Commercial disputes
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.
David Allison KC
South Square
Richard Boulton KC
One Essex CourtRichard is one of the best and most effective KCs I have worked with. He has impeccable judgment and knows exactly how to pitch a point to make it appear reasonable. That combination of judgment, coupled with his unique and unparalleled expertise at the bar in technical valuation and financial matters, means that judges and tribunals trust him. His cross-examination of expert witnesses is superb; their opinions are demolished through knowledge, preparation, and charm. No histrionics are needed. His submissions advocacy is calm but forceful, and again totally authoritative on anything technical. He is a collaborative team leader.
David Chivers KC
Erskine Chambers
Jonathan Crow KC
4 Stone Buildings
Anneliese Day KC
Fountain Court Chambers
Justin Fenwick KC
4 New Square ChambersJustin is an exceptionally talented barrister. He is very smart and absorbs information quickly. He is then able to give clear and commercial guidance in factually and legally complex cases. His advocacy is second to none. Speaking without notes, without skipping a beat, on top of all issues. He is a very persuasive advocate.
Dakis Hagen KC
Serle CourtDakis is first class and the leading practitioner in the offshore commercial, trusts, and probate field. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law and has appeared in many of the leading cases, resulting in him carrying gravitas and authority. Dakis is also a calm, measured, and persuasive advocate, forensically dissecting arguments made against him and rebutting them. He is a delight to work with, a real team player, and fantastic with lay clients.
Matthew Hardwick KC
3 Verulam BuildingsMatthew is a genuine star. A meticulous advocate, a brilliant technical lawyer, and a pleasure to work with.
Mark Howard KC
Brick Court Chambers
Barry Isaacs KC
South SquareSuperb lawyer with an encyclopedic knowledge of insolvency law. A particular strength is that he exercises great judgment.
Robert Levy KC
Three StoneRobert is a true titan of the offshore world. An excellent choice.
David Lord KC
Three Stone
Thomas Lowe KC
Wilberforce ChambersTom Lowe is the go-to KC in the Cayman Islands for all commercial disputes and insolvency/restructuring matters. He is an excellent advocate who really understands the judges he appears before and knows what approach will resonate best with each of them.
Hodge Malek KC
3 Verulam BuildingsHodge can analyze and assess vast amounts of information quickly. He is unflappable and completely reliable. His forensic ability is second to none. His advocacy is first class.
Philip Marshall KC
Serle Court
Paul McGrath KC
Essex Court Chambers
Richard Morgan KC
Maitland Chambers
Stephen Moverley Smith KC
XXIV Old BuildingsEnthusiasm, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to identify and take the points that will win. An advocate with real courtroom presence and tenacity.
Mark Phillips KC
South SquareMark is a powerful advocate -- particularly strong on his feet. Real gravitas and a great presence in any chamber.
David Quest KC
3 Verulam BuildingsDavid is an excellent advocate and a superb strategist. He is a pleasure to work with.
Hefin Rees KC
3 Verulam BuildingsSensible, well-prepared, and dependable. Sound judgment, clear on paper, and competent on his feet. A reliable choice for offshore commercial work.
Daniel Saoul KC
4 New Square ChambersDaniel is extremely bright and an impressive advocate: his clarity of thought and expression in writing and on his feet really hits the mark with judges.
Tom Smith KC
South SquareTom combines technical expertise with high-quality advocacy and commercial pragmatism. In short, the complete package. To put it bluntly - when Tom gives views, I shut up and listen!
Clare Stanley KC
Wilberforce ChambersClare is razor-sharp, an exceptional advocate, and can persuade the court on the most difficult of cases. She is an absolute pleasure to work with, has excellent judgment, and is extremely hardworking. She has developed a leading offshore practice and is always at the top of our list for leading counsel.
Francis Tregear KC
XXIV Old Buildings
John Wardell KC
Wilberforce ChambersGreat advocate; expert in cross-examination.
David Alexander KC
South Square
David Brownbill KC
XXIV Old Buildings
Graham Chapman KC
4 New Square ChambersGraham is an excellent tactician, responsive to client needs, and a hugely impressive advocate with the ability to read a court and respond effectively.
Edward Davies KC
Erskine Chambers
Jasbir Dhillon KC
Brick Court Chambers
Vernon Flynn KC
Brick Court Chambers
Jonathan Harris KC
Serle CourtOutstanding knowledge of PIL; an ability to apply the facts to the rules to deliver optimal outcomes; great strategic thinker; great team player; a joy to work with.
