Caroline Shea KC
‘Caroline is regarded as being one of the best in the country for her skills and knowledge.'
‘Top tier’ when it comes to agricultural matters, Falcon Chambers’ expertise spans the breadth of the sector, acting in proprietary estoppel, partnership and land ownership disputes for major agricultural landowners. Caroline Shea KC is highly versed in partnership disputes regarding farm land; she appeared in Allan v Allan, a familial dispute where one brother seeks to dissolve the partnership on the grounds of prejudicial conduct. Edward Peters KC appeared in the second appeal of the highly significant Proctor v Proctor, which clarified the law on financial entitlement following retirement from a partnership. Jonathan Karas KC acted in R (Trio Square) v Forestry Commission, a judicial review of the Commission’s decision to issue a re-stocking notice. Emily Windsor leads another in an Upper Tribunal claim seeking to vary a restrictive covenant to permit the construction of a housing development.
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Testimonials
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- 'John Davitt and John Stannard are the clerks we most frequently encounter and are typically very helpful and responsive.'
- 'This is a top chambers with some really good quality barristers.'
- 'Joanne Meah is excellent - a pleasure to work with and always ensures we get what we need when we need it from chambers.'
- 'Barristers are responsive and the clerks will assist in making sure you have the correct person for the particular matter.'
- 'The clerk are a fantastic team'
- 'A top tier set in respect of property and agricultural matters, with strength at every level.'
Lawyers
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Stephen Jourdan KC
‘Stephen is one of the best advocates. He is calm and softly spoken, but fluid and persuasive, with a creative flair.’
Jonathan Karas KC
‘He excels at transforming complicated legislative frameworks into a clear, strategic roadmap for clients.'
Edward Peters KC
Catherine Taskis KC
‘Her advocacy is wonderful to listen too, she makes points clearly and ever so effectively.'
Oliver Radley-Gardner KC
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.
Emily Windsor
‘Razor-sharp advocacy delivered with precision.'
Ciara Fairley
‘Incredibly thorough and meticulous - and a committed and valuable member of the client's professional team.'
Greville Healey
‘He is a first-class junior who has a brilliant way with clients and excellent advocacy skills.'
Jamie Sutherland
‘Jamie has a shrewd and analytical mind, able to work through very complex issues.'
Gavin Bennison
Joseph Ollech
‘Very knowledgeable, but applies that knowledge practically without advice being overly academic.'