Chambers Review

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Employment - London (Bar)

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Cloisters Chambers is a premium employment set which is home to barristers acting in a wide range of complex cases including whistle-blowing, worker status and equal pay claims. Interviewees agree that the chambers offers a "selection of highly experienced advocates" who provide "high-quality, commercial and workable advice." Members frequently represent individuals and companies, as well as trade unions and public bodies, in the employment tribunals and up to the Supreme Court. They are also approached by government departments, charities and the EHRC to carry out investigations or reviews. In recent months, barristers have represented large group claims against McDonald's and their franchises in claims relating to sexual harassment and successfully represented TUI in a High Court class action brought by pilots.

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Notable Practitioners

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Chris Milsom
Chris Milsom
Star Individuals

Chris Milsom has a broad practice, covering the full spectrum of employment and discrimination disputes, including cases concerning gender reassignment, race and age discrimination. He has also recently appeared in a number of whistle-blowing disputes and worker status claims.

Chris Milsom is a good advocate and client-friendly. He is intelligent and focused on issues.

Chris Milsom is such an engaging advocate.

Chris Milsom is a leading barrister who has exceptional advocacy skills and is a go-to counsel for cases involving discrimination and human rights issues.

Chris is a brilliant legal mind who isn't afraid of fighting for the underdog.

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Caspar Glyn
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Band 1

Caspar Glyn KC is a well-established silk recognised for his effective cross-examination and courtroom presence. He is admired for his industrial relations work, representing both employers and trade unions. He also has expertise relating to other matters, including discrimination and employee benefits.

Caspar Glyn is particularly good at grasping complex commercial issues quickly and has an engaging manner with clients.

Caspar is a brilliant advocate. He was fearsome on his feet.

Caspar Glyn is very thorough and impeccably well prepared.

Claire McCann
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Claire McCann
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Band 1

Claire McCann has a wide practice spanning both employment and equality law issues, with expertise in discrimination claims and equal pay litigation. Her clients come from a range of industry sectors, including healthcare, aviation, banking and retail. She is adept in the handling of whistle-blowing claims.

Claire McCann is hugely knowledgeable and impressive.

Claire McCann was absolutely on top of all details, and she was very cool, calm and collected in negotiations.

Claire McCann is an incredible advocate.

Dee Masters
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Dee Masters
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Band 1

Dee Masters heads the employment group and has extensive knowledge regarding equal pay and discrimination issues, with a particular focus on age discrimination. She represents both employers and employees.

Dee prepares exceptionally well, and her written and oral arguments are first-class.

Dee Masters is unbelievably clever, commercial, and has an enormous depth of knowledge and experience of employment law.

Dee Masters is brilliant and clients love her.

Jason Galbraith-Marten
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Jason Galbraith-Marten
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Band 1

Jason Galbraith-Marten KC acts across all aspects of employment law, advising clients from local government, media organisations and the motor industry. He is particularly well regarded for his work in disability discrimination cases, as well as matters concerning TUPE, and collective employment and worker status law.

Jason Galbraith-Marten is switched on to the tactics of the other side, has knowledge of the issues, and he has his ear to the ground.

Jason Galbraith-Marten is a phenomenal advocate who provides effective and commercial advice responsively.

Paul Epstein
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Paul Epstein
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Band 1

Paul Epstein KC is a talented advocate who handles high-profile employment cases at all levels of the judicial system. He has a strong reputation for working on discrimination issues but is also an authority in matters concerning equal pay and whistle-blowing.

Paul Epstein is very impressive as an advocate.

Paul brought gravitas and a sense of calm to the proceedings. He is a very talented leader and strategist.

Rachel Crasnow
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Rachel Crasnow
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Band 1

Rachel Crasnow KC acts across the full gamut of employment law and has a particular aptitude for discrimination cases. She is instructed by clients in the banking, media, healthcare and education sectors.

Rachel Crasnow has an excellent eye for detail.

Rachel Crasnow is a fantastic employment lawyer.

Robin Allen
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Robin Allen
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Band 1

Robin Allen KC is a considerably experienced and eminent silk who frequently appears in the most significant employment litigation. He is well reputed for his impressive track record in the House of Lords and the Supreme Court, and is considered to be one of the best barristers available for discrimination cases. He has appeared in high-profile roles in the course of the long-running litigation over judges' pensions.

Robin Allen is exceptional, sharp, efficient and engaging.

Schona Jolly
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Schona Jolly
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Band 1

Schona Jolly KC is an admired silk whose employment practice is bolstered by her human rights knowledge. She is a regular counsel for banking clients and trade unions, and has been instructed in one of the leading gig economy cases in the court system. She also handles complex discrimination claims. She has represented clients in the High Court and appellate courts.

