Lincoln House Chambers

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• 'The clerks are very good. Ty Price, Andy McGuinness, and David Gibbons deserve particular praise.'
• 'David Gibbons at Lincoln House is an asset to the team. He stays in touch and is always committed to assuring that instructing solicitors are aware of any changes to the court timetable or listings on the off chance that the court have not communicated the same to the firm.'
• 'Senior clerk David Wright is extremely proactive in managing counsel, and focused on making sure that they are well equipped and guided to provide a top-quality service. Above all, he is honest and delivers what he says he will to instructing solicitors.'
• 'The clerk's room works efficiently and robustly to ensure a quality service for all members of chambers, professional clients, and lay-clients. Headed up by David Wright, it is strong across the board, but particular kudos to Andy McGuinness, the best clerk on the northern circuit, and Abigail Lockett, who is extremely focused, well-organised, and wise beyond her years.'
• 'Andy McGuinness remains calm and collected at all times, regardless of the pressures of work. Andy is incredibly helpful and will always find a solution to any challenges encountered. He is an asset to the chambers.'
• 'David Gibbons and Andy McGuinness are excellent at what they do and are great communicators.'
• 'Ty Price is particularly helpful when contacting the court and discussing fees and counsel's availability.'
• 'Andy McGuinness always goes beyond to assist, with David Gibbons and Abigail Lockett following up that lead.'
• 'The clerks do a particularly good job and Andy McGuinness is always willing to go the extra mile.'
• 'The clerks at Lincoln House Chambers are excellent. Abigail Lockett's attention to detail and professionalism is outstanding. Her efficiency and personable nature makes her a real credit to the clerk's team at Lincoln House Chambers.'

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.

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Kate Blackwell KC

1

Simon Csoka KC

1

Andrew Thomas KC

2

John Harrison KC

2

Alexander Leach KC

3

Mark Ford KC

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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Clare Ashcroft

 'Clare possesses an unfaltering breadth of legal knowledge whilst also exhibiting a rare combination of empathy and tenacity. She demonstrates an unwavering dedication to securing the best possible outcome for her clients, her advocacy skills are superb, and she holds a presence in the court room which is commanding yet respectful.'

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Richard Dawson

2

Gerard Doran

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Richard English

 

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Rebecca Filletti

Rebecca is a highly intelligent, skilled, and persuasive advocate. She is already considered a leading senior junior in Manchester and she is instructed in serious and sensitive cases of a kind rarely briefed to someone of her call, but which she is more than able to conduct with ease.’

2

Simon Gurney

is simply fantastic. A go-to barrister who ticks all the boxes, his preparation is excellent, his written work brilliant, and he is a fantastic advocate.’

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Martin Hackett

3

Marianne Alton

 ‘Marianne is an exceptional and fearless advocate. She is incredibly thorough in her preparation and is able to assimilate large volumes of evidence, and she presents concisely and persuasively.’

3

Anna Chestnutt

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Rachel Cooper

 'Rachel is a fearless advocate who will stand her ground where appropriate whilst having a calm and reassuring manner with defendants, especially those with mental health or learning issues. She will assist instructing solicitors wherever possible and will undertake work herself to help as required.'

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Matthew Howarth

3

Sarah Magill

‘Sarah is a joy to instruct as she is great with clients, fastidious in her preparation of all matters, and responsive. She is authoritative without a hint of arrogance, extremely well-prepared for any eventuality, and clearly enjoys advocacy.’

3

Ian McMeekin

3

Brendan O’Leary

3

Kimberley Obrusik

 ‘Kimberley’s communication skills are second-to-none, whether that be with vulnerable or difficult clients, the judiciary, juries, or police teams and the CPS. Her preparation is particularly detail-orientated and her advocacy style is robust but searingly charming.'

3

David Pojur

3

Isobel Thomas

‘Isobel is an impressively conscientious barrister with a superb eye for detail and excellent client care skills. Her advocacy is persuasive and forceful, whilst always remaining courteous and accessible in tone, and when cross-examining, taking witnesses in chief, and in addressing the jury and the judge, she demonstrates excellent judgement and skill.'

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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Graham Rishton

‘Graham is a very hard-working, astute barrister who is excellent with clients. His advocacy is to a high standard, which is carefully thought through on the basis of his meticulous preparation, and he does not fear a good fight as an advocate.’