Called to the Bar by the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in 2025, Duncan has a well-established background in public law children work, with extensive experience advising and working with local authorities in complex care and legal proceedings.

He has developed particular expertise in advising Children’s Services on urgent child protection issues and navigating complex evidential frameworks in high-risk cases.

Duncan has experience in complex matters involving non-accidental injury, sexual abuse, and Deprivation of Liberty (DOLS). He is adept at working both independently and as part of a wider counsel team in serious and fact-sensitive cases.

He has worked across multiple jurisdictions, demonstrating adaptability and strong case management skills in fast-paced and demanding legal environments.

Duncan combines legal analysis with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach. He adopts a methodical and structured approach to case preparation, and is adept at delivering clear, practical legal advice in complex and sensitive matters.

Outside of his professional practice, Duncan maintains a strong interest in film and music, with a particular appreciation for both contemporary and classic cinema. He enjoys a broad range of musical genres and values the balance these pursuits bring to his professional practice.

Practice Areas

Public Law Children – Care Proceedings – Adoption & Special Guardianship – Child Protection – DOLS – Court of Protection – Financial Remedy – Local Authority Public Law Litigation – Employment law – Civil law – Immigration law

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John is a highly experienced and respected criminal practitioner with extensive expertise acting on behalf of both the prosecution and the defence. He routinely handles cases of the utmost seriousness, complexity, and sensitivity, many of which have attracted significant national and regional media attention. His practice is firmly focused on the most serious areas of criminal law, including homicide, serious sexual offences, large-scale drugs conspiracies, and complex fraud matters.

John has been a Category 4 prosecutor for over 20 years, reflecting his standing as a senior and trusted advocate in the most demanding cases.

John has developed a particular specialism in modern slavery and human trafficking prosecutions. Most notably, he led the prosecution team in the trial arising from Operation Imperial, which followed the largest police investigation into modern-day slavery ever conducted in Wales. This case involved extensive evidence, multiple defendants, and complex legal and factual issues, and demonstrated John’s ability to manage and present highly intricate cases to a jury. He is well accustomed to leading and coordinating teams of lawyers and specialists in the preparation and delivery of substantial and document-heavy trials.

In addition to his work in serious organised crime, John is frequently instructed in cases involving professional and high-profile individuals accused of serious criminal offences. His experience includes representing professional sportsmen and police officers, often in matters where reputational issues and public scrutiny are of particular importance. He is known for his careful, strategic approach and his ability to handle such cases with discretion and authority.

John’s expertise in financial crime has also led to him delivering specialist training on Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) and financial investigation issues to lawyers and police officers in the Caribbean. His ability to explain complex legal principles in a clear and practical manner has made him a sought-after trainer in this field.

John is an accredited pupil supervisor and is committed to the training and development of junior members of the Bar.

John Hipkin KC is a barrister registered with Bar Standards Board of England and Wales. He is a sole practitioner and has professional liability insurance provided by the Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund Ltd., Bar Mutual Management Company, 90 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4ST www.barmutual.co.uk. Bar Mutual provides cover for claims brought anywhere in the world.

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Prior to embarking upon a career at the Bar, Sarah had an incredibly successful career as an entrepreneur in which she co-founded and directed a business in the brewing industry. Demonstrating her relentless quest for excellence and drive to succeed, she won multiple business awards along the way including a Great British Entrepreneur Award, a Wales Chamber of Commerce Award and a Daily Mail/Natwest Entrepreneur of the Year award.

After negotiating the sale of her business shares in 2021, Sarah followed her longstanding dream of becoming a barrister. Showcasing her determination and dedication, she achieved a Distinction in the Post Graduate Diploma in Law at the University of Law. Moreover, she won the Dean’s Award for Best Overall Performance for attaining the highest mark of the cohort. She went on to complete the Bar Training Course at Cardiff University, achieving an Outstanding. Always striving to be the best in everything she does, she again won awards on the Bar Training Course, this time securing four out of the seven accolades awarded. She succeeded in achieving the awards for Best Overall Student on the Bar Training Course, Best Student in Conferencing Skills, Best Student in Drafting and Opinion Writing and Best Student in Civil Litigation.

In recognition of her academic ability and potential at the Bar, she was awarded numerous scholarships as a student including two highly coveted Inner Temple Exhibition Scholarships and the University of Law ‘Law First’ Scholarship.

