Sir Daniel Bethlehem KCMG KC
Twenty Essex‘Nobody combines heavyweight legal skill with political and diplomatic insight like Daniel. He is an extraordinary lawyer and blessed with remarkable gifts of advocacy, intellect and charm.’
Public international law
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.
Zachary Douglas KC
3 Verulam Buildings‘First-rate expertise in public international law, including international investment law. Despite his relatively young age, he has become an authority in the field.’
Vaughan Lowe KC
Essex Court ChambersMaurice Mendelson KC
Blackstone ChambersTimothy Otty KC
Blackstone Chambers‘One of the strongest public international barristers in the country, and one of the few who can traverse different areas of the field with equal facility, experience and ease.’
Sir Michael Wood KCMG KC (Hon)
Twenty Essex
Wendy Miles KC
Twenty Essex
Lord Verdirame KC
Twenty Essex‘A natural leader at the Bar for public international law - Guglielmo is rigorous, analytical and impressive, an effective cross-examiner and knows just how to calibrate submissions for the tribunal and context.’
Toby Landau KC
Chambers of Toby Landau KC‘Toby is among the most able barristers of his generation and remains rightly very in demand and very effective.’
Rodney Dixon KC
Temple Garden Chambers‘Rodney is praised for his technical knowledge.’
Christopher Harris KC
3 Verulam Buildings‘Diligent, highly intelligent and thoroughly charming. Amongst the very best currently operating from the English and Welsh Bar.’
Sir Jeffrey Jowell KC
Blackstone Chambers ‘Sir Jeffrey is a highly respected and senior barrister. He undertakes his work with consummate professionalism.’
Ben Juratowitch KC
Essex Court Chambers‘Ben is fast becoming a go-to silk for both commercial arbitration and public international law; he combines razor-sharp advocacy, with uncommon collegiality and client handling.’
Alison Macdonald KC
Essex Court Chambers'Alison is an outstanding international law advocate. She has a strategic approach and an expert understanding of international human rights law, international criminal law and public international law - a real pleasure to work with.'
Philippe Sands KC
11KBWMalcolm Shaw KC
Essex Court Chambers'Very considered and knowledgeable. One of the leading minds in his field. Very user friendly. Excellent and concise written opinions.'
Sam Wordsworth KC
Essex Court Chambers‘Absolutely rigorous in his application of the salient authorities to the most cogent points and comes across as eminently reasonable while taking on and marginalising the other sides’ arguments.’
Mohinderpal Sethi KC
Littleton Chambers
Sudhanshu Swaroop KC
Twenty Essex‘Sudhanshu knows his subject matter and brings to every case he works outstanding attention to detail and precise and concise legal drafting. On his feet he is clear and elegant. Impressive in all respects.’
Alex Bailin KC
Matrix ChambersLucas Bastin KC
Essex Court Chambers‘Lucas is a fantastic and very persuasive advocate. His knowledge of public international law and state immunity is excellent, and he is able to combine his pure public international law knowledge with his practice at the commercial Bar to the advantage of his clients.’
Graham Dunning KC
Essex Court Chambers'Smart but commercially savvy.'
Shaheed Fatima KC
Blackstone ChambersHenry Forbes Smith KC
One Essex CourtPaul Key KC
Essex Court ChambersPaul's is the first number to call for a Public International law issue. He’s a world authority - and a delight to work with.’
Maya Lester KC
Brick Court Chambers‘Maya's commitment to issues is impressive. She is obviously a master of her subject areas, but she will also think around the case or issue at hand – whether legal or practical issues – to work through all possible options. Her advocacy is always well thought through and compelling.’
Dan Sarooshi KC
Essex Court Chambers'Highly experienced before the International Court of Justice and other international tribunals, with the academic credentials and knowledge to inform strong litigation skills and persuasive ability.'
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.
Tariq Baloch KC
Essex Court ChambersEdward Craven KC
Matrix Chambers‘Eddie digs deep into factual issues and his writing is very clear.’
Naina Patel KC
Blackstone Chambers‘Naina is very well prepared and an excellent advocate. In conference with clients, she manages to explain difficult legal areas with great clarity and is completely on top of the law and the facts. She is particularly impressive against leading counsel on the other side in court.’
Jason Pobjoy KC
Blackstone Chambers‘Jason is a first-rate advocate: highly persuasive and always engaging.’
2023 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.
Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC
Matrix Chambers‘Blinne is a very impressive, intelligent, talented and fearless barrister. She learns the details of the issues very quickly and shows very impressive knowledge of the law. Her advice is clear, detailed and provides a clear outline of the potential courses of action and the benefits and risks.’