Elizabeth Jones KC
Serle CourtOutstanding in every way; extremely clever; great strategist; superb advocate; great team player; great with clients; she's the number one.
John Machell KC
Serle CourtJohn Machell KC is a class act. Understated yet extremely persuasive. A pleasure to work with.
Ewan McQuater KC
3 Verulam BuildingsA formidable advocate with an incredible ability to take on board mind-blowing amounts of information.
Mohinderpal Sethi KC
Littleton ChambersClear and direct written advice and obvious knowledge of the area when advising orally. Friendly and puts the client at ease.
Bankim Thanki KC
Fountain Court Chambers
Steven Thompson KC
XXIV Old Buildings
Michael Todd KC
Erskine Chambers
Felicity Toube KC
South SquareIt is a privilege to be able to instruct Felicity and an honor to work with her. She combines rapid responsiveness and a prodigious work ethic with a razor-sharp brain. She is extremely good company too. She can adapt her advocacy to any tribunal - be it to the Supreme Court or a local magistrates' court in a far-flung jurisdiction.
Ben Valentin KC
Fountain Court Chambers
Robert Weekes KC
Blackstone ChambersJern-Fei Ng KC
Duxton Hill Chambers
Adrian Beltrami KC
3 Verulam Buildings
Tony Beswetherick KC
South Square
Christopher Boardman KC
Radcliffe Chambers
Aidan Casey KC
33 Chancery LaneAidan is very easy to work with. He is a team player and has an amiable style that brings judges onside.
Alain Choo Choy KC
One Essex Court
Timothy Collingwood KC
Serle CourtTim is an outstanding advocate and one of the most impressive counsels with whom I have had the pleasure of working. He combines exceptional legal intellect with first-rate advocacy skills, consistently demonstrating a deep mastery of complex legal and factual issues while maintaining a clear focus on the points that truly matter to the court.
His advocacy is measured, persuasive, and highly effective. He presents arguments with clarity, precision, and authority, adapting seamlessly to judicial interventions and difficult points raised by opponents.
He is consistently among the first counsels I would consider for complex, high-value, and strategically important litigation.
Alexander Cook KC
4 Stone BuildingsExtremely hardworking and patient. Not phased by time zones!
A calm, well-prepared silk.
Edward Cumming KC
XXIV Old Buildings
Simon Davenport KC
4 Pump Court
Richard Fisher KC
South SquareOne of the premier offshore KCs for all things restructuring and insolvency. Pulls the entire legal team together and shows true leadership in running a case. Phenomenal to work with.
Thomas Grant KC
Wilberforce ChambersGreat fun, and has a real presence in the courtroom.
Ben Hubble KC
4 New Square ChambersBen is simply a class act - measured, pragmatic, tactically astute, and up for the fight, but without ever losing his cool. He is always impeccably well prepared and is an advocate who simply inspires confidence.
Blair Leahy KC
Erskine ChambersIn my dealings with Blair, she gave clear, focused, and strategically sound advice. She was approachable, tactical, and extremely user-friendly.
Paul Lowenstein KC
Twenty EssexPaul is a very smooth advocate; he has a confident and effortless style - it all flows beautifully. He is also on top of all the tricks and tactics of heavy interlocutory skirmishing.
Graeme McPherson KC
4 New Square ChambersHis advice is clear, decisive, and to the point. His advocacy is always well-prepared, structured, and persuasive. Most importantly, judges really listen to him.
Stephen Midwinter KC
Brick Court Chambers
Richard Millett KC
Essex Court Chambers
Terence Mowschenson KC
Wilberforce Chambers
David Mumford KC
Maitland ChambersHe literally writes the book on civil fraud and is at the top of his game: all over the detail, leaves nothing to chance, and combines a ferocious intellect with a style that judges listen to.
Tom Poole KC
3 Hare CourtTom is excellent with clients. He communicates complex points clearly and concisely. He is tactical, strategic, and pragmatic in his advice.
Thomas Roe KC
3 Hare CourtTom is highly responsive, commercially minded, and very hands-on. He gets to grips with complex matters quickly and works extremely well as part of a team. His advocacy is clear, focused, and persuasive, and he has particularly strong judgment as to the points that really matter.
Simon Salzedo KC
Brick Court Chambers
Charles Samek KC
Littleton ChambersCharles is the man that you want next to you in the trenches when a case fights hard. He is unflappable and never shies away, even in tough moments. As an advocate, he is truly excellent—clear, prepared, and invariably persuasive.