Sarah joined Pendragon Chambers in October 2025 and she will be a major part of the growth of our criminal team. She is already instructed in a plethora of criminal Crown Court trials including grievous bodily harm with intent, Class A drug supply, wilful neglect by a care worker and sexual offences. She has also been instructed in cases involving the modern slavery defence and a defence under the Human Rights Act. She has represented defendants who are mentally unwell including those with issues around fitness to plead and to stand trial. Sarah is well-known for her conscientiousness, court presence and communication skills. Her easy manner, empathetic nature and exceptional client care means she is the kind of advocate that makes solicitors feel that they are in safe hands. Sarah will also be accepting instructions in civil matters, putting to good use her aptitude in this field, intellectual ability and drafting skills (see awards noted above).

Outside of the court room, Sarah enjoys travelling with her fiancé and two young children.

For enquiries and legal assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Alex through his
clerks at: clerks@pendragonchambers.com

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Law at Cardiff university

Called 2021 Gray’s Inn

David was called to the Bar by Gray’s Inn in 2021. Before commencing his pupillage, he worked alongside both Quest and LPC as a solicitors agent, broadening his exposure to a range of practice areas and professional environments before moving to Browne Jacobson as an Assistant Advocate, where he acted as a Presenting Officer in regulatory matters and represented clients in small claims and application hearings before the County Courts.

Raised in Mid Wales, David originally studied computer science in Aberystwyth before moving to South Wales, completing a separate undergraduate in Law through the open university and finally completing his master in Law at Cardiff university.

David started his pupillage with Browne Jacobson focusing on inquest and CoP work and is believed to have been the first employed pupil in Wales, before joining Pendragon to complete his second six, enabling him to spend more time with his young family based in South Wales.

Prior to embarking on his legal career, David held a senior management position in the IT sector, giving him particular insight and expertise in that field.

For enquiries and legal assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch with David through her clerks at: clerks@pendragonchambers.com

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Year of call 2025 – Inner Temple

Angharad joined Chambers following an extremely successful career as a Solicitor with over 13 years experience she transferred to the bar in 2025 to expand her practice and bring her established experience to the bar.

Angharad started her career as a family and property lawyer turning her focus to family from 2015 to date. Angharad set up a family law department at Morgan’s solicitors and ran a very successful enterprise.

Angharad specialises in divorce, matrimonial finances, domestic abuse cases and all aspects of children law to include private and public cases. Angharad also undertakes work on a Direct Access basis and is adept at drafting pleadings and applications using the skills acquired as a solicitor much to her advantage. She prides herself on building great relationships with all clients and is empathetic and sensible in her approach to all cases.

Angharad has a wealth of experience in fact finding hearings, cases involving the official solicitor, working with vulnerable clients, cohabitation and TOLATA cases and FDR’s.

Having worked in private practice throughout her career Angharad also has a great understanding of property matters, wills and probate work as well as Court of Protection matters.

Fluent in Welsh, Angharad can conduct advocacy and conferences bilingually. Angharad graduated from Swansea University in 2010 with a 2:1 and went on to complete her Legal Practice Course at the University of Law thereafter.

A keen sports enthusiast, Angharad is qualified by the WRU as a youth rugby coach and referee and carries out volunteer positions with local marine conservation organisation Sea watch Foundation and Trustee of Hedgehog Helpline Cymru. In her spare time Angharad likes to spend time in the countryside with her two children and sheepdog.

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Linoln’s Inn

Called 2018

Zara Walker joined chambers in October 2024, having developed an extensive and versatile career at the independent bar working in both London and the South West of England before relocating to Wales. Known for her competence and tenacity, Zara is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients. She accepts instructions on a Direct Access basis, offering clear and empathetic guidance to clients through often emotionally challenging proceedings.

Zara’s expertise covers all aspects of family law, ranging from private law proceedings to care and financial matters. Zara frequently handles high-conflict cases and has developed an extensive practice with a particular focus upon parental alienation as well as internal and international relocation applications. Zara’s experience with jury trials in the Crown Court has provided her with the skills to manage complex fact-finding hearings with confidence and precision. Zara has represented all parties within care proceedings, ensuring clear and succinct advice. Within care proceedings Zara has often represented vulnerable clients, due to eithermental health, addiction or educational disabilities and is known for her ability to explain matters in a calm and empathetic manner taking into account the particular needs of her clients. Zara accepts instructions within financial proceedings using her analytical skills to extract relevant information and achieve results for her clients through forensic cross examination.

A graduate of the University of the West of England, Zara completed her Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) with an Outstanding grade, achieving top marks in several subjects across both the full-time and part-time cohorts. She is also a Lord Denning Scholar at Lincoln’s Inn. Following her studies, Zara was invited to return to the University as an Associate Lecturer, where she taught criminal litigation and advocacy, further enhancing her legal acumen and teaching credentials. Her experience spans a wide range of areas, including criminal law and human rights. This breadth has honed her skills as a versatile and highly experienced advocate, adept at navigating various legal environments.

