think quickly on his feet and is always well prepared for any eventuality.'

Ranked: Tier 3

Alexander Campbell – Cornerstone Barristers

Ranked: Tier 3

Wayne Beglan – Cornerstone Barristers

Ranked: Tier 3

Riccardo Calzavara – Cornerstone Barristers 'Riccardo is technically very strong and always practical. He is thorough and well prepared in all that he does. Nothing seems to faze him in court.'

Ranked: Tier 4

Matthew Feldman – Cornerstone Barristers 'Matthew is a measured advocate. His advocacy is forceful and persuasive and is well received by the judiciary.'

Ranked: Tier 4

Testimonials

‘The clerking team are all brilliant. George Regan stands out. He is available, helpful, and well organised.’

‘Chelsea Thomas is extremely accommodating and is always ready to assist.’

‘Cornerstone Barristers is first class in this field.’

‘A well-respected chambers.’

‘A very well organised and structured chambers.’

‘Exceptionally knowledgeable and skilled barristers.’

‘A high quality set.’

‘All the clerks are helpful.’

London Bar > Environment Tier 3

At Cornerstone Barristers, recent work for the team includes Estelle Dehon KC acting for the claimant in R (South Lakes Action on Climate Change) v SSLUHC & West Cumbria Mining, a climate-based challenge to a grant of permission for a new underground coal mine and its associated development in Whitehaven in Cumbria. At the junior end of chambers, the 'exceptionally knowledgeable and organised' Ruchi Parekh stands out for her expertise in handling climate change litigation and contentious waste-related matters.

Leading Silks

James Findlay KC – Cornerstone Barristers

Ranked: Tier 4

2022 Silks

Estelle Dehon KC – Cornerstone Barristers ‘Estelle has one of the top climate practices at the Bar. She is extremely hard-working, attentive, empathetic and methodical.'

Leading Juniors

Ruchi Parekh – Cornerstone Barristers ‘Ruchi is an outstanding barrister.'

Ranked: Tier 3

Jonathan Clay - Cornerstone Barristers

Ranked: Tier 4

Nina Pindham – Cornerstone Barristers 'Nina has a keen knowledge of environmental law. She gives 110% on every case.'

Ranked: Tier 4

Harriet Townsend – Cornerstone Barristers

Ranked: Tier 4

Testimonials

‘Daryl Hughes is always responsive and is easy to work with.’

‘Cornerstone is one of the leading public law and planning sets in the country.’

‘The set has really strong senior juniors in the ranks who specialise in planning and environmental work.’

‘We have received excellent service from Cornerstone. The clerks are helpful and the set is building a very impressive selection of environmental counsel.’

‘All the clerks are extremely responsive and helpful.’

‘The clerks provide an efficient service.’

London Bar > Planning Tier 3

With ‘strong barristers at every level of experience‘, Cornerstone Barristers is involved in ‘very high-profile planning challenges‘, handling cases from the inquiry stage up to the Supreme Court. The set’s ‘real expertise in planning law‘, complemented by its proficiency in public law, property, energy, and local government law, makes it a ‘growing force in planning‘. Compulsory purchase and compensation cases is another area of expertise for the chambers. Thomas Cosgrove KC, leading Ruchi Parekh, successfully overturned a High Court decision on behalf of Mid Suffolk District Council in R (Thurston Parish Council) v Mid Suffolk DC and Bloor Homes, a significant Court of Appeal case within the planning arena on the distinction between interpretation and and application of planning policy. Several members have been involved in the Sunnica Energy Farm nationally significant infrastructure project; Michael Bedford KC appeared in the development consent order examination on behalf of Suffolk County Council, with Edward Grant and Parekh representing West Suffolk Council at the ongoing hearings. Harriet Townsend led for the local authority in R (Finch, on behalf of the Weald Action Group) v Surrey CC, arguing that, when considering an application for the commercial extraction of oil, it is not necessary to conduct an assessment of the emissions and climate impact of any subsequently manufactured products, as any such impact would not be an effect of development.

