Commercial litigation

'Philip is a superb leading advocate who is at the top of the profession. He has an excellent courtroom manner which commands the respect and attention of the judges, at all levels.'

Paul Lowenstein KC

'A superb silk at the top of his game in complex commercial disputes, particularly those involving a cross-border element. Excellent strategist, articulate and confident with his advice.'

Nigel Tozzi KC

‘Accessible, very well respected and commands attention in court in a way that really stands out positively. He is clearly listened to by his contemporaries.’

Tom Adam KC

Brick Court Chambers

David Allen KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘David is outstanding and a tour de force.'

Robert Anderson KC

Blackstone Chambers

Excellent cross-examiner and always on top of the key issues.'

Stephen Auld KC

One Essex Court

‘Stephen is among the best.’

Charles Béar KC

Fountain Court Chambers

George Bompas KC

4 Stone Buildings

‘Very clever and top knowledge of company law.'

John Brisby KC

4 Stone Buildings

‘John sees things from a client perspective and can deliver practical and comprehensible advice.’

Alain Choo Choy KC

One Essex Court

Charles Dougherty KC

2 Temple Gardens

‘One of the very biggest names at the commercial Bar. You really can do no better than Charles.’

Justin Fenwick KC

4 New Square

'Extraordinary knowledge and tactical acumen accumulated over decades in working on the most complex of cases.'

Vernon Flynn KC

Brick Court Chambers

A highly persuasive advocate with fantastic analytical skills.‘

Patrick Goodall KC

Fountain Court Chambers

'An absolutely first-rate KC. His advocacy is logical and clear, and his cross-examination is devastating.'

Lord Grabiner KC

One Essex Court

Richard Hill KC

4 Stone Buildings

‘Richard is tremendous and one of the leading silks.'

Timothy Howe KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Tim is not just a good black letter lawyer but an effective advocate. As a cross-examiner, his style mixes forensic rigour and a polite delivery, to disguise the killer blow that is waiting.'

Nigel Jones KC

Gatehouse Chambers

Daniel Jowell KC

Brick Court Chambers

Gavin Kealey KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

Neil Kitchener KC

One Essex Court

‘Neil is very strong on his feet and he is an advocate who can make a difference when the merits are finely balanced. A pleasure to work with.'

John McCaughran KC

One Essex Court

Paul McGrath KC

Essex Court Chambers

'Fantastic to work with.'

Ian Mill KC

Blackstone Chambers

'Tremendously experienced, intelligent, and strategic. Great presence in court.'

Jeffery Onions KC

One Essex Court

'Jeff has enormous range as an advocate and is capable of carrying judges and arbitrators with him on even the most difficult points.'

Andrew Onslow KC

3 Verulam Buildings

Craig Orr KC

One Essex Court

Stuart Ritchie KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Stuart is a very fine silk who is amongst the very best. He is a first-class advocate with an innate ability to pitch his submissions to catch the interest of whatever tribunal he is before.'

Andrew Thompson KC

Erskine Chambers

Tom Weisselberg KC

Blackstone Chambers

‘Tom is an absolutely first-rate, easy to deal with and sophisticated but firm advocate. He is very well prepared.’

Lord Wolfson KC

One Essex Court

Stephen Cogley KC

‘Stephen's advocacy is supremely good. He is wonderful to have on your side.'

Simon Davenport KC

‘Simon is extremely affable and excellent with clients and instructing solicitors. He is very highly valued by his legal team and his clients.'

Paul Downes KC

Quadrant Chambers

‘Superb advocacy and commands the attention of the judge. Really polished and excellent at arguing the most difficult of cases.'

Charles Kimmins KC

‘Charles grasps a case quickly and thoroughly and is able to explain even the most complex of cases clearly. He approaches every matter with humour, which allows him to communicate very well with the lay client.'

Charles Samek KC

Littleton Chambers

'Charles is a force of nature. A tenacious and skilled advocate that no right-minded witness would want to face in cross-examination.'

