Hall of fameDeka Chambers
‘Tom is known for his barnstorming closing speeches. He is a tremendous jury advocate as well as a gifted lawyer.’
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.
2024 Silks
Deka Chambers
‘James is a fearless advocate with a detailed knowledge of the law, which he deploys to maximum effect. He reduces with ease complex technical details into jury friendly language.'
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.
Deka Chambers
‘Claire has a confident and articulate manner both in and out of court which makes her a formidable lawyer. She is a highly effective cross-examiner and deals with legal submissions succinctly and persuasively. She also maintains very good working relationships with the judiciary and other members of the Bar, meaning that she inspires trust within the courtroom.’
4Deka Chambers
‘She is very organised, her written work is always to a high standard, she is knowledgeable on the law and is respected by the Bar and judiciary. She is very persuasive and juries like and trust her. She is a fierce opponent. Any defendant in line to be cross-examined by her should be concerned.
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.
Deka Chambers
‘Claire has a confident and articulate manner both in and out of court which makes her a formidable lawyer. She is a highly effective cross-examiner and deals with legal submissions succinctly and persuasively. She also maintains very good working relationships with the judiciary and other members of the Bar, meaning that she inspires trust within the courtroom.’
4Deka Chambers
‘She is very organised, her written work is always to a high standard, she is knowledgeable on the law and is respected by the Bar and judiciary. She is very persuasive and juries like and trust her. She is a fierce opponent. Any defendant in line to be cross-examined by her should be concerned.