Commercial litigation

Leading Silks
2024 Silks
2025 Silks

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.

Jonathan Adkin KC

‘A go-to silk for hard cases. No one fights harder or better.’

Adrian Beltrami KC

3 Verulam Buildings

‘Adrian is a highly intelligent, deeply impressive lawyer, who has the ear of Commercial Court judges. He is always well-prepared and has a calm, assured demeanour in court.’

Jonathan Crow KC

4 Stone Buildings

‘Superb advocate — a true leading light of the Bar. Completely unflappable, no matter the complexity of the issue or the pressure of the situation.'

Helen Davies KC

Brick Court Chambers

‘A formidable court room presence. Everyone defers to her because of her intellect and the force of her advocacy. One of the greats.'

Jonathan Gaisman KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘Probably the best advocate of his generation. Always on top of the detail.'

Alan Gourgey KC

Wilberforce Chambers

Andrew Green KC

Blackstone Chambers

‘Andrew is an amazing cross-examiner who fights hard for his clients.’

Richard Handyside KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Richard is an excellent lawyer, well regarded in the banking area and in dealing with group claims and their particular dynamics. He is a superb advocate, well prepared, with a calm, assured demeanour.'

Brick Court Chambers

‘Senior statesman and leader among the insurance Bar.’

Andrew Hunter KC

Blackstone Chambers

‘One of the real stars of the commercial Bar, Andrew is the model of a modern commercial advocate.’

Elizabeth Jones KC

‘Simply outstanding; case winning, energetic, talented, bright.'

Neil Kitchener KC

One Essex Court

Brick Court Chambers

Tim is fearless and enjoys the challenge of acting for the underdog. Tim is incredibly collaborative, patient and dynamic. He is a true great.'

Kenneth MacLean KC

One Essex Court

‘Superb cross-examiner with a laser-like focus on the case strategy. One of the best senior silks in London.'

3 Verulam Buildings

‘Ali’s written and oral advocacy is devastatingly effective and persuasive.'

Philip Marshall KC

‘Philip is a forceful individual who provides robust advice.'

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Duncan Matthews KC

Twenty Essex

Ewan McQuater KC

3 Verulam Buildings

‘Ewan is extremely hard working and dedicated to the case. His unflappable demeanour and calm advice make him a pleasure to work with.'

Laurence Rabinowitz KC

One Essex Court

‘One of the best of his generation of commercial and banking silks.'

David Railton KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Simon Rainey KC

Quadrant Chambers

‘Simon is a first class advocate, one of the best. He is calm and measured delivering the arguments in a clear, concise and easily-digestible manner.’

Simon Salzedo KC

Brick Court Chambers

'Top of his game. All round excellence in financial disputes.'

Essex Court Chambers

‘Leader of the pack – an immense talent.'

Bankim Thanki KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘A true super silk, whose focused analysis and deft advocacy persuades the judge towards a seemingly inevitable conclusion.’

Sonia Tolaney KC

One Essex Court

‘Sonia possesses exceptional advocacy skills combined with a razor-sharp intellect. She is one of the best commercial trial advocates available.'

Daniel Toledano KC

One Essex Court

‘Daniel is at the very pinnacle of the commercial Bar. He is razor sharp and sees to the very heart of the issue straightaway.’

John Wardell KC

Wilberforce Chambers

‘John is a brilliant mind. One of the top barristers at the Bar at the moment.'

Brick Court Chambers

Tom is one of the best there is in the commercial litigation market. He has clear views, offers excellent legal and strategic guidance.'

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘David is an excellent silk who brings real insight to his conferences.'

Robert Anderson KC

Blackstone Chambers

‘He's a street fighter and an excellent advocate.'

Stephen Auld KC

One Essex Court

'Great sector knowledge and legally and commercially astute.'

Charles Béar KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Camilla Bingham KC

One Essex Court

'Fantastic advocate. Very intelligent and pitches propositions and arguments to the judge with great skill.'

George Bompas KC

4 Stone Buildings

‘George is extremely user friendly and despite his seniority he is always willing to roll up his sleeves.'

4 Stone Buildings

‘Highly engaging, combative and excellent in all respects.'

Alain Choo Choy KC

One Essex Court

Charles Dougherty KC

2 Temple Gardens

‘Intelligent, focused and balanced advice.'

‘Philip is brilliant on his feet, an excellent strategist and a wonderful team player - a rare combination indeed.'