David Allison KC

South Square

‘David is truly an expert in this area. He has a very smooth and persuasive advocacy style.'

Camilla Bingham KC

One Essex Court

‘Camilla is an all-round superb barrister, adviser and advocate, whom clients love. Her cross-examination is masterful and her advocacy combines erudition and delicious turns of phrase with a perfectly gauged sense of fun.'

Richard Boulton KC

One Essex Court

‘Richard is an excellent lawyer, both technically and in terms of judgement and common sense. He is also a pleasure to work with.'

David Cavender KC

One Essex Court

'David is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is unflappable, considered, attentive, and listens to all contributions from the team.'

Jeffrey Chapman KC

Fountain Court Chambers

David Chivers KC

Erskine Chambers

‘David is the best advocate. He has a strong analytical mind and he adds significant value by contributing to strategic decisions and regularly thinking outside of the box.'

Jonathan Davies-Jones KC

3 Verulam Buildings

'Jonathan works extremely hard. His performance is nothing short of exceptional.'

Anneliese Day KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Graham Dunning KC

Essex Court Chambers

Andrew George KC

Blackstone Chambers

‘Andrew‘s advocacy is excellent. He reads the court and is adept at adjusting his strategy to the best advantage of his clients.'

Charles Graham KC

One Essex Court

‘Superb intellect and very prepared.'

Thomas Grant KC

Wilberforce Chambers

‘Cuts straight to the point and immediately grasps the relevant detail. He is a barrister that judges listen to.'

Jeffrey Gruder KC

Essex Court Chambers

'Jeffrey is excellence personified – calm, hugely knowledgeable and incredibly user-friendly.'

David Head KC

3 Verulam Buildings

‘ David is very user-friendly, combining a great legal brain with commerciality. Always a pleasure to work with.’

Andrew Hochhauser KC

Essex Court Chambers

'Andrew has a wealth of experience. He is excellent with clients and elegant in delivery.'

Sa’ad Hossain KC

One Essex Court

excellent at explaining to clients the nuances of complex cases.'

Stephen Houseman KC

Essex Court Chambers

'A very succinct but persuasive advocate. Always relishes a challenge.'

David Joseph KC

Essex Court Chambers

'David is creative and incredibly knowledgeable. His advocacy is also compelling and you can tell judges really listen to his points.'

Robert Levy KC

Three Stone

‘Robert is a very clever commercial chancery silk.’

Daniel Lightman KC

Serle Court

‘Daniel is a highly effective advocate. Judges respect him and value his legal dexterity.’

Alan Maclean KC

Blackstone Chambers

Alan is extremely thorough and gives realistic advice.‘

Hodge Malek KC

3 Verulam Buildings

‘ Hodge’s strength is his capacity to be extremely convincing, elegant and to the point. He is an excellent KC.’

Roger Masefield KC

Brick Court Chambers

'Roger is a rock star who is not afraid to roll his sleeves up and work hard. He is very bright but easy to work with.'

Harry Matovu KC

Brick Court Chambers

A smooth and astute advocate who is effective at unpacking complex points for the court to understand.

Andrew Mitchell KC

Fountain Court Chambers

'Fantastic advocacy, great with clients, strong on detail, and very collaborative.'

Richard Morgan KC

Maitland Chambers

Stephen Moriarty KC

Fountain Court Chambers

He has great communication skills.'

Jonathan Nash KC

3 Verulam Buildings

'Jonathan is impressive.'

Hugh Norbury KC

Serle Court

'Hugh is an exceptionally gifted advocate and an obvious choice for commercial cases. Extremely impressive.’

Nathan Pillow KC

Essex Court Chambers

'Nathan is a great advocate. He is very calm, pleasant to work with, and approachable.'

David Quest KC

3 Verulam Buildings

Elspeth Talbot Rice KC

XXIV Old Buildings

'Truly outstanding, one of the best barristers ever.'

