"Damian Garrido has an amazing ability to distil a case into something really simple and focused."
"He is very on the ball and very good at cross-examination."
"He's such a calming presence and is someone who very much understands how to approach cases and how to explain complicated legal principles to lay clients."
"He is able to distil complicated issues simply and effectively, and he has a beautiful turn of phrase."
Chambers UK Bar 2024
‘Damian is an excellent advocate - unhurried, cerebral and detail-focused. He effortlessly commands a courtroom whilst also having an excellent manner with clients. He is a popular advocate both with clients and the court.’
The Legal 500 UK Bar 2024
"Damian Garrido commands the attention and respect of both his opponents and the court. He's reassuringly knowledgeable, has a keen eye for detail when handling the most complex of cases, and produces advocacy that is smooth, compelling and engaging."
Chambers UK Bar 2023
"He gives clients his full attention, and provides advice in a sensitive, practical and accessible manner."
Chambers UK Bar 2023
‘Damian's knowledge is breathtaking, and he instills such confidence in clients. He is utterly brilliant as an advocate, a master of strategy, and achieves outstanding results.’
The Legal 500 UK Bar 2023
"Damian's advocacy is impeccably prepared, unhurried and delivered with calm authority. He is the perfect foil for agitated opponents and as a result is popular inside and outside of a courtroom. Clients love his good-humoured expertise and experience and he is a go-to for complex children matters."
The Legal 500 UK Bar 2022
"His advocacy is measured and certain, and leaves the listener entirely convinced of his argument. He is incredibly effective, and clients feel completely reassured." "He always prepares meticulously and is a measured as well as forceful advocate."
The Legal 500 UK Bar 2021
"A leading expert on international children law."
The Legal 500 UK Bar 2019
"Is a measured and confident advocate and is always calm and collected."
The Legal 500 UK Bar 2019
"Has an enormous amount of gravitas."
The Legal 500 UK Bar 2018
"He has a commanding court presence; when he speaks, judges listen."
The Legal 500 UK Bar 2018
"Unfailingly charming; he has total command over clients and the courtroom."
The Legal 500 UK Bar 2017
"A robust and compelling manner in court."
Chambers UK Bar 2016
"Applies his skills and knowledge faultlessly."
The Legal 500 UK Bar 2016