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Gatehouse Chambers

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England - London Bar

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Property litigation

Gatehouse Chambers is particularly well-versed in commercial landlord and tenant work as well as development matters. Members of the set are also recognised for expertise in property cases which intersect professional negligence and construction issues. John de Waal KC is representing the tenant in Into Nominee Ltd v Study Group UK, which will address whether cladding defects allow a tenant to argue that a lease been compromised and therefore ended. Brie Stevens-Hoare KC is leading Byroni Kleopa in Kedai Ltd & ors v Sterling Estates Ltd, a large claim by 18 companies concerning a number of flats and mixed developments which centred around alleged repudiatory breach, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and negligence.

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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.

Brie Stevens-Hoare KC

Brie is fantastic on her feet and can pivot well in response to a tricky question from the judge. She can press a point but has the good sense not to flog a dead horse. My favorite quality is her team player mentality. If you instruct Brie, you know you have someone in your corner who will fight for the client.

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John de Waal KC

Paul Reed KC

Paul is well prepared, highly responsive, and a pleasure to work with. Presentationally, he is flawless, and he has a remarkable ability to distill complex issues into clear and persuasive arguments. He inspires confidence in clients through the quality of his judgment, calm authority, and strategic insight.

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.

Jamal Demachkie

One of the brightest barristers I've worked with - and an absolutely first-rate operator. Able to quickly grasp the most complex legal and valuation points, and then make very clear, concise, and persuasive submissions. His advocacy skills are outstanding - he instinctively knows how to persuasively construct and develop his submissions to a Court/Tribunal. Jamal is at the very top of our list of "go-to" Counsel and it is only a matter of time before he deservedly takes silk.

Emily Betts

One of my favorites: User-friendly, sensibly priced, and no prima donnas.

Gemma de Cordova

I instructed Gemma in September 2025 to advise and represent my client in a commercial lease dispute, during which she demonstrated strong technical expertise and clear strategic insight.

Daniel Gatty

Daniel is calm and considered. His advocacy is thoughtful and persuasive.

Lina Mattsson

Lina is a fantastic barrister to work with. She is proactive and very much a part of the team. She is relatable and brilliant at assuring clients of her investment in the outcome of their disputes. She is also laser-focused when cross-examining and delivers fantastic outcomes as a direct result of her combination of technical skills and being a brilliant advocate.

Laura Tweedy

Laura is devoted to her clients and effortlessly goes above and beyond to deliver, and even exceed, expectations. She is approachable, friendly, and a very strong advocate in court. I have no hesitation in recommending her. She has recently become an accomplished mediator as well. While I have not yet had the opportunity to appoint her as a mediator, my colleagues have and speak very highly of her skills.

Carl Brewin

Carl is incredibly calm and is able to take some of the emotion out of the litigation, enabling clients to make fully informed decisions. His approach to advocacy is also very calm and matter-of-fact.

John Clargo

Always well prepared. Always approachable. A very good lawyer who connects with the client and is able to identify and deliver their objectives. Deals with paperwork promptly. His assured advocacy and ability to assess the situation will always command the attention of the judge.

Jack Dillon

Jack is first-rate: robust, decisive, commercially astute, and always completely across the detail. He gives clear, practical advice and has excellent litigation judgment, knowing which points to take and which to leave alone. His advocacy is excellent - firm, tenacious, and persuasive, without ever overplaying the position. He is very well received by judges and is particularly impressive when dealing with unexpected points off the cuff.

Joshua Griffin

Josh is an unflappable advocate - very calm, collected, and in control of the law and facts of the case. He inspires confidence in the client.

Byroni Kleopa

Katrina Mather

Katrina is an excellent advocate; she is very calm on her feet and can adapt under pressure. She is also incredibly personable and great with clients.

David Peachey

David is my go-to counsel on complex and knotty cases. He combines sharp legal analysis with practical judgment and consistently delivers clear, strategic advice.

Faisel Sadiq

Strengths - Counsel is exceptionally bright, thorough, and a pleasure to work with. He always makes himself available where he can and is a great team player. He is quick to pick up the phone, which sometimes goes missing with other Counsel, and enables an easy flow of understanding and interrogation on the legal position and strategy. At trial, Counsel expertly and calmly navigates the Judge through the dispute.

Cameron Stocks

Cameron is incredibly proactive and engaged with instructions. He grasps matters quickly and is incredibly knowledgeable and pragmatic. Cameron's advice is thorough, clear, and well-reasoned. His advocacy is persuasive, and he excels at thinking on his feet and dealing with new matters on the day. Cameron is also incredibly valuable in his approach, as he is always on hand to assist clients. He can adapt his advice to suit lay clients as well as sophisticated clients.

Clare Anslow

John Beresford

John has a very measured and calm advocacy style. He is charming and polite yet very effective. His legal analysis is excellent.

Amanda Eilledge

Amanda has the experience and eye for detail to help flag potential issues at an early stage, aiding the selection of successful strategies.

Monty Palfrey

Monty always makes himself available to talk through a matter on the telephone. He is very good at thinking of alternative options for matters. He is very knowledgeable about residential possession matters. He is a very calm and organized advocate.

Andrew Skelly

Andrew demonstrates clear and well-structured advocacy, presenting arguments persuasively and engaging effectively with the court. He is also friendly and easy to work with.