Crime

‘Sallie is a fantastic advocate who goes head-to-head with judges when necessary. Her approach is very personal but no-nonsense at the same time.’

Henry Blaxland KC

George Carter-Stephenson KC

'Henry has almost unparalleled expertise. He is knowledgeable, sensible, calm and has the ear of the court as well as the utter trust of both the lay client and the solicitor.'

Jeremy Dein KC

'Jeremy is a fearless and highly intelligent barrister who really comes alive in trials. He is always well prepared and is clearly driven to ensure that his clients receive the very best possible representation. He is highly respected by all of those within the criminal justice system.'

Oliver Glasgow KC

‘Oli is a superb forensic advocate. His work ethic is incredible and his enthusiasm is infectious. His case analysis and written work is of the highest standard and he is also incredibly down to earth.'

Caroline Haughey KC

‘Caroline is effervescent, enthusiastic and utterly charming – juries and judges take to her immediately. She is also a very effective advocate and a tough negotiator.’

Ian Henderson KC

‘Ian is a special kind of barrister. Although he is both learned in the law and a compelling advocate, he has no airs and graces. Juries can tell that he is at heart one of them and as a result, he gets them on his side.’

Paul Hynes KC

‘Paul is frightening intelligent; he grasps complex legal issues with ease and simplifies these so that they can be presented to a client, court or jury in an easily comprehensible way. His advocacy is fluent and incredibly engaging and his cross-examination is devastating. In a room full of silks, Paul will always stand out.'

Gillian Jones KC

‘Gilly is terrific and formidable in equal measure. She leaves no stone unturned in the fearless presentation of her case, whether prosecuting or defending. Undoubtedly one of the Bar’s greatest stars.’

Riel Karmy-Jones KC

'Riel is a top-tier silk whose timely trial preparation, combined with pre-eminent advocacy skills, always ensures that every case she conducts is of the highest order.'

Brendan Kelly KC

‘He is a natural advocate and one of the best KCs at the criminal Bar. Juries love his natural, eloquent and persuasive manner and clients love his avuncular, tactful and caring approach in conference. He explains complicated technical issues to lay clients and juries as if they are simple and straightforward, a rare and valuable skill at the criminal Bar.’

Eleanor Laws KC

'Eleanor is at the top of the tree when it comes to sexual offences work. She is a warrior and takes no prisoners. On her feet she is excellent - persuasive, calm, picks up on aspects of the evidence and uses this skillfully in cross-examination. Her closing speeches are excellent.'

Tom Little KC

Deka Chambers

‘Tom is known for his barnstorming closing speeches. He is a tremendous jury advocate as well as a gifted lawyer.’

Philippa McAtasney KC

‘Pippa is a top quality silk at the top of her game. She is a great jury advocate, robust and able to stand her ground when necessary. She is also an excellent speech-maker and juries absolutely love her. One of the best silks at the Bar.’

Paul Mendelle KC

‘Paul is an extremely able advocate. He is an astute tactician with a fearsome intellect and has a very smooth style of advocacy, defending his clients to great effect. He also has a first-class legal mind.’

Tim Moloney KC

‘Tim is a class act. Although he is intellectual in his approach he is naturally warm and so gets on with everyone and in particular his client and jurors. He is an excellent advocate and lawyer who combines those talents with hard work. He is a top silk in the field.'

Clare Montgomery KC

James Scobie KC

‘James is at the top of the profession in terms of criminal defence work. A star at the bar; he is highly regarded and much sought after. He is hard-working, brave and a first class lawyer and advocate.’

Jim Sturman KC

‘Jim has an ability to take on a massive amount of detail and sift through it ensuring he has total command of his brief. His advocacy style is such that he also has total command of the tribunals he appears in front of - assisting them as to the law as well as to the representation of his clients' cases. He is an absolute doyen of advocacy.'

Sasha Wass KC

'Sasha is really great with clients, really calm and reassuring. Her judgement is first class and in court she is commanding and unflappable. She is one of the most experienced criminal silks about.'

Richard Whittam KC

‘Richard is very competent, very trusted and straightforward. He is an impressive brief not to be underestimated.’

Sarah Forshaw KC

‘She is an outstanding silk with a complete mastery of the details of a case. She is a big gun to bring out to blast prosecution cases out of the water. Sarah is a master tactician, an expert in the persuasion of a jury, and terrier like in her pursuit of disclosure.'

