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Lucy Coen

Call: 2019


Lucy Coen

BPTC, BPP Leeds, 2017–2019 (Very Competent)

GDL, University of Law, 2015–2017 (Distinction)

MA Peace Studies, University of Bradford, 2011 (Distinction)

BA Modern History and Politics, University of Liverpool, 2007–2010 (2:1)

Young Legal Aid Lawyers

Family Law Bar Association

 

Lucy Coen is an Immigration specialist at Broadway House Chambers.

Lucy accepted tenancy at Broadway House Chambers after successfully completing her pupillage in December 2020 under the supervision of Giles Bridge and Paul Smith.

Lucy was called to the Bar in 2019 after completing the BPTC part-time at BPP Leeds. Prior to the Bar, Lucy worked for a number of years in a variety of roles in the not-for-profit sector, including working as an immigration caseworker, an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor [ISVA] and a support worker at a national children’s charity. As such she has wealth of experience working with a range of people and is particularly adept at communicating with lay clients.


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Jon Flaherty

Call: 2019


Jon Flaherty

Newcastle University – LLB – 2:1 (2017)

University of Law, Leeds – BPTC – Very Competent (2019)

University of Law, Leeds – LLM – Distinction (2019)

 

Jon commenced pupillage in September 2021 under the supervision of Rachel Mellor and has since gained experience in all aspects of Employment and Family proceedings. Jon started tenancy on 1st September 2022.

Jon studied law at Newcastle University from which he graduated in 2017. Throughout his studies he was heavily engaged in advocacy based competitions, winning both the Senior Mooting Competition and Senior Client Interviewing Competition, as well as representing the University externally. He was also elected as the Master of Moots, a role requiring the training of students and judging of moots. In his final year, Jon was asked by the University to take on a paid role as a seminar leader in the Peer Assisted Student Session scheme, which involved preparing and leading seminars based around the equity module.

Before starting the BPTC, Jon worked as a paralegal in the Commercial Dispute Resolution department of a Leeds based law firm. His work included advising clients, drafting and filing of claims, assisting with litigation and the enforcement of judgments. While on the BPTC Jon volunteered at the Citizens Advice Bureau, advising and assisting clients in the Employment Tribunal and Social Security Tribunal.

Prior to the commencement of pupillage, Jon operated as a freelance advocate on the North and North-Eastern Circuit for two years. This involved representing clients in a wide variety of civil matters including mortgage possessions, landlord & tenant, personal injury, RTAs, consumer credit, insolvency, small claims disputes and procedural applications. Jon also represented clients in the Employment Tribunal during this period in unfair dismissal matters.


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Danny Smith

Call: 2023 (Solicitor 2016)


Danny Smith

University of Leicester, Postgraduate Diploma in Employment Law, Distinction (2023)

Solicitor-Advocate, Higher Rights of Audience (Civil) (2021)

University of Sheffield, Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (2010)

Cardiff University, LLB Law (2009)

Middle Temple

 

Danny Smith joined Broadway House Chambers in October 2023 and accepts instructions within all elements of employment law, commercial law, property/landlord and tenant law, and sports law.

Having been admitted as a solicitor in 2016, Danny possesses prior experience within these areas before transitioning to the Bar. Consequently, he is well-versed in working with lay clients beyond the confines of the courtroom, prioritising excellent client care.

Danny has extensive experience dealing with all matters of employment law. Before joining Broadway House Chambers, Danny was employed as a solicitor advocate at a litigation firm in Leeds dealing exclusively with employment law litigation matters. He has experience of drafting complicated statements of case and carrying out advocacy at the employment tribunal including at both preliminary hearing and multi-day final hearings.

Danny also has experience of advising and undertaking advocacy for commercial law and property/landlord & tenant matters after being employed as a property litigation solicitor at a large commercial firm in Leeds and a housing law paralegal at a national housing charity. He is well equipped to assist with the full range of commercial law and property law matters. 

“Danny is a tenacious advocate with a real attention to detail. He grasps complex matters quickly and with alacrity. His pragmatic and down-to-earth style puts clients at ease. I have no trouble whatsoever in recommending him” - Toby Pochron​, Director, Freeths


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Camilla Bonifai

Call: 2019


Camilla Bonifai

LLB (Hons) English Law, University of Dundee (2017)

LLM Human Rights Law, University of Edinburgh (2018)

LLM Bar Practice, The University of Law (2019)

Bar Practice Training Course, The University of Law, Very Competent (2019)

Employment Lawyers Association

Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association

Lincoln’s Inn

 

Camilla commenced pupillage in September 2023 under the supervision of Paul Smith and has since gained further experience in different areas of Civil, Employment and Immigration Law. Camilla started her tenancy as a Barrister at Broadway House in September 2024.

Camilla is on Panel for the Government Legal Department’s Junior Junior Scheme. Camilla accepts Employment, Immigration and Civil instructions.

Prior to pupillage, Camilla had a civil litigation background, having worked in the civil courts as a County Court advocate (employed by an international firm) and having handled Claimant insurer-funded cases as a paralegal at a national solicitors’ firm.


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