Administrative law and human rights

Leading Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1
Sir James Eadie KC
Blackstone Chambers
1
Edward Fitzgerald CBE KC
Doughty Street Chambers
He is a legend in his field.'
1
Phillippa Kaufmann KC
Matrix Chambers
1
Lord Pannick KC
Blackstone Chambers
He commands the court with a unique presence and is strategically brilliant.'
1
Dinah Rose KC
Blackstone Chambers
1
Jessica Simor KC
Matrix Chambers
2
Paul Bowen KC
Brick Court Chambers
He is a bold advocate who puts forward his clients' cases with gusto and passion. He is able to spot unusual and important human rights and public law issues that others may miss.'
2
Jude Bunting KC
Doughty Street Chambers
Jude is supremely intelligent and strategic. What sets him apart is his advocacy - he is charm personified and holds a court room in his rapture.'
2
Monica Carss-Frisk KC
Blackstone Chambers
An outstanding leader. Judges respect her highly, and listen to every argument.'
2
Jason Coppel KC
11KBW
Jason is phenomenally smart, unflappable and strategic.'
2
Philip Coppel KC
Cornerstone Barristers
2
Kate Gallafent KC
Blackstone Chambers
She has brilliant technical knowledge, and commands the trust and respect of the court.'
2
Nigel Giffin KC
11KBW
A very impressive silk.'
2
James Goudie KC
11KBW
He is extremely knowledgeable and has a great client manner.'
2
Tom Hickman KC
Blackstone Chambers
A gifted and creative legal thinker.'
2
Julian Milford KC
11KBW
He is a star of the public law Bar.'
2
Karon Monaghan KC
Matrix Chambers
A formidable advocate.'
2
Jemima Stratford KC
Brick Court Chambers
A supremely clever silk.'
2
Ian Wise KC
Monckton Chambers
3
Robin Allen KC
Cloisters
3
Joanne Clement KC
11KBW
She has a ferocious intelligence and is a compelling advocate. Her submissions are succinct and insightful. She speaks with authority and conviction in court.'
3
Ben Collins KC
Old Square Chambers
3
Marie Demetriou KC
Brick Court Chambers
A silk with excellent judgement, who provides clear and concise advice.'
3
Clair Dobbin KC
Three Raymond Buildings
Clair is a superb lawyer and wonderful advocate. An all-round star.'
3
Gerry Facenna KC
Monckton Chambers
A very strategic silk with a good client manner.'
3
Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC
Doughty Street Chambers
Caoilfhionn is a powerhouse. She is incredibly intelligent, strategic and committed. She gives everything to cases and is a real team player. Her advocacy is persuasive and passionate.'
3
Jonathan Glasson KC
Matrix Chambers
3
Sam Grodzinski KC
Blackstone Chambers
For his opponents, Sam is depressingly good. He has a tendency to make his case sound irresistibly correct.'
3
Sarah Hannett KC
Matrix Chambers
Sarah is tenacious and very astute when it comes to strategy and tactics.'
3
Ivan Hare KC
Blackstone Chambers
His knowledge of the law is exceptional and he has an easy, understated advocacy style.'
3
Jonathan Hough KC
4 New Square Chambers
An extremely sensible and acute tactician, and is formidable when necessary.'
3
Ben Jaffey KC
Blackstone Chambers
3
Schona Jolly KC
Cloisters
Schona is at the top of her game. She is able to balance compassion and care with fearless advocacy. She gets to the core of an issue quickly and leads with unparalleled expertise in this area.'  
3
Maya Lester KC
Brick Court Chambers
Her advocacy is well-balanced, always well-thought-through, and compelling.'
3
Richard Lissack KC
Fountain Court Chambers
A go-to name for difficult cases.'
3
Thomas de la Mare KC
Blackstone Chambers
3
James Maurici KC
Landmark Chambers
James is truly exceptional with an unrivalled intellect. He is razor-sharp, very user-friendly and extremely responsive.'
3
Angus McCullough KC
1 Crown Office Row
3
Hugh Mercer KC
Essex Court Chambers
Hugh combines an excellent mind with a superb grasp of the facts.'