Stephen Rubin KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘An outstanding advocate with a quick ability to build rapport. Stephen can read the room quickly and knows how to navigate thorny issues with expert intuition.'

Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

Richard Salter KC

3 Verulam Buildings

Tom Smith KC

South Square

‘Tom is a real superstar. Judges listen and respect him and he is unbelievably responsive.'

Steven Thompson KC

XXIV Old Buildings

‘Steven has an excellent ability to see through complexity and bring focus and clarity to difficult problems. A rare combination of intellectual firepower and commercial savvy.'

Richard Waller KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

His cross-examination is at the level of top KCs.'

‘His advocacy is superb. He is very likeable and excellent with clients.'

Robert-Jan Temmink KC

Quadrant Chambers

‘Robert is a masterful advocate - he's highly persuasive, reads the court room very well and is creative in his approach to his advocacy. A user friendly counsel with a particularly notable star quality when it comes to advocacy.'

Nick Vineall KC

‘Andrew is a smooth advocate who presents arguments very clearly and effectively in court. A great team player and easy to deal with.’

Lance Ashworth KC

Serle Court

'Lance is incredibly bright and has a ferocious work ethic. Excellent at cross-examination and judges respect him.'

Simon Birt KC

Brick Court Chambers

'Simon is extremely impressive in his ability to absorb and understand complex details. He is excellent in cross-examination.'

David Blayney KC

Serle Court

‘David is decisive, persuasive and a strong team player. He comes up with practical and commercial solutions.’

Michael Bloch KC

Blackstone Chambers

Michael is strategic and charming.‘

Michael Bools KC

Brick Court Chambers

‘Michael is hugely personable. He is great with clients and a charming advocate, but behind the easy manner is a pin-sharp intellect and total commitment to his clients.'

Graham Chapman KC

4 New Square

Graham is an excellent advocate who is very clear and precise in his delivery. He handles interventions from the judge very well, and with good humour.'

Richard Coleman KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Extremely bright, experienced and user friendly. He gets to grips with the detail and is a calming presence under pressure.’

Matthew Collings KC

Maitland Chambers

His advocacy is clear and engaging but also extremely robust.'

Derrick Dale KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Huw Davies KC

Essex Court Chambers

Rhodri Davies KC

One Essex Court

Peter De Verneuil Smith KC

3 Verulam Buildings

‘Peter is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. He is superbly clever, and his advice is always well considered, practical and clear.'

Jasbir Dhillon KC

Brick Court Chambers

Gets under the skin of the detail and effective leader on strategy. All round excellent court performer.'

David Edwards KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

'Deep understanding of the insurance industry and the applicable law. He is prepared to engage and work with the team.'

Shaheed Fatima KC

Blackstone Chambers

Michael Fealy KC

One Essex Court

‘He is very knowledgeable and not only great on paper but also on his feet too. He has a very commercial way of approaching matters.'

Siobán Healy KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘There is a good reason why she is so well respected by tribunals. She is a towering intellect and tenacious advocate.'

Lexa Hilliard KC

Wilberforce Chambers

‘Lexa has the rare ability to distil complicated concepts into such beautifully logical and simple arguments that you cannot help but agree with her. Commercial and forthright with clients and opponents - she is a joy to have on any litigation team.'

Charles Hollander KC

Brick Court Chambers

Robert Howe KC

Blackstone Chambers

'Robert is a phenomenally strategic litigator and an impressive advocate. He is always thoroughly prepared and immersed in the case and detail.'

John Jarvis KC

3 Verulam Buildings

Peter Knox KC

3 Hare Court

‘Peter's technical expertise and highly impressive advocacy puts him up there with the best. He can advocate a client's position at every level of court, with a justifiably confident stance.'

Richard Lissack KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘The leading silk of his generation and one of, if not the, most powerful and persuasive advocates at the Bar. Clients turn to Richard to handle the most difficult and complex cases.’

David Lord KC

Three Stone

Michael McLaren KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Michael always thinks analytically with one eye on what will best persuade the judge. On his feet, he reacts to the judge's questioning and thinking to secure the best outcome for the client.'