Rising stars

John Fitzsimons – Cornerstone Barristers

Ranked: Tier 1

Alex Williams – Cornerstone Barristers ‘Alex cross-examines to great effect and his submissions are excellent. His advocacy can’t be faulted.’

Ranked: Tier 1

Leading Silks

Michael Bedford KC –Cornerstone Barristers ‘Michael thoroughly prepares for meetings and is authoritative and clear with clients. He takes in a great deal of detailed information quickly and provides pragmatic advice. He is a highly effective advocate.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Thomas Cosgrove KC –Cornerstone Barristers ‘Tom is an impressive advocate, with an eye for detail. He is excellent with clients.’

Ranked: Tier 3

James Findlay KC – Cornerstone Barristers 'James has an unrivalled ability to tackle complex issues and get to the heart of the matter. In consultation, he asks the right questions, understands his client's perspective and gives clear and helpful advice. His written advices and pleadings are clear, succinct and persuasive. James is top drawer.'

Ranked: Tier 3

Richard Ground KC – Cornerstone Barristers ‘Richard is extremely knowledgeable and provides clear and practical advice to the client. At the hearing, Richard presents the case very clearly and his advocacy skills are particularly impressive.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Paul Shadarevian KC –Cornerstone Barristers ‘Paul is efficient and well-organised throughout, on hand for conference calls and quick and efficient at commenting on matters when his advice and direction is needed. He is very efficient at commenting on draft hearings statements throughout.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Lisa Busch KC – Cornerstone Barristers

Ranked: Tier 4

2022 Silks

Estelle Dehon KC – Cornerstone Barristers ‘Estelle is superb; She often represents individuals and communities up against difficult odds and well-funded opponents and has an impressive record of success. Her advocacy is top-notch and she is a pleasure to work with.’

2024 Silks

Josef Cannon KC – Cornerstone Barristers 'Clear, compelling and personable advocacy with a clear strategy. He has an authentic voice and a forensic approach to cross-examination.'

Leading Juniors

Wayne Beglan –Cornerstone Barristers ‘Wayne provides sound and clear advice and is always very clear about where there are merits to a case and what can and cannot be considered. He is very thorough in his work.’

Ranked: Tier 1

Edward Grant –Cornerstone Barristers ‘Ed is an astute and skillful advocate who is able to marshal a team and direct a case, focusing on the main issues and avoiding wasted avenues. He is amenable and good with clients as well as professional and focused before inspectors and able to skillfully cross examine his opponent's witnesses. He is particularly good with complex cases including enforcement and distilling the best avenues for the team to explore.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Harriet Townsend – Cornerstone Barristers ‘Harriet is always prompt, organised and professional. Her advocacy is calm and well-structured, always confident that she is well-prepared and that she will deal with matters as they arise.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Robin Green – Cornerstone Barristers ‘Robin is quietly effective, very diligent, measured, thoughtful and conscientious. He acts very effectively as junior, interacting really well with the client. He is preparation is very thorough and his advocacy clear, confident and well pitched. He is very able when dealing with his instructing solicitors and clients.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Robert Williams – Cornerstone Barristers ‘Robert has excellent attention to detail, a very committed service to clients and a hugely supportive approach with expert witnesses, particularly those lacking in experience. Robert has a great sense of humour balanced with professional execution of of his advocacy in inquiry.

Ranked: Tier 2

Jonathan Clay – Cornerstone Barristers ‘Jonathan is brilliant in his delivery and examination in inquiry, whilst maintaining a very approachable and down-to-earth manner with his instructing legal officer and clients. His ability to put himself into the council’s shoes and see a way forward is second-to-none.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Emmaline Lambert – Cornerstone Barristers ‘She acts in the best interests of her clients, is approachable and friendly, knowledgeable, consistent and delivers a very high standard of service. She is hardworking and competent, reliable, respectful to the inspector and court. Her advocacy is clear and concise, extremely persuasive, polite and courteous, respectful and takes witnesses down rabbit holes without them realising it.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Jack Parker – Cornerstone Barristers ‘Jack holds his own way beyond his seniority. He has a composure and assuredness that instils confidence in judges and inspectors and is quite unshakable even in the face of challenge. He is well-prepared, sensible, straight forward and constructive in his dealings with opponents. Even though he is an excellent lawyer and advocate, it is his personal qualities that stand out and set him apart – unflappable, measured, constructive, settled and confident. Just what every client looks for.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Ruchi Parekh – Cornerstone Barristers ‘Ruchi is extremely busy and works in some of the most high-profile cases in the country. Her ability to understand and communicate complex ideas is unrivalled.’

