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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Paul Rodgers and Lee Bartlett are the twin pillars of 2BR, working under the clerking legend that is John Grimmer. Overall, an excellent clerking team.'
- 'John Grimmer is a top clerk and runs a very effective and efficient clerks' room, which is a combination of good knowledge and a strong work ethic. Paul Rodgers and Tom Powell are always on hand to assist and accommodate instructing solicitors.'
- 'Joe Martin is a great clerk. Nothing is ever too much. He goes the extra mile for solicitors and is very friendly. In general, the clerks' room is very strong. They are very accommodating and efficient. They tend to urgent matters quickly and will do what it takes to accommodate requests.'
- 'Nobody has done it for longer than John Grimmer and nobody has better judgement or more contacts. First Junior Paul Rodgers is top class and would be a worthy successor. Joe Martin is forthright, efficient and well liked.'
- '2 Bedford Row is an excellent set with skilled pool of barristers of all years of call.'
- '2BR is a large set which specialises in criminal law, with a variety of different counsel to cover different types of cases.'
- '2BR is a Premier League criminal set of chambers with strength at all levels both prosecuting and defending.'
- '2 Bedford Row is a leading set in Crime, providing a first-class service in all areas of criminal law.'
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.


Tracy Ayling KC




Jacqueline Carey KC
2025 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.
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.




David Patience



Hanna Llewellyn-Waters

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.