Charlie Newington-Bridges
‘Charlie is very calm and gives good, commercial advice. He is liked by clients, very well prepared for court hearings and an excellent advocate who thinks on his feet.’
St John’s Chambers is ‘a heavyweight regional set’ and a ’go-to chambers for commercial disputes’ on the Western Circuit. John Dickinson’s varied recent experience has seen him handle disputes arising from procurement contracts and share sale agreements. Natasha Dzameh’s client base includes individuals, financial institutions, and domestic and international companies. She is praised by clients for her ‘attention to detail and ability to analyse the facts’. Jack Pankhurst is a rising star who is instructed by leading firms in the South West on a regular basis.
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Testimonials
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- 'Rob Bocock, Paul Bennett, Paul Nuttall, Simon Lyons and Elizabeth Champion are all excellent. They are easily accessible and regularly go out of their way to assist. The accessibility and commerciality of the clerking team makes them a real asset to St John's.'
- 'The clerks are great - Simon Lyons in particular. He is always cheerful and happy to help.'
- 'All the clerks are very efficient.'
- 'The clerks are always very responsive. When it comes to new instructions, they are very helpful at providing a number of suggestions for potential counsel and are always clear on the relevant fees.'
- 'St John's is a great set with a diverse range of expertise.'
- 'St Johns is a go-to chambers for commercial disputes.'
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.
James Pearce-Smith
'James is client friendly as well as very capable of dealing with complex areas of law and putting them together in a compelling argument to the court.'
John Dickinson
'John is very bright. He is well organised and calm and very good with clients. His written work is very clear and of a high standard. John is also swift to respond and engage and is very user friendly.'
Natasha Dzameh
'Natasha is super, super bright and a brilliant advocate. She is astute, thorough, and on top of the detail. Natasha is an asset to have on your side.'
Christopher Jones
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.
Jack Pankhurst
‘Jack is an absolutely standout barrister who conducts himself in a way that far exceeds his year of call. He is pro-active, thorough, and incredibly detail-oriented. Clients appreciate his detailed, yet pragmatic, advice and his robust drafting. The quality of Jack’s work is exceptional.’