Mark Heywood KC

‘Mark is a master advocate at the height of his powers. He is simply one of the best criminal advocates practicing at the Bar. He works incredibly hard to prepare cases whilst managing to make complex advocacy look effortless. His advice is always focused and clear delivered in an friendly and accessible style.’

Lewis Power KC

‘Lewis is a brilliant advocate both in and out of court. He is able to speak to clients clearly, and give well reasoned and understandable advice. Lewis’ kind nature, intelligence, and advocacy, makes him stand out of a crowd even as competitive and impressive as the criminal Bar.’

Duncan Atkinson KC

‘Duncan is at the very top of the profession in terms of prosecuting. He is an excellent lawyer and a first class advocate. He is steely and very knowledgeable.'

‘Tracy is always very well prepared and grasps points very quickly. Her advocacy is clearly structured and she is engaging with juries and persuasive with judges.’

Narita Bahra KC

33 Chancery Lane

'Narita is one of the most sought after silks in the country. She is respected and admired by the judiciary and her colleagues. Very few can absorb and then deliver with formidable vigour complex legal arguments before the most senior members of the judiciary like she does. She is a trailblazer and is in a class of her own.'

David Bentley KC

‘David is an erudite barrister with an impressive command of the law, able to distill a lot of complex information quickly and easily. In court, he is a compelling and persuasive advocate whom juries warm to.'

Paul Bogan KC

Michael Bromley-Martin KC

Caroline Carberry KC

'Caroline has a calm and authoritative advocacy style which works well before judges and juries alike.'

‘Mark has a great presence in court. He is a natural jury advocate and he is great with judges. He is highly respected by other practitioners and has a straightforward manner of presenting complex and sensitive issues. He is a clever and thoughtful strategist and clients really warm to his confident and caring manner.'

Annabel Darlow KC

‘Annabel is extremely clever and exceptionally hard working. Her tactical ability is impressive and her jury speeches are great. Overall a very impressive barrister.'

Simon Denison KC

‘Simon is one of the Bar’s class acts. He prosecutes cases of the utmost gravity with a fairness that makes him an extremely difficult opponent. His advocacy is also second-to-none.’

Diana Ellis KC

‘Diana is the barrister version of a Rolls-Royce in that you know that you will arrive safely at your destination in total comfort, having been offered the best possible service along the way. She is able to get right to the heart of the issues in a case and provide realistic advice from day one.’

David Etherington KC

‘David has a huge wealth of experience and is an extremely effective advocate. His charming manner with the jury belies the shrewd tactician that he is.'

Patrick Gibbs KC

‘Patrick is one of the best in his field. He is a master strategist who gives careful and considered advice. His compelling advocacy is incisive and highly persuasive.'

Christopher Henley KC

‘Chris is a fantastic silk. He combines all of the qualities needed to robustly defend someone facing the most serious of charges. He is down-to-earth yet authoritative, experienced yet approachable, and has the correct tone for the client, the judge and the jury.'

David Jeremy KC

‘David is a supremely confident advocate, with a great legal brain and an excellent command of his brief. He commands the courtroom in every way. He is a strong character who is fearless in the defence of his clients.'

Zoe Johnson KC

‘Zoe is simply a class act. She has outstanding judgement and is tactically very shrewd. Her written work is always of the very highest standard and her personable manner inspires confidence in clients. Her advocacy and cross-examination is disarming and extremely effective. She is at the very top end of the criminal Bar.’

Richard Jory KC

'Richard's ability to prepare and deliver a brilliant speech is unparalleled. His case preparation is flawless and his client care is excellent. He is a superb advocate.'

Stephen Kamlish KC

Paul Keleher KC

‘Paul is extremely astute, meticulous and utterly unflappable. He is able to produce high-quality written legal arguments at lightening speed and regularly is the only one in the courtroom who is fully on top of the technology.'

Rajiv Menon KC

‘Rajiv is an absolute star; he is truly passionate and a great fighter. He has a great legal mind and is vastly experienced. He is fantastic with juries and his advocacy style is emotive but reasoned and always highly persuasive.'

‘Stephen has an undeniable presence in the court room. He is appealing and immensely personable with juries while simultaneously authoritative when making submissions. He is meticulous in his preparation and always one step ahead tactically.'

Icah Peart KC

'Icah works hard and knows his cases inside out. He is a skilled cross-examiner and the finest speech maker in the profession. Juries adore him because he is a charming advocate. He has the respect of judges and other advocates - and is an elder statesman of considerable ability.'

