42BR Barristers is 'an excellent set' with 'a wide range of fantastic counsel'. Tina Cook KC is 'impeccably prepared and speaks with persuasive authority', with a strong track record in representing local authorities in private law proceedings. Gemma Taylor KC's 'cross-examination of vulnerable witnesses is way ahead of the pack', and Damian Woodward-Carlton KC has 'a tremendous ability to build positive rapport with professional and lay clients, treating all around him with the utmost respect'. Among the juniors, the 'remarkable' Katie Phillips 'brings calm to any situation with ease'.
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Testimonials
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- 'The clerks are always helpful. James Tidnam is a star.'
- 'Tim Dockrill is always prompt and friendly when dealing with enquiries.'
- 'Luke Goodman is an excellent, kind and helpful clerk.'
- 'James Tidnam and Luke Goodman are brilliant and come back quickly with responses. They always try their best to accommodate last-minute bookings.'
- 'James Tidnam is excellent and invaluable.'
- '42BR Barristers is a strong set of practitioners with a shared view of fairness and diligence.'
- '42BR Barristers is an excellent set, strong in all areas.'
- '42BR Barristers is an excellent set of chambers which provide a wide range of skilled advocates.'
- '42BR Barristers is a first-class chambers.'
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.
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.
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.
