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.
Robin Oppenheim KC
Robin Oppenheim KC
Doughty Street Chambers
 ‘He is extremely intelligent, thorough and has an excellent eye for detail. A great manner with clients and dedicated.’

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.
Christopher Johnson
Christopher Johnson
Doughty Street Chambers
 ‘Confidence, skill and detail and a pleasure to work with.’
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.
Matthew Turner
Matthew Turner
Doughty Street Chambers
 ‘Matthew is quick on his feet, friendly and personable with clients, and shows excellent attention to detail. His advocacy skills are a real strength, particularly in relation to inquest work.’