Employment

Meilleurs Juniors

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Helen Barney

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

'Helen is extremely thorough and conscientious especially on very complex matters, of which she forms a detailed view in a short time after picking up instructions. She is extremely knowledgeable and reliable and her witness care is outstanding.'

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Edmund Beever

St Philips Chambers

'Ed is a first port of call: his technical ability and knowledge of the law is impressive, he is a real team-player, and from a client perspective it is a real bonus that Ed is so approachable and explains the law clearly in a way clients can understand. He is also able to provide practical advice and help clients make good commercial decisions.'

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Charles Crow

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

‘Charles has an extremely sure command of technical law and very strong and persuasive advocacy skills. His client and witness care as well as his communication skills are excellent.'

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Sophie Garner

St Philips Chambers

‘Sophie is a very experienced barrister who is fantastic with clients. She is one of the leading experts on discrimination law and as a result of her experience and expertise you always have confidence in the legal and tactical advice that she provides. She is a battle-hardened advocate who is articulate, quick thinking and very effective in a tribunal.'

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Elizabeth Hodgetts

St Philips Chambers

‘Elizabeth is number one choice in all matters. She is incredibly detailed, is always fully immersed in the case, and her advocacy skills are second-to-none.’

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Mugni Islam-Choudhury

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

‘Mugni is an exceptional advocate - he knows when to push and when to hold back. He's particularly good at being able to assess the credibility of a witness very quickly and very accurately. Mugni is a pleasure to work with, and you instantly know you are in very safe hands when instructing him. He offers sound employment law knowledge and compelling arguments.'

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Nabila Mallick

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

‘Nabila has the ability to think quickly on her feet as well as a helpfully combative style. Her oral advocacy and written skeleton arguments are clear and persuasive.'

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Mirza Ahmad

St Philips Chambers

'Mirza has a good grasp of complex issues and his advocacy is clear and concise.'

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Julie Duane

St Philips Chambers

Julie is responsive, pragmatic and proactive in case management. She gets to the heart of cases quickly and is always ready with advice and recommendations on strategy. She is also not afraid to roll up her sleeves in court.’

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Jack Feeny

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

his written advice is excellent. He has a burgeoning reputation as a senior junior.'

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Richard Hignett

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

‘Richard is very personable and makes a real effort to get to know clients. He is quick to familiarise himself with the intricate factual details of a case and great at explaining complex legal issues to clients. Richard's cross-examination technique is highly effective and he is a master at extracting key details and admissions from witnesses to support his arguments. He really gets under the skin of a claim and is a fabulous advocate.'

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Caroline Jennings

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

'Caroline is a confident and skilled advocate. She is thorough but also adaptable and her advice is sensible and pragmatic. Caroline gets on well with clients and is enjoyable to work with.'

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Patrick Keith

St Philips Chambers

‘Patrick is a formidable advocate. He is analytical, sharp and very strong in cross-examination. His ability to convey complex legal points with clarity and conviction is truly remarkable. His persuasive delivery underscores his mastery of legal advocacy and his commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients.'

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Anthony Korn

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

'Anthony has a depth of experience in discrimination cases. He is diligent and very capable of handling difficult clients. He also has good cross-examination skills.'

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Alexander Rozycki

St Philips Chambers

‘Alexander is an effective advocate and regularly achieves great results. His advice is practical for clients and he is responsive and helpful when working together.'

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Tim Sheppard

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

'Tim is an excellent advocate. He is calm, thoughtful and measured in his approach and very reassuring with clients. He is also able to quickly get to the heart of a claim and the issues whilst somehow remembering all of the little details, which a lot of barristers skim over.'

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Sarah Bowen

3PB

‘Sarah is incredibly thorough and gets into the detail of all her cases, which can include some very technical points of law, which she is then able to advise upon. She's a very firm but fair advocate and puts clients and witnesses at ease, whilst also explaining processes and risks.  She has a very good sense for when to argue points and when to concede certain elements without damaging the case.'

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Daniel Brown

3PB

‘Daniel's technical ability is unrivalled. He really gets to the crux of complicated issues and makes it look easy. He works tirelessly to ensure the right outcome is reached for clients and this really comes across with his style of advocacy which is always thinking ahead and putting the points across in such a way to ensure the desired outcome. He is excellent.'

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Grace Holden

3PB

‘Grace is a very calm and intelligent barrister. She’s well prepared for hearings and deals with witnesses well. Grace can be trusted to handle any type of employment tribunal claim.’

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Anthony Johnston

St Philips Chambers

 ‘Anthony is an excellent advocate and superb in cross-examination. In addition to his advocacy skills his legal knowledge, depth of experience and gravitas inspire confidence in clients and he is highly organised in managing cases at trial.’

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Robert Mundy

St Philips Chambers

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Tom Perry

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

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Jessica Smeaton

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

'Jessica really is the full package. She is wonderful with clients, extremely sharp intellectually and also a great tactician, with a clear will to win. Her advocacy is thoughtful, well-structured and very effective. Jessica has a great blend of being a balanced and courteous advocate, yet very impactful.'

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Petar Starcevic

St Philips Chambers

‘Petar has a very calm, measured manner and style, which puts clients and witnesses at ease. He brings this approach to his advocacy, whilst still being able to firmly articulate the points he needs to make in cross-examination.’

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Paul Wilson

St Philips Chambers

Paul is able to get to grips with the facts and issues of matters very quickly. He is well organised and takes a very calm and sensible approach to his advocacy and is very persuasive in his arguments. Clients find him personable and approachable.'

Rising stars

Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.

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Francis Mortin

St Philips Chambers

‘Francis is a great advocate. He is particularly great with lay clients, simplifying legal jargon and helping to put them at ease. He is also very efficient and responsive.'