WHAT THE JUDGES SAY ...

“Mr Walker has made very persuasive arguments on this point.”

Aikens LJ on permission to appeal in Court v. van Dijk

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“I have no hesitation in preferring Mr Walker's submissions on these issues.”

Floyd LJ on the appeal in Court v. van Dijk

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“… it was an argument which was advanced with considerable skill by Mr. Walker …”

Coulson J in Harrogate BC v. Crossland

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“… we were considerably assisted by a very good and detailed skeleton argument on behalf of the respondents from Mr Walker  …”

Elias LJ in Oliver v. Burgess & Symons

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“… the logical attraction and cool clarity of Mr Walker’s treatise on title …”

Mummery LJ in Thompson v. Bee

FROM THE DIRECTORIES ...

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"He is one of the leading property barristers outside London."  "Bruce is very accessible, very hands-on and can relay complex legal points in an easy-to-understand way for clients."  "Bruce is good at dealing with complicated matters and working out which bits of the jigsaw will fit."  "He is extraordinarily hard-working and relentless in his pursuit of a case."  "He is very detailed and very methodical."

Chambers and Partners 2021

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“Technically very strong, commercial and good with clients.”  “A very clever barrister with good analytical skills and very good to work with.” 

Legal 500 2021

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"A very user-friendly barrister and an excellent property lawyer.”  “Extremely thorough and responsive, and his very straightforward manner in advocacy is persuasive for judges."  "He has a very good bedside manner with clients and he has an immense depth of knowledge.  He is a perceptive cross-examiner."

Chambers and Partners 2020

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“A very clever barrister with good analytical skills and very good to work with.”  “Technically very strong, commercial and good with clients.”

Legal 500 2020

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“A brilliant barrister.”

Legal 500 2019

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"The best barrister for property dispute work outside London." "Meticulous, thorough and good to work with. He's a team player and has given us some good guidance."

Chambers and Partners 2018

"Incredibly thorough. He works as part of the team and is very good with clients. He really does get in the trenches with you." "He cuts through a lot of technical issues to get to the crux of the problem. He has a calm and straightforward manner in court."

Chambers and Partners 2019

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"Thorough, meticulous and tenacious. He goes through his papers with great thought, remains on top of his brief at all times and is fearless before the judges." "He is good to work with and a real team player."

Chambers and Partners 2018

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“He has a very calm, measured approach and is very knowledgeable, with a good client care manner.  He is my number one port of call.”

Chambers and Partners 2017

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“He is incredibly bright, incredibly thorough, and incredibly knowledgeable about his area.”  “He has strong advocacy skills.”

Chambers and Partners 2017

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"A forceful and commercially astute advocate, with very good knowledge of the law and a good bedside manner.” 

Legal 500 2016

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"He is meticulous in his detail and his skeleton arguments are wonderful. He can turn a losing case into a winner."  "Very thorough and analytical in his approach."  “Possesses an exceptional reputation for his expertise in disputes relating to nonpossessory interests, including easements, covenants and rights of way. His other strengths include landlord and tenant cases and boundary disputes.”

Chambers and Partners 2016

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“He is a tenacious advocate and won't let a point go unless he is satisfied.”  “He is very good academically as well as being very though and practical.”  “Highly regarded for his Chancery work on the North Eastern Circuit both in the High Court and [the] Court of Appeal. The long list of reported cases in which he has acted is evidence of his ability to handle some of the most high-profile and complex Chancery matters.”  “… commended for his ability to provide clear and prompt advice”  “… experienced in handling complex commercial landlord and tenant disputes, and is commended for his ability to provide clear and prompt advice.”

Chambers and Partners 2015

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“He has an incredible attention to detail, is very client-friendly and is a very good member of the team.”  “… is particularly adept at handling landlord and tenant disputes.”

Chambers and Partners 2014