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Called 2021

Kate joined Pendragon Chambers in August of 2024 following successful completion of pupillage with the Crown Prosecution Service and time as a Tenant at Albion Chambers.

Prior to a career at the criminal Bar, Kate served in the British Army after joining straight from school and arrived at her first unit in Germany during the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Following her military service, she travelled around the UK and Cyprus in various civilian roles including investigating international fraud, teaching sport and fitness to British Army trainees and providing legal advice to a University Health Board on their involvement in the Infected Blood Inquiry.

Kate is regularly instructed in complex private family law including matrimonial finance and criminal matters. She is also instructed in public family law, employment tribunals, civil cases and judicial review. She is registered with the Welsh Government Public Law Barristers Scheme.

Kate is passionate about advocating for Armed Forces personnel and veterans and can be instructed for court martials.

Notable cases:

W v E – successfully advocated for the complete termination of Parental Responsibility of a parent

For enquiries and legal assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Kate through her clerks at: clerks@pendragonchambers.com

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Called 2023

Tamara Collins embarked on her journey in the legal profession with a strong
foundation in education. She studied Law at Swansea University, where her passion
for justice and advocacy took root. Her commitment to excellence led her to pursue
the Bar Training Course (BTC) at Cardiff University.

Showcasing her dedication and hard work Tamara achieved an “Outstanding” on the
BTC, achieving the highest grade across South Wales, a testament to her
exceptional legal skills and knowledge. Tamara was called to the Bar in 2023 at
Grays Inn.

Currently, Tamara is undertaking a pupillage with the esteemed Sara Rudman, a
legal professional renowned for her expertise in Civil and Family Law. This
invaluable experience is shaping Tamara’s career, and from March 2024 Tamara will
be available for instruction in all aspects of Civil and Family Law. Her comprehensive
training and practical experience will make her a valuable asset for clients seeking
legal assistance in these areas.

Outside the courtroom, Tamara is a regular gym-goer, demonstrating her dedication
to maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle. She also cherishes spending quality
time with her family and friends and enjoys holidaying with them.

For enquiries and legal assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Alex through his
clerks at: clerks@pendragonchambers.com

Your legal challenges will be met with expertise, dedication, and a commitment to achieving
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B.A. Hons, G.D.L., BPTC

Called 2012 (Middle Temple)

Alex commenced a reduced mixed Family and Civil pupillage with Pendragon Chambers in
September 2023 under the supervision of Veronica Newman. This mentorship opportunity
will allow him to refine his skills and knowledge further, ensuring that he remains at the
forefront of the legal field.

Born in South Wales and raised in the Vale of Glamorgan, Alex attended Cowbridge
Comprehensive School and Sixth Form where he completed his A-Level studies.

Having concluded his undergraduate studies at Aberystwyth University, earning a 2.1 degree
in History, Alex then ventured into the field of law where he attended Swansea University to
pursue the Law Conversion Course, solidifying his foundation in legal studies and achieving
a Pass with Commendation. Alex’s dedication to the legal profession was further
demonstrated when he achieved a "Very Competent" on the BPTC at Cardiff Law School.

Alex embarked on his legal journey after being called to The Honourable Society of Middle
Temple in 2012 when he began his professional journey as a Solicitor’s Agent at Kearns &
Co., practising a wide variety of civil matters ranging from mortgage possessions to small
claims where he honed his legal skills and gained invaluable experience in the field.
Alex then continued his legal career with LPC Law where his pursuit for continual
professional development led him to undertake more than 3,800 cases in various areas of civil
litigation, including an impressive track record of attending over 500 Small Claims cases, a
testament to his commitment to pursuing a long career at the Bar.

Never one to remain idle, in 2021 Alex became a Chartered Legal Executive with the
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives after completing his Work Based Learning Journal.

Outside the courtroom, Alex is happily married with two children. In his leisure time, he
enjoys spending time with his family, socialising with friends, playing golf and watching
rugby.

With his extensive experience, commitment to excellence and a career spanning over a
decade, Alex looks forward to being available for instruction in all aspects of Civil and
Family Law from December 2023.

For enquiries and legal assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Alex through his
clerks at: clerks@pendragonchambers.com

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LLB, 2019 Inner Temple

Prior to undertaking a career as a Barrister Bethan ran a small company for close to a decade which gave her a wealth of experience in managing difficult situations, forward planning and project management. In addition to this Bethan is an accredited civil and commercial mediator and as such will always focus on a solution-based outcome.

