4 Pump Court
‘Undoubtedly the standout advocate of his generation, Sean combines exceptional intelligence and commercial nous with an unrivalled work ethic.’
Energy
Leading Silks
Brick Court Chambers
‘A consummate advocate, Helen is at the top of the game. She is a very clear thinker and uses simple persuasive language in her advocacy.’
Atkin Chambers
‘Stephen is far the most effective and useful KC in the offshore construction and energy sector. He works relentlessly hard and efficiently, and is always on top of his brief.’
One Essex Court
‘Super-authoritative, but also charming and pleasant to deal with, his advocacy is compelling.’
Brick Court Chambers
‘Mark is in the star category and at the top of his game, a wonderful advocate with a top-ticket practice.’
One Essex Court
‘One of the biggest hitters for big-ticket energy litigation, his name has often been on the biggest energy cases over the last decade.’
One Essex Court
‘A heavyweight commercial silk for big-ticket energy litigation, Laurence is clear in his advice and has an extremely strong following among clients.’
Quadrant Chambers
‘Simon is an extremely effective advocate who sees straight to the heart of the issue. His presentation is a model of clarity and he is a joy to listen to, quickly winning the confidence of judges and tribunals.’
Atkin Chambers
‘A great advocate with a fantastic mind, David is strategically astute and has good industry knowledge.’
One Essex Court
‘Daniel is superb, always on top of the detail, and provides well considered advice. He is a very polished operator.’
Atkin Chambers
‘Andrew has no weakness. He is a strong advocate and for a person of his seniority he makes an impressive effort to get into the detail.’
7 King’s Bench Walk
‘David is a brilliant advocate who knows how to focus on the important issues, works very hard and presents them in an effective and simple way.’
Keating Chambers
‘Veronique is surpassed by no one on the construction side, you can never pull the wool over her eyes and her ability to untangle convoluted technical issues is genuinely impressive.’
Atkin Chambers
‘Stuart is a devastating cross-examiner. He is incredibly well prepared and has an extremely impressive and persuasive advocacy style.’
One Essex Court
‘Alain is a superb advocate, both on his feet and on paper. He is articulate and highly intelligent but very accessible, and judges find him compelling and persuasive.’
Atkin Chambers
‘Clear, organised and persuasive, Chantal understands the energy world and is a top-quality construction and heavy infrastructure practitioner.’
Brick Court Chambers
‘Vernon is an excellent advocate and knows his audience extremely well. He is able to convey complex legal arguments in a clear and concise manner.’
Atkin Chambers
‘James is very thorough and methodical on large technical disputes, and he explores the evidence in depth before cross-examining witnesses.’
Keating Chambers
‘Simon has the ability to distil complex issues and charm both witnesses and tribunals.’
Twenty Essex
‘David has an outstanding intellect and is always available, courteous and excellent with clients.’
Blackstone Chambers
‘Alan is incredibly efficient, incisive in his analysis, sound in his judgement and very responsive to client demands.’
Essex Court Chambers
‘An excellent commercial lawyer and a careful and thorough arbitrator, David is hardworking, diligent and unfussy.’
4 Pump Court
‘Sean is a great silk to work with - he is excellent on his feet, rigorous in his trial preparation and a top team member for shipping and energy work.’
One Essex Court
‘Jeffrey has the ability to command and process enormous an amount of factual information and distil from that clear and focused advice.’
Quadrant Chambers
‘Luke combines second-to-none knowledge of international trade and energy issues with excellent commercial judgement and a super-responsive attitude.’
Crown Office Chambers
‘User-friendly, sharp and creative, Andrew sees things that others don’t, and his work ethic is second to none.’
7 King’s Bench Walk
‘Alistair is great on his feet, polite, and super-intelligent.’
Keating Chambers
‘David is very commercial and extremely detailed. He instils confidence works well as part of a team.’
39 Essex Chambers
‘Stephen has a huge intellect and no weakness. He is an outstanding barrister and an expert in his field.’
Keating Chambers
‘Sean is very clever and gets to grips with key issues at a speed that is difficult to equal and impossible to surpass.’
