We are thrilled to announce 18 members of Chambers have been recognised in The Legal 500 UK Bar 2026 rankings.
This achievement is a reflection of their outstanding expertise, dedication to clients and commitment to driving excellence in the legal profession. We are extremely proud to see our members’ hard work and impact be acknowledged. Continue reading for the wonderful testimonials provided:
‘Rob Winship and Hayley Rodgers are extremely accommodating and friendly. They will always go above and beyond to assist. Hayley Rodgers works tirelessly to obtain a KC when required.’
‘Rob Winship and Hayley Rodgers are professional and respond to any communication in a very timely manner.’
Naomi Madderson KC – ‘Naomi is a fantastic advocate of the highest calibre (as reflected in her award of King’s Counsel this year). She is forensically brilliant, focusses in on the key issues and argues her case in a very persuasive way, and her submissions are articulate, well formulated and structured.’
Bernard Richmond KC
Paul Storey KC – ‘Paul has an incredibly in-depth knowledge of the medical issues. A leader of leaders. His forensic abilities are beyond description.’
Cyrus Larizadeh KC – ‘Cyrus is a master tactician and advocate, astute in his judgement and able to present a case with appropriate steel or empathy where required.’
Frances Heaton KC
David Godfrey – ‘David’s advocacy is excellent. He has particular expertise in cross-examining vulnerable witnesses. He is robust but reasonable and is well-liked and respected by judges, juries and his opponents. A highly capable junior.’
Sarah Fearon – ‘Sarah is compassionate in conference, yet a fierce advocate in court. She is excellent and able to switch seamlessly from explaining matters in a way the client can understand, to making lengthy submissions backed with legal argument.’
Gaynor Hall
Francesca Steels – ‘Francesca is hard working with excellent attention to detail.’
Joanna Hawkett – ‘Joanna is an extremely capable advocate in all areas. Her case management documents and skeleton arguments are well thought through and presented, she is a very competent advocate, and she engages with each of the complainants and enables them to give their best evidence.’
Benjamin Donnell – ‘Benjamin is an exceptionally articulate barrister who brings his general bonhomie to every case.’
Ayesha Smart – ‘Ayesha has a calming presence. She is a confident advocate who is particularly adept at dealing with complicated legal issues and straightforwardly presenting them.’
Olivia Bennyworth
Neelam Mall
Annabelle Coakley – Rising Star – ‘Annabelle is a fantastic advocate and deals well with parents with learning needs and limited understanding. Her cross-examination of witnesses is thorough and effective, her submissions are also very effective during contested final hearings, and she puts her client’s case forward in a compassionate and robust manner.’
Olivia McGeeney – Rising Star – ‘Olivia is a calming influence with clients and is able to engage with them and put them at ease to get the best out of their instructions. She is able to assimilate information and think on her feet, and you would never be able to tell if she were feeling under pressure, as she is calm and confident within the court room, and incredibly persuasive.’
Bede Porter – Rising Star
Benjamin Hammersley – Rising Star – ‘Ben is calm but forceful, taking his points with great care but putting them persuasively and in a way that the jury is likely to have found compelling.’