Bethan studied Law at Swansea University and obtained a 2:1 before going on to complete the BPTC at the University of the West of England where she obtained a VC. During her studies Bethan regularly volunteered with Pro-Bono units offering support and advice to those going through the family courts, Bethan firmly believes that justice should be accessible to all.

Bethan accepts instructions in all areas of family law and has a special interest in the following:

Matrimonial finance; Beth represents applicants and respondents at all stages of proceedings from initial advice in conference, drafting through to multi-day contested hearings however given her background in mediation Beth strongly advocates for settlement and is able to offer robust advice and negotiation to aid your case.

Private law children; Beth regularly attends private law cases at all stages and has engaged in complex issues with allegations of sexual abuse, child abuse and domestic abuse including cases with an international or complex religious elements most notably at the Court of Appeal before Mr. Justice Mostyn [2023] EWHC 1762 (Fam). Beth has been involved in fact-finding hearings up to 6 days.

Public law children and court of protection; Beth is regularly instructed to represent Local Authorities, parents and the children at all stages and levels of care proceedings. Beth has experience is substance misuse, mental health, non-accidental injury and domestic abuse.

She has excellent attention to detail and will ensure that no stone is left unturned, she will provide detailed advice at every stage of proceedings and will work tirelessly to ensure the best outcome for your case.

In her spare time Beth loves to travel the world and explore the more local beauty of the Welsh Coastline with her partner, three children and their Old English Sheepdog.

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Year of Call – 1976

Inner Temple

Greg joined Pendragon in 2017, a proud Welshman Greg was born and bred in the Rhondda.

Called to the Bar by the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in 1976.

Having completed pupillages in London and Cardiff he accepted a tenancy in what was to become 30 ,Park Place Cardiff, where he built up a very substantial criminal and common law practice.

Greg has built a very substantial practice in criminal law , fraud and regulatory work both in the United Kingdom and overseas.

Appointments

Assistant Recorder 1995
Recorder 2000
QC 2003
Junior, Wales & Chester Circuit 2001-2003
Treasurer, Wales & Chester Circuit 2007-2010
Leader, Wales & Chester Circuit 2010-2013
Practised from Chambers of Sir Desmond de Silva QC to 2011
Member Chambers of Max Hill, 18 Red Lion Court, London 2011-2014
Queens Counsel, Public Defender Service, 2014

Areas of Expertise

Greg has extensive experience in exceptionally serious and complex fraud cases, including VHCC cases. Substantial expertise and practise throughout England and Wales in the widest spectrum of serious criminal work including serious commercial fraud, money laundering, confiscation, terrorism, murder, sexual offences and other violent crimes. Used to dealing with complicated, paper-heavy cases. Able to quickly absorb complex material and a good manner when dealing with lay clients. Prosecuted and defended many high profile, media-generating cases including the case of R v Mills where three generations of the same family were murdered by arson, and the ‘failed London bombers’ terrorist case. Substantial experience in cases of gang and domestic murder, and cases where defendants have given evidence against each other. Specialist knowledge of explosives, having dealt with cases involving the same. Regarded as a leader who works well in a team, encouraging Juniors to give of their best at all times. Gives 100% effort and commitment to every case.

Notable Cases

Set out below is a selection of cases in which Gregory Bull KC has been involved, but it should not be regarded as exhaustive.

FRAUD, CONSPIRACY

R v. C and Others (2013) Birmingham Crown Court. Represented a mortgage broker in a multimillion pound conspiracy to obtain mortgages. 15,000 pages of documents involved.

R v. S (2012) Birmingham Crown Court. Represented a businessman accused of conspiracy to defraud, and breach of a restraining order, involving millions of pounds. This was an extremely complicated case as it involved multiple companies and solicitors. Further, the case had overseas interest in that companies from Dubai and a bank from India all featured. The case was linked to a much larger fraud committed by a well-known businessman in the West Midlands.

R v. M and Others (2012) VHCC. Five+ months. Swansea Crown Court. Represented a retired Chief Inspector of Police in a conspiracy to pervert justice resulting from a historic murder case. This was a case where the prosecution had failed to disclose proper information and it involved over 100,000 + documents.

R v. L and Others (2006) Southwark Crown Court. Represented Malaysian businessman accused of attempting to obtain £96 million from the Bank of England with forged pre revolution bearer bonds. Following trial, all defendants were acquitted on submission.

