Administrative law and human rights

Edward Fitzgerald CBE KC

'He is a legend in his field.'

Phillippa Kaufmann KC

Lord Pannick KC

'He commands the court with a unique presence and is strategically brilliant.'

'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.'

Jude Bunting KC

'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.'

Monica Carss-Frisk KC

'An outstanding leader. Judges respect her highly, and listen to every argument.'

Jason Coppel KC

'Jason is phenomenally smart, unflappable and strategic.'

Philip Coppel KC

Cornerstone Barristers

Kate Gallafent KC

'She has brilliant technical knowledge, and commands the trust and respect of the court.'

Nigel Giffin KC

'A very impressive silk.'

James Goudie KC

'He is extremely knowledgeable and has a great client manner.'

Tom Hickman KC

'A gifted and creative legal thinker.'

Julian Milford KC

'He is a star of the public law Bar.'

Karon Monaghan KC

'A formidable advocate.'

Fenella Morris KC

‘She is extremely articulate, and the power of her written advocacy matches her persuasiveness in court.’

Jenni Richards KC

'Jenni has a brilliant legal mind - she is a go-to silk for the most complex and strategic administrative law challenges.'

Jemima Stratford KC

'A supremely clever silk.'

Victoria Butler-Cole KC

'A silk who grasps difficult issues with ease.'

Joanne Clement KC

'She has a ferocious intelligence and is a compelling advocate. Her submissions are succinct and insightful. She speaks with authority and conviction in court.'

'A silk with a razor-sharp mind.'

Marie Demetriou KC

'A silk with excellent judgement, who provides clear and concise advice.'

Clair Dobbin KC

Three Raymond Buildings

'Clair is a superb lawyer and wonderful advocate. An all-round star.'

Gerry Facenna KC

Monckton Chambers

'A very strategic silk with a good client manner.'

Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC

'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.'

'For his opponents, Sam is depressingly good. He has a tendency to make his case sound irresistibly correct.'

Sarah Hannett KC

'Sarah is tenacious and very astute when it comes to strategy and tactics.'

Ivan Hare KC

'His knowledge of the law is exceptional and he has an easy, understated advocacy style.'

Jonathan Hough KC

4 New Square Chambers

'An extremely sensible and acute tactician, and is formidable when necessary.'

'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.'

Maya Lester KC

'Her advocacy is well-balanced, always well-thought-through, and compelling.'

Richard Lissack KC

Fountain Court Chambers

'A go-to name for difficult cases.'

James Maurici KC

'James is truly exceptional with an unrivalled intellect. He is razor-sharp, very user-friendly and extremely responsive.'

'Hugh combines an excellent mind with a superb grasp of the facts.'

Anthony Metzer KC

Goldsmith Chambers

'He is a formidable force in the legal realm.'

Jonathan Moffett KC

'A very personable silk. Clients have confidence in his advice.'

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Leigh-Ann is intellectually brilliant, extremely diligent and has flawless judgement.'

Tim Owen KC

'He is an expert cross-examiner and instinctively gets to the heart of a case.'

Robert Palmer KC

Monckton Chambers

'A silk with an incredibly powerful brain.'

Shaheen Rahman KC

1 Crown Office Row

'She has excellent foresight, coupled with sound strategic thinking.'

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.'

'A powerful advocate who is undeterred by difficult arguments; a real force in the field.'

James Segan KC

'James is as urbane in court as he is with clients. He instinctively knows which points to take and which to let lie, and will invariably deliver his points with panache.'

Hugh Southey KC

'Hugh is a wonderful barrister, who is never less than 100% committed to his clients.'

Daniel Squires KC

‘Daniel is an extremely impressive advocate, who argues extremely complex legal cases with ease.’

'David has an excellent understanding of human rights law, and his advocacy is very methodical and thorough. He is very compelling on his feet.'

Jonathan Auburn KC

'He brings cogent arguments and is very good at putting people at ease.'

Alex Bailin KC

'He is a master strategist and fantastic advocate.'

Keating Chambers

‘Charles is a fantastic advocate. He is extremely responsive and very impressive with clients.’

'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.'

Tim Buley KC

Jamie Burton KC

'A silk with tactical nous. He is a powerhouse of legal knowledge and a very strong cross-examiner.'

Christopher Buttler KC

'Having him involved in any case makes the work an absolute breeze.'

Catherine Callaghan KC

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.'

Shaheed Fatima KC

'Shaheed is superb - extremely diligent and very thorough.'

Danny Friedman KC

'He can spot difficult public law issues and think through knotty legal matters.'

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.'

Richard Honey KC

Francis Taylor Building

'Charlotte is an outstanding advocate.'

Zoë Leventhal KC

'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.'

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.'

James McClelland KC

'His advocacy is a brilliant blend of measured and persuasive.'

Hanif Mussa KC

'A consummate advocate with a huge intellect. He is insightful and very persuasive.'

Andrew O’Connor KC

Temple Garden Chambers

'David is commercially aware and user-friendly.'

Deok Joo Rhee KC

'Her advocacy is particularly strong in relation to making complex legal reasoning clear and accessible for both clients and tribunals.'

Oliver Sanders KC

1 Crown Office Row

'A serene and clear advocate.'

Fiona Scolding KC

'She is an excellent communicator, and has the human touch. Judges love her.'

Andrew Sharland KC

'Andrew is a versatile advocate, who is never afraid to a take a novel point.'

Maya Sikand KC

'Maya is incredibly detailed, impressively knowledgeable and refreshingly forthright and clear in her approach. She is a force to be reckoned with.'

James Strachan KC

'He is totally unflappable, crisp, precise and doesn’t take bad points. James is an authoritative presence in court.'

Adam Straw KC

'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.'

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.'

Victoria Wakefield KC

'A superb advocate, who earns and maintains the trust of the court.'

Galina Ward KC

'Galina excels in her meticulous preparation. An excellent strategist who is always on top of the facts.'

Richard Clayton KC

The Barrister Group

2023 Silks

Katherine Apps KC

'Katherine has incisive knowledge of administrative and public law. Her advocacy is a masterclass in timing and judgement.'

Nick Armstrong KC

'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.'

Claire Darwin KC

'Claire's written and oral advocacy is exemplary. She has the ear of the court.'

Alex Goodman KC

'A superb strategist.'

Nicola Greaney KC

'Nicola is a very reliable barrister with an ability to pick up complex facts really quickly, as well as to tease out often complex legal issues in a way that is readily understandable for the court and clients alike.'

Ben Lask KC

Monckton Chambers

Joe Middleton KC

'Joe is an incisive and effective advocate, able to distil a case into the key points and communicate it effectively to the court.'

Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC

'Her eye for detail is extraordinary.'

Tom Richards KC