Justin Fenwick KC

Vernon Flynn KC

Brick Court Chambers

‘Few can reach his heights, both intellectually and in his skills as an advocate.'

Patrick Goodall KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘He has very good strategic insight and always rolls his sleeves up to get into the detail.'

Lord Grabiner KC

One Essex Court

Richard Hill KC

4 Stone Buildings

‘A strong practitioner with a loyal following.'

Stephen Houseman KC

Essex Court Chambers

'Stephen is a stunning advocate and a master tactician.'

Timothy Howe KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Timothy is one of the Bar's big guns.'

Gatehouse Chambers

Daniel Jowell KC

Brick Court Chambers

'Danny is one of the best advocates for large pieces of group litigation.'

Gavin Kealey KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

Charles Kimmins KC

‘ He is exceptionally good at identifying the arguments that will appeal to the judges.’

Paul Lowenstein KC

‘Paul is a standout figure in the commercial and civil fraud Bar.'

John McCaughran KC

One Essex Court

'John is one of the leading commercial silks. A true class act, and a stand out lawyer.'

Paul McGrath KC

Essex Court Chambers

‘Masterful cross-examination, a phenomenal intellect with exceptional command of the detail.'

Blackstone Chambers

‘Recognised as one of the outstanding KCs of his generation.'

Jeffery Onions KC

One Essex Court

Andrew Onslow KC

3 Verulam Buildings

‘A titan of the commercial Bar.’

One Essex Court

‘Craig's attention to detail is extraordinary. His oral advocacy is very powerful.'

Stuart Ritchie KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘He is exceptionally bright, deeply knowledgeable, meticulous in his preparation and unflappable.'

Andrew Thompson KC

Erskine Chambers

'He is a talented advocate, with a calm, persuasive manner and a great deal of charm.'

‘Excellent advocacy. Very thorough and superb expertise on the commercial and construction side.'

Tom Weisselberg KC

Blackstone Chambers

‘Tom is an exceptional leader. Tremendously bright, articulate, affable and charming.'

Lord Wolfson KC

One Essex Court

'He is a top choice for heavyweight and high profile commercial litigation.'

David Allison KC

‘David is a master tactician, brilliantly organised, and an amazing advocate.'

Richard Boulton KC

One Essex Court

'Richard is absolutely fantastic. He's incredibly clever and is always the smartest person in the room - but without any ego.'

David Cavender KC

One Essex Court

Jeffrey Chapman KC

Fountain Court Chambers

'Highly intelligent, commercial and pragmatic.'

David Chivers KC

Erskine Chambers

‘David is calm and collected with a great deal of gravitas as an advocate as well as being extremely intelligent and user-friendly.'

Stephen Cogley KC

‘Stephen is one of the best commercial barristers in London. He is a brilliant advocate – bold, aggressive and thoughtful.’

Simon Davenport KC

‘Simon is an excellent advocate and a great thinker. Strategically excellent and a real pleasure to work with. Very much recommended.'

Jonathan Davies-Jones KC

3 Verulam Buildings

‘Jonathan is measured, calm, assertive and sure-footed. He has particular strength in complex financial analyses and presentation.'

Anneliese Day KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Anneliese is utterly brilliant: she is client-friendly, easy to work with, a great leader of the team.'

Peter De Verneuil Smith KC

3 Verulam Buildings

‘Very persuasive as advocate, nimble to answer questions, guides the judge through the material.’

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Paul Downes KC

Quadrant Chambers

‘Paul is a colossus in the world of civil fraud. Hugely knowledgeable and commercially experienced.'

Graham Dunning KC

Essex Court Chambers

'Graham is a very creative and effective advocate; able to masterfully distil complex and vast matters into simple, yet powerful, submission.'

Andrew George KC

Blackstone Chambers

‘He has excellent judgement, which he deploys flawlessly even under great pressure.'

Charles Graham KC

One Essex Court

brilliant client-handling skills.’

Thomas Grant KC

Wilberforce Chambers

‘Thomas is a forceful advocate who is able to present his client's cases in a way that always resonates well with judges.'

Jeffrey Gruder KC

Essex Court Chambers

3 Verulam Buildings

‘David is excellent in court and with clients. Gives very sensible advice and a powerful advocate.’

Andrew Hochhauser KC

Essex Court Chambers

Sa’ad Hossain KC

One Essex Court

‘Sa’ad has a brilliant mind with a wonderful forensic approach to advocacy. Clients also love him and hang on his every word.'

