Mark Twomey KC
‘Mark always takes the time to explain proceedings and complex issues to vulnerable clients. An advocate who commands respect.’
Coram Chambers is ‘a top set that excels in all areas of family law’. Mark Twomey KC ’elevates any case with his erudition, style and incisive cross-examination’. Shiva Ancliffe KC is ‘an extremely effective and impressive advocate’, with solid expertise in handling public law cases involving allegations of serious injuries and sexual abuse. The ‘very solid and pragmatic barrister’ Victoria Roberts is admired for her ’well-prepared cross-examination and effective advocacy in the court’, while Alison Easton KC is ‘forensically outstanding and knows her cases thoroughly’. In recent developments, Shárin Diegan joined the group in October 2023, and on the management side, Sean Gentleman joined as senior clerk in June 2024.
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Testimonials
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- 'George Mo is helpful.'
- 'The clerks are helpful. George Mo excels in his proactivity.'
- 'The clerks, particularly George Mo, are excellent and second to none.'
- 'Joe Bernard is an excellent clerk.'
- 'Joe Bernard stands out and will go above and beyond.'
- 'Coram Chambers is a very well-regarded family law set. The members are impressive in public law work.'
- 'Coram Chambers is a highly specialised family set with a wide range of barristers at all levels of call covering the range of family work.'
- 'Coram Chambers is a grade-A set, with fantastic counsel and a flexible approach from the clerks.'
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.
Shiva Ancliffe KC
‘Shiva is a calm, measured and very powerful advocate. Her cross-examination and submissions are targeted and effective. She can quickly draw all the issues in a case together, and her tactical ability is second to none.'
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.
Alison Easton KC
‘Alison is a very elegant barrister. She has an impressive way with clients and always puts them at ease. Her presence lends weight to a case, and her judgement and courtroom skills are excellent.’
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.
Victoria Roberts
‘Victoria is an exceptionally talented barrister. She works hard and is always well-prepared.’
Gill Honeyman
‘Gill is a very composed barrister. Her knowledge of the law and analytical skills are exceptional. She always puts her client’s point across in a well-spoken manner.’
Alexander Laing
‘Alex is a fantastic barrister. He provides solid advice and is always thinking two steps ahead. He has strong technical knowledge and his advocacy is always on point.’
Sarah Branson
‘Sarah is a passionate advocate. She is a quick and articulate thinker – she puts forward strong arguments.’
Bianca Jackson
‘Bianca is a solid choice in children’s law matters. She is straight-talking, and clients and solicitors trust her judgement. A brilliant advocate who always keeps her cool in complex scenarios.’
Ramanjit Kang
‘Ramanjit is an outstanding advocate, firm, detailed, thorough and dedicated. Her client care is excellent.'
Anarkali Musgrave
is sharp, tenacious, good at detail and very persuasive in court. A junior with a polished advocacy style.'
Richard O’Sullivan
‘Richard is a very able advocate, diligent and well-prepared.'
Judith Pepper
‘Judith is a brilliant advocate who prepares her cases meticulously. She is firm, pragmatic and will leave no stone unturned when dealing with a case.’
Amanda Bewley
‘Amanda is a talented counsel who is able to adapt to any situation. Her advocacy is focused and formidable, and her style is relaxed, authoritative and persuasive.’
Kyle Squire
‘Kyle is an outstanding barrister, and his knowledge in his field is remarkable. He is very well-organised, and his attention to detail is brilliant.’
Sarah Tyler
‘Sarah is sublime in every respect. She does amazing written work and is a tenacious advocate, the full package.'
Christopher Archer
‘He is approachable and friendly, putting clients at ease, as well as being extremely good at grasping complex issues quickly and providing solid and thorough advice in children’s cases.'
Dermot Casey
‘Dermot is an impressive advocate who provides cogent arguments.’
Rachel Cooper
‘Rachel is an approachable and intellectual advocate.’
John Paul Cregan
‘John is a seasoned barrister, with solid experience in handling highly complex issues.'
Caroline Croft
‘Caroline is the ultimate professional. She is passionate, knowledgeable and extremely thorough. She is always empathetic, very good with clients and a good advocate.’
Shárin Diegan
‘Shárin has a calm manner in court. Her advocacy is assertive and persuasive, and she is always well-prepared, with a thorough knowledge of her client’s case.'
Katherine Duncan
Anne-Marie Glover
‘Anne-Marie is diligent and detail-oriented. She combines excellent client care with a laser-sharp legal mind.’
Hannah Gomersall
is good with challenging clients.'
Sophie Hill
'Sophie is meticulous with her preparation and puts the client at ease with her knowledge and understanding of the legal issues.'
Kate Hudson
‘Kate is a strong advocate, who always goes above and beyond for the people she represents.’
Yasmeen Jamil
‘Yasmeen is hard-working and sensible. A well respected junior.’
Matthew Shaw
‘Matthew’s attention to detail is great.'
John Thornton
‘John is a resolute advocate with a charming manner before the tribunal.’
Anna Walsh
‘Anna is an assertive advocate and a fantastic problem solver.’
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.
Srishti Suresh
‘Srishti is utterly amazing. She is a formidable barrister, tenacious in court, and her advocacy is first-class.’