Ranked: Tier 3

David Lintott - Cornerstone Barristers

Ranked: Tier 4

Asitha Ranatunga – Cornerstone Barristers

Ranked: Tier 4

Ben Du Feu – Cornerstone Barristers ‘Ben is extremely calm under pressure. His advocacy is excellent because he is clear and articulate. He is also very approachable and easy to get on with generally. He is able to absorb a large amount of complex documentation in a very short amount of time and give excellent written advice. Ben's paperwork is succinct and comprehensive.‘

Ranked: Tier 4

Emma Dring – Cornerstone Barristers ‘Emma is very clear and thoughtful testing of evidence in cross-examination and very personable in style, providing challenge and reassurance on the case being prepared.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Clare Parry – Cornerstone Barristers

Ranked: Tier 4

Testimonials

‘The clerks are always very responsive. I have dealt with George Reagan a lot. He is always very quick to respond, follows up on queries and is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Daniel Gatt is great, professional, extremely likeable, helpful and organised. All his team have consistently provided a high quality of service. Daniel always does his utmost to match counsel to the matter and to free up availability if at all possible.’

‘I think very highly of the clerks. I deal mainly with Daniel Gatt, Elliott Langdorf and Chelsea Thomas. They are all really helpful as well as friendly. This is one of the reasons why I use this set of chambers.’

‘Elliot Langdorf and Daniel Gatt stand out. Always willing to assist and give a choice of available counsel.’

‘Daniel Gatt very personable and professional, will work diaries around and try to find the best fit if a particular barrister is not available.’

‘Cornerstone is a strong set and has real expertise in planning law – I regularly attend their training seminars and have always found them informative, interesting and enjoyable.’

‘The set is a growing force in planning. The turnover is increasing, and barristers are doing very high-profile planning challenges in the courts.’

‘A superior set with strength and depth, providing an excellent service.’

Work highlights

London Bar > Administrative law and human rights

Leading Silks

Philip Coppel KC –Cornerstone Barristers

Ranked: Tier 2

2022 Silks

Estelle Dehon KC - Cornerstone Barristers 'A forceful, methodical advocate. Clients find her attentive and empathetic. Superb on her feet.'

Leading Juniors

Ruchi Parekh - Cornerstone Barristers 'Ruchi is a pleasure to work with. Her advice is careful, but to the point.'

Ranked: Tier 4

Sarah Salmon - Cornerstone Barristers 'An incredibly able advocate who fights her client's corner hard.'

Ranked: Tier 4

London Bar > Data protection

Leading Silks

Philip Coppel KC – Cornerstone Barristers ‘Philip is excellent at getting into the detail of an issue.'

Ranked: Tier 2

2022 Silks

Estelle Dehon KC – Cornerstone Barristers ‘A top-notch silk and a strategic thinker.'

London Bar > Health and safety

Leading Silks

Gerard Forlin KC –Cornerstone Barristers ‘Great advocate, good with juries. Very personable and fun to work with.‘

Ranked: Tier 2

London Bar > Property litigation

Leading Silks

Ranjit Bhose KC –Cornerstone Barristers ‘Ranjit is unsurpassed. His preparation, grasp of complex facts and presentation is in a league of its own and there is no better at the Bar today.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Leading Juniors

Shomik Datta –Cornerstone Barristers ‘He is exceptionally good at structuring and presenting complex arguments so that the court gets his key points first time and never loses sight of the bigger strategic picture.'

Ranked: Tier 3

Dean Underwood –Cornerstone Barristers

Ranked: Tier 4

London Bar > Aviation

Leading Silks

Gerard Forlin KC - Cornerstone Barristers 'Gerard has a big heart and looks to act in the best interests of his clients.'

