Commercial litigation

Leading Silks
2023 Silks
2024 Silks

Leading Silks

Jonathan Adkin KC

‘Jonathan has an impressive ability to reduce complicated matters to their essence for the court. He is one of the most persuasive advocates at the Bar today.’

Adrian Beltrami KC

3 Verulam Buildings

'Adrian is a first-class advocate. He melds brevity with clarity and deadly effectiveness.'

Jonathan Crow KC

4 Stone Buildings

‘Jonathan is now firmly established as one of the super silks at the Bar – the man to go to for the bet-the-company largest disputes. His advocacy skills are spectacular, and the breadth of his legal skills is such that he can always think of a tactical way of dealing with any point.’

Helen Davies KC

Brick Court Chambers

'An absolute star and standout performer.'

Jonathan Gaisman KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

'Jonathan continues to be at the top of his game. His views are always right and his leadership strength can be a superpower.'

Alan Gourgey KC

Wilberforce Chambers

‘Alan's experience and expertise is invaluable.'

Andrew Green KC

Blackstone Chambers

'Andrew is a wonderful barrister and a star. He is a fearsome cross-examiner with an incisive and thoughtful style, and his cross-examinations are a thing of beauty.'

Richard Handyside KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Very thoughtful, very intelligent, and a particularly powerful advocate. Richard strikes exactly the right tone in court, arguing forcefully for his client’s case in a highly persuasive way.’

Brick Court Chambers

‘Absolutely at the top of his game. A superb advocate and tactician.’

Andrew Hunter KC

Blackstone Chambers

‘A thoughtful, quiet but deadly cross-examiner. Very clever, and hardworking.'

Elizabeth Jones KC

‘Elizabeth's advocacy is outstanding - forensic and detailed, she wins the trust of the tribunal almost effortlessly. She is at the very top of her game and is a complete star.'

Brick Court Chambers

Kenneth MacLean KC

One Essex Court

‘He is a superstar who is incredibly clever, a brilliant silk, and an absolute pleasure to work with.'

3 Verulam Buildings

Philip Marshall KC

‘A skilful and forceful advocate who is ferociously bright and very dependable. One of the top chancery silks of his generation.'

Duncan Matthews KC

Ewan McQuater KC

3 Verulam Buildings

‘Ewan is impressive.'

Laurence Rabinowitz KC

One Essex Court

‘Extraordinarily good.’

David Railton KC

Fountain Court Chambers

'A genius silk.'

Simon Rainey KC

Quadrant Chambers

‘Very responsive and answers questions with precision.'

Simon Salzedo KC

Brick Court Chambers

Essex Court Chambers

'Joe is a go-to leader when the stakes are at their highest. His oral advocacy is impressive - he is both brilliant and devastating to the other side's argument.'

Bankim Thanki KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘He's absolutely at the top of his game and has a correspondingly outstanding reputation. He's a superb lawyer who analyses complex issues remarkably well and delivers submissions beautifully.'

Sonia Tolaney KC

One Essex Court

'Very powerful advocate who identifies and develops arguments naturally and delivers with real force. Energetic and knowledgeable about the market, the law, and practice.'

Daniel Toledano KC

One Essex Court

‘Daniel has excellent analytical skills and a good grasp of detail. He is user-friendly but a formidable advocate.'

John Wardell KC

Wilberforce Chambers

‘John is second to none. An intellectual powerhouse and formidable cross-examiner who is lovely to work with.'

Brick Court Chambers

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.'

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.’

'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.'

Justin Fenwick KC

'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.'

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.'

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.'

John McCaughran KC

One Essex Court

Paul McGrath KC

Essex Court Chambers

'Fantastic to work with.'

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

One Essex Court

‘Craig is very clever. He is skilled at distilling complex issues and making them easy to understand.'

Christopher Pymont KC

Maitland Chambers

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

‘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 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

David Allison KC

‘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.'

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.'