Howard Sharp KC
33 Chancery LaneHoward does not fear advocacy; he frequently appears in the Jersey courts and fights for his client's corner tenaciously. He has a diverse and complex caseload and is involved in very high-profile cases.
Michael Gibbon KC
Maitland ChambersIn every case, he has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to absorb and organize vast quantities of material and to identify the arguments that will be most effective with the court. His advice is always clear, direct, and strategically sound, and he has a particular gift for simplifying even the most technically demanding issues without losing any of their force. In court, he is an outstanding advocate — authoritative, measured, and thoroughly persuasive.
Adam Al-Attar KC
South SquareVery quick-witted and clear in his advocacy and advice.
Daniel Bayfield KC
South Square
Hermann Boeddinghaus KC
4 Stone BuildingsHermann is a great advocate and a pleasure to work with.
George Bompas KC
4 Stone Buildings
John Brisby KC
4 Stone BuildingsExcellent cross-examiner, very strong on the evidence and details in the case.
Matthew Collings KC
Maitland ChambersMatt is a top choice. His advocacy is superb and convincing, and it radiates confidence. He is a must-go choice.
Glen Davis KC
South Square
Charles Hollander KC
Brick Court Chambers
Stephen Houseman KC
Essex Court Chambers
Timothy Howe KC
Fountain Court Chambers
Donald Lilly KC
4 Stone BuildingsHe is an outstanding lawyer, extremely hard-working, very responsive, and a pleasure to work with.
Bridget Lucas KC
Fountain Court Chambers
Duncan Matthews KC
Twenty EssexHe possesses that rare combination of being a joy to work with and delivering on the day. A formidable advocate who always brings his A game.
Dan McCourt Fritz KC
Serle CourtDan is the silk you want in your corner. He is brilliantly smart, a great strategist, across all the details, confident but not arrogant, terrific on his feet, and quickly gains the trust of the court.
Fenner Moeran KC
Wilberforce ChambersA very polished advocate - relaxed in the courtroom but carries great authority.
James Morgan KC
Radcliffe Chambers
Christopher Parker KC
Maitland Chambers
Alex Potts KC
4 Pump Court
Iain Quirk KC
Essex Court Chambers
Stephen Rubin KC
Fountain Court Chambers
James Sheehan KC
Essex Court Chambers
Nikki Singla KC
Wilberforce ChambersAs well as being personable and bright, Nikki immerses himself in the details of cases. He is not afraid of asking difficult questions, and he makes a real effort to understand complex issues outside his comfort zone in order to provide a top-quality service to clients.
Adam Solomon KC
Littleton ChambersAdam is a brilliant lawyer. He cuts to the issues easily and focuses on them, refusing to be distracted by peripheral issues. He is an exceptional advocate: clear, concise, and highly persuasive. As a cross-examiner, he has laser focus, and he is also very quick on his feet. He knows exactly where he is going, and he gets there quickly. Judges really like his no-nonsense approach. He saves everyone time and money.
George Spalton KC
4 New Square ChambersExceptional in court. Knows how to deal with judges and how to control opponents. Always makes himself available in an emergency.
Sonia Tolaney KC
One Essex CourtShe is super sharp, articulate, and thinks outside of the box. She has no weaknesses.
Andrew Westwood KC
Maitland ChambersExcellent ability all around - gets on top of matters quickly, incisive analysis, and very knowledgeable. Strong courtroom advocacy and calm under pressure.
James Willan KC
Essex Court Chambers2026 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.
Lucy Colter KC
4 New Square ChambersLucy is collaborative and detail-focused. She also provides sound strategic advice and is able to step back and see the bigger picture. I could not fault her work for us - it was excellent.
Philip Hinks KC
3 Verulam BuildingsPhil is highly knowledgeable on every point of law that came up. He is a fast thinker and can cut through the issues very swiftly. He is highly responsive and very confident with every piece of advice. I really enjoy working with him.
Sebastian Kokelaar KC
Three StoneSebastian is a brilliant junior silk for complex trusts work.
Hugh Miall KC
XXIV Old BuildingsTim Prudhoe KC
3 Hare Court
James Weale KC
Serle CourtJames stands out. He is an articulate and persuasive advocate, and calm under pressure. His technical analysis is sharp and thorough, and he is great with clients. I would always want him on my side.
William Willson KC
South SquareExtremely bright with excellent legal and commercial analysis. Very personable. Top quality drafting. Confident and effective advocate.
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.
