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.
Gerald Gouriet KC
Francis Taylor BuildingThere is not a trick that he does not understand and anticipate. Gerald is a rare gem who commands respect and has a wonderfully light touch.'
Philip Kolvin KC
11KBW ‘One of finest licensing lawyers in the country. Encyclopaedic knowledge of licensing law and policy. Highly persuasive before the court and local authority licensing panels. The go-to barrister for the highest profile, most challenging matters.'
David Matthias KC
Francis Taylor Building
Stephen Walsh KC
Three Raymond Buildings'Stephen is an excellent advocate and extremely knowledgeable in licensing and regulatory law and procedure. In addition to his excellent advocacy skills, I cannot speak highly enough of his ability to put the client (and instructing solicitor) at ease with his clear and erudite explanation of the legal position and strategy for dealing with the case.'
Michael Bromley-Martin KC
Three Raymond Buildings
Matthew Butt KC
Three Raymond BuildingsExcellent advocate.'
James Findlay KC
Cornerstone Barristers
Peter Glenser KC
9BR Chambers ‘Peter is the doyen of firearms licensing. What he doesn’t know about firearms licensing law isn’t worth knowing. He is hardworking and very responsive. He is also equally at home with a young defendant in a murder trial as he is with a finance executive appealing a shotgun certificate refusal.’
Jeremy Phillips KC
Francis Taylor BuildingJeremy is immensely knowledgeable and very easy to deal with. He knows premises licensing law in enormous detail. Very approachable and open to input.’
Richard Wormald KC
Three Raymond Buildings2024 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.