Simon Pentol KC

‘Simon is excellent on his feet. He is very good at instilling confidence in clients and fearless in court. He is also an astute tactician and strategist and a thorough cross-examiner.'

‘Martin is a real master in the art of advocacy. With quiet calm confidence he commands the courtroom and when it comes to trial strategy he is a most astute tactician. He is one of the most humble and down-to-earth silks you will ever meet and his clients consider him to be a legal legend.’

‘Matthew is a brilliant tactician who is meticulous in preparation, has a real eye for detail, and is very persuasive in court.'

Tyrone Smith KC

‘Tyrone is a superb advocate who commands attention from and wins the respect of the jury. He is able to cut through to the issues in a case incredibly quickly and is not fazed by unexpected developments in a trial. He is also well abreast of the law and able to make concise but comprehensive legal submissions before a judge at short notice.’

Alisdair Williamson KC

‘Alisdair is a brilliant tactician. He is both dominating and highly persuasive as an advocate and there is real depth to the way he addresses juries and handles even the most difficult of witnesses. He is also a joy to work with.'

James Wood KC

187 Fleet Street Chambers

‘James is an authoritative barrister who brings years of experience to the job. He is a fearless and forthright cross-examiner and a determined advocate.'

Mozammel Hossain KC

'Mozammel is a magician. He charms and beguiles judges and witnesses and achieves outstanding results in consequence, but his real success lies in his courage. He is not afraid of taking big points and wins them because of his daring.'

Kieran Vaughan KC

'Kieran is possibly the best KC of our generation. He is an amazing lawyer with tactical nous and a wonderful court manner. His cross-examination is skillful and incisive, his legal arguments are well prepared and persuasive, and he is committed to the clients he represents. A brilliant all rounder - not a hint of any weakness.'

Christine Agnew KC

'Christine is highly respected by all. She is diligent and empathetic in her approach and is an exceptional advocate.'

Colin Aylott KC

‘Colin is the perfect barrister. His written submissions are excellent. He is technically brilliant on the law and procedure. He is excellent with clients and gives them real time and attention. His advocacy is first-class – poised and clear, not aloof and juries really like him. One of the best at the Bar.’

Tony Badenoch KC

‘Tony is excellent tactically and a really good orator. He also fights for his clients.'

Alex Bailin KC

‘Alex is a tactically astute, confident and persuasive advocate. He knows his cases back to front and draws on a tremendous bank of legal knowledge.'

Ali Bajwa KC

187 Fleet Street Chambers

‘There is no one quite like Ali. His work ethic is legendary but it is the ease with which he approaches even the most complex cases that really stands out. He has a phenomenal legal brain allied with an effusive charm that works with clients and juries alike. He is the star of London without doubt.'

Richard Barraclough KC

Six Pump Court

Jason Bartfeld KC

‘Jason is a formidable advocate of the old school. He is a real pugilist who cross-examines with devastating affect and with an effortless and consummate charm.’

Jeremy Keith Benson KC

Anthony Berry KC

9BR Chambers

‘Tony is renowned for his advocacy, all done with humour but belying a clinical skill to undermine many a trial-hardened witness. He is a joy to watch.'

Kate Bex KC

‘She is thoroughly prepared and never misses any thing - her eye for details is unrivalled. In court she is laser sharp and commands attention - her closing speeches are a masterclass in advocacy.'

Jane Bickerstaff KC

9BR

– ‘Juries really seem to respond well to Jane's no-nonsense approach. She is hard-working and effective.'

Oliver Blunt KC

‘Oliver does not have any weaknesses. He is fantastic at sifting through evidence and finding the relevant issues. He is also superb with clients. He is at the top of his game.’

Kirsty Brimelow KC

‘Kirsty is a powerful and thoughtful advocate. She is highly dedicated and provides excellent advice and strategic wisdom. She is also warm and empathetic with lay clients.'

John Cammegh KC

5 St Andrews Hill

Brenda Campbell KC

187 Fleet Street Chambers

‘Brenda is one of the best barristers at the Bar. She gets to grips with very difficult and voluminous cases with apparent ease and is masterfully elegant. She is a real fighter and a fantastic orator and foremost, a great lawyer with a huge amount of commitment.’

Richard Christie KC

‘Richard is one of the most determined advocates in the game. He leaves no stone unturned and his persistence cannot be stopped or thwarted. That dedication is matched by his work ethic. He is one of the few silks who reads all his used and unused material and then around the subject.'

