Leading silks
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Sean Brannigan KC
4 Pump Court
‘Sean is incredibly clever, a good strategic thinker, reads tribunals well, and is excellent on his feet. He is a leading star.’
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Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC
Atkin Chambers
‘Chantal is very intelligent and is quick to understand complex factual and legal circumstances. She is calm under pressure, approachable, and great to work with.’
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Karim Ghaly KC
39 Essex Chambers
‘Karim’s advocacy skills are unparalleled. His cross-examination technique delivers deathly blows. He is also commercially minded and is able to deal with client’s queries practically.’
1
James Howells KC
Atkin Chambers
‘James is an excellent lawyer who is very bright and strategically astute.’
1
Simon Hughes KC
Keating Chambers
‘Simon is an excellent strategist, and has very good judgement. On difficult issues to which there is no clear answer, Simon will invariably be right as to which way the tribunal will lean.’
1
Riaz Hussain KC
Atkin Chambers
‘Riaz is thorough, client friendly, and has brilliant advocacy skills.’
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Simon Lofthouse KC
Atkin Chambers
‘Simon is an excellent barrister with extraordinary ability, and he is constantly asking the right questions. His attention to detail is mind blowing.’   
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Andrew Rigney KC
Crown Office Chambers
‘Andrew is a forceful advocate. He is always well-prepared and engages with clients very well, he makes them feel fully heard, even during a hearing. He is excellent in cross-examination.’
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Marc Rowlands KC
Keating Chambers
‘Marc simplifies the most complex of matters with ease. He gets to grips with matters very quickly and this is shown when he holds a consultation.’
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Roger Stewart KC
4 New Square Chambers
‘Roger has excellent judgement, and his very hard work makes him a go-to silk.’
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David Thomas KC
Keating Chambers
‘With his wealth of experience, David brings a cool and calm presence to the dispute and is concise and clear with instructing solicitors and clients as to the immediate and overall strategy.’
1
Andrew White KC
Atkin Chambers
‘His ability to grasp complex technical issues and present them in a simple and understandable way, makes him standout. He is a very passionate and dedicated lawyer and communicates very well.’
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Claire Packman KC
4 Pump Court
‘Her advocacy is excellent. She clearly completes extensive and thorough preparation. She is extremely personable and easy to work with. Her construction knowledge is a real asset as well.’
2
Serena Cheng KC
Atkin Chambers
‘Serena's key strengths lie in her attention to detail, communication, and ability to simplify complicated legal arguments for all. She is excellent, and is always well-prepared.’
2
Timothy Elliott KC
Keating Chambers
'A leading construction silk, with highly regarded advocacy skills.'
2
Neil Hext KC
4 New Square Chambers
‘Bright, hard-working, well-prepared, persuasive, and an excellent cross-examiner.’
2
Adrian Hughes KC
39 Essex Chambers
'Adrian is an exceptional leader. He has superb client handling skills, excellent case management, and a persuasive manner with the court or tribunal. His communication skills and strategic nous are exemplary.'
2
James Leabeater KC
4 Pump Court
‘James is precise and thorough. He works well as part of a team and is hugely responsive to instructing solicitors and clients alike.’
2
Krista Lee KC
Keating Chambers
‘She is excellent, thorough, and has in-depth knowledge of the law. A very effective advocate and arbitrator who inspires confidence.’
2
Lynne McCafferty KC
4 Pump Court
‘Lynne has excellent cross examination skills and is able to get to grips with complex issues very quickly.'
2
Justin Mort KC
Keating Chambers
‘Justin is very smart and is able quickly to master large amounts of detail. He identifies the most persuasive and effective way of presenting a case.'
2
Fiona Parkin KC
Atkin Chambers
‘She is extremely hard working and manages large volumes of detail well. She is good to work with and is supremely well-prepared in advocacy.’
2
Marion Smith KC
39 Essex Chambers
‘Marion is simply a pleasure to work with, a seasoned international arbitration practitioner respected by all those who have worked with her. She is definitely amongst the elite.'
2
Marcus Taverner KC
Keating Chambers
‘Mastery of his subject, allied to extensive experience. Marcus is a joy to work with.’
2
Roger ter Haar KC
Crown Office Chambers
‘A clever and commercial barrister who is a skilled arbitrator.’
2
Crispin Winser KC
Crown Office Chambers
‘Crispin is extremely sharp, direct, focused, and concise, his skill in cross-examination is superb.’
2022 Silks
Calum Lamont KC
Keating Chambers
'An excellent cross-examiner, who is brilliant on the detail, and a master of disputes.'
2023 Silks