Professional negligence

Leading Silks
2025 Silks
2024 Silks

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.

Tom Adam KC

Brick Court Chambers

‘Tom is one of the best there is in the commercial litigation market. He has clear views, offers excellent legal and strategic guidance.'

Fountain Court Chambers

'Anneliese is a real market leader in this space.'

Ben Elkington KC

4 New Square

'Ben is an excellent advocate to have in your corner. Always charming and armed with a razor sharp intellect, he is a force to be reckoned with.'

‘William is incredibly bright but is able to explain complicated issues to clients in a way which is easy to understand. His advocacy style involves forensic analysis with a real attention to detail.'

‘Jonathan is beyond impressive. He is meticulous, extremely responsive and his advice and written work is exemplary. ’

Ben Hubble KC

4 New Square

‘His mastery of detail, knowledge of case law and tactical acumen are outstanding. He is also a real team player.’

Patrick Lawrence KC

4 New Square

‘Consistently careful and confident with a brilliant ability as a lawyer in both written work and advocacy. He is always listened to and gets the best points across.'

Simon Lofthouse KC

Atkin Chambers

‘He is a superstar advocate. He absolutely crushes the detail. His cross-examinations are an absolute masterclass of how to be effective.’

Graeme McPherson KC

4 New Square

‘Amazing attention to detail and an almost photographic memory.'

Siân Mirchandani KC

4 New Square

‘A very strong attention to detail and a very clear focus on what needs to be done.'

‘He methodically works through the other side’s case to pick it apart. Good on his feet and a straight talker with both judges and clients.’

Ben Quiney KC

Crown Office Chambers

‘Ben is very calm. His written advice is comprehensive and he is good with clients.’

Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘Great on paper and in court.’

Simon Salzedo KC

Brick Court Chambers

‘A very thorough and persuasive advocate, he always knows the case and the law inside out.’

Jonathan Seitler KC

Wilberforce Chambers

‘Jonathan has strong legal knowledge, excellent advocacy skills, strong market knowledge and great client handling skills.’

Mark Simpson KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Calm, wise, he gives measured advice, and has deep expertise.’

Jamie Smith KC

4 New Square

‘Jamie is the epitome of the honest broker. He is able to navigate the complexities of a case with ease.’

Roger Stewart KC

4 New Square

'Roger has fantastic strategic instincts; he is always calm, convincing with clients, and carries the confidence of the bench. He is a true all-rounder who consistently delivers.'

David Streatfeild-James KC

Atkin Chambers

‘David is a master tactician. He is able to get to grips with a lot of information quickly, and is able to see 3 or 4 steps ahead of most other people.'

David Turner KC

4 New Square

‘He is careful, analytical, and courteous. He’s a pleasure to appear against and doubtless a pleasure to instruct.’

John Wardell KC

Wilberforce Chambers

‘John’s depth of knowledge is rivalled only by his strategic acumen and breadth of contacts, and trailed very closely by his excellent written and oral advocacy.’

‘An outstanding advocate who is a joy to watch. It appears to come effortlessly and he seems to have the ear of the court.’

James Brocklebank KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘James is able to get to the key issues in a matter very quickly and is very bright. He is very good at judging when and how to give input.’

Robert Moxon Browne KC

‘A master of the courtroom, Charles knows the law back to front.’

Matthew Hardwick KC

3 Verulam Buildings

'He is quick to grasp the issues in a complex situation and to understand both the legal and commercial context of the matter.'

Neil Hext KC

4 New Square

'Neil has an exceptional ability to cut to the heart of complex legal issues. His advocacy is top-notch.'

Charles Hollander KC

Brick Court Chambers

‘Excellent advocate and appropriately bullish.’

Mark Howard KC

Brick Court Chambers

Timothy Howe KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Tim is indefatigable in his approach to litigation. One of the best advocates at the Bar, his courtroom ability is really first-rate.’

‘Superstar silk, particularly noted for efficient and effective advocacy. He is a master of building credibility with the Judge during submissions.’

Alexander Nissen KC

Keating Chambers

‘Alexander is a compelling advocate who is extremely approachable and responsive. A leader in the field.’

Ben Patten KC

4 New Square

‘Ben provides strong legal analysis and assesses the key strengths and weaknesses in the case at an early stage.’

