Tanfield Chambers has been recommended once again in this year’s Legal 500, with members of Chambers being recommended as leaders in their field across five separate specialist areas.

Chambers continues to strengthen its position in Property Litigation, with six members recommended as leaders in their field.  The editors comment that 'Tanfield Chambers’ junior-driven team is strengthening. 

Enfranchisement specialist Philip Rainey is ‘very bright’ and Ellodie Gibbons is ‘fantastic’.  New entry James Fieldsend is ‘extremely user-friendly and quick to respond’. 

Also appreciated is Andrew Butler for his ‘technical knowledge and practical commercial advice’. 

Stan Gallagher is rated for 'enfranchisement'.

Stephen Monkcom gets consistently recognised for his expertise in Licensing and is described as 'as good as many leaders in the field'.

Gerald Wilson comes 'highly recommended for cases involving civil partnership issues'.

Kerstin Boyd is noted as a Leading Junior in Personal Injury.

Mark Hoyle is a newcomer to the rankings and is recommended in Commercial Litigation and Commercial Arbitration. 

David Berkley QC continues to be well regarded and is 'noted for his commerciality'.

Laura Scott is recommended under Children Law as a Leading Junior.  She 'enters the rankings for the first time and is recommended for her work in care proceedings'