2 Hare Court is delighted to announce our rankings in this year’s Chambers & Partners UK Guide. Chambers now has 46 out of 80 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 on maintaining their Star Silk rankings 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.
Nneka Akudolu KC joins the ranks as a Leading Silk, alongside Hannah Thomas, recognised as a Leading Junior in Crime. Laura Stephenson is newly ranked as a Leading Junior in Inquests & Inquiries, with Max Mills entering the Up & Coming category. Peter Lownds also joins the rankings as a Leading Junior in Professional Discipline.
Additionally, 37 existing members continue to rank highly across their respective fields.
We are also proud to recognise the Crime, Financial Crime and Professional Discipline Teams for retaining their Band 1 rankings.
A special mention also goes to the Financial Crime: Private Prosecutions Team, whose practice area has been promoted to Band 2 this year.
We would also like to congratulate the following members who have both been shortlisted in the 2025 Chambers UK Bar Awards, to be held on Thursday 13th 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.
The Chambers & Partners Guide describes 2 Hare Court as an “expert criminal set with a great track record of handling the most serious matters” with “members of the set instructed in some of the year’s highest-profile cases.”
The clerking team also receives exceptional praise:
“The clerking team, led by Julian Campbell, is extremely professional.” and “The clerks, particularly Julian Campbell, are excellent. They all operate as a team.”
“Senior Practice Manager Jack Shah is simply fantastic. He is always going over and above to provide the best-matched barrister. He has never let me down.”
“They provide exceptional client care. It makes it so easy to consistently instruct them. Director of Clerking Julian Campbell and Practice Manager Chloe Tennent are fantastic clerks.”
“Jack Shah and Chloe Tennent are always on hand to reply to our enquires whether by email or phone call. They are both approachable and always have time to discuss their barristers.”
“Chloe Tennent is super attentive, replying quickly to enquiries.”
“Sam Window is new to the team and I have found him to be excellent. He is responsive, realistic and concerned to provide what is needed.”
“They have a top-class clerking team, Sam Window is quick and efficient.”
“2 Hare Court is excellently organised, with a great clerks room.”
“The clerking team are exceptionally strong. The clerks are incredibly professional and helpful. They are an asset.”
“They have great clerks, they’re commercial and efficient.”
In Financial Crime, the Guide notes that the set “offers expertise spanning the full gamut of financial crime matters.” One interviewee reports that barristers “handle their client’s case with meticulous care and skill.” whilst another adds that the set has “great working knowledge of complex areas of business crime.”
In Health & Safety, 2 Hare Court is described as “a well-regarded set with outstanding individuals who provide excellent advice and a high level of support,” offering “excellent service from counsel and the clerks.”
In Inquests & Public Inquiries, the Guide highlights 2 Hare Court’s “noted specialism in inquests” and its involvement in major public inquiries including the Post Office Horizon IT, Manchester Arena, and Grenfell Tower Inquiries. One solicitor notes “2 Hare Court has an exceptional group of reliable inquest practitioners at all levels.”
In Professional Discipline, the Guide describes 2 Hare Court as “a leading chambers” and “home to savvy practitioners who tend to defend in disciplinary matters.” Barristers draw on their strong criminal law backgrounds when operating in this area and are admired for their adroit representation of professionals and regulators in medicine, veterinary medicine, the police, and financial services. Areas of particular expertise include allegations of clinical failings and sexual misconduct cases. Clients describe the set as “perfectly adept at handling complicated and sophisticated matters,” with “an impressive selection of counsel.”
To read the full set overview please click here.
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