James Counsell KC
Outer Temple Chambers ‘James has the ability to win the confidence of judges in court through his abilities and charm and applies the same skills to work with clients in conference.’
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.
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.
Justina Stewart
Outer Temple Chambers ‘She has a background in financial services and is really and truly excellent in all respects, oral advice, service ethos, written and oral advocacy. Surely destined for silk within the next year or two.’
Stephen Doherty
Outer Temple ChambersRising 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.
Henry Reid
Outer Temple Chambers ‘Henry has a real flair for handling technical detail, particularly in the area of expert evidence, quantum and forensic accounting issues. He is incredibly good at organising thoughts and information.’