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.
‘Norman is easy to work with and has very thorough knowledge of the law. He is always well prepared for the questions from the court and has very good cross-examination skills.’
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
‘Isaac is one of the very few barristers in this jurisdiction that has an extensive practice in both civil and criminal law. His advice is often practical, user-friendly, and carefully thought out, and he is also a very strong advocate, which is demonstrated by his ability to explain complex matters of jurisprudence in simple layman terms that is easy to understand and follow.'
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
‘Kelly is very intelligent, hard-working, can handle problems efficiently, has good drafting skills, and her legal research is always thorough and to the point. With her sound legal knowledge and good judgement, she is always able to present her arguments clearly and convincingly.’