33 Bedford Row is pleased to announce the list of our barristers that have been ranked in the Legal 500 2026.
The Legal 500 is a leading global legal directory that ranks law firms and lawyers based on their expertise and market-leading work. It is a pleasure to announce that the below 33 Bedford Row Barristers have been ranked:
Gul Nawaz Hussain KC
Leading Silk | North Eastern Circuit | Crime (general and fraud) | Tier 3
'Gul is a fantastic trial advocate. His closing speeches are second to none, and he captivates the attention of juries with effortless ease.'
Ayesha Smart
Leading Junior | North Eastern Circuit | Crime (general and fraud) | Tier 3
'Ayesha has a calming presence. She is a confident advocate who is particularly adept at dealing with complicated legal issues and straightforwardly presenting them.'
James Ruddal
Leading Junior | Wales and Chester Circuit | Company and insolvency | Tier 1
Nichola Cafferkey
Leading Junior I London Bar | Crime | Tier 3
‘Very committed and able. Strong tactical thinker. Very good client care.'
Dr S Chelvan
Leading Junior | Immigration (including business immigration) | Tier 1
‘Chelvan is an innovative leader in this area of law. He has an unmatched work ethic and drive to get the best result for his clients while pushing the boundaries of the law.’
Haydee Dijkstal
Leading Junior | London Bar | International human rights and criminal law | Tier 2
'Haydee's strengths include extensive knowledge of international and domestic human rights and criminal law. She is well-versed in the necessary legislation and jurisprudence, both for relevant international instruments and mechanisms and for relevant domestic jurisdictions. Haydee's deep expertise also allows her to make novel legal arguments as appropriate—such as by drawing parallels to other situations or by highlighting unique aspects of a case — to best advocate for success.'
Deborah Seitler
Leading Junior | London Bar | Family: children and domestic absue | Tier 3
‘Deborah is an exceptional advocate, particularly for very vulnerable clients. She has a wonderful, calm demeanour enabling her to put clients at ease while having the ear of the court without drama.’
Daniel Foster
Leading Junior | North Eastern Circuit | Family: children and domestic abuse | Tier 2
Ann May
Leading Junior | London Bar | Family: children and domestic abuse | Tier 4
‘Ann is simply a tour de force. Her legal knowledge is extensive and detailed, and she is insightful and proactive, always pushing for the best outcome for the client.’
Hannah Bramley
Leading Junior | North Eastern Circuit | Family: children and domestic abuse | Tier 4
'Hannah is an effective communicator, very supportive of vulnerable clients, and ensures that their voice is heard in the court room. Strong written submissions supplement Hannah's advocacy and it is always a pleasure to be in a case with Hannah, even as an opponent, as she is able to assert her client's case without becoming antagonistic.'
Deborah Bryan
Leading Junior | London Bar | Family: children and domestic abuse | Tier 5
‘Deborah is a powerhouse advocate with a keen eye for detail. She understands the complex human dynamics often present in care proceedings.'
Rabia Mir
Leading Junior | London Bar | Family: children and domestic abuse | Tier 5
‘Rabia is a strong barrister with in-depth legal knowledge. She is an excellent communicator who is very responsive to clients and instructing solicitors, and she is always well prepared.’
Elise Jeremiah
Leading Junior | London Bar | Family: children and domestic abuse | Tier 5
‘Elise is incredible. Her wit and tenacity drives cases forward and her submissions are skilled and technical, garnering strong results and outcomes for clients. She is incredibly persuasive in court.’
Christina Warner
Leading Junior | London Bar | Family: children and domestic abuse | Tier 6
Zarha Ahmed
Leading Junior | London Bar | Professional disciplinary and regulatory law | Tier 3
‘Zahra is a formidable advocate. She is knowledgeable on the law and her attention to detail is immaculate. She has exceptional client care skills and is highly approachable.’
Tope Adeyemi
Leading Junior | London Bar | Professional disciplinary and regulatory law | Tier 4
‘Tope is a confident and articulate advocate. She defends her position very effectively.'
Wafa Shah
Leading Junior | London Bar | Professional disciplinary and regulatory law | Tier 4
‘Wafa is a compelling, persuasive and charming advocate who displays a detailed knowledge of her brief. She shows a real understanding and rapport with her lay client at all times.’
Hammad Baig
Leading Junior | London Bar | VAT and excise | Tier 3
Simon Hill
Leading Junior | London Bar | Valuation and rating | Tier 2
‘Simon has a breadth of knowledge in what is a highly specialist practice area, which ensures cases can be referred to him with confidence. This is reflected in his written and oral advocacy, both being comprehensive.'
Kemi Ojutiku
Leading Junior | Rising Star | Family: children and domestic abuse | Tier 6
'A level-headed, fearless and dedicated junior.'
