Joseph O'Brien KC - St John's Buildings
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
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Leading Silks
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Leading Juniors
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Justine Cole
Natalia Levine
Natalia is a standout barrister for private law children cases. She is a fierce advocate and will argue her client's case, she is tenacious, and she provides sensible and robust advice to clients from the outset and gives realistic expectations from the start.'
Kate Spence
Kate is very thorough and well prepared in all of her cases. She is very knowledgeable and approachable, she responds quickly, and her advice is excellent.'
Rachael Hughes
Harriet Jones
Harriet is a great advocate and is empathetic to vulnerable clients. She is able to explain proceedings to the client in layman's terms, and ensures they understand, and if the instructing solicitor is not present, she updates them as soon as she can, and provides a comprehensive attendance note.'
Louise Stanbury
Penelope Stanistreet-Keen
She is always very well prepared and is measured and sensible in her advice and dealing with cases, and she is an excellent advocate and all the judges in the area really respect her and put a lot of weight on what she says in court.'