Ranked: Tier 3

London Bar > Court of Protection and community care

Leading Silks

Kelvin Rutledge KC –Cornerstone Barristers

Ranked: Tier 3

Leading Juniors

Lee Parkhill –Cornerstone Barristers ‘Lee has a broad knowledge of the subject, is considered in his viewpoints and has considerable experience in community care, which inspires confidence. He is meticulous in preparing cases and has a persuasive advocacy style. He sees cases through and is always willing to go above and beyond in supporting the development of a case from inception.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Peggy Etiebet –Cornerstone Barristers ‘Peggy has a good understanding of local authority matters. She has good advocacy skills and is very helpful.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Alexander Campbell – Cornerstone Barristers ‘Alexander stands out in his field. His drafting is strong and persuasive, and his advocacy is calm and compelling. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the case and has an excellent client manner. He is extremely dedicated to his clients and goes above and beyond to support them.’

Ranked: Tier 5

London Bar > Inquests and inquiries

Leading Silks

Gerard Forlin KC – Cornerstone Barristers 'A fierce advocate, who is fabulous on his feet.'

Ranked: Tier 4

London Bar > Commercial litigation

Leading Juniors

Paul Marshall –Cornerstone Barristers

Ranked: Tier 5

With over 60 barristers, including 14 silks, and offices in London, Birmingham and Cardiff, Cornerstone Barristers is a leading public law set that provides advice and representation in areas including: public law and judicial review, planning and environment, climate litigation and advice, housing, property, licensing, data protection, Court of Protection, health and social care, commercial and regulatory law.

Clients include private developers, companies, central and local government, public development agencies and individuals.

Cornerstone have 12 junior barristers on the Attorney General Panel’s of Counsel to the Crown acting frequently for central government departments in a wide variety of disputes.

The set: Chambers offers expertise at all levels of seniority, from KCs to newly qualified barristers, and at all levels of the court system, from County Court to the Supreme Court. Members are highly regarded and often involved in ground-breaking cases. They are not just legal experts but sector specialists, meaning that clients receive advice from, and are represented by, people who understand their perspective, their business and their challenges.

Types of work undertaken: The set’s expertise takes in the most lengthy, complex and high-profile cases, as well as more routine matters.

Planning and environment: As one of the leading planning sets, Cornerstone Barristers handles the full range of issues including high-profile infrastructure and other nationally important projects involving property, public and environmental law, compulsory purchase and compensation, minerals and waste, rights of way, highways, village greens and commons. Members handle major inquiries and advise on prominent developments, statutory challenges and judicial review.

Public law and Judicial Review: The set defends and challenges public law decisions in many areas including planning, housing, highways, health and social care, Court of Protection, immigration, human rights, education and employment. Members take part in the most prominent public inquiries and inquests.

Planning and Environment: Our team advises a wide range of clients from large property developers and public bodies through to small businesses and individuals. We appear in high profile planning inquiries as well as in the High Court. This means that our members can advise throughout the different stages of a planning case, from the inquiry up to the Supreme Court

Climate Litigation and Advice: This set has a strong track record of providing credible, strategic, carbon-literate advice to clients and our barristers are frequently involved in some of the most consequential and high-profile climate litigation cases in the UK, including at the Supreme Court.

Housing: The set is well known for landlord and tenant law, homelessness, asylum, housing benefit fraud, possession claims, contested succession, unlawful subletting, anti-social behaviour and disrepair.

Property: As well as advising and representing private and public-sector clients in relation to commercial and residential property, members act as mediators and arbitrators.

Licensing: The set drives professional development in this area by advising, training and educating across the whole field, including alcohol, entertainment, gambling and taxis, on behalf of licensing authorities, police, leading industry operators, trade associations and campaign and community groups.

Information law: The team has particular expertise in profiling, big data and Al, and brings both legal and technical knowledge to advising clients.

Health and social care: Members represent clients in the Court of Protection, the Administrative Court and the Supreme Court across the full spectrum of health and social care matters, including adult and child social care, mental capacity and mental health law.

