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‘Assisted by a superb team of clerks’, the members of Francis Taylor Building are frequently instructed by the government, public authorities, land owners and private individuals on an array of agriculture matters, especially village greens and highways disputes. Richard Honey KC acted for Natural England in Natural England v Cooper, a Court of Appeal case that established the public authority had the power to seek an injunction against a farmer. Morag Ellis KC appeared in an inquiry into an application for the release and replacement of common land at Swansea. Ned Westaway leads another junior in R (British Horse Society) v Cornwall Council, a judicial review of the council’s refusal to register applications for definitive map modification orders.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Counsel are assisted by a superb team of clerks under the leadership of Paul Coveney.'
  • 'FTB Chambers has an excellent group of Planning & Environment barristers with a wide range of experience and a willingness to assist wherever possible.'
  • 'Chambers are incredibly knowledgeable in all areas of planning.'
  • 'Clerks at FTB are great.'

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.

2
Richard Honey KC
3
Morag Ellis KC
'Very hard working and responsive, she leaves no stone unturned.'

2024 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.

1
Mark Westmoreland Smith 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.

1
Ned Westaway
‘Ned is incredibly intelligent. His written submissions are thorough, strong and well reasoned, and he is a competent advocate.'
4
Emyr Jones
4
Annabel Graham Paul
'Clear, concise, personable. Excellent cross examination skills.'