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.
Hall of fameChambers of David Berkley KC
‘Lucy is without doubt one of the best silks around. She has huge depth of knowledge and outclasses her opponent every time. She is wonderful with clients and an inspiration to us all. Her advocacy skills are finely honed and she cuts through the issues with precision.’
Hall of fameChambers of Oba Nsugbe KC
‘Penny is a brilliant barrister: she is exceedingly well-prepared and knowledgeable, has excellent cross-examination skills and a particular strength in cases involving complex medical evidence. Her client care and ability to establish a rapport with the entire team - solicitor, lay client and junior counsel - is second-to-none.’
Hall of fameChambers of Oba Nsugbe KC
‘Leslie is a formidable but charming barrister. He always has an excellent rapport with his clients and his grasp and exploration of complicated medical expert evidence is always impressive.'
Hall of fameChambers of Rupert Chapman and Russell James
‘Susan is a superb, first-rate silk who combines her mastery of the law with tactical nous and endless compassion and concern for her clients. A go-to silk.’
Hall of fameChambers of Mark Whitehall
‘Claire is a fierce and formidable advocate. In court, her presence is commanding. Her client care is also compassionate and understanding, meaning clients feel represented to a high standard both within the courtroom and outside of it.'
2023 Silks
Chambers of Matthew White
‘Lucy is a wonderful barrister, as strong on written submissions as she is on her feet, where she attracts the ear of judges with her court manner, and more than holds her own with silks far more senior than her.‘