David Joseph KC

Essex Court Chambers

‘David is an incredible lawyer, very articulate and effective, and very good to work with. He is responsive and proactive and writes beautifully.'

‘Robert is a gifted strategist and intellectual powerhouse.'

Daniel Lightman KC

‘He has good judgement and a sixth sense for what the court will decide.’

Richard Lissack KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Richard is without equal in terms of his gravitas.’

Alan Maclean KC

Blackstone Chambers

an has excellent insight and judgement. He applies the law in a practical and clear manner.’

3 Verulam Buildings

‘A first-class black-letter lawyer, combined with a profound understanding of international business and excellent strategic vision.'

Roger Masefield KC

Brick Court Chambers

‘Outstanding intellect and a real team player.'

Harry Matovu KC

Brick Court Chambers

‘Incredibly clever, spectacular with details and one of the most charming advocates at the Bar.’

Andrew Mitchell KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘He is a market leader in this field having acted in most of the key cases. He quickly earns the trust of the client with his relaxed but assured style and wins the trust of the bench with his superb written and oral advocacy.'

Richard Morgan KC

Maitland Chambers

'Richard is the complete package: a brilliant advocate, encyclopaedic on the law, a great tactician and always available. '

Stephen Moriarty KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Extremely hands on and gets stuck into the detail. Very tactical and guided by overall case strategy.'

Jonathan Nash KC

3 Verulam Buildings

‘Jonathan combines advocacy excellence with an ability to manage the diverse demands outside court in class actions.’

Hugh Norbury KC

‘Hugh is a practitioner from the very top drawer. He has the complete package - sharp and well-honed forensic skills, a powerful advocate, good judgement.'

Rosalind Phelps KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Rosalind is superb – she is decisive and cuts straight to the key points. A pleasure to work with.’

Nathan Pillow KC

Essex Court Chambers

‘Nathan can take anything and make it better. His ability to read judges is second to none.'

3 Verulam Buildings

Elspeth Talbot Rice KC

XXIV Old Buildings

‘Elspeth is simply formidable. She has huge gravitas with the court and her advocacy is a weapon of mass persuasion.'

Stephen Rubin KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

'Rebecca is a phenomenal advocate. She is clear and to the point.'

Richard Salter KC

3 Verulam Buildings

'Very effective advice.'

Charles Samek KC

Littleton Chambers

‘Excellent advocacy, tenacious and clear minded.’

‘Tom has a brilliant blend of understanding the detail but also being a master of strategy. He is a super team leader.'

Steven Thompson KC

XXIV Old Buildings

‘He is a Rolls Royce of an advocate.'

Andrew Twigger KC

Maitland Chambers

'Very smart and an excellent team player. A joy to work with. Understated but compelling advocacy style. His cross-examination is quietly disarming. Unflappable.'

Richard Waller KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘He is extremely intelligent. His judgement and appreciation of commercial realities is excellent.’

Lance Ashworth KC

‘Lance is the complete package: clear, concise advice; commercial awareness; responsive and user friendly; and great in court.'

Michael Bloch KC

Blackstone Chambers

‘Michael has superlative experience that is invaluable. He is supremely good in interim applications, and is extreme agile in hearings, to a degree that is seldom seen elsewhere.'

Michael Bools KC

Brick Court Chambers

‘Mike is a very charming, highly intelligent and hugely experienced barrister.’

Graham Chapman KC

‘Very confident on his advice, excellent with clients. A very likeable advocate who fights hard for his clients.'

Aidan Christie KC

'Aidan gives meticulous attention to detail and provides very helpful advice. His drafting is first class, as is his advocacy.'

Jonathan Cohen KC

Littleton Chambers

'Jonathan is incredibly knowledgeable, tough, strategic and genuine delight to work with.'

Richard Coleman KC

Fountain Court Chambers

'Implacable, with excellent attention to detail and client-handling skills.'

Matthew Collings KC

Maitland Chambers

Matthew is a first rate KC.'

Edward Cumming KC

XXIV Old Buildings

Derrick Dale KC

Fountain Court Chambers

'Very knowledgeable, fun to work with and thoroughly, thoroughly charming. A delight of a barrister.'

Essex Court Chambers

'Huw provides excellent advice. He has an eye for detail and is an all rounder.'

Rhodri Davies KC

One Essex Court

'Very client and user friendly. Fantastic advocate.'