Commercial: The set includes barristers with domestic business law practices encompassing contentious and non-contentious commercial and corporate work.

Regulatory law: In conjunction with a leading reputation in corporate manslaughter, the set provides a comprehensive service in consumer protection, trading standards, health and safety and environmental regulation.

Department	Name	Email
CEO	Clare Bello	cbello@cornerstonebarristers.com
Senior Clerk	Elliot Langdorf	elangdorf@cornerstonebarristers.com
Joint Head of Chambers	COPPEL KC, Philip (1994)	philipc@cornerstonebarristers.com
Joint Head of Chambers	COSGROVE KC, Thomas (1994)	tomc@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	FINDLAY KC, James (1984)	jamesf@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	GASZTOWICZ KC, Steven (1981)	sg@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	FORLIN KC, Gerard (1984)	gerardf@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	BHOSE KC, Ranjit (1989)	ranjitb@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	RUTLEDGE KC, Kelvin (1989)	kelvinr@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	BEDFORD KC, Michael (1985)	michaelb@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	GROUND KC, Richard (1994)	richardg@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	BUSCH KC, Lisa (2000)	lbusch@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	SHADAREVIAN KC, Paul (1984)	ps@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	HUTCHINGS KC, Matt (1993)	matth@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	DEHON KC, Estelle (2006)	estelled@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	BHOGAL KC, Kuljit (1999)	kuljitb@cornerstonebarristers.com
Associate of Chambers	STOKER, Graham (1977)	grahams@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	ALBUTT, Ian (1981)	iana@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	CLAY, Jonathan (1990)	jclay@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	MARSHALL, Paul (1991)	paulm@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	ROWLANDS, Catherine (1992)	catheriner@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	TOWNSEND, Harriet (1992)	htownsend@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	GREEN, Robin (1992)	rgreen@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	GRANT, Edward (1994)	egrant@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	EDWARDS, Martin (1995)	medwards@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	FELDMAN, Matthew (1995)	mfeldman@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	PAGET, Michael (1995)	michaelp@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	LINTOTT, David (1996)	dlintott@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	BEGLAN, Wayne (1996)	wayneb@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	BEGLAN, Wayne (1996)	wayneb@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	JOHNSON, Lindsay (1997)	ljohnsons@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	LANE, Andrew (1999)	andrewl@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	DATTA, Shomik (2000)	shomikd@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	RANATUNGA, Asitha (2001)	aranatunga@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	PETER, Natasha (2001)	npeter@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	ETIEBET, Peggy (2001)	peggye@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	UNDERWOOD, Dean (2002)	deanu@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	CANNON, Josef (2002)	jcannon@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	LAMBERT, Emmaline (2003)	elambert@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	PARRY, Clare (2005)	clarep@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	PARKHILL, Lee (2005)	lparkhill@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	OSCROFT, Jennifer (2006)	jennyo@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	KOHLI, Ryan (2006)	ryank@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	SALMON, Sarah (2007)	ssalmon@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	WILLIAMS, Robert (2008)	robertw@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	DRING, Emma (2009)	emmad@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	WHITTINGTON, Zoe (2009)	zoew@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	PAREKH, Ruchi (2010)	ruchip@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	CAMPBELL, Alexander (2010)	acampbell@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	CANTOR, Alistair (2011)	acantor@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	PARKER, Jack (2011)	jackp@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	HANSTOCK, Richard (2012)	richardh@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	PINDHAM, Nina (2012)	npindham@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	DU FEU, Ben (2013)	bend@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	Dr BOWES, Ashley (2013)	ashleyb@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	LEWIN, Matt (2013)	matthewl@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	CALZAVARA, Riccardo (2013)	rcalzavara@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	O'LEARY, Tara (2014)	tarao@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	FITZSIMONS, John (2016)	johnf@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	DAVIES, Olivia (2016)	odavies@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	Dr WILLIAMS, Alex (2017)	awilliams@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	WELSH, David (2017)	awelsh@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	Dr FOWLES, Sam (2017)	sfowles@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	CLAPP, Rowan (2018)	rclapp@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	FLANAGAN, India (2018)	iflanagan@cornerstonebarristers.com
Associate of Chambers	Dr LIENEN, Christina (2019)	clienen@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	BARBER, Jack (2019)	jbarber@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	BELL, Verity (2020)	vbell@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	SIRICA, Jackson (2021)	jsirica@cornerstonebarristers.com
Member of Chambers	LANE, Lois (2022)	llane@cornerstonebarristers.com

