Gavin Millar KC
Matrix ChambersDefamation and privacy
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.
Adrienne Page KC
5RBAnya Proops KC
11KBW‘Anya has a strongly analytical approach, and is a very focused and concise advocate who always has the ear of the court.’
Hugh Tomlinson KC
Matrix ChambersAntony White KC
Matrix ChambersWilliam Bennett KC
5RBCatrin Evans KC
Matrix ChambersWilliam McCormick KC
Selborne Chambers‘William is simply the best. He has an unusual attention to detail (unusually good even amongst KCs) and inspires real confidence in the client and the team that he knows what he is doing. He is a dogged advocate who is unafraid to focus upon what matters.’
Justin Rushbrooke KC
5RBAdam Speker KC
5RBAdam Wolanski KC
5RB
Edward Garnier KC
4 Pump Court‘Edward is an outstandingly good advocate, and has the ability of making complex issues appear very straightforward. He is a pleasure to work with, and displays none of the ego that one often sees amongst KCs of his eminence.’
Alex Bailin KC
Matrix Chambers ‘Alex is a truly brilliant barrister - a polymath who excels in numerous practice areas. He is a master strategist and fantastic advocate. You always want him on your side.’
Jonathan Barnes KC
5RBTom Blackburn SC
5RBTom is hugely experienced. He has a very refined legal mind and a range of legal experience well outside the traditional practitioner in media and communications law.’
Jude Bunting KC
Doughty Street Chambers‘Jude is one of the standout performers of his generation at the Bar. There is little wonder he took silk at such a young age. Phenomenal performer in court, utterly fearless and he charms the judge with the breadth of his legal knowledge.’
Aidan Eardley KC
5RBAidan has extensive knowledge of media law and practice.'
Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC
Doughty Street Chambers'With an astute legal mind, passionate and dedicated to the matters she is instructed on Caolifhionn is great to work with. A formidable strategic thinker and a total heavyweight.'
Anthony Hudson KC
Matrix Chambers‘Anthony is a very experienced defamation and privacy silk, and his advocacy skills are top notch. He really has the ear of the court. He is also a real team player, and supportive of the wider legal team.’
Sara Mansoori KC
Matrix Chambers‘Sara has a wealth of knowledge in defamation, data protection, privacy and breach of confidence. Sara’s advice is always well trusted by clients and her advocacy is excellent.’
Lorna Skinner KC
Matrix ChambersGuy Vassall-Adams KC
Matrix Chambers2025 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.
Edward Craven KC
Matrix ChambersEdward is such a pleasure to work with: diligent, extremely clever, determined, and very much a team player with first rate personal skills.’
Jacob Dean KC
5RBJonathan Price KC
Doughty Street Chambers ‘Jonathan combines intellect, knowledge, diligence, pure advocacy skill (including in cross-examination, which is not always found in media counsel) and client handling.’