Giles Cockings KC

Benjamin Douglas-Jones KC

'Giles is a class act who works very hard. He takes on the stress and is a real team player. He is one of the best silks of his call and juries take to his wit and intelligence. He is fierce when he needs to be and invested in cases from the minute he is instructed. Giles is truly stunning counsel.'

‘Jenni is an eloquent and tenacious advocate. She is meticulous with her preparation of cases and knows them inside-out. Jenni also has an excellent bedside manner with lay clients and is able to immediately put them at ease with her legal knowledge and knowledge of the case.’

5 Paper Buildings

'Ben is a truly superb lawyer with an encyclopedic knowledge of statute and caselaw. He is able to deploy that knowledge effectively in both his written and oral advocacy, and is particularly good at marshalling law and facts during submissions.'

Peter Doyle KC

‘Peter has a calm authority in court, and a lovely and engaging manner with witnesses, judges and juries. He can find an argument in even the most evidentially challenging of cases.'

Sarah Elliott KC

‘Sarah is a brilliant cross-examiner, particularly of vulnerable, un-cooperative or reluctant witnesses. She is brilliant before a jury and makes truly exceptional speeches. She is also adept at presenting complex legal arguments in a persuasive and attractive manner.'

David Emanuel KC

‘David is meticulous and has an eye for detail that puts other counsel to shame. His ability to consume and digest large and complicated cases in a short space of time is second to none. He finds needles in haystacks that open up cases and win appeals. He is hugely respected.'

Philip Evans KC

‘Philip is a bright, competitive and analytical barrister, equally at home prosecuting or defending. He is tactically very astute, seeing the bigger picture in complicated and multi-handed cases, and his advocacy is calm and persuasive and his cross-examination forensic. He is a silk out of the top drawer.'

Mark Fenhalls KC

Edward Fitzgerald KC

‘Edward is the most creative lawyer of our times, responsible for many key developments in jurisprudence. He uses his deep and wide ranging knowledge of the law, together with his keen sense of justice and humanity to utmost effect when representing his clients.'

Francis FitzGibbon KC

‘Francis has a very attractive, understated form of advocacy. He is firm and robustly fearless when the occasion arises and his written submissions are clear and well-ordered. He is a strong lawyer, across a wide range of topics.'

Jacob Hallam KC

‘Jacob is incredibly well respected by all. His knowledge of the law, analytical dexterity, and advocacy skills are unrivalled and his experience manifests in a calming and confidence-inspiring influence. He is highly intelligent and tactically supreme.'

Mark Harries KC

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

‘Mark is simply one of the best barristers around. His advocacy skills are first class and, frankly, unrivalled. His client care is of particular note. Whilst oozing expertise and eloquence, his communication skills are excellent and always tailored to the particular case and the client's needs.'

Alexandra Healy KC

‘Alexandra is technically excellent, dynamic and client friendly. She is excellent both as an advisory silk and as an advocate and is decisive, brave, intelligent and wise.'

David Hislop KC

William Hughes KC

‘William is a measured defence advocate who juries love. He is very experienced.'

Aftab Jafferjee KC

'He is excellent at seeing good legal points and using them to optimum effect. He is a particularly effective cross-examiner of expert witnesses and of the most contentious witnesses. His skill is impressive to watch.'

Tom Kark KC

'Tom is calm and measured in his approach to oral advocacy. He has an attractive style that makes it a pleasure to listen to his submissions. He is also a very good lawyer and can be relied on to identify a good point quickly.'

Alan Kent KC

‘Alan is a hugely experienced silk who demonstrates a master class in effective and piercing cross-examination. He has a calm confident demeanor that instills confidence. He is a clever and charismatic advocate who commands the courtroom and enthralls the jury.'

‘Sean is a fantastic advocate who brings charisma, confidence and eloquence in equal measure. He works very hard behind the scenes to ensure that he is always completely in control of events in court, and in doing so inspires complete confidence in the team he leads and his client. No matter how difficult the case or the issue he rises to it.'

Kate Lumsdon KC

‘Kate is a well-prepared and thoughtful advocate, able to deal with a difficult situation with sensitivity. She is able to engage a jury with a light touch.’

Louis Mably KC

‘Louis is highly sought-after. He is always on top of the legal or factual issues in a case and is balanced in his approach. He presents in a clear and structured manner which allows juries to identify issues from the start and follow the evidence with ease.'

Michael Magarian KC

Drystone Chambers

'Michael is an outstanding silk with a great command of the law. He is meticulous in his work, is a pleasure to work with and is always passionate in his representation of his clients. His advocacy is first class. He is truly an expert in his field.'

