Chambers is delighted to announce that Christopher Poole, Joint Head of Chambers, is to be appointed King’s Counsel.
This is a highly significant and well-deserved achievement, reflecting Chris’s exceptional standing at the Bar and the consistently high quality of his work over many years. Appointment to silk recognises not only excellence in advocacy, but also depth of experience, sound judgment and leadership within the profession. Chambers is immensely proud of Chris’s success.
Chris practises in public law proceedings where he is frequently instructed on behalf of local authorities and children through their Guardians, and is well known for his work in complex and sensitive matters, including cases involving serious physical and sexual abuse. His practice spans Children Act proceedings, adoption, wardship and medical treatment cases.
Beyond his casework, Chris has been commissioned to undertake independent case reviews into local authority decision-making, and is a respected advocacy trainer, pupil supervisor and seminar speaker. He was elected a Bencher of Lincoln’s Inn in 2025, further recognising his contribution to the profession.
Chris’s appointment as King’s Counsel is a moment of real pride for Chambers. We congratulate him warmly on this outstanding achievement.
New Court Chambers has forged its reputation on a commitment to provide consistently high standards of advice, representation and clerking services.
An excellent set with talented practitioners.
A set with substantial strength in public and private children law matters, and the further capability to handle financial proceedings.
Well versed in highly sensitive matters involving non-accidental injury, child death, sexual abuse, FGM, fictitious illness and child trafficking.
The barristers at New Court Chambers distinguish themselves from others due to their hands-on handling of cases.
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