R v. N and Others (2003) VHCC case. Cardiff Crown Court. This case took over four months of painstaking research and preparation. Represented the main defendant in a case of serious fraud where a car dealer had defrauded finance companies over the sale of fictitious motor vehicles. The case involved over 10,000 documents and a number of finance companies and insurance companies

R v. M and Others Newport (Gwent) Crown Court. Junior in the case of a solicitor prosecuted for fraud of banks. This was the largest fraud ever tried in Wales involving extremely complex evidence (eventually stopped on the grounds it was too difficult for the jury to understand).

TERRORISM

R v. G (2007) VHCC. A terrorism case involving the ‘failed London bombers’. This case took four months and followed very substantial preparation at the Central Criminal Court. The Defendant was one of a family group who facilitated the escape of a failed bomber from the United Kingdom. Very substantial preparation was required around this and the original bombing trial.

MURDER

Defended and prosecuted dozens of case in silk involving gangs and young offenders.

R v. H (2013) Defended Slovak national accused of murder by kicking another to death inflicting over 60 fractures to the head. Acquitted of murder; convicted of manslaughter.

R v. M (2013) Prosecuted triple murder of three members of the same family by arson.

R v. B (2007) Defended gang member who was acquitted of the murder of another youth.

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Gregory Bull KC is a barrister registered with Bar Standards Board of England and Wales. She is a sole practitioner and has professional liability insurance provided by the Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund Ltd., Bar Mutual Management Company, 90 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4ST www.barmutual.co.uk. Bar Mutual provides cover for claims brought anywhere in the world.

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BA (University College London), MSc, PhD

Called 2005 Inner Temple

Julian is a highly regarded civil practitioner specialising in housing law and traditional Chancery matters. He has been consistently ranked as a Tier One Junior and is recognised for his expertise across a broad range of complex property and private client disputes.

Julian maintains a busy housing practice, acting for landlords and tenants including Housing Associations and Local Authorities in the County Court, High Court, and the First-tier and Upper Tribunals. He is regularly instructed in cases involving disrepair, anti-social behaviour, nuisance, eviction, harassment, and homelessness, and is particularly noted for his expertise in selective licensing. His wider housing work includes appeals, judicial review, service charges, and dilapidations. He also provides written advice, drafting, and consultancy services, and has conducted over a thousand adjudications under the Housing Act 2004.

Alongside this, Julian has a well-established Chancery practice covering contested probate, the administration of estates, TOLATA claims, trust disputes, and a wide range of land-related issues. He combines a detailed grasp of both procedural and substantive law with skilled, measured advocacy and a strong focus on client care. He is frequently instructed in substantial matters from an early stage and regularly receives repeat instructions from professional clients. Julian is also happy to discuss cases informally prior to instruction and accepts appointments in mediation, both as counsel and as a mediator.

Julian is a prolific legal author and commentator, contributing regularly to leading journals including the Landlord and Tenant Review and the Journal of Housing Law. His publications include co-editing Regulating the City: Contemporary Urban Housing Law (2016) and People and Buildings: Comparative Housing Law (2017), as well as numerous articles on topics such as selective licensing, landlord and tenant formalities, nuisance, redevelopment, and possession-related issues.

Outside of practice, Julian enjoys cooking, wine—particularly Burgundy—rugby, reading, and long country walks with his Sealyham terriers. He is also a passionate supporter of the Cronulla Sharks.

Dr Julian Sidoli is a barrister registered with Bar Standards Board of England and Wales. She is a sole practitioner and has professional liability insurance provided by the Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund Ltd., Bar Mutual Management Company, 90 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4ST www.barmutual.co.uk. Bar Mutual provides cover for claims brought anywhere in the world.

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Called 1984

Veronica Newman became a barrister in 1984. After training in London Chambers, she practised in Manchester covering a broad range of civil claims. After private practice at the Bar she worked for two firms of solicitors, first in Manchester and then for a national law firm at their Cardiff office. Later she worked as a university lecturer in law and continues to conduct lectures to professionals from time to time. For example she lectured to Court Interpreters studying at Cardiff University in June 2015. In April 2016 she participated in Mock Mediation training at Cardiff University hosted by the Cardiff branch of the CIArb.

Veronica returned to practice in 2005 and practices primarily in the Family Court. Amongst the cases she deals with are child arrangements orders, including applications for prohibited steps orders, contact orders, variation of child arrangements orders, finding of fact applications; Care applications by local authorities, particularly representing parents. Applications on behalf of the Guardian and Local Authorities in care proceedings; Applications for injunctions against violent partners, applications for the removal of a partner/spouse from the family home, applications for a partner/spouse and children to re-enter the family home.

Veronica is used to sensitively representing clients with a range of education/communication difficulties. Veronica ensures clients can understand the purpose of their court visit and what outcome has resulted.

