One Essex Court

Kenneth MacLean

‘Superb judgement - incredibly hardworking in trial preparation and extremely strong during cross-examination.’

Laurence Rabinowitz

‘He is extremely good at building a rapport with the client. Laurence  listens well to the client and responds very well. He also has the ear of judges when addressing the court – all this making him one of the top commercial silks at the English Bar.’

Sonia Tolaney

‘Sonia is simply the best. She is pitch perfect with her written and oral advocacy, ruthlessly efficient, and puts clients at ease. If a case is complicated and has significant reputational repercussions, she's who clients want.’

Daniel Toledano

‘He brings a formidable legal brain, aligned with combative advocacy, to the court. Great ability to read the mood of the court and to adapt accordingly. Brilliant and careful written advocacy.’

Stephen Auld

‘Stephen is the real deal. He brings gravitas to the top table on complex matters, and is consistently able to deliver legal points on his feet to blinding effect;’

Alain Choo Choy

‘Alain is a superb advocate, both on his feet and on paper. He is articulate and highly intelligent but very accessible to clients. Judges find him compelling and persuasive, and he works immensely hard and is always available. A real star and team player.'

Anthony Grabiner

‘Tony’s advocacy in persuading other disputes teams involved to come across to his client’s preferred course of action is very beneficial.‘

Neil Kitchener

‘Neil is outstanding - a brilliant leader in the true sense. Neil's ability to work with and within a team structure, and get on top of the detail, allow him to see and set the appropriate macro strategy and then implement it. Neil's written work is wonderfully pithy and to the point, allowing the court to see and digest the real issues from his client's perspective.’

John McCaughran

Jeffery Onions

Craig Orr

‘Craig is known for his ability to resolve litigation successfully, and trusted for both his deep knowledge and commercial acumen.’

David Wolfson

‘David has a tremendous court room presence. Distills the most complex points to their essence and establishes great rapport with the tribunal.‘

Camilla Bingham

‘Very hardworking and focused on the detail - really rolls up her sleeves and spends time on matters. Reads judges well and takes instructions as appropriate in court.'

Richard Boulton

‘Richard has a calm and collected manner, which lends a lot of credibility with the judge. He knows when to push a point, and when not to. Very in demand and a top-drawer silk.’

David Cavender

Charles Graham

‘His ability to pick up even the most complex issue at a moment's notice is wonderful. He is also an advocate to be feared. He will take all the points necessary and no more, and this keeps him razor-like. He is a wonderful strategist but at the same time, he has the ability to be humble and ask the necessary questions. ’

Sa'ad Hossain

‘Sa’ad is top notch - he has a great talent for dissecting complex agreements and helping clients achieve a commercial outcome.’

Rhodri Davies

‘Rhodri is an absolutely excellent advocate - clear, calm and determined, he has the command of any courtroom he steps into. He is fiercely bright, has excellent judgement, and is a great pleasure to work with.’

Simon Colton

‘Simon is a phenomenal KC and a wonderful person to work with on the toughest matters. He is a brilliant advocate, a master of law and court practice, and a supreme tactician.’

Michael Fealy

‘Michael is a great litigator and really knows his ways around a court room. He has worked on one of the biggest matters in the English court.’

Anna Boase

 ‘Anna is a fearsome advocate in court and a perfectionist, who leaves no stone unturned in preparing documents and in her submissions. She is also not afraid to take a difficult point and is always open minded to creative litigation strategies - she is a superb tactician.’

Hannah Brown

‘Very well-prepared and very clear in court. Extremely measured and has the attention of the judge. Her skeleton arguments are very thorough and effective.‘

Laurence Emmett

Edmund Nourse

'At ease with complex commercial litigation and high-value arbitrations. First choice for tricky matters.'

Conall Patton

Sebastian Isaac KC

‘Phenomenally clever but wears it lightly, all over the detail, pitch-perfect advocacy, and an engaging manner. And, with all that, a great leader and team player.’

James MacDonald KC

‘Excellent drafting, very hardworking, and focused on the detail.’

Alexander Polley KC

‘Alexander is outstanding. His intellect is second to none, and never ceases to amaze - and yet he is somehow incredibly user-friendly. Finally, he works very hard and is always responsive. He is top class.’

Nicholas Sloboda KC

‘Inspires confidence with his attention to detail and retention of the facts and progress of the case. He is very responsive, engaging, and practically minded.'

