Tom Poole KC3 Hare Court 'Tom is an exceptionally strong team player and will go out of his way to ensure that the strengths of everyone around him are used to full effect. He is unflappable, and can be parachuted into a last-minute emergency situation without breaking his stride.'
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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.

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Tom Poole KC
Tom is an exceptionally strong team player and will go out of his way to ensure that the strengths of everyone around him are used to full effect. He is unflappable, and can be parachuted into a last-minute emergency situation without breaking his stride.'

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.

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Andrew Barns-Graham

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.

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Nicholas Leah
Nicholas is analytical and thorough. He has an ability to very quickly simplify complex issues and establish a clear roadmap for the client.'