Leading Silks
Sir Daniel Bethlehem KCMG KC
1
Twenty Essex
‘Daniel is the Erling Haaland of his field - ahead of the pack and with a dazzling array of skills. He is quite simply at the top of his game and having him on your team confers an immediate advantage - Grand Master level.’
Zachary Douglas KC
1
3 Verulam Buildings
 ‘He is the finest public international law lawyer. His analysis of BITs and his incisive discussion of evidentiary issues place him above all others.'
Timothy Otty KC
1
Blackstone Chambers
‘Tim is undoubtedly one of the leading barristers for complex public international cases. He is the complete package - super bright, with a calm, measured style of advocacy, uncommonly client friendly, and a superlative team player.’
Rodney Dixon KC
2
Temple Garden Chambers
‘Rodney is a standout public international law silk, with a practice that has a truly global reach. He is demand around the world, in some of the most complicated cases, and this is very much a reflection of his ability.’
Lord Verdirame KC
2
Twenty Essex
‘Guglielmo is one of the leading public international lawyers in the country with vast knowledge in the field which he combines with a forensic approach to cases that is both rare and highly valuable. Hugely respected by judges – he does a first class job.’
Sir Michael Wood KCMG KC (Hon)
2
Twenty Essex
‘Michael has a deeper knowledge of more fields of public international law than practically anyone at the English Bar. He is also tactically very astute, and knows how international courts and tribunals think and work pretty much more than anyone. He is a first-rate advocate and, despite his seniority, a great team player.’
Toby Landau KC
2
Toby Landau KC
Chambers of Toby Landau KC
‘Toby is a delight to work with. Clever, client-friendly and a super-smooth advocate.’
Maya Lester KC
3
Maya Lester KC
Brick Court Chambers
2022 Silks
Lucas Bastin KC
Essex Court Chambers
‘Lucas has developed an important practice in investment treaty arbitration, in which he has long practiced and has built up all the right skills and tools. He knows all the cases (he also teaches) and is an excellent advocate. His mastery of quantum issues is another plus that makes him stand out.’
2023 Silks
Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC
Matrix Chambers
‘The depth of her knowledge on tactics, procedure and the substantive issues of the case, both legal and factual is frankly staggering. She has a brilliant mind but it is not just that, she works extremely hard for her clients and brings real commitment to the case. She is also very good in court.’