Simon Croall KC
Quadrant Chambers ‘Undoubtedly one of the top silks for energy disputes, Simon is a force of nature in the courtroom, and he is equally good on strategy and technical detail.’
4 Pump Court
‘Rachel remains one of the hardest working, sharpest minds at the Bar who is absolutely at the top of her game. Her work ethic knows no bounds.’
Twenty Essex
‘Incredibly bright, cool, calm and collected under pressure, Michael is a very polished and persuasive advocate.’
Brick Court Chambers
‘Simon is super-quick, super-responsive and a superb strategist, which makes him the ideal counsel for complex international litigation.’
4 Pump Court
‘Stephen’s advice is timely and insightful, and he is able to step in and get up to speed in no time.’
Quadrant Chambers
‘Nigel really understands the subject matter and is able to digest information quickly and get to the key issues. He is an excellent communicator with a relaxed and effective style.’
Fountain Court Chambers
‘Anneliese is an excellent barrister whose advocacy is extremely persuasive, and she is good at identifying the best points.’
Essex Court Chambers
‘Extraordinarily sharp and effective, Graham can always be depended on to have a mastery of the factual and legal issues.’
7 King’s Bench Walk
‘Jonathan is a barrister operating at the top of the market. He offers fantastic strategic advice and is able to spot the heart of the matter.’
Keating Chambers
‘Lucy is an out-and-out star, a gifted legal mind and persuasive advocate who can cut through endless legal and technical complexities to get to what really matters.’
39 Essex Chambers
‘Karim is extremely smart and gets right to the point. It is simply beautiful to watch him in action at cross-examination.’
Wilberforce Chambers
‘Alan is an excellent advocate with fine judgement, as well as being a creative lawyer who is great with clients.’
One Essex Court
‘Charles' standout strengths are his attention to detail and piercing yet unfailingly respectful cross-examination.’
3 Verulam Buildings
‘Christopher has a tremendous grasp of the law and quickly understands how to craft the strategy of a case to ensure the best outcomes.’
4 Pump Court
‘Alex is very user-friendly, creative and quick on his feet, and he combines incisive advocacy with an unrivalled ability to grasp the bigger picture.’
7 King’s Bench Walk
‘Rigorous and with a strong intellect and firm judgement, Stephen has huge expertise in energy matters combined with fearless and firm advocacy.’
Essex Court Chambers
‘Philippa is very impressive in cross-examination and is often the power behind the scenes in the running of big cases.’
One Essex Court
‘Sa’ad is an assured advocate, as calm as cat on his feet, and able to present technical points with a lot of lucidity and authority.’
Fountain Court Chambers
‘Tim is incredibly user-friendly and accessible, possessing both a brilliant intellect and a commercial and practical outlook.’
Brick Court Chambers
‘Highly responsive, excellent with clients and a pleasure to work with, Daniel combines an effortlessly charming manner with a strong strategic sense.’
Twenty Essex
‘Charles is extremely user friendly, adaptable and hardworking. His advice and paperwork are of the highest standard and his oral advocacy is superb.’
Landmark Chambers
‘Gwion is very knowledgeable and can command meetings with clients and experts, and he can analyse complex situations and articulate his thoughts on these into clear and concise advice.’
Atkin Chambers
‘Simon is absolutely world-class in hearings, and his cross-examination, which is the result of very hard work, is really effective.’
Brick Court Chambers
‘The best of his generation, he is sensibly aggressive, and deeply forensic. His rich experience gives him the ability to cut through the undergrowth to expose the killer points.’
3 Verulam Buildings
‘Hodge’s strengths are his honesty and dedicated to his profession.’
Brick Court Chambers
‘Harry is one of the foremost of his profession, and probably one of the most outstanding barristers of all time. His advocacy is only matched by his analytical mind and his great personality.’
Twenty Essex
‘A very powerful advocate who has the ear of tribunal and mastery of the details.’
Brick Court Chambers
‘James is extremely clever, rigorous and thorough. A phenomenally good barrister with an outstanding mind and judgement.’
Atkin Chambers
‘Manus is a fierce cross-examiner and a highly articulate advocate who is very good at reading a tribunal and addressing its concerns.’