Jasbir Dhillon KC

Brick Court Chambers

‘An outstanding leader. He is a very strong cross-examiner and takes no prisoners.'

David Edwards KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘Brilliant appellate advocate. Decisive and clear.'

Ben Elkington KC

‘Very responsive, user-friendly and works well as part of a team. Creative thinking.’

Shaheed Fatima KC

Blackstone Chambers

'Shaheed is fantastic. Her advocacy is absolutely top notch and clients love her for her strategic thinking and user-friendly approach.'

Michael Fealy KC

One Essex Court

‘ Intellectually strong and willing to fight.'

Siobán Healy KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

Lexa Hilliard KC

Wilberforce Chambers

‘Lexa is an absolute delight. Creative, supportive and at the top of her game. She is wonderful with even the most difficult client, decisive and thorough in her advice and excellent on her feet. She is a force to be reckoned with and is rightly viewed as one of the best silks in this field.'

Charles Hollander KC

Brick Court Chambers

He is a strong advocate, clear and persuasive.'

Blackstone Chambers

Robert is fantastic barrister who is not only first rate on the law but extremely user friendly and a pleasure to work with.'

Sebastian Isaac KC

One Essex Court

‘Seb is a highly talented silk. A superstar of the bar for many years to come.’

3 Verulam Buildings

‘His strength is his ability to present his arguments to the court in such a way that he persuades the court with his submissions. Excellent research too.’

David is very sharp. He is a great advocate. He is also very client friendly, and is well like by clients.'

James MacDonald KC

One Essex Court

He is a superstar.'

Michael McLaren KC

Fountain Court Chambers

'Michael is has amazing advocacy skills. He is always extremely prepared and thinks through every possible issue that may arise.'

Richard Millett KC

Essex Court Chambers

'He is hard-working, polished and fiercely intelligent. He is particularly good at winning the trust and confidence of both clients and the judiciary.'

Terence Mowschenson KC

Wilberforce Chambers

'A go-to senior silk for corporate and governance matters.'

David Mumford KC

Maitland Chambers

'David is incredibly intelligent and can always be trusted to provide the right advice.'

Tamara Oppenheimer KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Tamara is one of the best advocates at the Bar – she has both intelligence and judgement in spades.’

Daniel Oudkerk KC

Essex Court Chambers

‘He is a great advocate but is also a great team player. Clients love him.'

Zoe O’Sullivan KC

‘Strong legal analysis - gets across issues very quickly.'

Wilberforce Chambers

‘Tim is very pragmatic, he always looks for the best way of resolving matters for his clients.'

Anthony Peto KC

Blackstone Chambers

Erskine Chambers

'He has a good eye for details. His written submissions are excellent.'

Graham has incredible breadth and is user friendly.’

'Rupert's advocacy skills are excellent.'

Patricia Robertson KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Legally brilliant, with superb judgement.'

Daniel Saoul KC

‘A complete junior silk, deeply analytical mind and a particularly tenacious and effective advocate.'

Alistair Schaff KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘Clear and precise legal analysis and presentation; in depth knowledge of the law.'

Richard Slade KC

Brick Court Chambers

'Extremely clever and a pleasure to work with.'

Stephen Moverley Smith KC

XXIV Old Buildings

‘Stephen is fantastic with clients and provides an excellent service.'

Clare Stanley KC

Wilberforce Chambers

‘Formidable, no messing, highly intelligent and usable counsel. knows when to be tough and fight and when to take a step back and give pragmatic advice on tactics.'

Paul Stanley KC

Essex Court Chambers

Andrew Sutcliffe KC

3 Verulam Buildings

‘Andrew combines impressive intelligence and expertise with a very friendly and collaborative approach. His advocacy is charming and persuasive.'

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Robert-Jan Temmink KC

Quadrant Chambers

‘An imposing advocate, friendly and approachable, a team player and fun to work with.'

Felicity Toube KC

‘Felicity is at the top of her game. Extremely bright, commercial and pragmatic.'

Nick Vineall KC

'Nick is personable, incisive, and fantastically clear.'

Antony White KC

Matrix Chambers

‘First rate. Excellent in court. Judges respect and trust him. A great team player.'

Essex Court Chambers

'Tim is supremely intelligent and a truly thoughtful advocate.'

David Alexander KC

‘David is bright, engaged and personable, a real client favourite.'

Stephen Atherton KC

‘Stephen is an exceptional advocate, known for his strategic insight and unparalleled understanding of the intricate legal and factual issues.'