Eloise Marshall KC

‘Eloise is steadfast and determined in her approach and handles tricky cases, and unusual and difficult tactical and ethical issues, with confidence and seeming ease.'

'Charles is skillful in his cross-examination of witnesses and in his analysis of evidence. His advocacy is also powerful.'

Keir Monteith KC

'Keir is absolutely fearless. He is all over the detail and relentless in court. He is intellectually gifted and has an incredible way with juries; he can take the most tricky and complicated matters and address the jury in a way that is engaging and entirely accessible.'

'Michelle is a very experienced homicide lawyer. She works incredibly hard for her clients and has a real eye for detail. As for the law in this area, she really knows her stuff and is a highly effective jury barrister.'

Pavlos Panayi KC

7BR

‘Pavlos is approachable, amenable, and straight talking. He quickly grasps the salient issues and challenges in a case, and speaks openly about them. His honesty and direct style of communication are reassuring.’

Gareth Patterson KC

‘He is a first rate prosecutor who has an impressive knowledge of the law and an easy and persuasive manner with the jury. A charming but formidable advocate.'

Duncan Penny KC

'Duncan's clarity of thought and his ability to see and assess the strength of evidence and its implications is outstanding. He has a rational approach that gets straight to the point as well as a clear advocacy style.'

Steven Powles KC

Stan Reiz KC

‘Stan's analytical brain allows him to dissect evidence and turn a prosecution's case on its head. He is then able to break this down in front of a jury so that they are persuaded that his way is the right way. This together with his superb advocacy ensures a defendant's best chance of success each time.'

Justin Rouse KC

9BR Chambers

‘Justin is a true powerhouse silk. He is a superb advocate and he inspires confidence brought about by meticulous preparation. He is also a pleasure to work with.'

Rossano Scamardella KC

Charlie Sherrard KC

‘Charlie is a diligent silk who is easily contactable, meticulous in his case preparation, never leaves a stone unturned and a pleasure to work with. His advocacy style is measured and clever.'

Melanie Simpson KC

‘Melanie possesses a first class legal mind allied to a wonderful court presence. Her knowledge of the law is second to none and judges listen to her legal arguments with admiration. She is universally regarded by solicitors and judges alike as a top notch advocate. She also possesses the unique ability to making complex cases appear simple.’

Julia Smart KC

‘Julia has an unswerving commitment to her cases and to her clients. She has a remarkable memory which means she can retain and recall salient facts in the course of litigation.'

'Mark is astonishingly bright and a highly effective appellate advocate. He is also a joy to work with.'

Louise Sweet KC

‘Louise is a very astute, tenacious and highly-skilled advocate. She is thoroughly professional and great with clients.'

Katy Thorne KC

‘Katy is an exceptional barrister. She is tactically astute and intelligent and her knowledge of the law is second to none. Her written and oral advocacy is excellent and she is also charming, compassionate and builds fantastic relationships with clients.’

Edmund Vickers KC

'Edmund is very professional even when faced with very high odds. He is a very attractive and effective advocate.'

Clare Wade KC

Jeremy Wainwright KC

3 Temple Gardens

‘Jeremy is an impressive silk who is persuasive and effective. He has a genial style with the jury and gets on well with all court users. His legal knowledge is completely up to date and sound, he does not take bad points, and he argues persuasively and cares about fairness and justice. He is polite and engaging but unafraid to be firm when needed.'

David Whittaker KC

‘David is a superlative silk. He is highly intelligent and both his written work and his advocacy are unbelievably good. He effortlessly comprehends complex cases and he is creative and tactful when defending.'

Peter Wilcock KC

‘Peter is an amazing silk and stands out a mile. He is simply a legend in our time. His style is considered and smart, his court presence is second to none, and he always has time for his peers and junior members at the Bar. He is a privilege to work with.’

Lisa Wilding KC

‘Lisa is strong prosecutor and deals with her cases with confidence and ability. Her advocacy is a particular strength, which she combines with good judgement.’

Hossein Zahir KC

‘Hoss is an exceptional advocate, legal thinker, strategist and, most importantly, a true fighter who never gives up. He is a pleasure to work with and is a fine representative of all that is good at the Bar. He does extremely difficult, challenging, legally important, socially defining and life-changing cases in his stride.’

Tana Adkin KC

15NBS

‘Tana is simply exceptional. She is always all over the brief and clients immediately respond well to her. Her advocacy in court is extremely clear and persuasive and she really comes into her own during cross-examination. Tana is first class in all she does.’

