‘Elizabeth is a well-prepared and tenacious advocate who fights hard for her clients.’
Family: children and domestic violence
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.
![Sara Lewis](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2018/11/sara-lewis-kc-mobile-new.jpg)
'Sara is an exceptional silk and has a wealth of experience, and she is extremely thorough in her preparation. She has a store of knowledge and is incredibly well thought of and respected in cases involving serious allegations of non-accidental injury. Her courtroom manner is unfaltering, and cross-examination is bespoke and effective.'
![Elizabeth McGrath](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/01/Elizabeth_Mcgrath_560x670-280x335-1.jpg)
‘Elizabeth is a tenacious and confident advocate. Her attention to detail is meticulous.’
![Vanessa Meachin](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/07/9856_1198295.jpg)
'Vanessa is an outstanding advocate with a confident and calm approach to extremely challenging cases. Her ability to get straight to the key points in complex matters demonstrates her extensive skill.'
‘Stefano is a consistently impressive advocate, tenacious and robust. His preparation and attention to detail are second to none.’
‘John fearlessly presents his client’s position. He does so with skill and humour. His knowledge of the medicine underpinning experts’ opinions in head injury cases is phenomenal. His cross-examination never fails to produce a nugget to the client’s benefit.’
‘Aidan is invariably thoroughly prepared for cases and is a tenacious advocate. He is fearless in the face of judicial intervention. In court, he is thorough and determined. His advocacy is calm and quietly persuasive.’
‘Lucy is an outstanding advocate. Her preparation is impeccable, and she is incredibly good with clients.’
2023 Silks
‘Timothy is an excellent barrister who is devastatingly effective. His preparation, presentation and advocacy are unrivalled.’