Leading Silks
David Chivers KC
1
Erskine Chambers
‘David is a master of his brief, and he quickly wins the trust of judges by virtue of his thoughtful and persuasive advocacy.’
Peter Arden KC
2
Erskine Chambers
‘Peter is very experienced and has a great manner. He knows the law inside and out and provides very clear and accurate advice.’
Edward Davies KC
2
Erskine Chambers
‘His advocacy is robust and effective, and his cross-examination is first-class, putting the client on the front foot throughout.’
Barry Isaacs KC
2
South Square
‘Barry shows excellent analytical skills, devastating attention to detail, and an outstanding work ethic.’
Tom Smith KC
2
South Square
‘Tom has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law, and demonstrates excellent judgement as to what arguments will play well.’
2
Andrew Thornton KC
Erskine Chambers
‘A commercial and level-headed silk. Andrew is able to secure safe passage of the trickiest transactions through the courts.'
Mark Arnold KC
3
South Square
‘Mark is a go-to barrister for insolvency and company work. He conveys a calm authority in the courtroom.’
Lance Ashworth KC
3
Serle Court
‘Lance is incredibly well prepared, conscientious and deliberate, and his advocacy is potent and polished.’
Daniel Bayfield KC
3
South Square
‘Daniel is a go-to KC for investment bank insolvencies and schemes of arrangement with anything unusual or difficult about them.’
4
Andrew Ayres KC
Twenty Essex
‘Andrew has an exceptionally sharp strategic sense, combined with an unruffled demeanour. He is brilliant with lay clients.’
2023 Silks
Ben Shaw KC
Erskine Chambers
‘Ben is the barrister you want in the trenches with you – user-friendly, approachable, bright, responsive, pragmatic and a real team player.’
2024 Silks