Chambers is pleased to announce the list of our barristers who have been ranked in the Chambers UK Bar 2026.
The inclusion of our members in this prestigious guide is a direct reflection of the exceptional feedback and trust placed in them by clients and the wider legal community.
Dr S Chelvan: Immigration - London Bar - Band 1
"Dr S Chelvan is an esteemed and highly respected immigration barrister who is particularly recognised for his LGBT+ rights work. His work is international in its scope, while his diverse client base includes many individuals who are fleeing persecution. He has advised and represented academics, governments and activists, as well as individual applicants."
Strengths:
"I cannot rate Dr Chelvan highly enough - he is a superb advocate for his clients. His knowledge of the law is second to none and he is able to present his cases expertly."
"In immigration and asylum, Dr Chelvan is at the top of his game."
"He has so much experience in this sector."
Gul Nawaz Hussain KC: Crime - North Eastern Bar - Band 2
"Gul Nawaz Mahboob Hussain KC is a busy criminal practitioner who has experience handling serious criminal matters. He has represented defendants in significant high-profile cases relating to terrorism, murder and armed robbery. He has further experience in electoral fraud cases and drug conspiracies."
Haydee Dijkstal: International Human Rights Law - London Bar - Band 2
"Haydee Dijkstal of is routinely instructed to appear in front of various UN committees, the Working Group Against Torture and the European Court of Human Rights. Her work has focused on torture, freedom of speech and detention. Haydee has also been instructed in some key cases appearing in the International Criminal Court, with significant human rights elements."
Strengths:
"Haydee Dijkstal is at the top of her game in international human rights."
"Haydee Dijkstal is articulate and judicious."
"Haydee's expertise coupled with her professionalism and compassion mean it is always a pleasure to work alongside her."
"Haydee is a go-to junior for complex international legal cases."
"Haydee has been a very valuable partner for us."
Haydee Dijkstal: International Criminal Law - London Bar - Band 2
"Haydee Dijkstal has a well-recognised international criminal law practice, and has represented sovereign states, victims and human rights groups in numerous ICC cases and associated investigations. She has a particular interest in the involvement of victims in international criminal justice."
Tope Adeyemi: Professional Discipline - London Bar - Band 5
"Tope Adeyemi has experience presenting and defending professional negligence cases. Bringing to bear experience working in-house at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Adeyemi has a clear understanding of how regulators operate. She regularly appears in cases for the GOC and defends practitioners before the HCPC and the NMC."
Strengths:
"Tope Adeyemi is very experienced with these types of cases and is able to handle a wide range of matters, including High Court appeals."
"Tope is methodical, calm in nature and an excellent advocate."
Zahra Ahmed: Professional Discipline - London Bar - Band 5
"Zahra Sultana Ahmed is an experienced barrister who regularly advises both professionals and regulatory bodies. She is particularly expert with regard to healthcare regulatory cases, specifically those of concern to the NMC."
Strengths:
"Zahra Ahmed is really thorough, really good with clients and a great advocate."
"Zahra Ahmed is thorough and professional in her approach to work."
"Zahra has a great eye for attention to detail and builds a strong client rapport."
"Zahra is a safe pair of hands. She appreciates the pressures regulators are under, she doesn't drag cases out unnecessarily, and she homes in on key issues and makes sure everything is done correctly."
"Zahra is always extremely well prepared. She is very professional, knowledgeable and respected for her skill as an advocate."
Congratulations to all our ranked barristers on this significant achievement. This recognition confirms their leading expertise and dedicated client service across key practice areas.