Westgate Chambers

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• 'Adam Armstrong always stands out for unerring support for instructing solicitors, takes on any possible tasks and goes the extra mile.'
• 'The clerks are all great, and Adam Armstrong and Laura Ford are always very helpful and approachable.'
• 'Adam Armstrong and Laura Ford are always very helpful and professional although all clerks in the clerks room are very good.'
• 'The clerks are generally very helpful, particularly Stuart Taylor-Jones, who is really leading from the front in building and maintaining relationships with the local professionals, including being involved with local Resolution committees, attending and sponsoring events. He knows his barristers well and makes appropriate recommendations.'
• 'Stuart Taylor-Jones - what an asset! No question is too much trouble and always communicates clearly. A true asset to Westgate!'
• 'Adam Armstrong is excellent - always tries to accommodate demands on the diary!'

Lawyers

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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Maria Hancock

‘Maria is highly skilled and experienced in her field, and she is knowledgeable and adept at explaining the most complex of situations to the most vulnerable of clients in a way that they understand. She has excellent advocacy skills and is very well respected, and she is always well prepared and highly competent in putting the case across.'

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Sarah Taite

‘Sarah is a much valued member of the local legal community who deservedly enjoys a reputation of being a highly skilled advocate who has an impressive knowledge of all areas of childcare law.  She eloquently fights her client's corner without presenting as adversarial, she is down-to-earth, personable and displays great empathy with clients who are experiencing the trauma of court proceedings.'

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Amanda Clarke

 'Amanda is an experienced advocate with an excellent knowledge of the law in all relevant areas. She is able to put clients at ease in what is often very stressful and upsetting circumstances.'

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Jodie Cudworth

Jodie fiercely represents her clients in court and does not shy away from difficult arguments or instructions. She will fully prepare her case and put forward her client's case strongly and confidently, and she is clear in her submissions in court; they are concise and to the point and powerfully made.'

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Charmaine Wilson

Charmaine is an excellent advocate with an extremely good ability to explain complex matters in a way that the client is able to understand. She is a very experienced and knowledgeable barrister.'