You are here:
  1. Home
  2. Representation
  3. Excellence Awards
  4. Previous winners
  5. Advocate of the Year 2009

Advocate of the Year 2009

Advocate 2009This award was open to anyone undertaking advocacy.

Winner: Paul Bowen - Doughty Street Chambers 

Paul is known for his clinical ruthlessness and attention to detail. Qualified as both a solicitor and barrister, he is a tenacious advocate who fights doggedly on behalf of his clients, in particular to safeguard vulnerable people.


Highly commended: Peter Rees QC - Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

As well as being an excellent litigator and advocate, Peter edits 'Civil Jurisdiction and Judgements' and played a major role implementing the firm's unique litigation model.