BARRISTERS

MEMBERS OF GREAT RUSSELL STREET CHAMBERS

Amanda Marquarite Robinson, Head of Chambers and Company Director (2000)

Called Gray's Inn 2000

Practice (main): Employment, Insurance and Media law. 

Amanda undertakes most contract-related / business-related work, and advises and represents in employment law including advice on professional duties and regulation. Amanda also advises on insurance law. As a result of her business activities in media (publishing and film), Amanda expanded her practice to include media law including defamation. Her articles (with David Wolchover) have appeared in the New Law Journal. Amanda is also an experienced businesswoman and writer, having started her first business at age 16; her most recent business is Just MOOCH app. She has written articles, books and screenplays. Her work outside of law includes working in film development, publishing and art.

Spare time: doesn't really have any! Seems to make art work / sculptures when she has time, then refuses to sell them.

E: GRSChambers@outlook.com 

Nicholas Berry (1988)

Called Inner Temple 1988

Practice (main): Commercial and Chancery Law

Nick’s experience is varied, having included conveyancing, easements, trusts and planning. Nick’s work has also included Intellectual Property and Technology, Defamation and Reputational Risk. Nick has a keen interest in the development of AI and the legal implications that shall no doubt follow. He has acted in nearly 60 TOLATA cases, acting in complex matters in the County Court, High Court and Court of Appeal. 

Work undertaken includes: land law conveyancing and title investigation, advising and drafting on planning restrictions, advising and drafting in complex trust cases (including international trusts), advising and drafting restrain of trade clauses, advising on IT issues, drafting shareholders agreements, and defamation. Nick’s practice includes commercial cases in arbitration and mediation in the UK and Geneva.

Spare time: Nick sails in his spare time. 

E: nberry@greatrussellstreetchambers.co.uk 

Angus Gloag (1992)

Called Inner Temple 1992

Practice (main): Commercial Law including Company Law, Banking and Insurance 

Angus has over 30 years experience at the Bar, including in commercial proceedings before Abu Dhabi Commercial Court. Angus’ clients include high net worth individuals, property developers and tenants. He regularly deals with TOLATA cases, leasehold disputes, contested probate and inheritance disputes, as well as representing clients before regulatory bodies (NMC, GMC, HCPC, GDC, BSB, SRA and ACCA) and Partnership and Shareholder disputes. His experience includes employment, property, regulatory law and professional regulation, inquests, bankruptcy, and trusts, though Angus is regularly in court and able to accept instructions in the civil courts.

Spare time: Angus is a cycling enthusiast and likes to be in court as frequently as possible.

E: agloag@greatrussellstreetchambers.co.uk 

Peter Mark Ward (1996)

Called Inner Temple 1996

Practice (main): Employment, Civil and Commercial litigation 

Peter is a qualified architectural technician and was a director of a property development/ management company for several years. He has also taught throughout his career, including at BPP Law School (where he taught the HoC). Peter has worked in the government legal service and has a wide range of experience, including handling discrimination and harassment cases, construction cases, professional discipline and negligence. He is registered to conduct litigation. 

Spare time: Peter runs marathons. He has successfully completed over 140 marathons. He also supports the theatre and art, and can sometimes be spotted with Amanda, discussing modern art. 

E: pward@greatrussellstreetchambers.co.uk 

Eugene MacLaughlin (2005)

Called Middle Temple 2005

Practice (main): Common Law practice including Landlord and Tenant, Housing and Public Law

With over 20 years of legal experience, Eugene previously worked as a litigation solicitor dealing with civil litigation, property, housing, licensing and regulatory prosecutions. Admitted as a Solicitor in 2022, Eugene's work has included roles as a Litigation Solicitor, Managing Partner and Barrister. He also has an MA in Public Policy and Public Law and previously lectured in Business Studies. Eugene’s experience includes property law, housing disputes, regulatory offences, commercial litigation and family. Eugene is a registered Pupil Supervisor and registered to conduct litigation. 

E: emaclaughlin@greatrussellstreetchambers.co.uk 

Phillip Arnes Bowen (2019)

Called Inner Temple 2019 

Practice (main): Family, Finance and Children 

With a legal career spanning over 30 years, Phil was previously a serving police officer. He is also a former Solicitor - having been admitted in 1994 - then called to the Bar in 2019. His cases have included tax issues, director and partnership liabilities, pensions and the Court of Protection (including mental capacity issues). 

Spare time: Phil is a Leicester Tigers supporter. 

E: pbowen@greatrussellstreetchambers.co.uk