Veronica also practices in the civil courts and has represented clients seeking possession of property orders, compensation for personal injury, small claims proceedings. . With an interest in access to justice she has written a book and an e-book on Small Claims published by Law Pack.

Veronica is an accredited community and neighbourhood mediator (ONC) and a lay member of the Dental Complaints Panel of the General Dental Council. Veronica is a member of the FLBA

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Veronica Newman is a barrister registered with Bar Standards Board of England and Wales. She is a sole practitioner and has professional liability insurance provided by the Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund Ltd., Bar Mutual Management Company, 90 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4ST www.barmutual.co.uk. Bar Mutual provides cover for claims brought anywhere in the world.

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Barrister at Law
Called 1984

Profile

Lynne Morgan is a very experienced and much respected Family practitioner, well known for her advocacy and expert knowledge. Lynne Morgan’s personality enables her to readily engage with parties in a calm and empathetic manner. Lynne was a former head of the Family team in Temple Chambers. Lynne has considerable expertise in complex cases, including care proceedings and where there is significant conflict between the parties.

Appointments

Lynne Morgan regularly sits as a Family Recorder. Lynne Morgan gave the judgment in the care and adoption proceedings in Re: G (a Child) [2014] EWCA Civ 432, in which the Court of Appeal described her judgement as “a model of clarity” (per McFarlane LJ). Lynne brings these same qualities to her practice at the Bar.
Lynne has a well developed ability to absorb and assess the details of a case and to focus on the key elements in order to provide clients with high quality, expert and readily accessible advice.

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Lynne Morgan is a barrister registered with Bar Standards Board of England and Wales. She is a sole practitioner and has professional liability insurance provided by the Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund Ltd., Bar Mutual Management Company, 90 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4ST www.barmutual.co.uk. Bar Mutual provides cover for claims brought anywhere in the world.

All members of Pendragon Chambers provide legal services on a contractual basis pursuant to the Bar Council’s Standard Terms and Conditions unless expressly agreed, or otherwise varied, in writing.

Complaints procedures. Our complaints procedures are available to the lay client as well as those organisations directly instructing a member of Pendragon Chambers. If a lay client wishes to complain, they may do so directly to Chambers without going through their solicitors. Please click this here for fuller details Complaints Procedure.

VAT details are available upon request and are provided on our initial acknowledgement letter which is generated upon receipt of your Brief or instruction to Counsel. It is also provided upon our fee note to our client.

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 Barrister at Law
Called 1982

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Cambridge University (BA-MA) (Modern & Medieval Languages)
City University London (Dip Law)
Called to the Bar of England & Wales (Gray’s Inn, November 1982)
Called to the Bar of Northern Ireland (October 2022)
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (1999)
Accredited Mediator (ADR Group) and accredited adjudicator (RIBA and TecBar)

PROFESSIONAL

Paul Newman joined Pendragon Chambers as a working door tenant in July 2015, having been since October 2006 a member of 3 PB barristers, where he remains in practice.

Before returning to private practice at the Bar, Paul spent a number of years in solicitors’ practice as a specialist construction lawyer, dealing with residential and commercial building contracts.

Paul advises across a broad range of construction disputes, including claims about defective works, payment, professional negligence and Party Wall matters. He appears regularly in Court hearings and represents clients in adjudication and mediation. He accepts appointments as an adjudicator, arbitrator and more particularly a mediator. His mediation practice is focused largely on construction, property, professional negligence and general contract claims.

Paul’s practice extends to some property cases – rights of way, trespass, nuisance / property damage and boundary disputes.

Paul continues to be involved regularly in a number of personal injury claims.

Rankings
Chambers and Partners rankings

• Leading Junior 2023
• Leading Junior 2022

Legal 500 rankings

• Leading Junior 2023
• Leading Junior 2022
• Leading Junior 2021
• Leading Junior 2020
• Leading Junior 2019
• Leading Junior 2018
• Leading Junior 2017
• Leading Junior 2016

NOTABLE CASES

• Baldwin and another v. Pickstock Ltd [2017] EWHC 2456 (TCC)
• Frederick Dennis Baldwin & Another v JR Pickstock Ltd [2017] EWHC 2456 (TCC)
• Boardwell v K3D Partnership Property (2006) ADJ CS 04/21
• David & Teresa Bothma (T/A DAB Builders) v Mayhaven Healthcare Ltd [2007] EWCA Civ. 527
• Lovell Projects v Legg & Carver BLR 452 (2003)
• Melhuish & Saunders Ltd v Hurden & Hurden [2012] EWHC 3119 (TCC)
• Rankilor (1) / Perco Civil Engineering Ltd (2) v M Igoe Ltd (2006) ADJ LR 01/27
• Wycombe Demolition Ltd v Topevent Ltd [2015] EWHC 2692 (TCC)
• McClellan v Pudsey [2016], Lawtel 21/9/2016.

