Cornerstone Barristers names new joint heads of chambers

Findlay and Green take over from Philip Coppel KC and Tom Cosgrove KC following completion of their second term.

Over the past few years, Cornerstone Barristers has grown to more than 60 barristers, 15 of whom are in silk and 12 are on the Attorney General’s panel.

The set said that under Coppel and Cosgrove’s guidance, Cornerstone has “flourished as one of the UK’s foremost planning, public law and housing sets, expanding its breadth of expertise and reinforcing its reputation for legal excellence”.

In a joint statement, James Findlay KC and Robin Green said: “We are honoured to be taking on the leadership of Cornerstone Barristers. We are committed to building on the outstanding work of Philip and Tom, and we look forward to working alongside our exceptionally talented members, our dedicated clerking team, and our dynamic CEO, Nadia Biles Davies.

“This is a remarkable set, full of smart, driven people at the top of their game, and we are excited to guide its continued growth and innovation in the years ahead.”

Nadia Biles Davies, Chief Executive of Cornerstone Barristers, said: “James and Robin are two of the sharpest minds in the profession, with a deep understanding of the evolving legal landscape and a clear vision for Chambers’ future. Their intelligence, integrity and collaborative leadership style make them a formidable team. I am genuinely thrilled to be working with them as we embark on this next chapter.”