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Clare Bello : CEO
Elliot Langdorf : Senior Clerk

The principles of equal opportunity and diversity are a fundamental part of Cornerstone Barristers’ philosophy and are essential to our success as a thriving set. It is our unequivocal policy not to discriminate against anyone, either directly or indirectly, on grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, maternity or paternity, disability, religion or belief, age, part-time, fixed-term or contractual status, or on any other irrelevant or irrational basis.

In particular, Chambers is committed to ensuring that it selects pupils, tenants and employees without discrimination, that discriminatory considerations play no part in the allocation of work within chambers, and that we do not accept instructions from solicitors who seek to select Counsel on a discriminatory basis. We endeavour to treat everyone, both inside and outside Chambers, with attention, courtesy, respect and consideration. We also aim to ensure that our pupillage, work experience, employment and membership opportunities are open and accessible to all based on individual qualities and personal merit.

Each year we host a small number of visits from pupils in state sixth forms who are interested in a career at the bar. The visits involve a tour of legal London and our Chambers and there is an opportunity to meet barristers and take part in a simple advocacy exercise. These visits are funded by the Anthony Scrivener education fund.

The Clerks are all extremely helpful and on occasions have gone above and beyond the call of duty to assist us.

I would thoroughly recommend them.”

CLIENT: Jo Smith
COMPANY/FIRM: Mid Kent Legal Services – Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
TESTIMONIAL: “Cornerstone Barristers is the complete package. Clerks who understand their client’s needs and will move everything to make sure they are met. Barristers who are outstanding in their field. Highly knowledgeable, quick to grasp the facts and the ability to see solutions where they haven’t been identified before – A professional service from start to finish with competitive fees that have kept us coming back for more time and time again. I would have no hesitation in recommending Cornerstone to represent your client (unless they are against us, of course!)”

CLIENT: Ian Chai
COMPANY/FIRM: Francis Wilks & Jones Solicitors
TESTIMONIAL: “I have instructed Cornerstone Barristers for many years now. From the juniors to silks, I have had consistent, excellent drafting, advocacy and tactical skills in cases ranging from the County Court to the Court of Appeal. The clerks are also fantastic and go the extra mile. A seamless operation.”

CLIENT: Linda Trembath
COMPANY/FIRM: Tendring District Council
TESTIMONIAL: “Cornerstone Chambers, aka 2-3 GIS, have pulled out the stops this last year and really feel like part of our team. Frequently, and at very short notice, barristers have both been found and agreed to assist us and all, clerks and barristers alike, have provided a sterling, and importantly, reliable service. That extra resource, our team extension if you like, has been there to support us through more unusually tough times this year than we care to remember.”

CLIENT: Jo Sterakides
COMPANY/FIRM: London Borough of Hackney
TESTIMONIAL: “I regularly use Cornerstone. They are my go to chambers and usually my first choice. This is not just because of the excellent selection of barristers available, but also because of the incredible service that I receive from the clerks there. The clerks are knowledgeable, friendly and professional, and go out of their way to assist in any way they can. Any barrister recommendation for cases are spot on and they are always contactable, which to me is very helpful. Head clerk Elliot and his team leaders have in my view, improved the service of chambers even during the pandemic”

CLIENT: Elizabeth Smith
COMPANY/FIRM: Uttlesford District Council
TESTIMONIAL: “Cornerstone Barristers are our Chambers of choice. We have always had a first-class service from its members and we have never had to look elsewhere because of an inability to assist us.
The Clerks are all extremely helpful and on occasions have gone above and beyond the call of duty to assist us.
I would thoroughly recommend them.”