Richard Chapman KC
'Richard is a very good advocate who is excellent with clients.'
18 St John Street continues to build a reputation as one of the leading sets in Manchester and is noted particularly for its experience when it comes to tax work. Jennifer Newstead-Taylor has considerable experience handling a wide range of tax disputes, with an especially strong reputation for her expertise in MTIC fraud. Richard Chapman KC and Christopher McNall also both have considerable tax practices. At the junior end, Andrew Rauer’s burgeoning traditional chancery practice has recently seen him act on behalf of clients in Inheritance Act and probate claims.
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Testimonials
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- 'The clerks' room is excellent. James Parks in particular is always available and works hard to get the right counsel at the right price for the client. No other chambers has such customer focus and flexibility. They are a pleasure to work with.'
- 'James Parks is responsive and user friendly.'
- 'A professional and friendly set from the junior end to the senior end.'
- 'An excellent set that ranks on par with London and in some cases is far better when it comes to service delivery.'
- '18 St John Street is starting to stamp its authority on the Manchester market. They have real strength in depth.'
- 'This is an improving set that is now definitely on a par with the best in Manchester.'
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.
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.
Rupert Davies
Christopher McNall
‘Chris is bright and knowledgeable. He fights hard for the client at a mediation and helps find different solutions. He pays great attention to detail and has good negotiating skills. Chris is responsive and it also helps that he sits as a tax judge.'
Jennifer Newstead-Taylor
Nathan Goldstein
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.
Andrew Rauer
‘Andrew’s advice is clear and sensible. He has a good ability to grasp the key issues quickly. His advocacy comes across well, with the ability to think on his feet. He is effective in negotiating positive outcomes for clients, even at or just before trial.’