3
Anthony Metzer KC
Goldsmith Chambers
He is a formidable force in the legal realm.'
3
Jonathan Moffett KC
11KBW
A very personable silk. Clients have confidence in his advice.'
3
Clare Montgomery KC
Matrix Chambers
3
Helen Mountfield KC
Matrix Chambers
3
Leigh-Ann Mulcahy KC
Fountain Court Chambers
Leigh-Ann is intellectually brilliant, extremely diligent and has flawless judgement.'
3
Tim Owen KC
Matrix Chambers
He is an expert cross-examiner and instinctively gets to the heart of a case.'
3
Robert Palmer KC
Monckton Chambers
A silk with an incredibly powerful brain.'
3
Shaheen Rahman KC
1 Crown Office Row
She has excellent foresight, coupled with sound strategic thinking.'
3
Thomas Roe KC
3 Hare Court
A fantastic advocate; considered and in-depth, with a laser-sharp focus on the pertinent legal issues while also being commercially astute and user-friendly.'
3
Ian Rogers KC
Monckton Chambers
3
Dan Sarooshi KC
Essex Court Chambers
A powerful advocate who is undeterred by difficult arguments; a real force in the field.'
3
James Segan KC
Blackstone Chambers
panache.'
3
Hugh Southey KC
Matrix Chambers
Hugh is a wonderful barrister, who is never less than 100% committed to his clients.'
3
Daniel Squires KC
Matrix Chambers
ease.’
3
Daniel Stilitz KC
11KBW
3
Tim Ward KC
Monckton Chambers
3
David Wolfe KC
Matrix Chambers
David has an excellent understanding of human rights law, and his advocacy is very methodical and thorough. He is very compelling on his feet.'
4
Jonathan Auburn KC
11KBW
He brings cogent arguments and is very good at putting people at ease.'
4
Alex Bailin KC
Matrix Chambers
He is a master strategist and fantastic advocate.'
4
Lord Banner KC
Keating Chambers
Charles is a fantastic advocate. He is extremely responsive and very impressive with clients.’
4
Kieron Beal KC
Blackstone Chambers
4
Jessica Boyd KC
Blackstone Chambers
She is an exceptional advocate. She has a great ability to identify the key legal and tactical issues in a case and her advice is always well judged and considered. Judges appreciate the clarity of her advocacy, which is always well pitched.'
4
Tim Buley KC
Landmark Chambers
4
Jamie Burton KC
Doughty Street Chambers
A silk with tactical nous. He is a powerhouse of legal knowledge and a very strong cross-examiner.'
4
Christopher Buttler KC
Matrix Chambers
Having him involved in any case makes the work an absolute breeze.'
4
Richard Clayton KC
The Barrister Group
4
Estelle Dehon KC
Cornerstone Barristers
Estelle is excellent; her ability to quickly grasp novel areas of law and untangle them in a way that can be understood by clients is very impressive. She is incredibly bright and personable.'
4
Shaheed Fatima KC
Blackstone Chambers
4
Danny Friedman KC
Matrix Chambers
He can spot difficult public law issues and think through knotty legal matters.'
4
Stephanie Harrison KC
Garden Court Chambers
Stephanie is exceptionally energetic and committed, a fantastic leader and a commanding advocate. She has great vision and drive.'
4
Richard Honey KC
Francis Taylor Building
4
Ben Juratowitch KC
Essex Court Chambers
4
Charlotte Kilroy KC
Blackstone Chambers
Charlotte is an outstanding advocate.'
4
Zoë Leventhal KC
Matrix Chambers
A powerful court advocate who expertly argues her case. Her calm but piercing advocacy is extremely effective and she is excellent at getting judges on side.'
4
Tom Little KC
Deka Chambers
Tom has a phenomenal work rate, and he sees points that other barristers often miss. He has a commanding presence in court. There is no doubt that judges listen with care when he speaks.'
4
James McClelland KC
Brick Court Chambers
His advocacy is a brilliant blend of measured and persuasive.'
4
Hanif Mussa KC
Blackstone Chambers
A consummate advocate with a huge intellect. He is insightful and very persuasive.'