Sandy Phipps

‘Brilliant analysis, writes beautifully, incredibly hardworking, and a pleasure to work with.’

Clare Reffin

‘Always provides excellent value and her analysis is meticulous. She keeps instructing solicitors on their toes at all times, and is much better than many KCs.’

Nehali Shah

Michael d'Arcy

‘Michael is highly intelligent and quickly gets to grips with complex legal and factual points. He is thorough and thoughtful in the advice he provides, and his written work is to a high standard.’

Emma Jones

‘Exceptional advice and judgement. Emma is head and shoulders above other juniors.’

Michael Watkins

'A fantastic junior - thoughtful, engaging, and great written work. One to watch.'

Patrick Harty

‘Patrick is measured, well prepared, and gets to the heart of the case almost immediately, managing to simplify the most complex cases.’

Tamara Kagan

‘A real team player, who pays great attention to detail. She asks very effective questions to make sure clients get the best evidence possible, and her drafting is excellent.

Adam Rushworth

‘Adam is an intellectual powerhouse and tactically very astute. He is also a pleasure to deal with, and his written advocacy is first rate.’

Derek Spitz

‘Derek is very strategic and delivers his advice in a way that is easy for a client to understand.’

Niranjan Venkatesan

'Niranjan is an exceptional lawyer. He is phenomenally bright and despite his tremendous ability, he is always humble and ready to help any member of the team.'

Oliver Butler

'Oliver is an excellent junior - he has a clear and incisive sense of the law and how it applies practically. His drafting style is concise, clear and persuasive, and he is extremely quick on the uptake and efficient.'

Eleanor Campbell

‘Eleanor’s written work is of the highest quality, and her judgement is sensible and pragmatic.‘

KV Krishnaprasad

‘Krishna is fiercely intelligent, incredibly hardworking, and calm under pressure. He is a delight to work with.‘

Rachel Oakeshott

‘Rachel is bright, hardworking and full of good ideas.’

Douglas Paine

James Ruddell

Maximilian Schlote

 ‘A go-to junior and he is exceptional. He quickly gets to grip with complex matters, and is extremely hardworking, practical and incredibly intelligent. His input is always well thought through and his drafting is very good indeed.'

Sandy Phipps

‘Brilliant analysis, writes beautifully, incredibly hardworking, and a pleasure to work with.’

Clare Reffin

‘Always provides excellent value and her analysis is meticulous. She keeps instructing solicitors on their toes at all times, and is much better than many KCs.’

Nehali Shah

Michael d'Arcy

‘Michael is highly intelligent and quickly gets to grips with complex legal and factual points. He is thorough and thoughtful in the advice he provides, and his written work is to a high standard.’

Emma Jones

‘Exceptional advice and judgement. Emma is head and shoulders above other juniors.’

Michael Watkins

'A fantastic junior - thoughtful, engaging, and great written work. One to watch.'

Patrick Harty

‘Patrick is measured, well prepared, and gets to the heart of the case almost immediately, managing to simplify the most complex cases.’

Tamara Kagan

‘A real team player, who pays great attention to detail. She asks very effective questions to make sure clients get the best evidence possible, and her drafting is excellent.

Adam Rushworth

‘Adam is an intellectual powerhouse and tactically very astute. He is also a pleasure to deal with, and his written advocacy is first rate.’

Derek Spitz

‘Derek is very strategic and delivers his advice in a way that is easy for a client to understand.’

Niranjan Venkatesan

'Niranjan is an exceptional lawyer. He is phenomenally bright and despite his tremendous ability, he is always humble and ready to help any member of the team.'

Oliver Butler

'Oliver is an excellent junior - he has a clear and incisive sense of the law and how it applies practically. His drafting style is concise, clear and persuasive, and he is extremely quick on the uptake and efficient.'

Eleanor Campbell

‘Eleanor’s written work is of the highest quality, and her judgement is sensible and pragmatic.‘

KV Krishnaprasad

‘Krishna is fiercely intelligent, incredibly hardworking, and calm under pressure. He is a delight to work with.‘

Rachel Oakeshott

‘Rachel is bright, hardworking and full of good ideas.’

Douglas Paine

James Ruddell

Maximilian Schlote

 ‘A go-to junior and he is exceptional. He quickly gets to grip with complex matters, and is extremely hardworking, practical and incredibly intelligent. His input is always well thought through and his drafting is very good indeed.'