Languages
Fluent French and German with a good working knowledge (including written) of Spanish.

Public Access
In appropriate cases Paul, who has been a licensed public access practitioner since 2007, will represent members of the public without the intervention of a solicitor.

Appointing Paul as a Mediator, Adjudicator or Arbitrator? Paul’s appointment terms are available on request.

Paul Newman is a barrister registered with Bar Standards Board of England and Wales. He is a sole practitioner and has professional liability insurance provided by the Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund Ltd., Bar Mutual Management Company, 90 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4ST www.barmutual.co.uk. Bar Mutual provides cover for claims
brought anywhere in the world.

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B.A. (Hons) Hull.

Barrister at Law: Called 2005 (Lincoln’s Inn)

Door Tenant

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Ll.B (Wales) (Hons)

Barrister at Law: Called 2004  (Gray’s Inn)

Door tenant

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 Barrister at Law
Called 2012 (Gray’s Inn)

David joined Pendragon in 2012 after transferring to the Bar. David was a practicing solicitor for over twenty five years.

During that time David has acted in a broad range of litigation from the Family Proceedings court to the High Court predominantly in children and family cases.

David has been a partner in several firms within the Mid and South Wales areas latterly having been employed as head of the family department in a Herefordshire based practice.

David has been a member of the Law Society’s Children panel for over twenty years accepting instructions from Children’s Guardians and parents also receiving instructions from local authorities in children cases.

Education.

University College of Wales Aberystwyth 1976 LL. B. (Hons)
Certificate of Higher Rights (All proceedings) 2004

Personal.

David is married with two grown up children  only one of whom belatedly is showing any interest in the law the other, wisely, is teaching. David lives in Abergavenny and has practiced in most of the South Wales county courts together with Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcester and Shropshire and is most happy to accept instruction in these areas.

He is also a member of his local church and is actively involved in the Food Bank initiative to provide emergency food and support to individuals and families who have experienced crises in the Monmouthshire area.

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David Johns is a barrister registered with Bar Standards Board of England and Wales. He is a sole practitioner and has professional liability insurance provided by the Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund Ltd., Bar Mutual Management Company, 90 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4ST www.barmutual.co.uk.   Bar Mutual provides cover for claims brought anywhere in the world.

All members of Pendragon Chambers provide legal services on a contractual basis pursuant to the Bar Council’s Standard Terms and Conditions unless expressly agreed, or otherwise varied, in writing.

Complaints procedures. Our complaints procedures are available to the lay client as well as those organisations directly instructing a member of Pendragon Chambers. If a lay client wishes to complain, they may do so directly to Chambers without going through their solicitors. Please click this here for fuller details Complaints Procedure.

VAT details are available upon request and are provided on our initial acknowledgement letter which is generated upon receipt of your Brief or instruction to Counsel. It is also provided upon our fee note to our client.

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Barrister at Law
Called 2004 (Gray’s Inn)

In recent years Carrie has built a very busy practice in family work, notably Children’s Act matters. Carrie deals with both public and private law matters. She acts for local authorities, parents and extended family members, and children through their guardian in many varied and complex cases. Her nursing background forms an ideal foundation with which she has built her expertise dealing with all manner of physical abuse/non-accidental injury where children have been severely disabled (including salt poisoning, severe head injuries, biting injuries, multiple fractures, and fabricated illness by proxy), and serious sexual abuse including (including alleged paedophile “rings”), together with serious neglect and emotional harm cases. She is able to adapt to the needs and sensitive issues that face all parties in such cases.

Carrie is particularly interested in matters involving younger parents including minors and all manner of abuse cases (physical and sexual).

Originally from the Midlands, Carrie qualified as an Orthopaedic Nurse in 1983. Around 1991, after her two sons were born Carrie was instrumental in the formation and running of a successful construction company, until later reading Computing at University of Wales (first class Hons) and converting at University of Glamorgan.

Carrie achieved ‘very competent ’at the Bar Vocational Course in University of West of England with some individual ‘outstanding ’on certain modules. She completed pupillage in chambers in London where she took tenancy with a mixed civil and criminal practice. She was awarded the Kallisher Scholarship Award (Runner-up) for Criminal Law.

Carrie later moved out of the City taking an employed Bar position in an advocacy unit in Bristol where she achieved Principle Associate and took instructions for many well-known insurer clients in mixed civil work mainly personal Injury, contractual and some criminal instructions. With her nursing background Carrie is ideally placed to deal with varied personal injury and clinical negligence matters. Her construction industry background is invaluable in disputes relating to construction cases.