Twenty Essex
‘Wendy is extremely intelligent, combining a deep understanding of both the law and the most complex factual matrices. She is a systemic thinker and excellent advocate.’
Keating Chambers
‘Extremely meticulous but not pedantic, Vince is one of the most senior silks at the Bar and an outstanding advocate who is very easy to work with.’
Keating Chambers
‘Alexander is a genius in everything he does. There is nothing he hasn't seen or done in the past.’
Atkin Chambers
‘Dominique is an absolute powerhouse of a barrister - analytical, strategic and produces the most beautiful pleadings.’
One Essex Court
‘A towering intellect with fabulous client-handling skills, he is a calm and determined advocate with the ability to connect to a judge and not be diverted from the argument.’
4 Pump Court
‘Nigel is an outstanding lawyer and a team player who is really down to earth and brisk, with a no-nonsense and effective style.’
Atkin Chambers
‘Stephen is a persuasive, determined and tenacious advocate with the cross-examination techniques of a skilled surgeon.’
Crown Office Chambers
‘Crispin can dissect complex legal issues and identify key arguments and strategies, and his extensive knowledge and meticulous ensure he can build a strong case.’
Nicholas Dennys KC
Atkin Chambers ‘Nick has always had an enviable reputation for his skill as a lawyer, and he demonstrates a great ability to master the most complex matters.’
Keating Chambers
‘Charles has a very quick mind, both in relation to legal analysis and commercial outcomes, and is exceptionally good with clients.’
Blackstone Chambers
‘Kieron is across the detail, but never loses sight of big picture, and that is reflected in his advocacy. Unfazed and adaptable, he has the respect of the senior judges.’
Brick Court Chambers
‘A clever and hugely likeable barrister who operates in line with the best traditions of the Bar, Michael is collegiate and sensible, even with opponents.’
Newmans Row
‘David is very client-focused and always takes a commercial view. His analysis is clear and he presents very effectively.’
Atkin Chambers
‘Serena assimilates complex, technical issues with ease and then presents the same with clarity.’
Atkin Chambers
‘Mark has a very good sense of strategy and an excellent grasp of the detail, making him deadly in cross-examination.’
3 Verulam Buildings
‘Nick always makes the right strategic decisions and is well prepared. He handles pressure well and is an excellent advocate.’
One Essex Court
‘Laurence is a very strong and super-smart black-letter lawyer, who provides sound advocacy.’
Monckton Chambers
‘Gerry’s advocacy is natural with great presence and fluency, and he is the embodiment of a reasonable man.’
Twenty Essex
‘Andrew is a clear and incisive thinker who always cuts to the heart of the legal and factual issues in any dispute. He is also a tenacious advocate.’
One Essex Court
‘Orlando shows a lightening quick intellect, a refusal to settle for anything other than excellent, and is always approachable.’
Brick Court Chambers
‘Alec is exceptionally practical and easy to work with. His instincts are right but he also delves into the detail and provides a perfectly crafted succinct response.’
7 King’s Bench Walk
‘Offers superb legal analysis and is very fair. Tribunal members have confidence in her judgment. Excellent understanding of strategy and commercial priorities. User-friendly and very easy to work with while top league.’
Twenty Essex
‘Extremely user-friendly and honest about the merits of the case, Timothy fights tooth and nail for a good result and utterly fantastic on his feet.’
Quadrant Chambers
‘Yash is very quick on the uptake and able to grasp technical issues quickly, and his ability to identify and focus on the important points is second to none.’
4 Pump Court
‘James is very thorough and provides sensible and coherent advice that is applicable to the commercial realities of the matter.’
Atkin Chambers
‘Christopher delivers exceptionally clever and brilliant legal analysis. He is very good at explaining issues to clients.’
3 Verulam Buildings
‘Ali is the senior dean of international energy disputes, very smart and very practical.’
4 Pump Court
‘Lynne is calm, personable, easy to work with and committed to the client’s cause. Her advocacy can be serene and measured or punchy and stern as required.’
Brick Court Chambers
‘Stephen is a phenomenally quick silk with a huge depth of knowledge.’
Twenty Essex
‘Gordon’s strengths are his knowledge of the energy market and his commercial approach.’
