Barristers from a range of Trinity's practice groups have again been recognised in the recently published 2023 edition of Chambers and Partners, achieving 27 individual rankings across 11 practice areas, an increase in rankings from the previous year. Trinity's Members and Staff are grateful for our clients' continued support.
"Trinity Chambers is a respected commercial set based in Newcastle and Leeds. Members have strong capabilities in substantial commercial litigation and are also sought out for non-contentious advice. The barristers have notable experience in director and shareholder matters and contract disputes, as well as commercial real estate and employment litigation."
"The clerks are very good; they get back to you promptly and provide lots of webinars." "They are very proactive." "Steve Walker has a very good knowledge of the market. He is a very helpful clerk."
Simon Goldberg K.C.
"Simon is technically superb.""He is so clever.""He is really reassuring to the client."
Richard Stubbs
"Richard is an impressive advocate who is commercially astute and tactically very sharp.""He is responsive, solves problems and is very good with clients.""He is very calm and measured on his feet. His written and oral advocacy is very persuasive."
Charles Holland
"Charles is very thorough and pays great attention to detail.""His advocacy and written submissions are very good."
"Trinity Chambers is a notable set on the North Eastern Circuit with bases in Newcastle, Middlesbrough and Leeds. The barristers at Trinity Chambers are well regarded for their expert handling of a wide range of criminal cases and regularly appear in the Crown Courts across the North East, as well as Yorkshire and the Midlands. Areas of expertise for the team include serious cases relating to homicides, terrorism, sexual offences and large drugs conspiracies. The set also houses considerable strength in the full range of motor offences, and regularly acts for both the prosecution and the defence. "Trinity Chambers has a group of experienced practitioners," says one interviewee."
Toby Hedworth K.C.
"Toby Hedworth KC is an accomplished silk whose practice includes a wide range of criminal and regulatory cases. He has experience of handling homicide and terrorism matters..."Toby is very good and well thought of .""He is very experienced."
Christopher Knox
"Christopher is skilful and extremely experienced."
"Trinity Chambers has an impressive employment law practice with particular strength in handling TUPE, unfair dismissal and discrimination matters. Other areas of expertise include equal pay and worker status law. The set has a broad client base among both claimants and respondents."
"The clerking at Trinity is excellent. Clerks always respond promptly to emails and provide good cover for each other when necessary. They are helpful in ensuring access to counsel when it is needed.""Steve Walker is very responsive and helpful."
Simon Goldberg K.C.
"Simon's advocacy skills are first-rate. He also responds to all requests for advice promptly and with great clarity."
Jane Callan
"A strong advocate with good commercial vision."
Richard Stubbs
"He is able to assimilate a high volume of sensitive information and provide clear, cogent advice.""His advocacy skills are excellent; he clearly has the respect of the Tribunal and is able to cross-examine in a way that is respectful but highly effective."
Andrew Crammond
"Andrew is excellent: personable, able to grasp complex issues, and very good with clients."
Jamie Anderson
"Jamie is an excellent employment law practitioner."
Jamie Morgan
"Very easy to deal with and quickly gains the confidence of clients."
Children & Matrimonial Finance
"Trinity Chambers covers the full range of family law but is particularly renowned for its capabilities with regard to financial proceedings and public children law matters. Its members act for parents and local authorities in complex cases where abuse, injury or fabricated or induced illnesses are complicating factors. The barristers also offer expertise in highly sensitive issues such as intra-familial and multiparty sexual abuse. Instructing solicitors also seek out barristers at Trinity Chambers for their experience of non-disclosures of assets and incomes in financial proceedings, including acting for high net worth individuals. The set offers a range of alternative dispute resolution options, and has a number of in-house trained arbitrations and mediators. One source reports that Trinity Chambers is "a strong set with some standout barristers that would be my go-to on financial and children matters."
"Steven Preen, lead family clerk, and Ken McLafferty, clerk, are particularly responsive to any queries and are always very accommodating." "The clerks are always extremely polite, helpful and willing to assist in finding counsel, often at very short notice."
Nicholas Stonor K.C.
"Nicholas is a compelling advocate. He is thoroughly prepared, an impressive and effective advocate and is very thoughtful and considerate when dealing with vulnerable clients." "Nicholas is the go-to silk and has a stellar reputation both in the North East and nationally." "He is a well-rounded advocate."
Fiona Walker
"Fiona is highly skilled and always well prepared. I would not hesitate to recommend her on a complex case.""Fiona is always incredibly well prepared and is a brilliant advocate."
Justin Gray
"Justin is very effective before the court."
Timothy Spain
"Timothy is technically excellent and a good negotiator." "He has superb knowledge of his areas of work and provides quality advocacy; he is listened to by the court."
Charles Holland
"Charles is very thorough and pays great attention to detail." "His advocacy and written submissions are very good."
"Trinity Chambers has strong capabilities in landlord and tenant disputes, as well as additional expertise in statutory nuisance claims, possession and boundary disputes, among other property matters. The barristers at Trinity attract instructions in cases dealing with a vast array of real estate, from car parks to country houses."
Simon Goldberg K.C.
"Well respected on circuit and utterly reliable."
Richard Stubbs
"Knowledgeable, personable and very people-oriented."
Civil Liberties & Human Rights
Matthew R. Crowe
"He is always well briefed, professional and great with clients."
"Fielding a housing team covering a range of contentious matters, Trinity Chambers acts on behalf of both landlords and tenants. The cases taken on by the set include homelessness, possession and disrepair proceedings, as well as complex anti-social behaviour matters. Members of the set are well equipped to advise on matters involving the Equality Act 2010 and human rights law."
"Trinity Chambers provides outstanding, exceptional service. It is always on point. The barristers are experts in their field. If they can't assist no one can." "Paul McNab, clerk, is excellent and has never let me down." "The clerks are approachable and accommodating. Should an issue arise, I am confident that they will try to resolve it." "The clerks are excellent - they deal with matters quickly and even out of hours."
Helen Greatorex
"Helen has broad experience across social housing law, a strong intellect and a very thorough approach to litigation. She also has an assertive but measured advocacy style to ensure the best prospects of a successful outcome. ""Helen is detailed and thorough, and very capable with the clients."
Peter Marcus
"Nothing is ever too much trouble. Peter Marcus is always available outside of office hours for ad hoc advice or to discuss tactics.""Peter is my go-to person at Trinity in respect of housing disrepair matters. He is extremely well prepared and thorough, and provides succinct and practical advice. He is also a persuasive advocate."
Tom Tyson
"Tom always gets to grips with things and understands the commercial needs of the client." "I found Tom very knowledgeable. He has a very good grasp of briefs."
Vilma Vodanovic
"Vilma comes across very well to the client, has a good grasp of the instructions and the issues involved, and gets a good outcome."
The full Chambers & Partners 2023 rankings can be found here.