Richard Millett KC

Essex Court Chambers

Terence Mowschenson KC

Wilberforce Chambers

David Mumford KC

Maitland Chambers

‘David is a great choice for international complex litigation.’

Zoe O’Sullivan KC

Serle Court

‘Zoe enjoys getting stuck into the detail of the case and is able to grapple with a lot of technical detail. She gets to the nub of the legal and factual case very quickly and is clearly very experienced in the IT and telecoms sectors.'

Daniel Oudkerk KC

Essex Court Chambers

'Daniel provides flawless substantive advice and advocacy.'

Tim Penny KC

Wilberforce Chambers

Tim is just great - he has an excellent strategic view of a case and can quickly unpick the weaknesses in both sides’ cases. He is very clever and highly collaborative.'

Anthony Peto KC

Blackstone Chambers

Rosalind Phelps KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Rosalind is an excellent commercial silk who is highly recommended. She is a very effective advocate with great instincts for the points that will appeal to a judge.’

James Potts KC

Erskine Chambers

Graham Read KC

Devereux

Rupert Reed KC

Serle Court

‘Rupert is an extremely measured and forensic advocate who commands utter respect from judges as well as his opponents. A powerhouse in the field and the Bar.

Patricia Robertson KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Patricia is at the top of her game and is the go-to barrister when clients are in trouble. She masters the detail, outfoxes her opponents, and works hard to achieve the right outcome.'

Daniel Saoul KC

4 New Square

‘A very smart operator who is calmness personified. Excellent judgement, and exceptionally good to work with.'

Alistair Schaff KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

'Alistair is excellent on his feet.'

Richard Slade KC

Brick Court Chambers

Stephen Moverley Smith KC

XXIV Old Buildings

'A pleasure to work with and highly recommended.'

Clare Stanley KC

Wilberforce Chambers

‘Clare is frighteningly intelligent, but with a personal touch not often seen at the bar. Absolutely brilliant on her feet.'

Paul Stanley KC

Essex Court Chambers

Paul is at the very top of his game and the perfect choice for any tricky or interesting point of law. An absolute star worthy of a top ranking.'

Andrew Sutcliffe KC

3 Verulam Buildings

‘Andrew excels at taking very complicated issues and making them simple - both to the judge and to the client. Andrew is also an absolute pleasure to work with.'

Felicity Toube KC

South Square

'Super smart, pragmatic, commercial, proactive, and approachable.'

Andrew Twigger KC

Maitland Chambers

Antony White KC

Matrix Chambers

‘Excellent judgement and an advocate whom judges respect and listen to. A team player and a good lawyer.'

Guy Blackwood KC

Quadrant Chambers

Andrew Fulton KC

‘Andrew is superb - incredibly pragmatic and able to cut to the chase on complex issues. His advocacy style is confident, energetic, and grabs the bench'ss attention.'

Patrick Green KC

‘His preparation, attention to detail, and rapport with the bench are second to none. In court he is composed, confident, and able to pivot immediately where a case requires it.'

Yash Kulkarni KC

Quadrant Chambers

Yash is tenacious, has great legal and strategic intellect, and is a wonderful team-player.'

David Lewis KC

'Brilliant strategist - he is able to find solutions where others see nothing. He is great with clients and the judges are always engaged by his focussed and persuasive submissions.'

David Reade KC

Littleton Chambers

'David is calm, measured and an incredible advocate. He can quickly cut through a complex dispute to identify the issues and has an excellent manner with clients.'

Philip Riches KC

'Philip is a very accomplished leader. His legal and analytical skills are superb.'

Andrew Spink KC

Outer Temple Chambers

‘Andrew is a first-class advocate, with wonderful judgement and brilliant attention to detail. His oral and written work is impeccable, and he knows how to pick the best arguments every time.'

