
Michael Ivers KC
Call: 1991 | Silk: 2016
Michael has a busy practice in criminal defence. He has represented in a number of murder trials in recent years as well as human trafficking, serious drug offences, revenue fraud…

Taimour Lay
Call: 2011
Taimour is ranked as a leading junior for Immigration in The Legal 500 (2025) and also practises in public law, inquests and human rights. He is public access accredited and…

Russell Fraser
Call: 2010
Russell is a criminal defence specialist with experience defending in a range of cases including murder, terrorism, serious violence, fraud, and drug supply. He is particularly interested in public order,…

Emma Fitzsimons
Call: 2011
Emma Fitzsimons is a public law barrister, specialising in immigration, trafficking, community care, civil liberties and detention. She acts at all levels, including before SIAC and the ECtHR. She is…

Alia Akram
Call: 2011
Alia is an experienced barrister specialising in criminal law, public inquiries and inquests. She has a strong Crown Court practice as a led junior and junior alone, representing defendants in…

Courtenay Barklem
Call: 2016
Courtenay Barklem specialises in civil/commercial litigation and arbitration, including international and construction disputes and EU cross-border mergers. He regularly advises on employment and regulatory law, in particular in relation to…

Maha Sardar
Call: 2002
Maha has been working in the field of immigration, asylum and human rights for over fifteen years. She is a versatile barrister able to provide advice and representation to a…

Jodie Blackstock
Call: 2003
Jodie is a public law and human rights specialist, with extensive experience in justice system reform through policy, research and strategic litigation. Jodie’s particular interest is in challenging, through judicial…

Alex Rose
Call: 2003
Alex Rose is a highly experienced criminal defence practitioner and is widely recognised as a leading junior instructed in many high-profile trials and appeals in recent years. He is meticulously…

Grace Brown
Call: 1995
Grace Brown is Joint Head of Garden Court Chambers. Grace is a public law practitioner with a particular focus on human rights, immigration and refugee law. She commenced practice in…