Telecoms Regulation

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.

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Jessica Boyd KC
Blackstone Chambers
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Javan Herberg KC
Blackstone Chambers
1
Josh Holmes KC
Monckton Chambers
‘Josh is a superb lawyer and advisor, and the first person to try to instruct on any competition or telecoms matter. His written submissions are concisely and skillfully crafted, and his advocacy is calm, clear, and genuinely helpful to the court.’
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Anneli Howard KC
Monckton Chambers
A team player with a strong sense of independence.’ 
1
Brian Kennelly KC
Blackstone Chambers
‘Brian is a highly effective advocate. He has a deep understanding of telecoms law and regulation as well as the wider industry – which is a real rarity at the Bar – with an impressive ability to distill complex factual and technical legal issues into highly persuasive advocacy before the court.’
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Robert Palmer KC
Monckton Chambers
‘Robert is extremely knowledgeable on telecoms with significant experience across different types of disputes. Calm and logical advocacy.’
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Meredith Pickford KC
Monckton Chambers
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Oliver Radley-Gardner KC
Falcon Chambers
‘Oliver really is the best telecoms silk in the market. He has been involved in virtually every major case on the topic and – quite frankly – what he doesn’t know about the telecoms code isn’t worth knowing.’
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Graham Read KC
Devereux
Graham cuts to the chase. He is commercial and savvy, clients love him.' 
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James Segan KC
Blackstone Chambers
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Kassie Smith KC
Monckton Chambers
‘She is absolutely excellent at taking the difficult points in a case and turning them into a clear and coherent narrative for the court. Her presentation and style of advocacy is excellent, very relaxed and calm, and very determined when under pressure.’
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Stephanie Tozer KC
Falcon Chambers
‘Stephanie has a brilliant grasp of the telecoms code and has been involved in some of the biggest cases. She is an excellent advocate and puts her case across in a forceful and persuasive way.’
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Jon Turner KC
Monckton Chambers
‘Jon is a go-to silk for any telecom regulatory issues.’
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Tim Ward KC
Monckton Chambers
Simply one of the best around. His oral advocacy is forensic and compelling. An inspirational leader and formidable opponent.’ 

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.

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Wayne Clark KC
Falcon Chambers
‘Wayne is undoubtedly one of the leading barristers in telecoms code law. His deep knowledge of this specialist field is obvious to anyone either speaking with him, or else reading his work.’
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Justin Kitson KC
Selborne Chambers
Justin is very measured and has a very effective style of advocacy.’

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.

1
Ben Lask KC
Monckton Chambers
Highly dedicated, fantastic attention to detail, with calm and clear advocacy.’
1
Tom Richards KC
Blackstone Chambers

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.

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Kester Lees KC
Falcon Chambers
‘Kester combines a towering intellect with a wonderful bedside manner. He is sharp and quick-witted on his feet in court but is considerate and understanding to clients in conference.’
1
Philip Woolfe KC
Monckton Chambers