John Elvidge KC
Dere Street BarristersCrime (general and fraud)
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.
Caroline Goodwin KC
Trinity ChambersPaul Greaney KC
New Park Court Chambers‘Paul is a brilliant man with formidable intelligence and an approach to advocacy. He is thorough, engaging, skilled, and efficient. He is humble and personable on a professional level.’
Abdul Iqbal KC
Park Square Barristers Ltd.‘Abdul is an exceptionally charming advocate with a wide range. He can be both measured and forceful, as occasion demands. A hugely impressive performer who is always completely at ease with his audience, whether judge or jury.’
Nicholas Johnson KC
Exchange ChambersNicholas Lumley KC
New Park Court Chambers ‘Nicholas is an exceptional advocate who takes the most challenging cases in his stride. His calm, confident manner appeals to judges and juries. His approach to vulnerable clients instils confidence, and he supports them through the court process.’
Alistair MacDonald KC
New Park Court Chambers
Peter Moulson KC
Park Square Barristers Ltd.‘Peter is a talented and natural jury advocate. His closing speeches, in particular, are compelling, persuasive and always well-prepared. He is a great operator who recognises the value of working well and collaboratively with the team.’
Robert Smith KC
New Park Court Chambers
Christopher Tehrani KC
Exchange Chambers'Christopher is a fine advocate. He is thoughtful, precise and effective. His legal knowledge is detailed and reliable.'
Richard Wright KC
Park Square Barristers Ltd.‘Richard’s preparation is timely, and paperwork is always first-class, well-argued, reasoned and supported.’
Dafydd Enoch KC
KBW‘Dafydd is an exceptional advocate. He is a tenacious cross-examiner.’
Craig Hassall KC
Park Square Barristers Ltd.
Toby Hedworth KC
Trinity Chambers‘Toby is a fantastic advocate. He is tactically astute and always in total command of his brief. He can connect with a jury, explaining often complex technical and factual evidence in a clear and accessible manner.’
Simon Kealey KC
New Park Court Chambers
Peter Makepeace KC
Dere Street Barristers
Kama Melly KC
Park Square Barristers Ltd.‘Kama is a real specialist in cases with vulnerable witnesses. She is particularly good at co-ordinating multi-handed cases.’
Jason Pitter KC
New Park Court Chambers
Nicholas de la Poer KC
New Park Court Chambers ‘Nicholas is simply outstanding. He ticks all the boxes and impresses everyone within the justice system. He is immaculate in his preparation and presentation.’
Bryan Cox KC
St Pauls ChambersSam Green KC
St Paul’s ChambersStephen Wood KC
Broadway House Chambers ‘Stephen can master the facts of a complex case and develop a case strategy quickly and efficiently. His encyclopaedic knowledge of the law means he can tackle any thorny legal issue calmly and persuasively. He is a true advocate.’
Sharon Beattie KC
New Park Court Chambers'Sharon is a class act and reliable with paperwork. She is clear, fearless, determined, and has the respect of her peers.'
Andrew Haslam KC
Exchange Chambers‘Andrew is a hard-working barrister who masters the details in big cases.’
Gul Nawaz Hussain KC
33 Bedford Row North 'Gul is a fantastic trial advocate. His closing speeches are second to none, and he captivates the attention of juries with effortless ease.'
David Lamb KC
Dere Street Barristers 'David's huge assets are his attention to detail, his preparation and client care. No stone is left unturned, and his calm and collective manner with witnesses and jurors is second to none.'
Mark McKone KC
Park Square Barristers Ltd.‘Mark has a tremendous capacity for hard work. His preparation is first-class in drafting well-judged legal arguments. On his feet, he is thoughtful and impressive, demonstrating a forensic knowledge of the facts.’
Richard Thyne KC
St John’s Buildings‘Richard's attention to detail is outstanding. His advocacy quality demonstrates just how much preparatory work he undertakes. His written submissions are a pleasure to read.’
David Brooke KC
KBW ‘David has a calm and pleasant manner with complainants and witnesses is exceptional. His level of preparation is of the highest standard from the outset of cases.’
Michelle Colborne KC
Broadway House Chambers 'Michelle is fiercely intelligent, intuitive and incredibly hard-working. In court, her clear and direct advocacy powerfully commands the room. Her case preparation is second to none, and she is exceptionally adept at communicating with and including the lay client throughout proceedings.'
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.
Gillian Batts KC
Park Square Barristers Ltd.‘Gillian is highly organised, has tactical nous and is effective in cross-examination. Her written work is also impressive.’
Geraldine Kelly KC
New Park Court Chambers'Geraldine has a great court manner. She appears to be very calm but is very focused and strategic.'
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.
James Bourne-Arton KC
New Park Court ChambersDenise Breen-Lawton KC
St Philips Chambers‘Denise is an excellent barrister, and her attention to detail is remarkable. She is a fearless advocate who cross-examines to great effect.’
Tom Storey KC
New Park Court Chambers ‘Tom has an exceptional eye for detail. He is calm and unflappable in his dealings with others. His courtroom advocacy is wonderfully measured, thoughtful and engaging.’
Rupert Doswell KC
KBW 'Rupert has a fantastic ability to adapt his advocacy to his audience. He has an appetite for winning, which gives him a strong determination in any case.'