Dominique Rawley KC

Atkin Chambers

‘Dominique is very bright and has a wonderful manner with clients.’

Crown Office Chambers

‘Andrew has a sharp intellect and an unfailingly charming manner.’

Patricia Robertson KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Keith Rowley KC

Radcliffe Chambers

Keith remains pre-eminent in his field.'

Nicola Rushton KC

Hailsham Chambers

‘Nicola is adaptive and intelligent when an unexpected twist happens at court. Strategically very sound, what she doesn’t know about lender professional negligence claims isn’t worth knowing.’

Daniel Shapiro KC

Crown Office Chambers

‘He gives clear and concise advice, is client friendly, persuasive and measured a advocate.’

Nicolas Stallworthy KC

Outer Temple Chambers

‘Nicolas is a technically brilliant and tactically astute litigator, with extensive experience in the field of professional negligence claims. He combines his sharp intellect with great charm and a prodigious capacity for hard work.’

Clare Stanley KC

Wilberforce Chambers

Clare is masterful at cross-examination of well-prepared and hostile witnesses, and at adapting on her feet as the case requires.’

Bankim Thanki KC

Fountain Court Chambers

He is an excellent advocate: persuasive, smooth and unflappable, and he has gravitas. Clients warm to him and he quickly wins their trust.’

Nigel Tozzi KC

4 Pump Court

‘Nigel thorough and able to master heavy detail, especially on quantum aspects. He is user-friendly and mindful of underlying commercial objectives.’

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Chloe is excellent on her feet, but her most striking trait is how thoroughly well prepared she is - no detail escapes Chloe. Chloe is fantastic with clients and a joy to work with.’

Jamie Carpenter KC

Hailsham Chambers

'Extremely clever, incisive, gets to grips with the issues. Very clear communicator. Excellent advocate, very quick on his feet and persuasive.'

Graham Chapman KC

4 New Square

‘Clever and brave advocate who knows how to deliver difficult points effectively and with impact.’

Serena Cheng KC

Atkin Chambers

‘She has a fine intellect, coupled with an extraordinary work rate attention to detail.’

Aidan Christie KC

4 Pump Court

‘Aidan has meticulous attention to detail and provides very helpful advice. His drafting is first class, as is his advocacy.’

Derrick Dale KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Clare Dixon KC

4 New Square

‘Her tenacity and robust advocacy style make her a forceful presence in the courtroom. She approaches each case with an eye for detail and deep knowledge of the law on professional negligence.’

Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC

Atkin Chambers

Helen Evans KC

4 New Square

‘Helen’s strengths are numerous – she is incredibly bright but also pragmatic, which is a very potent combination. Helen is easy to work with.’

Michael Furness KC

Wilberforce Chambers

‘ He has a wealth of expertise on various matters: pensions, tax, trusts, company etc. Creative on defences and a measured, compelling advocate to whom judges listen with respect.’

‘David is technically excellent and is also very user friendly, clients like him and he gets results. Always a pleasure to work with him.’

Josephine Higgs KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘She is an excellent advocate with a keen intellect. She is hardworking, knows her material thoroughly and always has a clear tactical objective.’

James Howells KC

Atkin Chambers

James has excellent analytical skills and is a compelling advocate. James is a highly intelligent and hard-working KC who is always a pleasure to deal with. ’

‘Richard is a civil and very experienced barrister who has an authoritative advocacy style and is a very adept cross-examiner.’

Daniel Lightman KC

Serle Court

‘Daniel has a first-rate intellect, deep knowledge of the law and is extremely wise on matters of strategy.'

Ben Lynch KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Ben is rightly one of the leaders in the insurance Bar as well as being very personable and highly responsive.’

Ali Malek KC

3 Verulam Buildings

Lynne McCafferty KC

4 Pump Court

Lynne is clever, logical and hardworking. She has a nice way with clients, she is approachable and engaged.’

Paul Newman KC

Wilberforce Chambers

‘With unrivalled enthusiasm and hard work, and a sharp focus on professional negligence in the pensions world, Paul provides robust advice taking account of the bigger picture and commercial sensitivities.'

ery clear forthright advice has good insights and thinks widely about solutions. His pleadings are a model of clarity and succinctness.’

Andrew Spink KC

Outer Temple Chambers

‘Eloquent and a powerful advocate, he reads the court brilliantly.’