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Andrew Ayres KC

Twenty Essex

‘He is brilliant on his feet, really takes control of the situation and is confident in his approach.'

James Bailey KC

Wilberforce Chambers

‘James is super bright and clear with advice. Where other KCs struggle, James can get to the nub of the issue and resolve.’

Gregory Banner KC

Maitland Chambers

'He is meticulous in his preparation ensuring that all points are properly explored well in advance of trial. He exhibits strong advocacy skills and readily gains the trust of the court or tribunal. He is forensic in his cross-examination and always delivers in court.'

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Guy Blackwood KC

Quadrant Chambers

'Extremely commercial in his approach, very efficient and very responsive.'

David Blayney KC

‘David is a unique talent in the litigation market.’

James Brocklebank KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

very intelligent and possesses an impressive ability to distil complex information and arguments into a clear and compelling analysis.'

33 Chancery Lane

‘Aidan is extremely bright, he gets it straight away and comes up with imaginative insights and strategy ideas.’

Simon Colton KC

One Essex Court

‘Simon is absolutely superb. Extraordinarily bright; works at great speed; incredibly responsive; clear and crisp drafting.'

Ian Croxford KC

Wilberforce Chambers

Edward Davies KC

Erskine Chambers

‘Edward is a fabulous advocate.'

Essex Court Chambers

‘Excellent advocate. Quick thinker and calm under pressure.'

Orlando Fraser KC

4 Stone Buildings

Andrew Fulton KC

‘Andrew is incredibly bright and very commercial. His written work is clear, compelling and persuasive.'

Patrick Green KC

Henderson Chambers

‘One of the top group litigation silks currently at the Bar. A great strategist and team-leader.'

Alexander Gunning KC

One Essex Court

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Matthew Hardwick KC

3 Verulam Buildings

‘Clear, commercial, pragmatic advice. Fantastic advocate.'

Essex Court Chambers

Excellent barrister. Keen legal intellect.’

3 Verulam Buildings

‘An outstanding silk who has a demonstrated track record of success and should be considered for any heavyweight matter.’

Yash Kulkarni KC

Quadrant Chambers

Yash has a complete mastery of his subject and is a go to silk.'

'Simply outstanding and a pleasure to deal with.'

John Machell KC

John is a first-class advocate who has the ear of the court.’

Stephen Midwinter KC

Brick Court Chambers

‘An exceptional intellect and an exceptional advocate.’

Alexander Milner KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Alex is exceptionally bright. He is also very approachable, responsive and a pleasure to deal with.'

Fenner Moeran KC

Wilberforce Chambers

‘ Excellent work and great to be in the trenches with.'

Conall Patton KC

One Essex Court

'Conall is absolutely superb. One of the brightest and best barristers - everything he says has substance and is the product of thoughtful analysis.'

Fionn Pilbrow KC

Brick Court Chambers

Rajesh Pillai KC

3 Verulam Buildings

‘Responsive, commercial, user-friendly. Graceful and persuasive style without pomposity.’

Littleton Chambers

‘He is always calm, assured but authoritative - and very impressive at handling curve balls. He is unflappable.'

Philip Riches KC

‘Philip is a well respected and excellent silk.'

Andrew Scott KC

Blackstone Chambers

‘Andrew is a total star. He is senior beyond his years.’

Sharif Shivji KC

4 Stone Buildings

He is an excellent barrister: clever, hard-working, exceptionally nice, and tactically wise. He is also an excellent advocate.’

Nikki Singla KC

Wilberforce Chambers

‘Extremely hard working and very sensible.'

Brick Court Chambers

George Spalton KC

‘He is calm under pressure and is able to expertly manage client expectations and demands.'

Andrew Spink KC

Outer Temple Chambers

‘Andrew is a fantastic advocate and has impressive emotional intelligence.'

Fountain Court Chambers

‘John is a clear and compelling advocate, and puts his arguments calmly, succinctly but strongly to the court.'

Michael Todd KC

Erskine Chambers

'Michael is excellent to work with - very knowledgeable; a huge depth of experience and expertise; delivers well considered advice in a commercial and pragmatic way; and is willing to give a view on even the most challenging of questions.'

Francis Tregear KC

XXIV Old Buildings

‘Francis is diligent and responsive. His written work is considered and his advice is straightforward.'

