New Park Court retains Tier 1 ranking in the Legal 500

The latest edition of the Legal 500 sees New Park Court retaining its status as a Tier 1 set on the North Eastern Circuit.

Viewed as ‘very highly regarded by clients: it works together to accommodate and never lets them down’ and is ‘an esteemed criminal set, particularly at the senior end and overlapping into areas such as inquests and inquiries.’

Recommendations for Crime:

‘New Park Court Chambers is ‘one of the standout chambers in the region’ for criminal work, with a strong range of counsel at both ends of the call spectrum.’

Alistair McDonald QC – ‘Knowledgeable, reliable and calm.’

Dafydd Enoch QC –‘A very talented jury advocate with a gift for finding the right turn of phrase.’

Paul Greaney QC – ‘One of the best in the business.’

Nicholas Lumley QC – ‘An outstanding advocate and astute tactician.’

Jason Pitter QC – ‘Active in a wide range of criminal cases’

Simon Kealey QC – ‘Very hard working and a great barrister.’

Nicholas de la Poer – ‘Always well-prepared, courteous and skillful.’

Geraldine Kelly – ‘Opponents should not expect an inch in court.’

Adam Birkby – ‘Recommended for cases involving young defendants.’

Lee Fish – ‘A strong criminal junior.’

Chloe Hudson – ‘She researches and prepares her cases to an exceptional standard.’

Recommendations for Inquests & Inquiries:

‘New Park Court Chambers is home to Paul Greaney QC, who is involved in several major inquests and inquiries, often with a high degree of media attention.’

Paul Greaney QC – ‘Other barristers pale in comparison.’

Nicholas de la Poer – ‘An exceptional junior.’

Recommendations for Regulatory, Health & Safety and Licensing:

‘New Park Court Chambers houses a substantial regulatory team with experience in a wide range of matters’.

Paul Greaney QC –‘Has the complete respect and confidence of the Court at every level of jurisdiction.’

Jason Pitter QC – ‘ A tenacious and highly effective advocate’

Sharon Beattie – ‘In demand for cases with a medical element.’

Adam Birkby – ‘Specialises in health and safety and professional disciplinary work.’

Recommendations for Family:

Valerie Sterling – ‘Willing to fight to the very end for the client.’

Sally Terris – ‘She specialises in matrimonial finance cases.’