4
Andrew O’Connor KC
Temple Garden Chambers
4
Peter Oldham KC
11KBW
4
David Pievsky KC
Blackstone Chambers
David is commercially aware and user-friendly.'
4
Oliver Sanders KC
1 Crown Office Row
A serene and clear advocate.'
4
Fiona Scolding KC
Landmark Chambers
She is an excellent communicator, and has the human touch. Judges love her.'
4
Andrew Sharland KC
11KBW
Andrew is a versatile advocate, who is never afraid to a take a novel point.'
4
Maya Sikand KC
Doughty Street Chambers
Maya is incredibly detailed, impressively knowledgeable and refreshingly forthright and clear in her approach. She is a force to be reckoned with.'
4
Adam Straw KC
Doughty Street Chambers
He's a strategic marvel. He has outstanding judgement and knows just how far to push his submissions without losing the ear of the court.'  
4
Leslie Thomas KC
Garden Court Chambers
He is very personable, immensely talented, and good with clients. He brings an incisive analysis to every case he considers.'
4
Victoria Wakefield KC
Brick Court Chambers
A superb advocate, who earns and maintains the trust of the court.'
4
Galina Ward KC
Landmark Chambers
Galina excels in her meticulous preparation. An excellent strategist who is always on top of the facts.'

2023 Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1
Nick Armstrong KC
Matrix Chambers
He has an uncanny ability to memorise the most minor details in the most complex cases. He remains calm even when up against aggressive opponents, and judges are very receptive to his delivery.'
1
Claire Darwin KC
Matrix Chambers
Claire's written and oral advocacy is exemplary. She has the ear of the court.'  
1
Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC
Matrix Chambers
Her eye for detail is extraordinary.'
1
Alex Goodman KC
Landmark Chambers
A superb strategist.'
1
Ben Lask KC
Monckton Chambers
1
Joe Middleton KC
Doughty Street Chambers
Joe is an incisive and effective advocate, able to distil a case into the key points and communicate it effectively to the court.'
1
Tom Richards KC
Blackstone Chambers
Tom's ability to identify all the pertinent issues in each case, and relay the same to judges in a digestible manner, is remarkable. He is a calming presence in court.'
1
Irena Sabic KC
Garden Court Chambers
Irena is an outstanding barrister. She is not afraid to run difficult challenges.'

2024 Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1
Joseph Barrett KC
11KBW
A superb, authoritative silk.'
1
Joanne Cecil KC
Garden Court Chambers
Her advocacy is gentle and charming, and at the same time clear, focused and razor sharp.'
1
Tristan Jones KC
Blackstone Chambers
His legal analysis is extremely sophisticated.'
1
Brendan McGurk KC
Monckton Chambers
He has judges eating out of his hands with his encyclopaedic knowledge of case law and legislation.'
1
Richard O’Brien KC
4 New Square Chambers
A top barrister with superb judgement and first rate legal skills. He has a lovely manner in court.'
1
Amy Rogers KC
11KBW
Amy is a great asset to any legal team.'
1
Ewan West KC
Monckton Chambers
He is very knowledgeable, good on his feet and respected by judges.'

2025 Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1
Edward Craven KC
Matrix Chambers
1
Tom Cross KC
11KBW
A creative thinker and safe pair of hands with all the right skills.’
1
Cecilia Ivimy KC
11KBW
Cecilia is clear-sighted, very driven, and works incredibly hard.’
1
Paul Jarvis KC
6KBW College Hill
Paul is a very calm and measured advocate, who has the ear of the court.’
1
Naina Patel KC
Blackstone Chambers
Naina is a compelling advocate, who is able to cut through to the heart of a case.’
1
Jason Pobjoy KC
Blackstone Chambers
Jason has a brilliant mind, allied to very strong emotional intelligence, and provides a wonderful service to instructing solicitors.’
1
Julia Smyth KC
Landmark Chambers
Julia is fiercely bright, bold and incredibly hard-working.’
1
Azeem Suterwalla KC
Monckton Chambers
A formidable senior junior. He provides robust, sensible and strategically sound advice to extremely vulnerable clients with compassion, and remains calm and thoughtful under pressure.’