Geraint Webb KC

Henderson Chambers

‘An intellectual heavyweight. Able to work through the most knotty of issues and find a way through.'

Victoria Windle KC

Blackstone Chambers

‘Victoria cuts through the most dense, technical materials to identify key issues. Very pragmatic.'

Essex Court Chambers

'Impressive advocate and excellent in terms of clarity of her overall analysis.'

Adam Zellick KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Lawrence Akka KC

‘Lawrence is terrifically knowledgeable and has a canny understanding of what interests judges.'

Michael Ashcroft KC

‘Formidable technical knowledge and intellectual insight.'

Siward Atkins KC

Maitland Chambers

‘An incredible tactician who generates great confidence in his instructing lawyers and the client. A pleasure to work with and a real team player on any complex commercial case.’

Simon Atrill KC

Fountain Court Chambers

'Simon is very bright. An excellent advocate and a joy to work with.'

David Bailey KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘David has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law, and applies that in a very focused and thoughtful way. His drafting is excellent: crisp, direct and very clear'

Adam Baradon KC

Blackstone Chambers

'Adam is the best KC around for complex fraud disputes. His advocacy is superb. Judges listen to him and opponents fear him.'

Tony Beswetherick KC

‘Clever and hardworking. His advocacy is pitched at just the right level.'

One Essex Court

‘Anna is fiercely intelligence - the speed and precision of her analysis, and the clarity with which she conveys it, is unrivalled at her level.'

Hermann Boeddinghaus KC

4 Stone Buildings

Matthew Bradley KC

‘An excellent advocate. Easy manner and commercially astute.'

Jeremy Brier KC

Essex Court Chambers

‘Jeremy is very personal and energetic. He is intelligent and a real team worker.'

Edward Brown KC

Essex Court Chambers

He has an unerring ability to read the mood of the court and to pivot or respond accordingly. First rate advocate.’

Hannah Brown KC

One Essex Court

‘Hannah is a powerful advocate, who is always well prepared. Her communication skills are second to none.'

Adam Cloherty KC

XXIV Old Buildings

‘Adam has excellent clarity of thought which manifests in beautifully tight and effective advocacy. He is a great team player and his ability to retain his humour even in times of significant pressure makes him a pleasure to work with.’

James Collins KC

Essex Court Chambers

‘James is at the top of his game. He is a silky-smooth advocate who out classes his opponents with his calm but commanding style.'

Alexander Cook KC

4 Stone Buildings

'A seriously impressive advocate. Extremely bright, organised and has a charming manner.'

Philip Coppel KC

Cornerstone Barristers

'Philip is a masterful advocate. His style is persuasive, forensic and a joy to witness. He is an excellent leader for both his junior barristers and the wider legal team he works with on a case. He has a limitless knowledge of numerous areas of law which he manages to bring together to his advantage in any case.'

Nicholas Craig KC

3 Verulam Buildings

Edmund Cullen KC

Maitland Chambers

'Clear and commercial. An elegant and persuasive performer in court. You always want Edmund on your side.'

Rupert D’Cruz KC

Littleton Chambers

'Rupert is outstanding. A really methodical, intelligent and forensic barrister who is highly respected by the court.'

David Davies KC

Essex Court Chambers

'David is one of the very best, personable, quick to understand, think through and find solutions to issues, creative, hard working and not afraid to roll up his sleeves.'

Andrew De Mestre KC

4 Stone Buildings

Very user friendly, with excellent strategic judgement and a mastery of the detail.'

Ruth den Besten KC

Essex Court Chambers

'A real star. Very easy to work with and a powerful advocate.'

Dominic Dowley KC

Laurence Emmett KC

One Essex Court

‘Approachable and easy to work with. Great on his feet.'

Richard Eschwege KC

Brick Court Chambers

Andrew Fletcher KC

3 Verulam Buildings

'Measured and commercially astute advice. He is able to distil complicated issues down to understandable concepts.'

Monckton Chambers

‘He is all over the case law for injunctions. Unsurprising, given that he literally wrote the book on injunctions.’

Charles Gibson KC

Henderson Chambers

‘Charles demonstrates very significant experience and knowledge which gives him a gravitas and authority instilling confidence and trust in clients. He is insightful and able to communicate complex law in a persuasive and accessible way.’

Richard Gillis KC

One Essex Court

‘Richard is meticulous in his preparation, and a considered advocate who is particularly strong on legal submissions.'