Geraint Webb KC

‘He is forensically and frighteningly clever, highly analytical and extraordinarily strategic - which, given that the claims he often is instructed on are novel and very high value, is critical. He is an excellent advocate - calm and authoritative, and his natural gravitas always gives his arguments real persuasive force.'

Tim Akkouh KC

Essex Court Chambers

David Alexander KC

South Square

‘David is technically very strong, particularly on the insolvency side. He is very responsive and a team player - a great addition to any team.'

James Brocklebank KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

Aidan Casey KC

33 Chancery Lane

Aiden is incredibly responsive and gets on top of the facts and issues very quickly. He is extremely knowledgeable and technically astute but is also very commercial and practical.’

Simon Colton KC

One Essex Court

‘Simon is just excellent. Extremely user-friendly, responsive and commercial, very good on the black-letter law, has great instincts, and very good on his feet.'

Ian Croxford KC

Wilberforce Chambers

Edward Cumming KC

XXIV Old Buildings

‘Superb advocate and brilliant to work with.'

Edward Davies KC

Erskine Chambers

‘Edward is incredibly good on his feet and is robust and adaptable. He's very commercial.'

Anna Dilnot KC

Essex Court Chambers

‘Excellent advocate - clear, determined and reads court well. Extremely intelligent and gets to the heart of issues very quickly.'

Ben Elkington KC

4 New Square

‘Ben has a commanding presence and is authorative and self-assured. He does not mince his words and consequently provides a clear and well thought out strategy.'

Orlando Fraser KC

4 Stone Buildings

Matthew Hardwick KC

3 Verulam Buildings

‘Matthew is very thorough and gets stuck into the detail, but is also strategically on point and able to see the bigger picture very clearly. Very easy to work with - listens to all views willingly and will adapt his approach where appropriate.'

Sebastian Isaac KC

One Essex Court

‘An incredibly clever and charming advocate who can distil the most difficult issues into crisp submissions. He gives clear and astute advice in the most high-pressured and challenging cases with an authority well beyond his years.'

James MacDonald KC

One Essex Court

‘A total class act – the perfect package.’

John Machell KC

Serle Court

‘John hits all the marks - he is an intellectual powerhouse, a persuasive advocate, and his advice is always commercial.'

Alexander Milner KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Alex is very smart and logical. He works very fast and he is clear in his instructions to his juniors.’

Fenner Moeran KC

Wilberforce Chambers

‘A terrific advocate and able to persuade a wavering court. He is supremely quick off the mark but listens to the mood of the room.'

Tamara Oppenheimer KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Tamara has a well-deserved reputation as an incisive legal thinker with an instinct for legal strategy. She is a genuine pleasure to work with - extremely hard-working, highly responsive and always willing to deal with urgent matters at short notice.'

Rajesh Pillai KC

3 Verulam Buildings

‘Smooth but forceful advocate with an excellent blend of commercial nous and forensic detail. Intelligent leader who marshals his team well to cover all aspects of large-scale litigation.'

Andrew Scott KC

Blackstone Chambers

‘Andrew is superb. An absolute star who is technically fantastic.’

Nikki Singla KC

Wilberforce Chambers

‘Nikki is brilliantly analytical and fantastically clever. Just the right combination of intellectual brilliance, determination and courtroom savvy.'

George Spalton KC

4 New Square

‘George is a truly exceptional advocate and is quickly developing into one of the best at the Bar. He is exceptionally bright, commercially astute, cuts through to the core of an issue quickly, and is forthright in advising clients on prospects, risks and strategy.’

John Taylor KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘John combines a fierce intellect with an engaging and approachable manner. A fighter when needed, a strategist always.'

Michael Todd KC

Erskine Chambers

Francis Tregear KC

XXIV Old Buildings

‘His advocacy and pleading drafting skills are exceptional.'

Victoria Windle KC

Blackstone Chambers

‘Victoria is brilliant. She has a keen eye for detail, is extremely commercial, and is great with clients.’

