Head of Chambers since May 2026 John McLinden is a versatile trial and appellate barrister who started his career in New Zealand (1975-1991) and has practised in the UK since. He has appeared in and has been reported in a wide range of cases in both jurisdictions. His practice is very varied, covering general commercial, […]
Robert Sharp is a second six pupil and can take instructions across all of chambers’ practice areas. In his first six months, Robert focused on public law, family law and Court of Protection. His second six pupil supervisor specialises in public law, housing and employment law. Robert is now in his second six and has […]
Harrison Engler has a mixed practice in civil, family, housing, property, community care and public law. In April 2025, Harrison acted pro bono (as co-counsel with Joanna Thom) in Re A (Appeal: Findings of Fact) [2025] EWHC 1279 (Fam) [2025] 4 WLR 72 – a successful High Court appeal against a 3-year-old rape finding in […]
Madeleine Horton (Southey) has a mixed practice in civil, employment, property, housing, family and public law. She started tenancy in September 2024 after successful completion of her pupillage. During the non-practising period of her pupillage Madeleine focused on property, trusts, housing and homelessness law. In the second half of pupillage Madeleine expanded her experience to […]
Aristide Hoang-Brown has a mixed practice in housing, property, family, civil and public law (including Court of Protection). Housing/property law: Aristide advises and represents tenants, private landlords, local authorities and housing associations in possession proceedings, disrepair claims, access and anti-social behaviour injunctions (including committal proceedings for breaches of injunctions) and cases with Equality Act 2010 […]
Lily Cooke accepts instructions related to all family law proceedings including children law (both private and public), domestic abuse, divorce and ancillary relief. She is a strong advocate and has a passion for public law matters. She has appeared at all stages of proceedings. Lily gets to grips with a matter quickly and represents a […]
Ryan Anderson has a mixed practice in employment, civil and housing law. In his employment law practice, he represents businesses and individuals. He also spent two years as a specialist Employment Tribunal advocate representing companies, before joining chambers. Ryan is regularly instructed in housing and property law matters. He advises and represents local authorities, private […]
Max Lansman specialises in employment, housing, local government, Court of Protection and child protection law. He also maintains a mixed civil law practice. He is a qualified direct access barrister and is able to accept instructions from members of the public within his specialist areas. If you would like more information about Max’s practice, please contact his […]
Rebecca Davies focuses on family law: private and public children law proceedings and matrimonial finance, as well as public law and Court of Protection cases. Her caseload typically includes: Public law family proceedings, including the making and discharge of care and supervision orders, special guardianship orders, placement orders, secure accommodation orders, and adoption orders Private […]
Lauren Suding undertakes work in employment and family law, including High Court matters and financial remedy matters in the family courts and the social security tribunals. Further details of her work in each of these areas can be found below. Lauren is also an Adjunct Professor in the London programme of Pepperdine University’s Caruso School […]