Charles Bott KC

'A fearsome cross-examiner.'

Kerim Fuad KC

'Kerim is a superb advocate: very smooth, a forensic cross-examiner and very convincing with juries. He has particular skill at putting clients at ease and has an encyclopedic knowledge of cases.'

Dean George KC

‘Dean is an exceptional advocate. He considers case papers with a fine tooth comb and doesn’t miss a trick so he is always three steps ahead of the prosecution. In court he is slick and fearless and he goes above and beyond for his lay clients. His tenacity means he is nothing short of brilliant.’

Michael Ivers KC

'When Michael starts talking everyone listens and learns - he is a master advocate dedicated to performing to the best of his ability on behalf of each and every client he represents.'

Amjad Malik KC

Anthony Metzer KC

Goldsmith Chambers

‘Tony is a powerful and persuasive advocate who knows how to make a compelling argument to judges of all kinds. He is agile and adaptable in cross-examination. When taking witnesses through their own evidence, he puts them at ease and gets the best from them. His client handling skills are outstanding and he is very hands on and on top of the detail.'

Brian St Louis KC

15NBS

‘Brian is a superb advocate who fights fearlessly for his client. He is a master tactician who is very persuasive in front of a jury as well.’

Bernard Tetlow KC

Natasha Wong KC

‘Natasha is one of the finest barristers of her generation. She has a dazzling court presence; persuasive and courageous where necessary. She is also builds excellent relationships with other counsel, instructing solicitors and defendants alike.'

Felicity Gerry KC

Libertas Chambers

'Felicity is a fearless courtroom performer, dedicated to putting her clients' cases faithfully and sympathetically. She is also an authoritative legal analyst. She therefore engages the attention of both juries and judges.'

Lee Karu KC

Millennium Chambers

‘Lee is a very impressive advocate and is very strong in cross-examination. He is superb tactically. A class operator.'

Simon Csoka KC

Libertas Chambers

‘Simon is at the top of his game – a silk that everybody wants to instruct. He is incredibly bright and extremely persuasive. A phenomenal advocate that commands the respect of the courtroom. He is highly respected by the judiciary and his peers and is a joy to watch. One of the best around.’

Naeem Mian KC

Naeem Mian KC Chambers

Steven Perian KC

2 King’s Bench Walk Chambers

Leonard Smith KC

Libertas Chambers

‘A leading star of the criminal Bar, Leonard excels in cases of the utmost complexity. Thoroughly prepared, he knows all the angles and you want him on your side when the odds are against you. A devastating cross-examiner.’

Stuart Trimmer KC

4BB

‘Stuart's preparation is immaculate. His ability to cross refer documentation with narrative is second to none and his advocacy is quiet but powerful. He has a way of conversing with a jury in a way that makes them listen intently.'

John Femi-Ola KC

3 Temple Gardens

'John has a reputation for being a master tactician and is very persuasive in court. He is able to blend an approachable personality with a sharp intellect which means he is a powerful force when cross-examining witnesses.'

Zubair Ahmad KC

‘Zubair has fantastic client care skills, is empathetic and really puts his clients at ease. He has a real attention to detail, is extremely focused and has a very calming disposition. His written work is also exceptional.'

Anand Beharrylal KC

‘Anand is affable, approachable and is meticulous in his advocacy.'

Michael Borrelli KC

James Dawes KC

2 Harcourt Buildings

William Emlyn Jones KC

‘William is one of the most respected and formidable prosecutors in the country. His mastery of detail is unsurpassed and juries love his easy going and straightforward manner. As an advocate he is low-key but can shift through the gears if the need arises.’

Alexandra Felix KC

‘Alexandra is a brilliant advocate. She is fearless, persuasive and a pleasure to work with.’

‘He has a comprehensive knowledge of the law, which enables him to spot legal gaps in prosecution cases. He is an effective cross-examiner and his understated and polite manner in court means opponents, juries and judges warm to him.'

Danny Friedman KC

‘Danny combines an efficient working manner with an exceptional ability to process information quickly and produce high quality written submissions. He is very good at leading at team, and has a great manner with clients.'

Peter Glenser KC

9BR Chambers

‘Peter has a formidable courtroom presence, is jury friendly and devastating in cross-examination. His closing speeches are strong and persuasive and you underestimate Peter at your risk.'

Emma Goodall KC

‘Emma is a highly intelligent and sophisticated barrister whose knowledge of the law is second to none.’

