Property litigation
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.
Janet Bignell KC
Falcon Chambers‘Janet has a brain the size of a planet and quickly gets to the root of the issue.’
Kerry Bretherton KC
39 Essex Chambers‘Kerry is superb on her feet and does not give up.'
David Holland KC
Landmark Chambers‘He is forthright and robust in his advice and his advocacy is second to none.'
Stephen Jourdan KC
Falcon Chambers‘Stephen covers every possible argument and counter-argument, and commands the respect of the judges. He ensures that he knows every detail of the case and the bundle inside and out. He has a phenomenal intellect.'
John McGhee KC
Wilberforce Chambers‘An outstanding trial advocate with an insatiable work appetite and a fearsome cross examiner.’
Philip Rainey KC
Tanfield Chambers‘Philip is a very powerful advocate, with a fearsome intellect and a mastery of all aspects of property law.’
Jonathan Seitler KC
Wilberforce Chambers‘His ability to spin a golden thread out of whatever instruction comes his way makes him highly sought after.'
Brie Stevens-Hoare KC
Gatehouse Chambers‘Brie is fantastic on her feet. She has the ability to cut through rubbish and get to the core issues with speed.’
Tom Weekes KC
Landmark Chambers‘Tom is a brilliant advocate with particular expertise in nuisance and notice matters.’
Joanne Wicks KC
Wilberforce Chambers‘Joanne is simply a master of her craft. Her written advice and submissions are thorough, measured and authoritative. Her advocacy is masterful.'
Ranjit Bhose KC
Cornerstone Barristers
Andrew Butler KC
Tanfield Chambers‘His advice is clear and to the point.’
Jonathan Davey KC
Wilberforce Chambers
Guy Fetherstonhaugh KC
Falcon Chambers‘Guy has an incredible mind, but is extremely commercial and user friendly.’
Katharine Holland KC
Landmark Chambers
Martin Hutchings KC
Wilberforce Chambers'Martin is a first rate property barrister who has an unrivalled reputation in the fields of dilapidations and the Building Safety Act. His cross examination skills are exceptional.'
Jonathan Karas KC
Falcon Chambers‘An intellectual tour-de-force. He is exceptional when it comes to property litigation, especially where there are planning or public law aspects to the matter too.'
Tim Morshead KC
Landmark Chambers‘Tim is an outstandingly good advocate. He is particularly good at "thinking outside the box".'
Caroline Shea KC
Falcon Chambers
John de Waal KC
Gatehouse Chambers‘John provides considered advice - he clearly thinks about his view very carefully and is fully able to support it and bolster it.'
Gary Blaker KC
Selborne Chambers‘Gary is exceptional. His ability to get to the nub of a matter quickly and explain complex legal issues to the client.’
Nicholas Isaac KC
Tanfield Chambers‘One of the best barristers in the property field and the go-to barrister for all party wall disputes.’
George Laurence KC
New Square Chambers
Edward Peters KC
Falcon Chambers
Timothy Polli KC
Tanfield Chambers‘Tim's presentation of a case is second to none and he is able to distil complex cases with ease.’
Tiffany Scott KC
Wilberforce Chambers‘Tiffany's analytical brain and excellent technical skills make her ideally suited to complex high value, high stakes disputes.'
Mark Sefton KC
Falcon Chambers
Malcolm Sheehan KC
Henderson Chambers
Myriam Stacey KC
Landmark Chambers‘Myriam is an excellent KC.’
Stephanie Tozer KC
Falcon Chambers‘Stephanie gives punchy opinions. If you need a firm steer, she will not sit on the fence.'
Nicholas Trompeter KC
Selborne Chambers‘Very personable, exceptionally bright, highly accessible and always makes time when needed.’
Andrew Walker KC
Maitland Chambers‘Andrew is extremely bright and has great attention to detail. He’s very much a team player.’
Galina Ward KC
Landmark Chambers
Zoë Barton KC
Wilberforce Chambers
Julian Greenhill KC
Wilberforce Chambers‘Julian has a sharp mind. He invariably finds an angle neither clients nor instructing solicitors have previously considered.’
Nicholas Grundy KC
Five Paper'His skills as an advocate are unsurpassable.'
David Halpern KC
4 New Square‘He is a name to be reckoned with.’
Christopher Heather KC
Tanfield Chambers‘Absolutely first rate - technically excellent but also pragmatic and commercial in his approach.'
Rupert Reed KC
Serle Court‘Rupert is extremely bright, all over the detail of a case, but also fantastic on his feet. His ability to spin a persuasive narrative out of the available evidence is quite brilliant.'
Catherine Taskis KC
Falcon Chambers‘Catherine is thorough in her preparation. Her advocacy is wonderful to listen to, she makes points clearly and ever so effectively.’
Toby Watkin KC
Landmark Chambers‘Toby is uber-bright, and very user-friendly.'
Ian Clarke KC
Selborne Chambers‘He is exceptional on his feet, extremely sharp and incisive.'
Gary Cowen KC
Falcon Chambers‘Gary is a very effective advocate, with a forensic mind. He is calm and unflappable but ferociously clever and good at delivering the killer blow.'
Clifford Darton KC
Selborne Chambers‘Clifford is highly intelligent, articulate and has superb legal and analytical skills. He is an effective communicator.’
David Elvin KC
Landmark Chambers‘He can read the room and adjust his advocacy accordingly.’
Thomas Grant KC
Wilberforce Chambers
Alexander Learmonth KC
New Square Chambers‘He is extremely diligent, a strong team player, and has an excellent bedside manner with clients.'
John Male KC
Landmark Chambers
James Maurici KC
Landmark Chambers‘He is super bright but also incredibly personable.’
Oliver Radley-Gardner KC
Falcon Chambers‘Oliver is an incredible advocate. He is very collaborative in his approach and very easy to work with.’
Adam Rosenthal KC
Falcon Chambers‘Adam is an excellent practitioner who gets to grip quickly with the issues. He has a good way with clients and gives pragmatic, commercial advice.'
Mark Warwick KC
Selborne Chambers‘His decades of experience is evident in the court room.’
2025 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.
Simon Allison KC
Landmark Chambers‘Simon is a class act.'
Wayne Clark KC
Falcon Chambers‘Wayne is a superb advocate with truly incisive cross-examination skills.’
Nathaniel Duckworth KC
Falcon Chambers‘Nathaniel combines being exceptionally clever with a powerful and persuasive advocacy style.’
Justin Kitson KC
Selborne Chambers'He shows willingness to roll up his sleeves and advise as he sees it, without varnish or flannel.'
Michael Walsh KC
Serle Court‘Michael can see the wood for the trees. He is authoritative, clear, and measured. A very intelligent and persuasive advocate who reads the court well.'
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.
2026 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.
Sebastian Kokelaar KC
Three Stone‘Sebastian has an extremely mature knowledge of property law and a detailed level of expertise in certain arcane areas.’
William Moffett KC
Radcliffe Chambers‘Very bright, personable and an excellent advocate.'
David Sawtell KC
39 Essex Chambers‘David is an excellent source of knowledge about all things concerning building safety.’
Jonathan Upton KC
Serle Court‘He has a powerful intellect and grasp of legal issues. A strong advocate.’
Jonathan Wills KC
Landmark Chambers'His oratory is engaging and he is readily able to establish confidence in the position that he puts forward.'