She has a brilliant legal mind and is always a pleasure to work with. She is brilliant with clients and faultless on discrimination law.

Her strength is her thoroughness and her foresight. She is so good at giving solicitors and clients insight into her thinking and working through problems in a way that is incredibly reassuring.

Tom Brown
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Tom Brown
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Band 1

Tom Brown is a highly experienced barrister who appears at tribunals and at all levels of the court system in all manner of employment disputes. He has sound knowledge of a variety of issues, including equality law, restrictive covenants and confidential information.

Tom is a really good barrister. He is on top of everything but very clear and collaborative.

Tom Brown's oral advocacy is very strong and very persuasive.

Tom Brown has handled complex matters with a matter-of-fact and straightforward style.

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Daphne Romney
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Band 2

Daphne Romney KC concentrates her practice on discrimination and equal pay matters, with additional strengths in wrongful dismissal and breach of contract issues. She is also notable for her work handling whistle-blowing cases.

Daphne is very well versed on everything that goes on.

Daphne Romney has always been very impressive.

Daphne knows her equal pay law inside-out.

Olivia-Faith Dobbie
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Olivia-Faith Dobbie
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Band 2

Olivia-Faith Dobbie handles a far-reaching employment practice specialising in discrimination claims and working time disputes. She represents clients both at employment tribunals and in court.

Olivia-Faith Dobbie is clever, insightful and extremely thorough. No stone is left unturned on any case Olivia is dealing with.

Olivia-Faith has a very calm and reassuring presence. She is organised.

Olivia-Faith Dobbie prepares incisive and compelling skeleton arguments. She acts quickly and efficiently.

Paul Michell
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Paul Michell
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Band 2

Paul Michell is vastly experienced in employment law matters but particularly focuses on wrongful dismissal and discrimination cases, with knowledge of restraint of trade and injunctive relief. He acts for a range of clients but has particular expertise in the education and sports sectors.

Paul Michell is excellent and very good with clients. He has a nice manner and is bright.

Tom Coghlin
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Tom Coghlin
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Band 2

Tom Coghlin KC handles employment law matters for an impressive selection of clients, including public bodies, banks, companies, charities and individuals. He is particularly skilled at dealing with discrimination and whistle-blowing issues.

Tom Coghlin is very friendly, very tenacious, and has got a brilliant grasp of the law. He is a terrific oral advocate as well.

On his feet, he is extremely adaptive, very calm, very well organised and prepared.

Tom Coghlin can fight super-hard and pull great outcomes. He is very resilient, hard-working and committed.

Akua Reindorf
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Akua Reindorf
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Band 3

Akua Reindorf KC works primarily in highly complex discrimination cases, often representing trade unions and individuals before the appellate courts. She also has experience handling dismissal claims. She has gained in prominence following the publication of the Reindorf Report into no-platforming at the University of Essex.

Akua Reindorf is a devastatingly effective advocate who is able to deal with fact-heavy, legally complex matters.

Akua Reindorf is a barrister with gravitas and a powerful advocate.

Akua Reindorf is a formidable advocate.

Caroline Musgrave-Cohen
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Caroline Musgrave-Cohen
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Band 3

Caroline Musgrave-Cohen is an employment law specialist barrister with strong knowledge of whistle-blowing, disability discrimination and parental rights disputes. She is regularly involved in cases concerning local authorities, the professional services and the armed forces. She is experienced in work before the High Court and beyond.

Caroline Musgrave-Cohen is intelligent, quick on her feet, and able to break down complex data quickly; she is an asset on any team.

Caroline Musgrave-Cohen has got a great way of explaining really complex things in an easy-to-understand manner.

Caroline was fantastic with the client and completely on top of the detail, offering practical advice throughout. Her written submissions were also excellent.

Carolyn D'Souza
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Carolyn D'Souza
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Band 3

Carolyn D'Souza is a high-quality advocate specialising in complex employment cases in the financial services sector. She frequently acts in significant cases involving claims of discrimination and whistle-blowing.

Carolyn is an excellent adviser. She is so knowledgeable, a great tactician, and a super advocate.

As an advocate, Carolyn is truly exceptional. She is clear and precise, swiftly grasping complex legal and factual issues and expertly conveying them in a manner that is accessible and impactful.

Carolyn D'Souza is astute, clear in her advice, and calm in her approach.

Catherine Casserley
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Catherine Casserley
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Band 3

Catherine Casserley is widely recognised as a barrister with significant expertise in equality law and a particular focus on disability discrimination. She has experience in other aspects of employment law, acting at all levels from tribunal to the Supreme Court.

Catherine is highly skilled counsel, particularly in discrimination matters.