Martin Goudie KC

Crucible Chambers

'Martin is adept at identifying the issues in a case straight away and has a keen eye for detail. He is effective on his feet at getting to the nub of the central issues and is clear and concise in his delivery.'

Henry Grunwald KC

Crucible Chambers

Andrew Hall KC

'Andrew has a very calm temperament as well as presence in the courtroom. His advocacy is well measured and tactically brilliant. Andrew has amazing client care skills and is able to communicate with anyone from all walks of life.'

Edward Henry KC

'An advocate of the highest quality.'

Martin Hicks KC

Richard Horwell KC

‘He has an immense ability to retain both specific facts as well as the bigger picture of cases. He is brilliant with clients, especially when a difficult message has to be conveyed. He is also flexible and does not get offended when challenged or asked to back up his view.'

‘Brian has a commanding presence and owns the courtroom: when he speaks, people listen.’

Sally O’Neill KC

‘Sally’s cut-glass accent and impeccable court room manners conceal a shrewd and tactically astute advocate with supreme cross-examination skills. She presents her cases with charm and finesse, makes powerful and persuasive legal submissions and her authoritative manner easily gains her the confidence of the court.

Jane Osborne KC

2 Harcourt Buildings

‘Jane has an excellent legal brain. Her written and oral submissions are of a very high standard. She has a comprehensive knowledge of her brief. Her cross-examination is suitably concise and effective. Her final speeches are very jury friendly and effective.'

Tim Owen KC

Christopher Paxton KC

‘Chris is a brilliant advocate with a tremendous court presence and a phenomenal practice. He has great energy and a very easy manner with witnesses and juries. He is well respected by all who deal with him.'

Adrian Waterman KC

‘Adrian is a once-in-a-generation criminal silk. He is a masterful lawyer and advocate. He holds the courtroom whenever he rises to his feet, makes the best of every point that can possibly be taken and his advocacy leaves you spellbound.'

Benjamin Aina KC

‘Ben is a highly experienced and skilled advocate. He is a persuasive and charming advocate with an affable, down-to-earth style which engages juries.’

Siobhan Grey KC

Jonathan Higgs KC

Jennifer Knight KC

2 Harcourt Buildings

Anya Lewis KC

‘Anya is an elegant and understated advocate with a steely core.’

Samuel Magee KC

‘Sam is very determined and focuses on the ultimate goal in each case. He is meticulous when drafting and his advocacy is second-to-none.’

Michael Mather-Lees KC

'Michael has a forensic approach to expert evidence, in particular medical topics and pathology, and is able to draw on a wealth of experience. He is concise and focused in his approach.'

Charlotte Newell KC

‘Charlotte rightly made the progression from junior to silk as a consequence of her excellent advocacy, mastery of the details of briefs, tactical prowess and ability to charm jurors.'

Anthony Orchard KC

'Anthony is universally acclaimed, tremendously effective and a real heavyweight in the court room. He is highly intelligent and meticulous and diligent in his preparation. His tactical acumen is first rate, he is always in control, and he has a calming influence which instils confidence.'

Danny Robinson KC

‘Danny is fair-minded without being in any way a soft touch. Juries are able to see that, and they trust him.'

Paul Taylor KC

‘Paul is a leading expert in criminal appeals. He has exceptional intellect and is able to easily analyse complex issues and reach clear and reasoned decisions. He is also a very able advocate.’

Adam Kane KC

Libertas Chambers

'Adam is an extremely hard working and diligent silk. His legal knowledge is extensive and his applications and arguments beautifully and clearly presented, both in writing and orally.'

2022 Silks

‘Jac has outstanding judgment. She cuts through the most complex legal and factual problems to get to the essential points and then identifies exactly how to deal with them. Her written and oral advocacy is excellent and highly effective. Clients love her straightforward style.'

Rhiannon Crimmins KC

'Rhiannon is breathtakingly intelligent and beautifully eloquent. She is completely fearless in court, a great cross-examiner and a class act. She is also a calming influence who instils confidence and controls every situation she finds herself in.'

Claire Davies KC

‘Claire is an incredibly hard-working counsel who never gives up on a client or a case. She works extremely hard to develop a formidable understanding of the papers which she deploys with skill to persuade both judges and juries.’

‘Alan's presentation of cases is immaculate. He is cool and level headed at all times, scrupulously fair and consistently courteous.'