Adam Zellick KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Adam is a technically brilliant barrister, hugely smart, and excellent on his feet. His advocacy is clear and succinct, and he reads the judge well and knows which points to pursue.’

Lawrence Akka KC

‘Lawrence is one of the very best. He is approachable and personable in manner, and his advice is always crisp and incisive.'

Michael Ashcroft KC

‘Michael is a truly exceptional lawyer. He is capable of analysing the most complex of disputes in a way that means they are presented clearly and succinctly before a judge, and his oral and written advocacy is most impressive.'

Tony Beswetherick KC

'Tony is super bright and thoughtful but also commercial and understands and is mindful of the wider context of the case in which he is acting. He is accessible and user-friendly.'

Rupert D’Cruz KC

Littleton Chambers

'Rupert is a very solid and respectable advocate. His style is to produce a very convincing skeleton which would help him win the judge's mind even before the hearing.'

'Superb and forceful advocacy, excellent advisory and strategic analysis, very user-friendly, and available.'

'A commanding advocate who is acutely bright and strategically brilliant.'

Peter Susman KC

Peter is incredibly user-friendly. He is excellent in court and certainly has the courage of his convictions. His advice is always crystal clear and he easily wins the client's confidence.'

Sudhanshu Swaroop KC

'Very good understanding of the dynamics of the law of contract. Thorough, organised, responsive, pleasant to deal with, and calm and collegiate in approach.'

Henry Warwick KC

‘Henry is an all-rounder: fierce intellect, user-friendly, commercial, and tenacious. He gets to the crux of the case quickly and with laser focus and achieves results fast.'

Alexander Wright KC

David Bailey KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘David exudes trust. He has tremendous presence in every tribunal. He understands implicitly what clients are trying to achieve and he gets there.’

James Bailey KC

Wilberforce Chambers

‘James is incredibly hard-working and not averse to rolling his sleeves up to get the best results for his clients. His star quality is the effectiveness of his advocacy, both in his written and oral submissions.'

Gregory Banner KC

Maitland Chambers

Anna Boase KC

One Essex Court

‘Anna is a star advocate, who dominates the room because of the sheer force of her intellect, poise and eloquence. She is a very systematic thinker and presents her thoughts clearly and with precision, which makes her a compelling advocate and a delight to work with.'

Matthew Bradley KC

4 New Square

‘Excellent advocate on his feet, down to earth, and has the ear of judges.'

Jeremy Brier KC

Essex Court Chambers

Jeremy is able to understand client needs and deliver a strategy and approach that aligns with their needs. He is always incredibly well-prepared and committed as an advocate.'

Edward Brown KC

Essex Court Chambers

‘Edward is a creative thinker and is able to extrapolate existing law to fit novel fact patterns. He is well-liked by clients.'

Hannah Brown KC

One Essex Court

‘Hannah's advocacy is extremely clear, well-argued, and to the point. Judges listen to her.'

James Collins KC

Essex Court Chambers

‘Mellifluous in his delivery, strategic and hard working in his approach. The perfect all-rounder.’

Nicholas Craig KC

3 Verulam Buildings

Excellent judgement, highly responsive, and a joy to work with. Highly persuasive and skilled advocate: master of the art of turning what at first sight appears a weak case into a highly credible one.'

Edmund Cullen KC

Maitland Chambers

David Davies KC

Essex Court Chambers

Andrew De Mestre KC

4 Stone Buildings

Dominic Dowley KC

Serle Court

Laurence Emmett KC

One Essex Court

'Very good at breach of contract disputes.'

Andrew Fletcher KC

3 Verulam Buildings

Steven Gee KC

Monckton Chambers

‘Steven literally wrote the book on commercial injunctions.’

Richard Gillis KC

One Essex Court

'Richard is meticulous in his preparation and he is prepared to deal with anything. His written advocacy is particualrly strong, and he is a great team player and leader.'

Andreas Gledhill KC

Blackstone Chambers

'Unflappable, reads the court well, polite, courteous, and very bright. Top-draw advocate.'

