Licensing

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.

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Ranjit Bhose KC
Cornerstone Barristers
Ranjit is collaborative and a delight to work with. He is charming with clients and judges and his oral advocacy is highly persuasive.'
1
Gerald Gouriet KC
Francis Taylor Building
He is an expert tactician drawn from decades of experience. He can almost always give examples of similar historical situations for reference.'
1
Philip Kolvin KC
11KBW
'Philip is an exceptional advocate and has the ability to explain a case clearly and focus on the key issues. His style is persuasive and constructive and he commands attention from the tribunal.'
1
David Matthias KC
Francis Taylor Building
1
Stephen Walsh KC
Three Raymond Buildings
2
Michael Bromley-Martin KC
Three Raymond Buildings
Michael naturally commands and controls the attention of a room. He is strategic and his wealth of experience in crime brings invaluable input when dealing with cases against the police. He is tenacious and always willing to go to battle for clients.'
2
Matthew Butt KC
Three Raymond Buildings
2
James Findlay KC
Cornerstone Barristers
'Extremely well-prepared and effective as an advocate. Always calm under pressure and very persuasive.'
2
Peter Glenser KC
9BR Chambers
Peter is a brilliant advocate who delivers with flair and precision.'
2
Jeremy Phillips KC
Francis Taylor Building
Jeremy is first-class. His knowledge of premises licensing is immense.’
2
Richard Wormald KC
Three Raymond Buildings
In committee he is entirely fearless.'

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.

1
Josef Cannon KC
Cornerstone Barristers
He is persuasive in writing and even more so in court. He has mastered the art of persuasion.‘
1
Saba Naqshbandi KC
Three Raymond Buildings
‘Saba leaves no stone unturned in her meticulous preparation for licensing sub-committee hearings.’