Nicholas Bacon KC
4 New Square‘Nick is a fountain of knowledge on costs. His advocacy is excellent and he is passionate about his clients and fights hard to win.’
Costs and litigation funding
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.
Simon Browne KC
12 King's Bench WalkSimon enthusiastically applies his expert knowledge of costs to advise on clear strategies in what is a difficult case. He proactively and expeditiously responds to queries from lawyers and clients and is always happy to listen to the arguments of the legal team and incorporate them into is advice.’
Alexander Hutton KC
Hailsham Chambers‘Alexander is the go to person for costs matters. He is knowledgeable, practical and very user friendly.’
PJ Kirby KC
Gatehouse Chambers'PJ has a superb manner in court. He leads in conferences with lay clients and takes control and provides confidence.'
Roger Mallalieu KC
4 New Square‘Roger has amazing advocacy and is very responsive and personable.’
Robert Marven KC
4 New Square‘Robert has it all and is the leading silk in the costs field. He combines an encyclopaedic costs knowledge with razor sharp intellect.’
Benjamin Williams KC
4 New Square
Judith Ayling KC
39 Essex Chambers
Vikram Sachdeva KC
39 Essex ChambersVikram has an ability to diffuse contention and he is always charming which works well with clients and in court.'
Jamie Carpenter KC
Hailsham Chambers‘Absolutely at the top of his game. His advice is clear and unequivocal and his advocacy is extremely effective.’
Andrew Post KC
Hailsham ChambersDaniel Saoul KC
4 New SquareDaniel is very methodical and detail-oriented. He is not afraid to get into the weeds of a case, which is a very helpful attribute for a silk of his level, making him an excellent team player.’
2023 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Nicola Greaney KC
39 Essex Chambers ‘Nicola is extremely thorough, highly intelligent and has excellent judgment. She is a quiet but highly effective advocate.’
Andrew Roy KC
12 King’s Bench Walk‘Andrew is absolutely first class on costs. His knowledge of relevant caselaw is encyclopaedic and his written advocacy is second to none.'
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.
Shail Patel KC
4 New SquareVery well organised, good attention to detail and strong oral advocacy.'