7BR
‘Jern-Fei is extremely responsive, intelligent, and hardworking, and his legal knowledge is second to none. He is also a great strategist and leader.’
4 Pump Court
‘Claire is commercially astute and technically brilliant, and she quickly cuts to the key issues in complicated legal matters.’
Atkin Chambers
‘Fiona's skill in communicating complex legal concepts is truly impressive. She has the ability to dive deeply into the details of a case.'
One Essex Court
‘Conall is one of the best: bright, very user-friendly and a superb advocate.'
Brick Court Chambers
‘Fionn is a fantastic advocate, extremely sharp and highly persuasive, who has the skill of breaking down complex issues and arguments and presenting them clearly.’
Essex Court Chambers
‘Ian demonstrates great preparation and attention to detail, and delivers powerful and persuasive submissions. Great with witnesses, he is a top-class team player.’
Twenty Essex
‘Philip is strong in dealing with expert evidence and is strategically creative.’
39 Essex Chambers
‘Marion is incisive, with a strong dose of common sense and an advocacy style which pleases an international tribunal.’
39 Essex Chambers
‘James is the full package as a barrister: brilliant on the law, vigorous on the details, clear on paper and awe-inspiring in court.’
Keating Chambers
‘Samuel is very intelligent, extremely commercially focussed, great with clients and a go-to counsel for high-value energy disputes.’
4 Pump Court
‘Nick is a superb advocate and a brilliant intellect, who wears his brilliance very lightly and is extremely charming.’
Chris Smith KC
Quadrant Chambers ‘Chris is commercially minded in his approach, making him an excellent choice in dealing with lay clients, and he is technically brilliant.’
James Brocklebank KC
7 King’s Bench Walk ‘James is able to grasp complex technical and engineering matters quickly and then explain them in a clear and succinct manner which makes his advocacy style very persuasive.’
2022 Silks
Essex Court Chambers
‘He shows good judgement and strategy, is great on his feet, and particularly good on cross-examination.’
Atkin Chambers
‘He is helpful and patient, accommodating urgent requests for help, and he is quick to explain aspects of complex supporting evidence.’
Atkin Chambers
‘Very commercial and client-focused, Rupert grasps the client’s strategic objectives and finds a way through even the most complicated cases.’
Keating Chambers
‘He has stepped into the KC role seamlessly and his great strengths are his willingness to get into the detail and the ability to grapple with the most complex problems and drive a case forward.’
Blackstone Chambers
‘Hanif is very good at separating out and focusing on the best points in his case. His written work is immaculate and in oral submissions, he makes his points strongly and effectively.’
Blackstone Chambers
‘He stands out as an excellent barrister because he communicates his advice well, is reliable and manages to provide prompt advice at short notice.’
4 Pump Court
‘Self-confident and robust, he is very effective in arbitration and has no problem advancing a weaker case, putting it with force and vigour.’
4 Pump Court
‘Alex is a brilliant advocate, super-agile on his feet and no question fazes him.’
2023 Silks
Keating Chambers
‘Paul’s promotion to silk was richly deserved. Very modest and quiet, with superb knowledge, his breadth of knowledge on technical engineering is hard to beat.’
Essex Court Chambers
‘Calm and unflustered, Siddharth is very willing to help out on any aspect of a case.’
Essex Court Chambers
‘His depth of knowledge is mighty impressive, as is the cool judgment which he brings when deploying that expertise.’
Brick Court Chambers
‘Richard is a first-rate lawyer with sound judgment. He is a pleasure to work with and very clear in his views.’
Twenty Essex
‘Really smart, agile, conscientious, and unflappable under pressure, Luke is impressive on his feet.’
2024 Silks
3 Verulam Buildings
‘A junior in great demand for energy cases. She is uniquely equipped to calculate the complex quantum aspects of a dispute.’
Keating Chambers
‘An outstanding advocate, Tom is fierce and dedicated when fighting your corner.’
4 Pump Court
‘Sanjay is fantastically energetic, showing great attention to detail. He is very commercial and good on his feet.’
One Essex Court
‘An extremely clever junior, who is good on his feet, very practical, and astute without being too pushy.’