Hall of fameDoughty Street Chambers
'Jude is an exceptional advocate. He is able to pick matters up within hours yet be across the detail and present it in court in a compelling way. Clients find him a pleasure to work with.'
Doughty Street Chambers
Doughty Street Chambers offers ‘huge strength in depth when it comes to defamation work’, and its barristers practice across a broad offering of media related issues for clients including broadcasters, social media organizations and investigative journalists among others. Recently appointed Silk Jude Bunting KC was instructed by the Guardian, the Times and the BBC who challenged the Home Secretary’s application for public interest immunity concerning documents relating the proposed summary deportation of refugees to Rwanda. Mark Henderson frequently appears in high-profile libel cases, including recently where he acted for former leader of the opposition Jeremy Corbyn, who was alleged to have defamed a pro-Israel social media campaigner, who Corbyn alleged was “disruptive” at public meetings at which the head of the Palestinian Mission to the United Kingdom was speaking.
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Testimonials
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- 'Melvin Warner has a depth of experience, always willing to assist and is a pleasure to work with.'
- 'The Clerks are really helpful - they understand our team's requirements and deal with any queries promptly.'
- 'Sian Wilkins and Melvin Warner are excellent.'
- 'Doughty Street are undoubtedly one of the outstanding sets. Their cases set precedents. Their barristers are fierce and are respected globally.'
- 'Strong set.'
- 'They set the benchmark in this area.'
- 'Good range of quality advocates able to compete with the best.'
- 'Huge strength in depth when it comes to defamation work.'
Silks
2022 Silks
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.
2Doughty Street Chambers
‘Mark possesses several strengths and qualities that contribute to his effectiveness in advocacy and legal representation. His communication skills are exceptional. He is also very knowledgeable in his area of expertise, providing valuable and insightful advice to clients and attention to detail in his arguments.’
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Claire is simply excellent. Her written work is meticulous – crisp and cogently argued. Totally at the top of her game in terms of her intellect and skills.’
2Doughty Street Chambers
‘Sarah writes and advocates compellingly. She is clear and knows which arguments to pursue. Sarah is very responsive and always happy to help and not afraid to roll her sleeves up.’
Doughty Street Chambers
‘He has a real mastery of the applicable legal framework, and also a depth of experience to help guide things on a practical level.’
4Doughty Street Chambers
‘Her advocacy is engaging, smart, and persuasive. She is able to navigate through complex legal issues and provide a clear understanding of the legal complexities involved in the case.’
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.
2Doughty Street Chambers
‘Mark possesses several strengths and qualities that contribute to his effectiveness in advocacy and legal representation. His communication skills are exceptional. He is also very knowledgeable in his area of expertise, providing valuable and insightful advice to clients and attention to detail in his arguments.’
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Claire is simply excellent. Her written work is meticulous – crisp and cogently argued. Totally at the top of her game in terms of her intellect and skills.’
2Doughty Street Chambers
‘Sarah writes and advocates compellingly. She is clear and knows which arguments to pursue. Sarah is very responsive and always happy to help and not afraid to roll her sleeves up.’
Doughty Street Chambers
‘He has a real mastery of the applicable legal framework, and also a depth of experience to help guide things on a practical level.’
4Doughty Street Chambers
‘Her advocacy is engaging, smart, and persuasive. She is able to navigate through complex legal issues and provide a clear understanding of the legal complexities involved in the case.’