We are delighted that we have received 12 individual rankings in the Chambers and Partners 2026 guide, which includes 3 new members who have been ranked.
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 2 Set
"Field Court Chambers continues to boast a well-respected team with a notable presence in the social housing sector. The barristers continue to act in a wide range of cases that involve human rights considerations.” “The set is friendly and has an approachable attitude towards clients, they are cooperative and swift to respond."
“A recent work highlight for the set is R v London Borough of Tower Hamlets, resisting a judicial review.”
Band 2
Genevieve Screeche-Powell- ‘Genevieve has provided clear advice in complex matters and impressed in court’.
‘She is extremely organised and has in-depth knowledge of housing law.’
Band 3
Emma Godfrey- ‘Emma Godfrey provides clear advice. She is very efficient with her turnaround of paperwork’
Sarah McKeown- ‘I like her attention to detail, which is excellent; her pleadings are always very thorough and she is very good at getting the detail of a case.’
Administrative & public law
Band 4
Francis Hoar- ‘Francis has great enthusiasm in his approach.’
Community care
Band 2
Election law
Band 1
Francis Hoar- ‘Francis is an excellent barrister and his determination sets him apart, he keeps going and is relentless. His attitude to anything he is involved with is brilliant.’
Employment
Up & Coming
Ryan Anderson- ‘Ryan provides exceptional client care, ensuring the client is consistently informed and supported.’
‘Ryan Anderson provides clear advice to the clients with confidence, and his advocacy in the tribunal was excellent.’
Family: Children
Band 4
Paula Diaz- ‘A first choice for the most complex matters. I enjoy working with her and I know that she will advocate strongly in court and that no issue will be left unresolved.’
‘Paula is meticulous in her approach; she ensures that all areas are covered and the case is properly put to court.’
Rebecca Davies- ‘Rebecca is highly experienced and exudes confidence and competence in equal measure. She is able to explain complex legal matters to clients in a way which is easy to understand.’
‘Rebecca is a very thorough and proactive barrister. She is clear with the clients and puts cases across well in court.’
Inquests & public inquiries
Band 4
Nikolas Clarke- ‘Nikolas Clarke has fantastic legal awareness and advocacy skills, grounded in a realistic and commercial approach to matters.’
Local government
Band 3
Genevieve Screeche-Powell- ‘She has always provided a friendly and down-to-earth, yet insightful, service.’
Real estate litigation
Band 4
Max Thorowgood- ‘Max always makes himself available to provide clear and concise advice and constantly aims to deliver results.’
‘He is a very good advocate with a deep understanding of real estate, risk management and commercial considerations.’