Jonathan Davies-Jones KC

3 Verulam Buildings

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

Anneliese Day KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Anneliese is able to provide clear analysis, draft effective pleadings, advocate powerfully, and cross-examine masterfully.'

Quadrant Chambers

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

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.'

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

‘Sa'ad is absolutely fantastic. He is 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.'

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.'

‘Robert is a very clever commercial chancery silk.’

Daniel Lightman KC

‘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.‘

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

'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.'

3 Verulam Buildings

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

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.'

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

Elspeth Talbot Rice KC

XXIV Old Buildings

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

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

‘Richard is the best advocate and is extraordinarily intelligent. His cross-examination is at the level of top KCs.'

Lance Ashworth KC

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

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

‘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

'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.'

Aidan Christie KC

Jonathan Cohen KC

Littleton Chambers

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

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

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

‘Charles is an immensely experienced advocate who is clear, to the point, and able to identify key issues. He is extremely sensible, persuasive, and impressive.'

Blackstone Chambers

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

3 Verulam Buildings

‘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.’

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

Stephen Moverley Smith KC

XXIV Old Buildings

'A pleasure to work with and highly recommended.'

Terence Mowschenson KC

Wilberforce Chambers

David Mumford KC

Maitland Chambers

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

Zoe O’Sullivan KC

‘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.'

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.’

Erskine Chambers

‘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

‘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

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

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

Andrew Twigger KC

Maitland Chambers

Nick Vineall KC

Antony White KC

Matrix Chambers

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

4

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.'

Essex Court Chambers

David Alexander KC

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

Stephen Atherton KC

‘A go-to choice.'

James Brocklebank KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

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.'

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

‘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

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

Henderson Chambers

‘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.'

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.'

Yash Kulkarni KC

Quadrant Chambers

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

'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.'

James MacDonald KC

One Essex Court

‘A total class act – the perfect package.’

John Machell KC

‘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.'

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 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

‘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.’

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.'

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.'

Geraint Webb KC

Henderson Chambers

‘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.'

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.’

5

Andrew Ayres KC

Twenty Essex

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

5

Guy Blackwood KC

Quadrant Chambers

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.'

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

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.'

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

‘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

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.'

Andrew De Mestre KC

4 Stone Buildings

Dominic Dowley KC

Laurence Emmett KC

One Essex Court

'Very good at breach of contract disputes.'

Andrew Fletcher KC

3 Verulam Buildings

Monckton Chambers

‘Steven literally wrote the book on commercial injunctions.’

Charles Gibson KC

Henderson Chambers

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

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

'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.'

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

‘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.'

Fountain Court Chambers

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.’

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.'

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

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.’

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

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.'

Lionel Persey KC

Quadrant Chambers

Mark Phillips KC

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.'

Essex Court Chambers

'A pleasure to work with and highly recommended.'

Jeremy Richmond KC

Quadrant Chambers

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

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.'

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.'

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.'

Peter Susman KC

Henderson Chambers

'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.'

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.'

Henry Warwick KC

Henderson Chambers

‘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.'

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.'

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.'

Alexander Wright KC

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David Davies KC

Essex Court Chambers

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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.'

2023 Silks

Simon Atrill KC

Fountain Court Chambers

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

Adam Baradon KC

Blackstone Chambers

‘A genius with the incredible ability to absorb lots of complicated information and see the wood from the trees. A very eloquent and skilled advocate who makes his points with a devastating combination of politeness and force.'

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.'

Alexander Cook KC

4 Stone Buildings

‘Alex is able to provide advice in a delicate manner and within short time frames if necessary. He is very comprehensive and practical.'

Ruth den Besten KC

Essex Court Chambers

'Ruth is extremely strategic and able to direct the most complex and difficult matters. She is a go-to silk for difficult cases.'

Richard Eschwege KC

Brick Court Chambers

‘Richard is one of the brightest barristers of his generation. He is very driven and hard-working and is committed to achieving success for his clients.'

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.'

'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.'

2024 Silks

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.'