Andreas Gledhill KC

Blackstone Chambers

‘A superb advocate who is refreshingly easy to work with and builds easy rapport with clients.'

Orlando Gledhill KC

One Essex Court

‘Orlando is a tenacious and fearless advocate with a good commercial approach to litigation.'

Jeremy Goldring KC

'Jeremy has fantastic intellect, deep knowledge of company law and practice and great instinct for arguments that will persuade a judge.'

Jamie Goldsmith KC

One Essex Court

‘Jamie is pretty much the perfect modern barrister. A real part of the team who rolls his sleeves up and gets stuck into the case.'

Jonathan Harris KC

‘Jonathan has unparalleled expertise. He is extremely thorough and is able to identify angles others cannot.'

Brick Court Chambers

‘He is very hard working and thinks through every conceivable problem. He is a very quick worker and produces high quality work quickly.'

George Hayman KC

Maitland Chambers

'He is superb. His advocacy is clear, helpful and effective.'

Justin Higgo KC

‘Smart, eloquent, always one step ahead and moving faster than anyone else.'

Josephine Higgs KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘Jo is extremely astute and has a rare ability to predict how a court is likely to view any issue before it.'

Stephen Hofmeyr KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘Stephen is a very strong advocate operating at the highest level. Very thorough with high level legal analysis, and makes sure his arguments are fully understood with forceful clarity.’

Michael Holmes KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘Very energetic. Intelligent and pleasant to work with.'

Philippa Hopkins KC

Essex Court Chambers

'Extremely bright, very personable, and user-friendly. Excellent manner with clients and gives realistic and clear advice.'

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Laura is an excellent leader who quickly obtains and holds the confidence of the court. She is clever and engaging in equal measure.’

‘Hugh ticks every box. A fearsome opponent who is extremely commercial.'

3 Verulam Buildings

'User-friendly, willing to roll his sleeves up, pragmatic and strategic. '

Jawdat Khurshid KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘Extremely user-friendly and responsive and an excellent advocate.'

‘Extremely bright and hardworking and an excellent advocate and unflappable on her feet.'

Edward Levey KC

Fountain Court Chambers

'Very good on detail, a strong advocate with an unassuming style.'

Gatehouse Chambers

‘Very academic and excellent litigator.’

Essex Court Chambers

Wilberforce Chambers

'Max is a fantastically sound lead advocate; strategically very strong and unflappable before decision makers.'

James McClelland KC

Brick Court Chambers

‘He is ferociously clever and has a fantastic attention to detail.'

William McCormick KC

Selborne Chambers

Craig Morrison KC

Brick Court Chambers

‘Truly excellent – academic but also user-friendly and practical. Works exceptionally hard to get the right outcome for clients.’

Thomas Munby KC

Maitland Chambers

Blackstone Chambers

‘Wonderfully insightful and able to add tangible value in a rapid and efficient manner.'

Sonia Nolten KC

2 Temple Gardens

'Sonia has a flourishing commercial practice, alongside her insurance work, with which there is often an overlap. She has made a very successful transition from junior to silk, at an extremely young age, without drawing breath, and her reputation with solicitors specializing in commercial work is well-established and continues to grow.'

Matthew Parker KC

3 Verulam Buildings

'Very personable, good at explaining things to us and the client. Matt has a charming and personable manner. His written style is clear and importantly he is a fearless advocate who is also not afraid to give negative advice if required.'

'Luke is an excellent junior silk. He is supremely intelligent with a great sense of judgement. He is at home with the most complex of disputes and is a future leader of the field.'

Lionel Persey KC

Quadrant Chambers

'Lionel understands the points and keeps the argument focused. He has no problem with technical issues, usually understanding them better than the parties' experts.'

Mark Phillips KC

'Mark is a wonderful mixture of charming and combative.He is a fighter that all clients feel comforted by having in their corner.'

Alexander Polley KC

One Essex Court

‘Phenomenally bright, fantastic written work and exceptional on his feet.'

Essex Court Chambers

‘Iain's advocacy is measured, clear and powerful.'

Jeremy Richmond KC

Quadrant Chambers

'Deft advocacy, makes submissions with subtlety, grace and power. Always commercially focused with strategy at the forefront of all advice.'

3 Verulam Buildings

‘Jamie is excellent on his feet, and his written advocacy is impeccable. He explains complex concepts so clearly and adeptly.'

David Scorey KC

Essex Court Chambers

‘Highly analytical, deep sector knowledge, prompt response and service oriented and commercial.'