Declan O'Dempsey
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Declan O'Dempsey
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Band 3

Declan O'Dempsey has vast experience across the whole expanse of employment law. He is particularly recognised for his discrimination work and for his handling of equal pay and whistle-blowing claims, as well as cases considering the effects of mental health problems on employees.

Declan O'Dempsey is responsive, tactically strong, and completely on top of the complexity of the issues.

Declan O'Dempsey is very experienced.

He is a longstanding fighting barrister who is very impressive.

Edmund Williams
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Edmund Williams
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Band 3

Ed Williams KC is a skilled employment and discrimination law barrister who is often instructed in appellate cases. He acts for employers and employees from a range of sectors including finance and education.

Edmund Williams is a stellar employment KC.

Ed Williams has a huge amount of gravitas and is a real team player.

Nathaniel Caiden
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Nathaniel Caiden
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Band 3

Nathaniel Caiden has an impressive reputation as an appellate advocate, with experience acting for both claimants and respondents. He has a broad employment practice but he can boast particular experience in discrimination and worker status cases.

Nathaniel Caiden is very thorough. He picks up all the points and provides detailed advice.

Nathaniel is an outstanding advocate who is incredibly detail-oriented and an incredibly safe pair of hands to have on board.

Nathaniel is excellent with clients, has strong advocacy and technical knowledge, is commercial, pragmatic and always on hand.

Rachel Barrett
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Rachel Barrett
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Band 3

Rachel Barrett is an impressive employment law barrister who has made appearances before the highest UK courts. She acts on behalf of both claimant and respondent clients and handles a wide range of matters including breach of contract, whistle-blowing and disability discrimination.

Rachel Barrett is fantastic to work with, technically brilliant, and also emotionally intelligent.

Rachel cuts through in a way that not many barristers do and is great on her feet. She has got a razor-sharp intellect.

Rachel Barrett has a very good court manner. She's calm and collected and then pounces on you, coming out of nowhere. It's very impressive to watch.

Rebecca Tuck
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Rebecca Tuck
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Band 3

Rebecca Tuck KC is a talented tribunal advocate with extensive knowledge of discrimination claims and unfair dismissal cases. Highly adept at handling complex employment litigation, she often conducts investigations into employees and advises grievance and disciplinary panels.

Rebecca is highly sought after for particularly sensitive cases.

Rebecca's advocacy is strong. She is always a good choice.

Adam Ohringer
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Adam Ohringer
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Band 4

Adam Ohringer possesses notable experience of issues including worker status and difficult questions on potentially conflicting provisions in the Equality Act 2010. He is also a strong choice for everything from TUPE cases to whistle-blowing claims.

Adam Ohringer is excellent on his feet and an effective advocate. He has great client care skills.

Clients find him a trusted adviser and a safe pair of hands. He is clear and concise.

Adam Ohringer is an excellent advocate and very responsive.

Anna Beale
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Anna Beale
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Band 4

Anna Beale is a strong advocate with excellent experience before the tribunals and courts representing employers and individuals in complex discrimination and whistle-blowing cases. She also has experience dealing with equal pay disputes.

Anna is exceptionally well prepared and has an excellent approach to client service. She has fantastic written work and persuasive advocacy.

Anna Beale is very good with putting clients at ease. She is easy to work with and excellent on the technical side.

Anna Beale is a superb advocate who is able to make points effectively and with force.

Chesca Lord
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Chesca Lord
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Band 4

Chesca Lord is a skilled litigator who is deeply experienced in employment and equality law, including substantial discrimination claims. She has notable expertise in relation to part-time workers and sleep-in shifts.

Chesca Lord's legal expertise is exceptional. She always provide strategic and practical solutions to support clients while also mitigating the legal risks.

Sarah Fraser Butlin
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Sarah Fraser Butlin
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Band 4

Sarah Fraser Butlin KC is an employment-specialist barrister who is hugely skilled in trade union cases, including union recognition matters and questions of worker status.

Sarah is calm under pressure, gives excellent strategic advice, and delivers a first-class service.

Sarah is very good, very clever, and also an academic. She can draw the line very well and knows when to present as a barrister and vice versa.

Sarah Fraser Butlin's advocacy is very strong and she is fantastically bright.

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Sheryn Omeri KC
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Band 4

Sheryn Omeri KC is an experienced employment barrister who elicits praise for her ability to represent employers and employees before the senior courts. She has particularly impressive experience in discrimination and worker status cases.

Sheryn Omeri is very client-focused and extremely tenacious. She never gives up the fight.

Sheryn Omeri has a brilliant mind and is lovely to work with. She is smart and focused and very hard-working.

Andrew Watson
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Andrew Watson
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Band 5

Andrew Watson is commended by instructing solicitors for his deep knowledge of employment law. He has acted for a variety of claimants and respondents in discrimination and unfair dismissal claims.

