Chambers and Partners 2025: 10 members of chambers ranked

18 October 2024

We are delighted that 10 members of chambers have been included in Chambers and Partners 2025.

Additionally, we continue to be ranked as a set for our social housing law team. Thank you to all our clients for your support during the year and particular thanks to everyone who gave feedback on our barristers.

Social housing

 Band 3 Set

Field Court Chambers continues to boast a well-respected team with a notable presence in the social housing sector. Members represent tenants, housing associations, local authorities and other landlords in cases such as homelessness appeals, possession proceedings and disrepair claims. The barristers continue to act in a wide range of cases that involve human rights considerations. A source comments: "Field Court has detailed and broad expertise in various areas of law." Another interviewee enthuses: "The set has great barristers who are helpful and brave." A recent work highlight for the set is Moge v London Borough of Ealing, a case concerned with the duty to accommodate applicants within the borough under Section 208(1) of the Housing Act 1996.

Band 2

Clare Cullen – "Clare is an excellent barrister with a depth of legal knowledge and expertise. Her advocacy skills are impeccable."

"Clare Cullen is very efficient, professional and fast to respond to queries."

"Clare is an exceptional advocate."

"I deeply appreciate her professionalism, expertise and dedication to delivering exceptional legal services."

"She is approachable and great at putting people at ease. This personal approach, coupled with insightful knowledge, is a winning combination."

Band 3

Emma Godfrey – "Emma Godfrey consistently provides high-quality advice." "Emma Godfrey provides a fast turnaround for written work and adheres to strict deadlines."

Sarah McKeown – "Sarah is a fantastically experienced barrister who excels in written submissions or advocacy. She is also a pleasure to work with."

Genevieve Screeche-Powell – "Genevieve Screeche-Powell provides excellent advocacy and drafting, as well as advice on complex matters."

"She deals with a wide range of complex areas, is always available to provide advice and is very good with matters with vulnerable clients and Equality Act discrimination matters."

Administrative & public law

Band 4

Francis Hoar – ""Francis is very robust and forthright in advocacy. He is effective."

Community care

Band 2

Hilton Harrop-Griffiths – "Hilton is a quality barrister."

Band 3

Joshua Swirsky – "Joshua is able to provide clear and concise advice regarding complex areas of law. He is always very responsive, approachable and practical and he works well under pressure.”

Court of Protection: Health & welfare

Band 4

Christine Cooper – “Christine is a very proactive barrister and an exceptionally good advocate."

Election law

Band 1

Francis Hoar – "Francis Hoar is exceptionally committed to his cases. He is a real legal crusader."

"Francis Hoar is highly imaginative, persistent in his arguments and committed to clients."

Inquests & public inquiries

Band 4

Nikolas Clarke  - " Nikolas is very good on the law. He is very persuasive in front of a coroner."

"Nikolas is always approachable and supportive. He provides regular updates when instructed."

"Nikolas is calm, clear and confident in his work on inquests."

Local Government

Band 3

Genevieve Screeche-Powell - "Genevieve achieves outstanding outcomes for clients."

"Genevieve Screeche-Powell is a solid practitioner."

Real estate litigation

Band 4

  • Max Thorowgood - "Max is very good with clients and has a no-nonsense approach."