LINCOLN HOUSE CHAMBERS RANKED AS A LEADING SET IN THE LEGAL 500

Lincoln House is delighted to announce that it has been recognised as a Leading Chambers in the 2025 Legal 500. A significant number of Lincoln House members have been ranked as Leading Barristers across multiple areas of practice.

In Business and Regulatory Crime (Including Health and Safety) Lincoln House is praised as a ‘Stellar Set’. Richard DawsonLeila Ghahhary, Simon Gurney, Lee HughesMatthew HowarthDavid Pojur, and Austin Welch have all been ranked as Leading Juniors.

In Crime (General and Fraud) Lincoln House is praised as a ‘go-to set in crime’. Kate Blackwell KC, Simon Csoka KC, Mark Ford KC, John Harrison KC, Alex Leach KC, Andrew Thomas KC, are ranked as Leading Silks. Marianne Alton, Clare Ashcroft, Anna Chestnutt, Rachel Cooper, Richard Dawson, Ged Doran, Richard English, Rebecca Filletti, Simon Gurney, Martin Hackett, Matthew Howarth, Sarah Magill, Ian McMeekin, Kimberley Obrusik, David Pojur, Isobel Thomas, are all ranked as Leading Juniors. Graham Rishton is recognised as a Rising Star.

In Inquests and Inquiries Kate Blackwell KC is ranked as a Leading Silk with Leila GhahharyLee HughesDavid Pojur and Austin Welch all ranked as Leading Juniors.

In Professional Disciplinary Lincoln House is praised as ‘well equipped to handle cases for members of the medical profession before a wide range of regulators’. Anna Chestnutt, Simon Gurney and Lee Hughes are ranked as Leading Juniors.

Lincoln House gives a special thanks to our brilliant Clerking Team who have been recognised by the Legal 500 as ‘stand out’ and ‘highly responsive’. Testimonials include:

‘David Wright is a leader in chambers and in the field of clerking – one of the best there is in the country. He is approachable and pragmatic and always willing to help where he can.’

‘Andy McGuinness is a solid pair of hands and the go-to clerk if you ever need a problem solving or a barrister at short notice. He is unflappable and appears to take even the most stressful situations in his stride.’

‘Absolutely fantastic. Ty Price in particular is a rising star, he goes the extra mile, and always makes cases work smoothly.’

‘David Gibbons at Lincoln House is an asset to the team. He stays in touch and is always committed to assuring that instructing solicitors are aware of any changes to the court timetable or listings on the off chance that the court have not communicated the same to the firm.’

‘The clerks at Lincoln House Chambers are excellent. Abigail Lockett’s attention to detail and professionalism is outstanding. Her efficiency and personable nature makes her a real credit to the clerk’s team at Lincoln House Chambers.’

‘George Hooley is also a standout clerk who has an excellent clerking career ahead of him. He is responsive, friendly and professional at all times.’

The full rankings can be viewed on the Legal 500 website here.

Lincoln House extends its warmest thanks and appreciation to its referees for their support and to the Legal 500 team, for their hard work and research in bringing together the 2025 Legal 500 Guide.