A "senior barrister" is an experienced lawyer who has worked in the legal profession for a long time and has achieved a high position. They have a lot of knowledge and skill in their field and are respected for their expertise. Full definition
Senior barrister at the BBC, Nicola Cain has joined RPC as a legal director. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
For us, «barrister» often equates to «Queen's Counsel» (now called «Senior Counsel»), which is a particularly senior barrister. (law.stackexchange.com)
4 PB's senior barristers offer Early Neutral Evaluation to assist those involved in a family law dispute to understand the likely impact of different factors on the processes of a family court, and to gain an indication of what the outcome of court proceedings might be. (4pb.com)