Park Square Barristers Ltd.

Park Square Barristers is praised as ‘a chambers offering the highest calibre of barristers, available at short notice and always willing to go that extra mile to assist clients’. Richard Wright KC secured the conviction of a former Gateshead police officer for manslaughter, following the fatal assault of his wife, a matter in which complex medical evidence proved key in establishing that the death was not accidental. Peter Moulson KC successfully prosecuted three teenagers for murder and attempted murder after a violent house break-in; all were convicted under joint enterprise and sentenced to life. ’A highly skilled and experienced counsel’, Taryn Turner is a leading junior with expertise spanning serious violence, organised crime, drugs trafficking, and sexual offences. Catherine Silverton, ‘a fearsome advocate’, was instructed by the National Crime Agency to prosecute a defendant charged with raping and sexually abusing ten child victims. In March 2025, Gillian Batts KC was appointed to silk.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

'The senior clerk, Andrew Thornton, is a good clerk and always so helpful.'
'The clerks are very helpful, responsive, and willing to go out of their way to assist. An absolute delight to work with - with Andrew Thornton being a star individual to deal with.'
'Dan Fougler is always helpful and responds immediately.'
'Andrew Thornton is an excellent clerk who is very efficient and returns emails promptly.'
'Park Square Barristers has strength in depth and numbers, with counsel at all levels with experience across the criminal spectrum.'
'Park Square Barristers is a large set, full of excellent talent such that it would reassure anyone seeking to instruct someone that their case was in good hands.'

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.

Abdul Iqbal KC

‘Abdul is an exceptionally charming advocate with a wide range. He can be both measured and forceful, as occasion demands. A hugely impressive performer who is always completely at ease with his audience, whether judge or jury.’

Peter Moulson KC

‘Peter is a talented and natural jury advocate. His closing speeches, in particular, are compelling, persuasive and always well-prepared. He is a great operator who recognises the value of working well and collaboratively with the team.’

Richard Wright KC

‘Richard’s preparation is timely, and paperwork is always first-class, well-argued, reasoned and supported.’

Craig Hassall KC

Kama Melly KC

‘Kama is a real specialist in cases with vulnerable witnesses. She is particularly good at co-ordinating multi-handed cases.’

Mark McKone KC

‘Mark has a tremendous capacity for hard work. His preparation is first-class in drafting well-judged legal arguments. On his feet, he is thoughtful and impressive, demonstrating a forensic knowledge of the facts.’

2025 Silks

Gillian Batts KC

‘Gillian is highly organised, has tactical nous and is effective in cross-examination. Her written work is also impressive.’

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.

Catherine Silverton

‘Catherine is a top-class act. Her tactical prowess is second to none.’

Robert Stevenson

‘Robert is the finest junior on the circuit. He is the best cross-examiner in the business.’

Taryn Turner

‘Taryn is very thorough with her work and makes a great effort with the clients to ensure the right outcome is reached for them. She pays attention to detail. Her advocacy skills are excellent.’

Laura Addy

Laura leaves no stone unturned and is meticulous in her preparation and advice. She is an effective advocate.’

Julian Jones

‘Julian is unparalleled in his commitment to the cases he undertakes and provides professional and lay clients alike. He is meticulous in his approach to instruction-taking and trial preparation in general.’

Glenn Parsons

Rebecca Randall

‘Rebecca is a committed and excellent advocate. She is very hard-working and has an engaging and persuasive advocacy style.’

Katherine Robinson

Paul Abrahams

'Paul is a consummate professional, polite and interacts seamlessly with clients and fellow professionals.'

Lucy Brown

'Lucy has a good knowledge of criminal law, very aware of strengths and weaknesses in cases.'

Holly Clegg

‘Holly is a diligent and organised barrister. She is calm and assured with clients, witnesses, opponents and judges alike.’

Susan Hirst

'Susan works extremely well with the defendants she represents. She goes above and beyond, is very approachable, and her advocacy skills are exceptional.'

Soheil Khan

Soheil is very approachable and a realistic tactician. He is always prepared and takes a robust yet pragmatic view of his cases.‘

Christopher Wood

'Chris can absorb substantial volumes of data in short order whilst at the same time maintaining meticulous attention to detail.'

Gary Wood

Ellen Wright

‘Ellen is a very skilled advocate. She can explain complicated legal points in a concise and easily understandable way for both lay clients and juries.’

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.