Andrew Wales KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘Andrew has a keen eye for detail and is second to none when it comes to breaking down complex problems into an understandable and logical analysis. His advocacy style is measured and methodical. ’

Andrew Warnock KC

Deka Chambers

‘Andrew is extremely thorough in his preparation, ensuring that he knows the case and the relevant law om detail. He is very calm in court, and gives succinct, accurate and well thought out answers to any challenges to his case.'

Geraint Webb KC

Henderson Chambers

David Yates KC

Pump Court Tax Chambers

‘David has an outstanding ability to explain technical and difficult issues, which not only demonstrates his excellent specialist knowledge and court experience, but in a straight forward and sensible way that really helps lay clients grapple with the issues and decisions they face.’

Mark Anderson KC

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

‘Mark is detail orientated, succinct and has an especially great manner with both clients and judges. He gives direct advice and can wade through vast amounts of information to pick out the salient points with quite remarkable speed and accuracy.'

‘Rupert's exceptional strength is being able to distil complex matters into straightforward and more importantly, practical advice. He leaves no stone unturned and will always do his best for his clients.’

Michael Curtis KC

Crown Office Chambers

James Cutress KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘He is very good on the law. He inspires confidence in his analysis and prepared to give commercial advice.’

Simon Davenport KC

4 Pump Court

‘Simon is an excellent advocate and a great thinker, strategically excellent and a real pleasure to work with. Very much recommended.'

‘Karim is smart, affable and knows his stuff.’

David Grant KC

Outer Temple Chambers

Christopher Heather KC

Tanfield Chambers

'He has an excellent command of complex and specialist legal areas. User-friendly and clear in his advice.'

Lexa Hilliard KC

Wilberforce Chambers

Isabel Hitching KC

Crown Office Chambers

Simon Howarth KC

Hailsham Chambers

‘An exceptional and tenacious advocate, with a real understanding of the arguments which are most attractive to the court. He combines exceptional intellectual ability with a practical and down-to-earth understanding of what is in the client’s best interests.’

‘Krista has a good strategic insight and a calm manner. She is able to articulate difficult concepts in easily digestible format for clients.’

Nicholas Medcroft KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Nicholas is an extremely bright leading counsel who gets to the nub of the issues of the cases very quickly and conveys these in a clear and concise way. He is hard working and very easy to work with.’

Paul Mitchell KC

4 New Square

‘A true spectacle to watch in court; when speaking, he has the ear of not only the judge but also the opposition and basically everyone in the room. His drafting is incredibly on point, as is his knowledge of the authorities.'

Vincent Moran KC

Keating Chambers

Leigh-Ann Mulcahy KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Sonia Nolten KC

2 Temple Gardens

Tamara Oppenheimer KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Alison is one of the very best out there for coverage advice on professional negligence policies. She has an unrivalled mastery of the law and provides detailed, well reasoned and thorough advice.’

Catherine Piercy KC

Gatehouse Chambers

Fionn Pilbrow KC

Brick Court Chambers

‘Fionn is a great silk for professional negligence cases with excellent knowledge and understanding of auditing and superb client handling skills.’

David Pliener KC

Gatehouse Chambers

‘David provides excellent and comprehensive advice in an easy to understand manner. His approach is very user-friendly to both professional and lay clients alike’

‘Amanda is incisive, clever and personable. She gets to the nub of a case very quickly.’

Tiffany Scott KC

Wilberforce Chambers

‘Tiffany's style is compelling - bringing clarity of reasoning, deep consideration, a calm and engaging manner which is a winning combination.’

Tony Singla KC

Brick Court Chambers

‘ Tony is very clever, diligent, analytical and charming, a formidable combination. He is destined for a glittering career as one of the leading lights in his field.’

Marion Smith KC

39 Essex Chambers

'She knows her stuff and is respected by her peers. She speaks with authority and has the ear of judges.'

George Spalton KC

4 New Square Chambers

Nicholas Trompeter KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Crispin Winser KC

Crown Office Chambers

‘He is skilled and highly professional, great at drafting. He explains everything clearly and manages expectations in an accessible way. ’

Andrew George KC

Blackstone Chambers

‘Andrew has no weaknesses at all. He is highly intelligent, incredibly effective in court and in negotiation and yet manages to achieve all this with unwavering calm and a charming and approachable personality.’