Back to rankings
England - London Bar
2

Professional disciplinary and regulatory law

QEB Hollis Whiteman logo

QEB Hollis Whiteman

More information
With a reputation for being 'a genuine powerhouse in relation to regulatory and professional discipline cases', QEB Hollis Whiteman houses a team with solid expertise in advising on matters in the education and legal sectors, as well as prosecuting and defending in fitness to practise proceedings involving the GMC and GDC. Selva Ramasamy KC appeared for the defence in SRA v JG, a case concerning allegations of sexual misconduct in the workplace being brought against a senior solicitor; the solicitor received a 24-month suspension. Lydia Barnfather is 'a top class barrister who always presents things clearly and methodically and has a calm and incisive style of advocacy'. Rebecca Harris KC took silk in March 2025.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Chris Emmings is one of the best clerks in the business. He has an exceptional knowledge of the market place.'
  • 'Chris Emmings is well supported by Faye Stimpson and David O’Sullivan.'
  • 'Chris Emmings is personable and finds solutions.'
  • 'The clerking team is knowledgeable and proactive. They really know the expertise of their barristers, and can assist you swiftly and efficiently.'
  • 'One of the longest-established, leading sets in the field of professional discipline.'
  • 'QEB is full of talent.'

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
Selva Ramasamy KC
‘Selva is a breath of fresh air. When he is on board you immediately feel more confident in your case. He thinks of everything. He is also extremely persuasive, and someone who can put even the most nervous clients at ease with his confidence and charm.’
2
Tom Kark KC
   
3
Zoe Johnson KC
3
Sean Larkin KC
4
Alexandra Felix KC
‘Alexandra is a wonderful lawyer. She has a fantastic ability to get around a new regulatory regime and to cut right through to the important information.’
4
Paul Raudnitz 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.

1
Rebecca Harris KC
‘Rebecca’s advocacy is eloquent and persuasive. She has great personal charm which is always professionally deployed.'

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.

1
Lydia Barnfather
‘Lydia is at the top of her game.’
3
Tom Coke-Smyth
‘Tom is known for his accomplished handling of complex expert evidence. He is disarmingly charming in all aspects of his work.’
4
Philip McGhee
‘A real talent.’
4
Tom Orpin-Massey
‘Tom is a highly meticulous advocate, who delivers his arguments in a measured, eloquent and entirely unpretentious manner which appeals to panels. He is cool and calm under pressure.'
4
Susannah Stevens
incredibly empathetic.'
4
Natasha Tahta
‘Natasha is meticulously prepared and a formidable advocate.’