2 Hare Court is delighted to announce our rankings in this year’s Chambers & Partners UK Guide. Chambers now has 40 out of 76 members ranked as leaders in their fields, with 67 rankings overall.
Chambers has been recognised as a leader in their field for:
Congratulations to Oliver Glasgow KC and Sallie Bennett-Jenkins KC for maintaining their Star Silk ranking in this year’s guide for Crime. Jonathan Laidlaw KC also retains his Star Silk status in both Crime and Financial Crime, while Stephen Brassington continues as a Star Individual in Professional Discipline. Laura Stephenson joins the ranks as a Leading Junior in Professional Discipline, with Amina Graham also recognised as a Leading Junior in Sport, and Harry Laidlaw noted as ‘Up & Coming’ in Crime. Additionally, 34 existing members continue to rank highly in their respective fields.
A special mention goes to the Financial Crime and Professional Discipline teams, whose practice areas have been promoted to Tier 1 this year.
We would also like to congratulate the following teams and members who have all been shortlisted in the 2024 Chambers UK Bar Awards, to be held on Thursday 14th November.
Chambers & Partners rankings are the definitive mark of excellence across the legal industry. A ranking in this Guide shows that you have stood out in the most rigorous, independent and in-depth research process of any legal directory on the market.
Chambers would like to express their gratitude to all of their clients who took the time to act as referees.
2 Hare Court is described by the Guide as an “expert criminal set with a great track record of handling the most serious matters” and “well regarded with high-calibre counsel who are experts in their field”. One interviewee reports that they “can trust each and every advocate at 2 Hare Court to meticulously go through complex evidence in a case from the offset”. Another adds that “for business and financial crime, this is the set to instruct”.
“Director of clerking Julian Campbell is in a league of his own. He is on top of it and knows his barristers like the back of his hand and is very approachable”.
“Senior practice clerk Jack Shah is brilliant and Louis Lockwood is a very practical clerk”.
“The clerking team are the best in the business. Jack Shah and Chloe Tennent are always on hand, never miss a call and take time to provide the right options for the client”.
“Chloe Tennent is a real standout clerk. She delivers time and time again, always manages to get the listing you need and always picks up the phone. She is the epitome of what a clerk should be”.
“2 Hare Court has excellent commercial clerks”.
In Health & Safety, the Guide says it is a well regarded set “with high-calibre counsel who are experts in their field”. Market sources state: “I think they are impressive; they have done a really good job at breaking into and establishing themselves as a leading set in the regulatory field”.
In Professional Discipline, clients describe the set as “excellent in all aspects,” with “an abundance of talent in this area”. The clerks were once again highlighted: “2 Hare Court are head and shoulders above the rest in terms of their clerking, with a tip of the hat to Louis Lockwood for excellent service”. And “2 Hare Court’s clerks are exceptional. They are quick to respond and completely on top of all the cases. Louis Lockwood is one of the best clerks out there”. Another source is quoted as saying “The clerks are always very helpful in working with you to try and fit in consultations at times that suit the clients, which can be difficult when working with busy doctors”.
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