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Commands total respect from judges and arbitrators for his encyclopedic knowledge and experience.'

Paul Sinclair KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Peter Susman KC

Henderson Chambers

Sudhanshu Swaroop KC

‘Sudhanshu combines extensive experience and top notch attention to detail precision and concision.'

Selborne Chambers

Nicholas Trompeter KC

Selborne Chambers

‘Very personable, exceptionally bright, highly accessible and always makes time when needed even at short notice, an absolute team player.'

Ben Valentin KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Ben is phenomenal. His combination of fierce intelligence and commercial common sense make him unstoppable.'

Henry Warwick KC

Henderson Chambers

‘Very hard-working and thorough. Extremely pleasant to work with.'

Robert Weekes KC

Blackstone Chambers

‘Up and coming superstar. Original thinker and powerful advocate.'

James Willan KC

Essex Court Chambers

‘James has a razor sharp mind and is quite simply one of the two or three stars of his generation at the Bar.'

Alexander Wright KC

Edmund Nourse KC

One Essex Court

‘Edmund is the person to have in your corner if the gloves are off.’

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.

Adam Al-Attar KC

Oliver Assersohn KC

XXIV Old Buildings

‘Oliver deals with very complex issues adeptly. His written work is clear and concise. He is a pleasure to deal with.'

Richard Blakeley KC

Brick Court Chambers

‘Richard is a fantastic barrister and a first choice for many. His advocacy is brilliant and he can process and simplify very complex matters.'

Josephine Davies KC

‘Josephine is able rapidly to distil the key issues from the documents and to formulate the legal arguments to support the client's case. She is a tenacious fighter when she needs to be - a great person to have in your corner when dealing with difficult opponents.'

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Excellent advocate and highly intelligent - a first-choice barrister for banking-related matters and an excellent team player. Has a great tactical mind and ability to get results.'

Brick Court Chambers

‘Great judgement and poise.'

‘Shail consistently demonstrates excellence in everything he does. His written work is textbook in its power and persuasion, and his advocacy style is a joy to watch - he regularly defeats opponents of higher seniority and knows how to win over the most sceptical of judges.'

David Peters KC

Essex Court Chambers

'Incredibly bright, and able to cut straight to the core of complex issues on any case. A fantastic advocate, who persuasively puts forward the client's case and has the court's ear.'

'One of the best young silks in London.'

James Sheehan KC

Essex Court Chambers

'James is incredibly bright and has a depth of knowledge that is, at times, hard to believe. He is totally unflappable, even under the most extreme pressure. His written work is fantastic, and his advocacy is also impressive.'

Nicholas Sloboda KC

One Essex Court

‘Nick is an excellent barrister. He is quick to get up to speed on complex issues and he is very pragmatic and commercial.'

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.

Rupert Allen KC

Fountain Court Chambers

A well deserved appointment to silk recognises Rupert’s strategic thinking and ability as an advocate’

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Very persuasive and engaging advocacy style; the courts love him; great with clients and very clear and authoritative in his advice.’

Alexander Brown KC

One Essex Court

Fraser Campbell KC

Blackstone Chambers

‘Fraser is an exceptional advocate both when giving submissions and when cross-examining. He combines dry wit with precision-engineered submissions which pleases judges and devastates his opponents.’

Anton Dudnikov KC

Essex Court Chambers

William Edwards KC

3 Verulam Buildings

‘William is incredibly bright and is very quick to get on top of any issue thrown at him.’

Edward Harrison KC

Brick Court Chambers

Ciaran Keller KC

Essex Court Chambers

‘Ciaran is extremely user friendly, responsive, and thoughtful. He considers issues deeply and brings a collaborative spirit to work with the solicitor team.’

Donald Lilly KC

4 Stone Buildings

‘Donald is an excellent lawyer, he has top rate legal ability and judgement. He is also very hard-working, and is always a pleasure to work with.’

Michelle Menashy KC

One Essex Court

Matthew Morrison KC

‘Matthew is great at providing clear and concise advice that clients can easily understand. His advice and drafting of pleadings are consistently of the highest standard and he is able to get to grips with even the most complex disputes with ease.’

Rebecca Page KC

Maitland Chambers

Angharad Parry KC

‘Angharad is a very bright and creative lawyer.’

Jason Robinson KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘Jason recently made silk as one of the youngest ever. He is a true superstar.’

Niranjan Venkatesan KC

One Essex Court