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.
Charles Bagot KC
Charles Bagot KC
Gatehouse Chambers
‘Superb knowledge of both law and procedure. An excellent eye for detail. Immensely respected by claimants and defendants alike. His advocacy is smooth, fluent and persuasive.’

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.
Vanessa McKinlay
3
Vanessa McKinlay
Gatehouse Chambers
 ‘Great intuition. Good medical knowledge. Great in cases with traumatised clients.’
Emma Zeb
4
Emma Zeb
Gatehouse Chambers
‘Emma is a formidable opponent in the court room, calm but precise throughout and always reassuring to the clients.’
Aneurin Moloney
4
Aneurin Moloney
Gatehouse Chambers
 ‘Aneurin's attention to detail is excellent. When acting for claimants, he always goes the extra mile to maximise damages. In addition, he is approachable and good with clients.’
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.
Emma Woods
Emma Woods
Gatehouse Chambers
 ‘Excellent technical legal ability and takes a pragmatic approach. She is a trusted advocate; she is clear, persuasive and a beacon of calm in all situations.’