Orlando Gledhill KC

One Essex Court

'Orlando is able to identify issues and grasp huge amounts of complex information very quickly. His advocacy is very smooth and he really knows how to handle strategic decisions.'

Jeremy Goldring KC

South Square

Jamie Goldsmith KC

One Essex Court

'Jamie is ferociously smart and can synthesise complicated fact patterns and legal analysis at remarkable speed. He writes clearly and persuasively, and his oral advocacy is very good, particularly his cross-examination.'

Alexander Gunning KC

One Essex Court

Christopher Harris KC

3 Verulam Buildings

‘A true class act. Christopher is calm, authoritative and unflappable in the most bitterly fought and high-stakes claims.’

Jonathan Harris KC

Serle Court

'Jonathan is an expert in cross-border jurisdiction issues, including on the enforcement of English court orders. His work is of very high quality and he is responsive and thoughtful to comments and questions.'

Alec Haydon KC

Brick Court Chambers

‘Alec drafts beautifully - his concision and ability to focus on what is really important are impressive. As an advocate, he is always well prepared and not afraid to run difficult points.'

George Hayman KC

Maitland Chambers

Justin Higgo KC

Serle Court

‘Justin is very willing to get involved in the details of the case, giving him the ability to give legal advice in the context of the facts of the case. He is reliable, always available, and unrivalled in the field of trust litigation, particularly where it involves issues of company law.’

Josephine Higgs KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘Very user-friendly and hands-on. Her written advocacy is excellent and she is very good with clients.'

Stephen Hofmeyr KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

'Tenacious advocate. Often sees points that others do not.'

Michael Holmes KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘Michael is an absolute expert. He is extremely responsive, commercial, and client-friendly.’

Philippa Hopkins KC

Essex Court Chambers

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

Laura John KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Hugh Jory KC

4 New Square

‘Hugh's strengths are his vast legal experience, detailed knowledge, and tremendous cross-examination style. His ability to navigate the facts is incredible.'

Paul Key KC

Essex Court Chambers

Paul is superb at quickly reaching the solution to problems. He is extremely bright and knowledgeable about the law and arbitration practice.'

Jawdat Khurshid KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘He has strong powers of analysis and is very good at explaining complex points orally, in a concise and persuasive manner.’

Adam Kramer KC

3 Verulam Buildings

‘Razor sharp legal analysis. Adam is a fearless advocate with a deceptively light touch that triumphs over the more heavy-handed approach often adopted by his opponents.'

David Lewis KC

Gatehouse Chambers

‘Brilliant strategist – he is able to find solutions where others see nothing. He is brilliant with clients and the judges are always engaged by his focused and persuasive submissions.’

John Lockey KC

Essex Court Chambers

James McClelland KC

Brick Court Chambers

‘Razor sharp intellect and gets to the heart of a case in a nano-second.'

William McCormick KC

Selborne Chambers

William is always insightful and incisive. His input is always revealing and often revelatory, his approach is agile and all-encompassing, and his advice is succinct and uncompromising.'

Stephen Midwinter KC

Brick Court Chambers

‘A ferocious and tenacious cross-examiner, as well as a first-rate advocate, Stephen is the leading KC of his generation. He is excellent for any commercial or fraud dispute.'

Thomas Munby KC

Maitland Chambers

Hanif Mussa KC

Blackstone Chambers

'Hanif is very clever and knows his stuff.'

Edmund Nourse KC

One Essex Court

‘Edmund's preparation is second to none, as is his approachability. He communicates his advice clearly and concisely and is very effective in court.'

Conall Patton KC

One Essex Court

'Conall is an absolute superstar – extremely approachable and user-friendly, offers commercial advice that clients can use, is an incredibly sharp legal mind, and is excellent on his feet. He is brilliant on all accounts.'

Mark Phillips KC

South Square

Fionn Pilbrow KC

Brick Court Chambers

'An extremely compelling advocate, judicious with his blows and when they land they are knockout. He knows when to press a point and when to leave them alone to let the points simmer.'

