John Kimbell KC
Quadrant Chambers‘The leading aviation accident KC for claimants in this jurisdiction. Superb analytical skills on multi-jurisdictional matters. Excellent court sense in all skills.’
Aviation and Travel
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.
Philip Shepherd KC
Chambers of Philip Shepherd KC'Philip is a very good leader, authoritative and excellent in court. He readily wins the trust of clients and the team around him.'
Gavin Kealey KC
7 King's Bench WalkGavin has a great eye for the points that really matter, the confidence to focus upon them, and the skill to deliver on them with aplomb.’
Michael McLaren KC
Fountain Court ChambersAn attentive KC.'
Akhil Shah KC
Fountain Court ChambersA silk at the top of his game.'
Bankim Thanki KC
Fountain Court ChambersBankim is fantastic for aviation matters.'
Michael Rawlinson KC
12 King's Bench Walk
John Steel KC
39 Essex ChambersNicholas Craig KC
3 Verulam BuildingsEdward Cumming KC
XXIV Old Buildings'Very responsive and despite a very heavy workload is always on hand to advise. Brilliant advocate - always three steps ahead of the judge.'
James Cutress KC
Fountain Court ChambersMarie Demetriou KC
Brick Court Chambers‘Marie is unique amongst aviation silks in bringing together commercial experience and acuity with regulatory and public law expertise. She is also among the best advocates at the Bar today, full stop.’
Stephen Moriarty KC
Fountain Court ChambersRosalind Phelps KC
Fountain Court ChambersJohn Taylor KC
Fountain Court ChambersSteven Thompson KC
XXIV Old BuildingsGuy Blackwood KC
Quadrant Chambers'Very hard-working, always well-prepared, communicates exceptionally well with clients, able to cut through complex issues, very approachable and also very likeable. In summary, Guy is a real pleasure to work with.'
Robert-Jan Temmink KC
Quadrant Chambers'Very accessible, friendly, able to command a room.'
Richard Wald KC
39 Essex Chambers'Richard is a brilliant advocate and an outstanding cross-examiner.'
Alexander Milner KC
Fountain Court ChambersA silk with a keen sense of case strategy.'
Katherine Deal KC
3 Hare Court‘She is the best in her business, by far. A truly exceptional barrister with a formidable legal brain, a lovely personality, which helps with personal injury clients, and a huge knowledge of the relevant law. She leaves her opponents quaking in their boots.’
Gerard Forlin KC
Cornerstone Barristers'Excellent regulatory skills and excellent advocacy skills in Coroners' Courts. Very family friendly and tenacious in all the right places.'
Anneli Howard KC
Monckton Chambers‘Anneli is strong on the interface between regulatory and competition law. Very hardworking and tries very hard to make herself available. Turns things around very quickly. Very focused on client’s commercial position. Great team player.’
Brian Kennelly KC
Blackstone Chambers‘Brian is a superb advocate. Calm, confident, persuasive and knowledgedable in equal measure. He is exactly who you want on your team when you are arguing a technically difficult point.’
Andrew Wales KC
7 King's Bench Walk‘Highly intelligent, very good at drafting, incredibly resourceful and interested.’
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.
James Duffy KC
Fountain Court ChambersBrendan McGurk KC
Monckton Chambers'Very thorough knowledge of the sector and the surrounding legislation, particularly as it intersects with competition law. User friendly and responsive. Provides clear and strategic advice.'
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.
Matthew Reeve KC
Quadrant Chambers'Matthew has an enormous capacity to hunt down every angle on a matter, including many that most people would never think of. He is persistent and tenacious, with a real talent for reminding people of the context in which an argument is happening.'
Sarah Prager KC
Deka Chambers‘Sarah is brilliant in all respects. She is willing to run difficult arguments to secure exceptional results for clients. Opponents have a huge measure of respect for her, which plays to your advantage in negotiations and in the courtroom.’