Christopher Paxton KC
Red Lion Chambers'Christopher is a fabulous advocate who dominates the court room. His cross-examination is brilliant. He is assiduous and very hardworking.'
Crime (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.
Richard Barraclough KC
Six Pump Court'Richard is meticulous in his preparation and leaves no stone unturned in his pursuit of the truth. He commands respect because he is a careful thinker who plans his cases in detail from the outset. His witness care skills are excellent: a balance of calm authority with human empathy.'
Richard Christie KC
187 Chambers'Richard has an amazing ability to absorb a huge amount of material. He has real skill at getting to the crux of a case and marshalling the relevant facts. His attention to detail is outstanding. His advocacy skills are first rate, and approache witnesses with great skill and care.'
Karim Khalil KC
Drystone ChambersSimon Spence KC
Red Lion Chambers‘Simon is a very experienced advocate and fights hard for his clients. He has good tactical judgment in trials, steering deftly through difficult areas to secure the best outcome.’
Alan Gardner KC
23ES'Alan is a master tactician and skillful advocate. He is always thoroughly prepared and hits every point. A masterful trial advocate.'
Kate Lumsdon KC
23ES'Kate's skill is an understated advocacy, which is highly persuasive with judges and juries. She has a sharp and incisive mind.'
Eloise Marshall KC
23ES‘Eloise is a very effective advocate and excellent with clients.’
Allison Summers KC
Drystone Chambers'Allison's preparation is exceptional. She goes above and beyond anyone else. Her ability to seek out and identify experts are perfect.'
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.
James Bloomer KC
23ES‘James is thorough barrister. His written arguments are comprehensive and compelling in the most complex and detailed cases. His advocacy is clear, well-planned, fastidiously researched and persuasive. He is a first-choice counsel for matters of complexity and seriousness.’
Danny Moore KC
Six Pump Court‘Danny is well-liked by colleagues and the judiciary alike. He is tenacious and hard-working, with a tactician’s talent for identifying the issues that matter in a case. His written advocacy is focused and effective. His oral advocacy, delivered with his trademark charm, is nonetheless powerful and highly persuasive.’
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.
Nina Ellin KC
Six Pump Court 'Nina is a hardworking and committed advocate who has a way of putting clients at ease. Her legal arguments are robust and she leaves no stone unturned in her preparation.'