Mark Gatley KC

‘Mark is utterly charming and charismatic. He works really hard and is kind and generous with others. He is always well prepared, takes bold decisions and backs up his choices with bright and original advocacy.'

Deanna Heer KC

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'Deanna is amazing at quickly coming up to speed on a case. She is able to steer a prosecution with authority and her advocacy is persuasive and commanding.'

'Laurie-Anne is the epitome of the modern silk. She is fiercely intelligent, empathic, tactically astute and smooth in her presentation to judge and jury. She can break down complex legal principles to palatable form and is utterly charming.'

Nathan Rasiah KC

‘Nathan is calm under pressure, thorough and determined. An exceptional advocate.’

Sultana Tafadar KC

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

Richard Thomas KC

‘Richard is a standout silk of his generation in crime. He commands the respect of the highest courts through considered and carefully marshalled argument in the most difficult and novel cases.'

Sarah Vine KC

‘Sarah is a very serious player. She has a great courtroom presence, is a brilliant cross-examiner and a very humane and funny individual. She has served time defending in the most difficult and unpopular cases so she is as tough as they come and has seen it all.'

Liam Walker KC

‘Liam is a true leader in every sense. He is a fantastic advocate and has excellent communication skills with vulnerable clients. Further, he is passionate and genuinely cares about the client.'

Gudrun Young KC

‘Gudrun gives her all, is extremely hard working, a superb advocate and exceptionally bright. She is a top class silk and never fails to impress.'

Claire Davies KC

'Claire is ruthlessly efficient. She doesn't shy away from taking the difficult points in any case, but does it with grace and charm.'

2023 Silks

‘Ben is a first-rate member of the Bar. His level of preparation and involvement in a case is beyond that of most barristers and he is calm and unwavering in the face of a difficult client, opposition or tribunal. In court Ben’s advocacy echoes the above which leads to a very strong and robust advocate.’

Garry Green KC

‘Garry is exceptional. His dedication to his professional and lay client alike is outstanding. He takes every point and will fight all the way.’

Benjamin Newton KC

‘Ben is just extraordinary. He is super bright with a forensic eye for detail. He is super efficient and organised, carefully managing and analysing material. However small and apparently inconsequential a detail or document may be, he will be able to identify and comment on it in an instant. He is the real deal.’

Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC

'Blinne is wonderful. She maintains rigorous independence and professionalism.'

Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC

‘Blinne is an all-round star performer. Her strength is in the detail and her specialism is protest related cases.’

Henrietta Paget KC

‘Henrietta's work is characterised by meticulous preparation. She is always completely on top of her brief and is never flustered even when under very considerable pressure from opposing counsel or the court. She has a lovely straightforward advocacy style which enables her to simplify the most complex of cases.'

Philip Rule KC

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

'Philip is reliable, approachable, has a good rapport with clients, obtains positive outcomes and receives subsequent requests for representation by returning clients.'

Nicola Shannon KC

2024 Silks

Farrhat Arshad KC

‘Farrhat is cool, calm, composed and has a highly intellectual approach. She is an appeal specialist and is laser-like in identifying grounds to overturn a conviction.'

Jo Cecil KC

Jocelyn Ledward KC

‘Jocelyn is tough but always fair, incredibly clever and has a personality that ensures difficult negotiations and discussions remain collegiate. She is a first class and charming advocate as well as brilliant on paper.'

Martin McCarthy KC

‘Martin is an exceptional practitioner who is the rare combination of a brilliant brain and an excellent advocate. He reads the room and even in the most challenging of cases ensures that the jury and judge are on board with him.’

Beth O’Reilly KC

‘Beth is hard working and extremely personable. She is a good lawyer and a persuasive advocate. Her unique talent is her ability to get on with everyone in the court room - lawyers, staff, clients and more. She is a very talented junior.’

Tom Payne KC

‘Tom is a very calm, decent and solid barrister. He has a quiet sense of authority, good judgement and is organised and methodical in his approach.’

Joel Smith KC

‘Joel is a silk in waiting - he deals with evidence with an assured mastery of every nuance and inspires complete confidence in the jury with his every question. He has a firm grounding in the law and his advocacy sparkles.'

James Thacker KC

Deka Chambers

‘James is a fearless advocate with a detailed knowledge of the law, which he deploys to maximum effect. He reduces with ease complex technical details into jury friendly language.'

Clea Topolski KC

Crucible Chambers

'Clea is a charming individual and forms great bonds with lay clients. She is thorough and hardworking and quickly and efficiently analyses evidence.'

Jonathan Polnay KC