Alexander Polley KC

One Essex Court

‘Alex is outstandingly bright. What sets Alex apart is how ridiculously user-friendly he is.'

Iain Quirk KC

Essex Court Chambers

'A pleasure to work with and highly recommended.'

Jamie Riley KC

3 Verulam Buildings

‘Jamie is a leading silk with great gravitas but also excellent client handling skills. He is a pleasure to work with and a real team player.’

David Scorey KC

Essex Court Chambers

'David is a pleasure to work with. His advocacy is absolutely first-class. He is well prepared and has a straightforward and clear matter-of-fact style.'

Akhil Shah KC

Fountain Court Chambers

'Akhil is a thoughtful and persuasive advocate. He is very much a team player and a pleasure to work with.'

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.'

Paul Sinclair KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘He is calm, clear, and clever. He leaves the whole court in awe with his ability to deliver the most complex legal arguments simply.'

Tony Singla KC

Brick Court Chambers

‘Tony is an excellent advocate - very calm, assured on his feet and persuasive. He is also responsive, pragmatic and a pleasure to work with.'

Romie Tager KC

Selborne Chambers

‘An encyclopaedic knowledge of the law. A piercing forensic eye for detail and weaknesses in opposing cases, and an unrivalled clarity of advice.'

Nicholas Trompeter KC

Selborne Chambers

'Highly commercially savvy and a clear communicator to clients'

Ben Valentin KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Ben is outstanding - all over the brief, a proper team player, insightful, and gives clear advice.'

Robert Weekes KC

Blackstone Chambers

'Complete command of the law and a trojan-like work ethic. A recent silk but operating at (and above) many more senior silks.'

James Willan KC

Essex Court Chambers

'James is a real all-rounder. He is phenomenally bright, hard-working and keeps the details at his fingertips. He is also genuinely easy to work with, fostering a real sense of teamwork, and is well-liked by clients who appreciate his sensitivity and humour in difficult situations.'

Emily Wood KC

Essex Court Chambers

'Emily is fantastic to work with, gets stuck into the details, and takes a really pragmatic and commercial view on issues. She adds real value.'

2024 Silks

Adam Al-Attar KC

South Square

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.'

James Duffy KC

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.'

Fred Hobson KC

Brick Court Chambers

‘Great judgement and poise.'

Shail Patel KC

4 New Square

‘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.'

Amy Rogers KC

11KBW

'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

Angharad Parry KC

‘Parry is an excellent junior and a good team player. A pleasure to work with. Very knowledgeable and hard-working.’

Rupert Allen KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Rupert is a brilliant barrister. He is excellent technically and has a commercial focus.’

Alex Barden KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Extraordinarily good.’

Fraser Campbell KC

Blackstone Chambers

‘Phenomenally bright. Packs a bigger punch than any junior at the bar and many silks.’

Anton Dudnikov KC

Essex Court Chambers

‘His advocacy, both in writing and orally in court, is superb, and his analysis of factual and legal matters is always clever and thoughtful. He has excellent judgement and can be relied upon.’

William Edwards KC

3 Verulam Buildings

Edward Harrison KC

Brick Court Chambers

Edward is excellent – calm under pressure and really knowledgeable. He reads the situation and the judge well and is able to alter the pitch and style of his delivery to match.’

Ciaran Keller KC

Essex Court Chambers

‘Ciaran is one of the best senior juniors in London. He has an enormous work ethic and an incredible mind. His written work in particular stands out as being exceptional.’

Matthew Morrison KC

Serle Court

‘Intelligent, personable, and has impressive legal knowledge. Capable of digesting facts quickly, thinking critically, and delivering commercial advice.’

Niranjan Venkatesan KC

One Essex Court

Niranjan is truly one of the most remarkable advocates. His eloquence and profound grasp of both common law and statute down to the granule detail make him a formidable presence as an opponent.’

2023 Silks

Luke Pearce KC