Police Law: Mainly Claimant

Adam Straw is very good. He's very successful because he's persuasive and measured, an attractive advocate.

Adam Straw is the leading silk for police shootings, he is incredibly knowledgeable. He is forensic and very talented.

Adam is an extremely strong advocate with an eye for detail. I would recommend him for complex matters in particular.

Adam Straw is a real leader in the field. He is able to skilfully handle the most complex of cases.

Alison Gerry is very calm, clever and responsive. She is pretty unflappable, she knows what she's doing. She is good on the law and the evidence.

I am really impressed by Alison Gerry. She is good with clients; I've recommended her.

Alison is knowledgeable, down to earth and excellent with clients.

Alison is an exceptional advocate, deeply committed to her clients, adept at strategy and has first-class knowledge of the law in this area.

Alison Gerry is incredibly good; she is passionate and very good with clients. She never takes a step back in her advocacy, you want her in your corner.

Fiona has a real practical grasp on the important guiding principals and is always on top on developments in the law. She has specialised in police law all her career, so she is uniquely experienced.

Fiona Murphy is very strong in her field.

Fiona is exceptional. She has encyclopedic knowledge of police law. Her experience of working as a solicitor means that she is particularly empathetic towards clients.

Fiona Murphy is good on claims and very bright. I like working with her.

Fiona Murphy is really good, especially on tricky procedural matters. Her experience as a solicitor gives her an edge, especially in negotiations.

Jude Bunting is an absolute pleasure to work with, he has eclectic knowledge of everything and is outstandingly bright. He is incredibly responsive and gets on fabulously well with all our clients.

Jude Bunting is one of the best. I like how he cuts across issues, that's great. He is good at leading. He is the silk I'd pick.

Jude Bunting is just outstanding for advising on police matters. He has great attention to detail and is great with clients, he makes them feel at ease. He is particularly strategic on civil claims.

Jude is the silk to go to for any complex or politically motivated public law challenge against the police. He is incredibly responsive for someone who must be inundated with work in this area.

Jude Bunting is a complete legend. He is really good with clients, always a pleasure to work with and highly intelligent. He is a brilliant all-rounder.

Nick Stanage's technical expertise is second to none. His advocacy is compelling and he's media-savvy.

Nick is very eloquent and a good cross-examiner. He's measured and free from hyperbole, so gets better results. He is good on the law, but doesn't wave it around, instead deploying it tactically.

Nick Stanage is an exceptional barrister.

Nick Stanage is a first-rate advocate. He is brilliant with clients, really accessible and easy to work with.

Sam Jacobs is absolutely fantastic with clients and is good at thinking tactically.

Sam is great, he has a very good knowledge of the law. He is very good at taking a tactical view on cases. He gives simple and pragmatic solutions to very complex issues; I enjoy working with him.

Sam Jacobs is my go-to. He is low-key, sensible, super professional and always gets things right. He is really solid and gives sound advice. He is also good on his feet. I enjoy instructing him.

Sam Jacobs is excellent; a safe pair of hands.

Sam Jacobs is an excellent advocate for vulnerable clients. I could not recommend him more highly.

Stephen Cragg gets to the point, which is great. He's strategic.

Stephen Cragg has many years of experience.

Tom provides consistently high-quality legal advice. He is an excellent and highly effective advocate. He has excellent client care skills and is empathetic and approachable.

Tom's advice is very astute. He is particularly knowledgeable with cases involving the Human Rights Act.

Tom is an extremely skilled and knowledgeable inquest advocate.

Tom Stoate's written advice is very thorough and considered. He can take a tactical view of a case and have a pragmatic approach, which is best for the clients.

Tom Stoate is the full package in terms of clients and as a jury advocate, so he is a great advocate.

Angela Patrick is super bright and incredibly hard-working. She has a really good nature and is a very good advocate. She is just brilliant.

Angela Patrick has a very good court manner. She is very pleasant and promotes her clients' interests.

Angela Patrick has exceptional rapport with clients, she puts them at ease and is approachable.

Angela Patrick is a fierce advocate with a strong desire to right wrongs. She puts clients at the heart of everything she does.

Angela Patrick is a great person, really kind and generous. She is a great talent and a great human being.

Caoilfhionn Gallagher is so naturally talented.

Caoilfhionn Gallagher is a superb written advocate; her written submissions are a model of clarity, she is really outstanding.

Caoilfhionn is brilliant. She is inspiring to work with, bringing energy and strategic vision. She is also great with clients.

Caoilfhionn Gallagher is a force of nature.

Jamie Burton is very good, measured and cautious. He has really helped us hone our arguments.

Jamie Burton is a fierce advocate but also practical and realistic. He is an expert on the human rights act, on which he did excellent training for us.

Maya is bright and dedicated. She is a sharp advocate.

Maya's biggest strength is her advocacy, she is very persuasive and good on her feet. She really cares about clients and cases, and doesn't shy away from getting into the details.

I am very impressed by Maya Sikand. Her advice and approach are extremely impressive.

Maya is a noted and respected expert. She is an excellent and highly effective advocate, who combines excellent, wide-ranging and in-depth expert legal knowledge with a persuasive style.

Maya Sikand is amazing, really good on her feet. She is quite tactical and very good at thinking about the long-term game.

Nicholas Bowen's great strength is that he takes on cases that everyone thinks are hopeless and makes them sound plausible. He's quite inventive.

Nicholas Bowen is absolutely reliable. You have to be able to engage with a client on a personal level, which he can do, and can stand in front of lords or ladies with equal skill.

I would recommend Nick Brown, he is really good on cases that cross over between police and personal injury.

Nick is extremely thorough and excellent with clients. He is excellent, always available or will come back quickly. I can have honest discussions with him.

Nick Brown is one of the most competent barristers you could hope to work with. His level of knowledge and understanding is second to none - he goes way over and above what is ever expected.

Nick Brown is able to cut through all the noise and drill down on the issues. He is not afraid to push.

David Lemer is excellent.

David Lemer is really able.

David Lemer is super intelligent, very academic, focused and comes up with ideas.

David Lemer is very bright, I have a lot of respect for him. He is quite cerebral.

Frederick Powell is very thorough and a thoughtful advocate. He is good at working collaboratively.

Frederick Powell is my go-to barrister for more complex valuations of quantum. He is extremely thorough in his analysis, he always puts the time in and it is pleasure to work with him.

Frederick Powell is very hard-working and collaborative. He is very good in a team, he involves everyone. He is very thorough in his approach and good at spotting the difficult points.

I have instructed Freddie on a number of CAPA matters. He is an excellent advocate and provides very high-quality expert advice. He is easy to communicate with and puts clients at their ease.

Frederick Powell is a very reliable and strong junior counsel. I would recommend him for AAP and inquest work.