7BR

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• 'Clerks are efficient and helpful and will go above and beyond to try and resolve any issues. Harry Smith responds to enquiries promptly and will assist wherever he can.'
• 'Harry Smith is a delight and wonderful to work with. He goes the extra mile and is very supportive and understanding.'
• 'Harry Smith and Nathan Keegan are excellent, always willing to assist and move things around the diary to accommodate last-minute hearings.'
• '7BR is a highly reputable and well-organised set with a breadth of experience and a very approachable outlook.' 
• '7BR is an extremely strong set.'
• '7BR has a strong stable of capable and exceptional barristers.'
• '7BR has a strong family team at all levels.'
• '7BR is a strong set with a wide range of well-qualified counsel.'

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

Barbara Connolly KC

‘Barbara knows the law to its core.’

3

Rachel Langdale KC

‘Rachel is a formidable barrister in the courtroom. She is always well prepared with forensic knowledge of the minutiae of the case.’

4

Nicholas Stonor KC

‘His advocacy is highly persuasive, forensic and beautifully crafted.’

4

Brendan Roche KC

‘Brendan always maintains a relaxed and amicable demeanour. He is authoritative and holds the attention of every tribunal.’

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

Susannah Johnson KC

‘Susannah is an exceptional barrister. She is meticulous with the evidence and great with clients. She is patient and understanding of a vulnerable client's needs.’ 

1

Anita Guha KC

‘Anita is a real force of nature. She is forceful, tenacious, and a formidable advocate through and through.’

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.

3

Helen Compton

‘An exceptional advocate who forensically analyses the evidence.’

6

Camini Kumar

‘Camini reads her papers inside out and back to front. She has a strong ability to read her tribunal and pitch her case accordingly. She is willing to consider options outside of the box.’

6

Lubeya Ramadhan

‘Lubeya is an articulate, vigorous and effective advocate, who is always well-prepared for a case.’

6

Charlene Henderson

‘Charlene is a phenomenally hard-working, charming and bright barrister. She leaves no stone unturned for her clients.’

6

Justin Slater

'Justin brings an element of calm and assuredness to the proceedings and is never flustered. He can articulate the client's case very well.'