MEMBERS OF THE CHAMBER

Mr. Michael Beckman QC

Call (1956) Lincoln’s Inn QC (1976) LL.B. (Hons) London

Area of Practice Civil Michael’s professional experience extends to major commercial and criminal trials in Hong Kong and Singapore, performing advisory work in Hong Kong Malaysia and the West Indies and conducting International arbitrations in Zambia. more

Mr. Samuel Jarman

Call (1989) Inner Temple LL.B. (Hons) London E-mail

Areas of Practice Banking In the field of banking specialities include the defence of claims brought by banks, particularly against small to medium sized businesses... Insurance In the field of insurance specialities include coverage disputes under legal expenses insurance and/or professional indemnity, & maritime umbrella policies.more

Miss. Nicola Murphy

Call (1994) Gray’s Inn LL.B. (Hons) University of Hull

Area of Practice Crime With regards to serious crime, Nicola’s practice covers drugs importation and supply, offences by and against children, crimes of violence, sexual assaults and related judicial review proceedings. more

Mr. Lawrence Power

Call (1995) Middle Temple Bar of Northern Ireland (2005) LL.B. (Hons) LL.M. Nottingham E-mail

Area of Practice Civil Lawrence specialises in Commercial Litigation including Computer and Telecommunication Law, Cross-border Insolvency and Intellectual Property. His practice also includes International Sale, Banking and Partnership. more

Miss. Katherine Toogood

Call (1998) Gray’s Inn E-mail

Summary Katherine is a Legal Adviser at Thames Magistrates' Court; London's busiest court. She is a specialist in Local Government courts and Youth Justice. She has particular responsibility for Pro Bono work. more

Miss. Julie-Anne Comerton

Call (2003) Gray’s Inn Bar of Northern Ireland (2005) LL.B (Hons), MA E-mail

Areas of Practice Civil Julie-Anne covers all areas of civil work to include Personal injury; Landlord and tenant; Licensing; Immigration; Commercial... Crime Julie-Anne covers all areas of defence work in the Magistrates Court and Crown Court... more

Miss. Nicola McKinney

Call (2004) Gray’s Inn Bahamas Bar (2004) LL.B (Hons) London MSc (Hons) LSE BA (Hons) Harvard E-mail

Areas of Practice Civil Nicola’s civil practice encompasses commercial, employment and personal injury litigation in this jurisdiction and in The Bahamas, including advising in high-value hotel and government property disputes and multi-jurisdictional insolvency... Crime Nicola is also instructed in a range of criminal defence work in the Crown Courts. more

Mr. Philipp Simon

Call (2004) Inner Temple Germany (2006) Luxembourg (2008) LL.B (Hons) Canterbury German state exams in law, Bonn, Düsseldorf E-mail

Areas of Practice Civil Philipp specialises in Corporate and Commercial Litigation at domestic and international level and recently acted on a number of international mergers... He furthermore acts for clients in respect of Banking, Finance and Investment Fund matters... Crime Time permitting, Philipp pursues his interest for the criminal law and always enjoys instructions for both, prosecution and defence cases.more

Mr. Adam Zoubir

Call (2005) Lincoln’s Inn MA Oxon LL.M London E-mail

Area of Practice Civil He undertakes advisory and court work relating to the following areas: contract, civil fraud, misrepresentation, trusts, commercial agency, professional negligence, negligent misstatement, the economic torts, personal and corporate insolvency and passing off. more

Mr. James Tunley

Call (2005) Lincoln’s Inn LL.B (Hons) Leicester E-mail

Areas of Practice Civil James undertakes a full range of civil work including employment law, personal injury, road traffic claims, contractual disputes, and property litigation. Crime In addition to civil work, James has experience of a full range of criminal defence work...more

Miss. Roisin Kennedy

Call (2006) Inner Temple Bar of Northern Ireland (2009) BA Oxon E-mail

Areas of Practice Civil Roisin is instructed in a wide range of civil litigation including personal injury, road traffic claims, employment law, contractual disputes, and property litigation... Crime In addition to civil work, Roisin has experience of a full range of criminal defence and regularly appears in the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts... more

Mr. Jared Dann

Call (2007) Middle Temple MA Oxon E-mail

Areas of Practice Civil Jared is instructed in a wide range of civil litigation. He specialises in insolvency and property matters... Immigration Jared has experience of immigration matters in the First Tier and the Upper Tribunals. He has also appeared in the Court of Appeal in an immigration matter. more

Mr. John Ditchburn

Call (2007) Middle Temple BA (Hons) Oxon E-mail

Area of Practice Civil John’s practice covers all areas of civil law. He is regularly instructed on matters of personal injury law... Crime In addition to his civil work, John receives instructions in criminal cases and appears regularly in the magistrates’ and Crown courts. more

Miss. Naomi Owen

Call (2008) Lincoln’s Inn MA Oxon MA Bristol E-mail

Areas of Practice Civil Naomi has acted for both claimants and defendants in Small Claims and Fast Track hearings... Employment Naomi appears for both employers and employees in Employment Tribunals at all stages of proceedings. Crime Naomi receives instructions for both defence and prosecution cases... more

Mr. Christopher Loxton

Call (2009) Middle Temple BSc. Bristol E-mail

Areas of Practice Civil Christopher accepts instructions in all areas of civil law, both drafting pleadings and appearing before the County Courts and High Court. Employment Christopher accepts instructions for both employers and employees in Employment Tribunals at all stages of proceedings. Crime Christopher both defends and prosecutes, receiving instructions from defence solicitors, the CPS, the Probation Service and G4S. Christopher also accepts work in immigration and housing cases...more

ADMINISTRATION

Mr. Spencer Payne

Senior Clerk Direct: 020 7822 8801 E-mail

Summary Spencer joined Chambers in January 2008 having worked his way up as junior and fees clerks at other London chambers for the previous 12 years.Spencer maintains chambers’ reputation through his professional, yet friendly approach when dealing with Counsel, instructing solicitors and lay clients.His connections with clerks from other sets ensure that chambers remains at the forefront of developments at the Bar.He brings with him a wealth of wit, wisdom and experience.

Ms. Stephanie Tickner

Junior Clerk E-mail

Ms. Sallie Berriff

Financial Director E-mail