Andrew Watson is excellent strategically. He is incredibly bright and fantastic with clients.

Andrew is a first-class employment lawyer with excellent client care. He has strong tactical acumen, is strong on detail, and exceptional on zeroing in on nuanced but material points.

Andrew produced clear drafting and identification of key issues and risk areas despite extensive, convoluted facts.

Jennifer Danvers
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Jennifer Danvers
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Band 5

Jennifer Danvers attracts attention for her ability in complex cases of discrimination, whistle-blowing, unfair dismissal and harassment. She represents claimants and respondents, including those in education and academia.

Technically she is amazing. You feel that you are in very good hands.

Jennifer Danvers is a brilliant all-rounder. She is excellent with lay clients, totally on top of the papers, and very commercial in the advice she provides.

Jennifer is a truly exceptional barrister. She is able to combine sharp legal acumen with a personable approach.

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Matt Jackson
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Band 5

Matt Jackson has a dedicated employment and discrimination practice in which he acts for both employer and employee. His work covers whistle-blowing cases and contractual matters.

Matt's advocacy is strong and he is a good barrister.

Matt Jackson knows employment law inside and out. He is very good at appellate level.

Jonathan Cook
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Jonathan Cook
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Band 6

Jonathan Cook is a reputable choice of counsel acting for both claimants and respondents in employment disputes. He is adept at handling disability discrimination and constructive dismissal claims, with notable experience across the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Appeal Tribunal.

Jonathan Cook is an excellent advocate. He has a firm grasp of issues in a short timeframe and excellent matter management.

Jonathan Cook is a very experienced counsel who can deal with complicated cases. He has a good manner with clients and was very able in front of the judge.

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Ameer Ismail
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Up and Coming

Ameer Ismail has a varied employment practice which includes acting in unfair dismissals, discrimination, whistle-blowing, contractual and TUPE-related matters. He has experience acting for both claimants and respondents.

Ameer is a fantastic and very bright junior. He has a brilliant way with clients and adopts a forensic approach to his preparation.

Ameer Ismail is our go-to junior for employment matters, thanks to his impressive drafting skills, deep legal knowledge and strategic insight.

Ameer is super-responsive, conscientious, has strong attention to detail and turns over every rock. He has excellent drafting skills.

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Helena Ifeka
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Up and Coming

Helena Ifeka acts for claimants and respondents in a range of employment matters, including whistle-blowing, redundancy, discrimination and TUPE-related trials. She has prior experience in industry and consultancy, giving her a unique commercial background.

Helena does not get things wrong. She is very thoughtful about the tactics in litigation and also very, very pragmatic and sensible in how she approaches advice.

Helena Ifeka has provided clear advice on strategy. She has great aftercare in terms of following up after hearings with useful, pragmatic advice on next steps.

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Laurene Veale
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Up and Coming

Laurene Veale's expertise covers a range of discrimination matters, including those concerning maternity, age, disability and part-time workers. She has acted for claimants and respondents in appeals to the EAT, as well as covering large group claims.

Laurene is a pleasure to work with. She is meticulous.

Laurene Veale is very responsive and the client is extremely pleased with her level and quality of communication. Her written work, oral advice and advocacy are excellent.

Laurene is an outstanding advocate with excellent client care skills.

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Ruaraidh Fitzpatrick
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Up and Coming

Ruaraidh Fitzpatrick has significant experience in trade union law as well as age discrimination, redundancy and sex discrimination in the workplace. His professional expertise also draws on human rights and international legal norms.

Ruaraidh Fitzpatrick is an impressive advocate, a skilled and experienced barrister, and a pleasure to work with. Clients love him.

Ruaraidh Fitzpatrick is a superior counsel and adored by lawyers and lay clients. He breaks tricky topics down into bite-sized chunks.

Ruaraidh's questioning is focused and effective, and he handles both the procedural and tactical elements of hearings with skill.

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Caspar Glyn KC
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Jason Galbraith-Marten KC
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Jason Galbraith-Marten KC
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Paul Epstein KC
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Paul Epstein KC
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Rachel Crasnow KC
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Rachel Crasnow KC
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Robin Allen KC
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Robin Allen KC
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Schona Jolly KC
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Schona Jolly KC
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Daphne Romney KC
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Tom Coghlin KC
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Tom Coghlin KC
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Akua Reindorf KC
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Akua Reindorf KC
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Edmund Williams KC
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Edmund Williams KC
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Rebecca Tuck KC
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Rebecca Tuck KC
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Anna Beale KC
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Anna Beale KC
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Sarah Fraser Butlin KC
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Sheryn Omeri KC
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Claire McCann
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Dee Masters
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Dee Masters
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Tom Brown
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Tom Brown
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Olivia-Faith Dobbie
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Paul Michell
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