Exchange Chambers is an
award-winning set of barristers’ chambers with a proven track record in all major areas of law.

Consistently ranked as a leading national set, we develop strong relationships with our clients to ensure that we understand their requirements and deliver outstanding service.

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WITH OVER 200 MEMBERS, INCLUDING 24 SILKS, MANY OF OUR BARRISTERS ARE RECOGNISED AS LEADERS IN THEIR FIELD.

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"One of the largest and most well-resourced Chambers in England and Wales."

Chambers and Partners 2023

"Exchange Chambers is a veritable ‘Northern Powerhouse’ delivering the highest quality of KCs and barristers in the most serious and complex cases nationally."

The Legal 500 2023
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Exchange Chambers recognised for “outstanding work to improve wellbeing”

Exchange Chambers has been recognised for its “outstanding work to improve wellbeing” with a Certificate of Recognition from the Bar Council. The award of Exchange’s Certificate of Recognition coincides with Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, focusing on anxiety.

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Year of investment for Exchange Chambers

Exchange Chambers is anticipating further growth after a year of investment. The Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool-based set achieved turnover of £41.1 million for the 2022/2023 financial year.

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Exchange expands mentoring scheme across the North

As part of its ongoing commitment to inspire people from all backgrounds to pursue a career in the law, Exchange Chambers has expanded its mentoring scheme to support students across the North.

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Ayesha Smart becomes youngest ever minority ethnic Crown Court judge

After a lengthy process of exams, interviews and approval from the King, 34-year-old Ayesha Smart has been selected to sit as a recorder in Crown Courts across the North East England.

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Exchange named as Barristers’ Chambers of the Year at Personal Injury Awards

The Personal Injury Awards, which took place at the Hilton Hotel in Manchester, are the pinnacle of professional excellence, showcasing the best and brightest the sector has to offer.

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In recent years, a number of high quality practitioners - both silks and juniors - have joined Exchange Chambers. We are currently inviting applications from barristers across all locations, practice areas and levels of seniority.

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