She now lives in Cheltenham and is happy to take instructions within Wales, South West, Midlands and London. Carrie is instructed in various client conferences. Carrie is exceptionally computer literate and receives instructions and evidence in electronic form. Carrie also played a part in organising and judging local university mooting competitions.

Care Proceedings (Private & Public)

Caroline is taking instructions in both private and public care proceedings. Representing all parties within these matters she is able to provide a firm and reassuring approach to all parties in these often difficult and sensitive matters.  Caroline takes instructions at all levels covering matters of physical and sexual abuse, neglect and emotional harm.

Caroline accepts instructions on matters of both timetabled and urgent emergency-listed matters including many varied injunctions within the realms of family matters.  Caroline takes instructions on private residence and contact matters including complex issues.

Caroline deals with matters in relation to capacity, mental health difficulties, and drug and alcohol-related problems involving children and families generally.  Caroline is particularly interested in matters involving younger parents including minors and all manner of abuse cases (physical and sexual).

Personal Injury

Caroline has built her practice acting for both Claimants and Defendants in road traffic claims (including Credit Hire, Low Velocity Collision and Fraudulent Claims), Animals Act, employers’ liability, occupier’s liability, highway tripping. Caroline has a particular interest and recent success in cost issues at Approval hearings (small claims argument and counsel fee). Notably reported case of “Diga v Waite”.
Caroline has considerable experience in advisory work, and pleadings.

She accepts instructions at all levels of the fast track and multi track and undertakes work at all stages of the litigation process from pre-issue advisory work, drafting and applications, through appeals.

Inquests

Caroline has considerable experience of acting at inquests in the Coroner’s Court for:
Claimants and Defendants in road traffic fatality cases.
The families of people believed to have died as a result of clinical negligence including Jury Inquests

Civil Litigation

Caroline is frequently instructed for Claimants and Defendants and advises in a range of:
Contract disputes including building and construction contracts
Misrepresentation
Breach of Contract
Sale of Goods Act, and the Sale and Supply of Goods Act.

Clinical Negligence

Caroline accepts instructions on clinical negligence matters.

Crime

Caroline has a wide range of experience acting for both Defence and Prosecution in a broad range of matters in both the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts.
Caroline is frequently instructed in matters particularly relating to road traffic matters and with an interest in the recent changes to the Road traffic Act with drivers facing charges of Death by Careless and similar.
At Bar School Caroline was awarded the runner-up Kallisher Scholarship prize

Insolvency

Caroline has experience in matters dealing with bankruptcy petitions, winding up petitions, setting aside statutory demands, possession orders and charging orders.

Significant cases

Vane v Baker (2004) On behalf of the Defendant successfully arguing a case dealing with the issue of part 36 costs following acceptance of an offer out of time.
Diga v Waite (2009) On behalf of an infant in receipt of settlement below the fast track value successfully arguing for predictive fee costs
Successfully conducting a case for misrepresentation on the purchase of a defective classic car followed by successfully defending the appeal on the same matter.
Four–day jury inquest for a patient who died whilst in the care of the Health Authority
Representing an elderly driver charged with Death by Careless in the criminal proceedings and inquest.

Education

2003- 2004  BVC, University of West of England Law School;
2002- 2003  Law Conversion Course, University of Glamorgan;
1999- 2002  BSc (Hons) First Class Computing, University of Wales;
1983        Orthopaedic Nursing Certificate, Coventry School Of Nursing.

Interests

Carrie is enjoys fitness, is a keen skier, enjoys travel and reading. Carrie has an interest in motor sport and is also a qualified BSAC Ocean Diver.

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Caroline Jayne Mason is a barrister registered with Bar Standards Board of England and Wales. She is a sole practitioner and has professional liability insurance provided by the Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund Ltd., Bar Mutual Management Company, 90 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4ST www.barmutual.co.uk. Bar Mutual provides cover for claims brought anywhere in the world.

All members of Pendragon Chambers provide legal services on a contractual basis pursuant to the Bar Council’s Standard Terms and Conditions unless expressly agreed, or otherwise varied, in writing.

Complaints procedures. Our complaints procedures are available to the lay client as well as those organisations directly instructing a member of Pendragon Chambers. If a lay client wishes to complain, they may do so directly to Chambers without going through their solicitors. Please click this here for fuller details Complaints Procedure.

VAT details are available upon request and are provided on our initial acknowledgement letter which is generated upon receipt of your Brief or instruction to Counsel. It is also provided upon our fee note to our client.

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