Hall of fameChambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘A fantastic advocate: unassuming, with laser-like intelligence.'
Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘A very solid and highly reputable set for administrative law’, 11KBW‘s team is equally strong in handling complex, high-profile human rights cases, with members appearing before the European Court of Human Rights; Jason Coppel KC counts human rights work as a key pillar of his practice. Joanne Clement KC is ’a go-to counsel for complex and high-value public law disputes‘ with ’superb knowledge of human rights‘. At the junior end of chambers, the ’industrious‘ Christopher Knight represented the Advocate General for Scotland before the Supreme Court in Reference by the Lord Advocate of Devolution Issues under the Scotland Act 1998, involving a devolution reference under Schedule 6 of the Act as to whether the Scottish Parliament had the legislative competence to make provision for a second referendum for independence. Stephen Kosmin is appearing in SSWP v AT, a case concerning whether EU nationals with pre-settled status in the UK are entitled to welfare benefits due to the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. Clive Sheldon KC, as was, was appointed a High Court Judge in February 2024.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Lucy Barbet is an impressive senior figure.'
- 'Harry Gilson is always very helpful.'
- '11KBW is a leading set in the field with strong advocates at all levels of call.'
- 'A pre-eminent public law set.'
- 'Experts in the public law field.'
- 'A great set.'
- 'A well-respected set with strength in depth.'
- 'Clerks are responsive and helpful.'
- 'An excellent clerking team.'
- 'The clerks are always helpful.'
Silks
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 James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'Julian is an amicable silk who is methodical when providing advice.'
3Hall of fameChambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'An engaging advocate: cerebral, insightful and diligent.'
Hall of fameChambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'An accessible silk who instills confidence in clients from the outset.'
4Hall of fameChambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'An intelligent and responsive advocate, who gauges the strength of the arguments well.'
2022 Silks
Hall of fameChambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'An intellectual powerhouse who is superb on her feet.'
2024 Silks
Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘He instinctively knows what arguments will work with the courts. First-class.’
Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'An outstanding junior, with excellent knowledge in the field of administrative law and human rights.'
Juniors
Leading Juniors
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.
1Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'Christopher is quite simply the complete package. His written advocacy is stunning in its precision, brevity and craftsmanship. He is razor-sharp on both the details and the law.'
Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'Julian is highly responsive and works well under pressure. He is approachable, pragmatic and has a reassuring manner which clients appreciate.'
2Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘Tom is impressive on his feet, and his advocacy is assured and compelling. Nothing throws him.'
2Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'Heather is a discerning and efficacious advocate.'
2Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘She works hard, and provides thoughtful and practical advice while thinking through the implications of the longer game.’
Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'Her advocacy is sharply focused and compelling, and she is excellent at addressing difficult points raised by the judge.'
3Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'An elegant and skillful advocate, who is very easy to work with.'
Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'A well-prepared and compelling advocate, with a meticulous eye for detail and user-friendly with clients.'
3Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘Ruth is fiercely intelligent and articulate - a master in her field.'
4Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'Ronnie provides succinct advice and is an asset to the chambers.'
Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'A deep thinker who shines in advocacy.'
4Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘A fantastic legal brain, who is sharp on the details and good with strategy and tactics.'
Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘An intellectually agile junior with excellent judgement.'
Leading Juniors
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.
1Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'Christopher is quite simply the complete package. His written advocacy is stunning in its precision, brevity and craftsmanship. He is razor-sharp on both the details and the law.'
Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'Julian is highly responsive and works well under pressure. He is approachable, pragmatic and has a reassuring manner which clients appreciate.'
2Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘Tom is impressive on his feet, and his advocacy is assured and compelling. Nothing throws him.'
2Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'Heather is a discerning and efficacious advocate.'
2Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘She works hard, and provides thoughtful and practical advice while thinking through the implications of the longer game.’
Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'Her advocacy is sharply focused and compelling, and she is excellent at addressing difficult points raised by the judge.'
3Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'An elegant and skillful advocate, who is very easy to work with.'
Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'A well-prepared and compelling advocate, with a meticulous eye for detail and user-friendly with clients.'
3Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘Ruth is fiercely intelligent and articulate - a master in her field.'
4Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'Ronnie provides succinct advice and is an asset to the chambers.'
Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'A deep thinker who shines in advocacy.'
4Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘A fantastic legal brain, who is sharp on the details and good with strategy and tactics.'
Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘An intellectually agile junior with excellent judgement.'