UK Bar Guide 2026 : All Circuits
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Old Square Chambers is noted for its "top-class barristers", who are capable of handling a range of independent investigations in sectors such as sport, health, law and higher education. The set has a history of handling high-profile investigations, including one into allegations of racism at Essex County Cricket Club.
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In terms of their clerking service, they have the cutting edge of getting to know us and our needs.
It is a very good clerking team.
The clerks are very responsive and helpful in finding the right counsel.
Senior clerk William Meade is exceptional. He really understands what law firms need in terms of clerking service and underlying barristers.
The clerks have been very good with getting to know us and they maintain good contact with us.
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Elizabeth Melville leads complex investigations for a range of companies and organisations, investigating bullying, workplace discrimination and sexual harassment across a range of sectors, including in educational contexts.
Melville has an ability to cut through the noise and give clear and high-quality practical advice.
She's always very reassuring and has impeccable judgement.
She is really great.
Deshpal Panesar KC is regularly entrusted with investigations, often large-scale, involving high-profile organisations and groups. These pertain to allegations such as bullying and institutional racism.
He carried out an investigation that was well structured and well thought through. I was pleased with the work he did.
Eleena Misra KC is a well-reputed silk who is adept at handling significant and large-scale investigations. These focus on issues such as bullying and harassment and racial discrimination.
She brings a degree of pragmatism. I would definitely recommend her. She was professional throughout.
Eleena Misra was very pragmatic and very detailed.
Katharine Newton KC has an extensive investigations practice, encompassing matters in law firms and schools. She has led high-profile investigations such as one into racism allegations at Essex County Cricket Club.
She is very good.
She did a really excellent, complex investigation. She was excellent at handling vulnerable situations and at getting on top of the facts.
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