Andrew Caldecott
Chambers of Adrienne Page KC and Jane Phillips
More information5RB is considered ‘the leading set in this area by some distance’, with the chambers being known for housing a significant number of barristers who specialize in defamation and privacy cases. William Bennett successfully acted for Dinah Rose KC in Rose v Ames & Times Media Limited, concerning an article published in The Times alleging she wrongly claimed she had been professionally obliged to represent the Cayman Islands government in a case concerning the jurisdiction’s lack of provision in law for same-sex marriage - the matter settled with an apology in open court from the newspaper. In the Sir James Dyson v Channel Four Television Corporation & Anor, Adam Wolanski KC defended Channel Four in the libel claim made by Sir James concerning allegations made on Channel 4 News concerning working conditions at Dyson’s factories in Malaysia.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Andrew Love is a very good operator.'
- 'Antony Braeger is excellent. Easy to deal with and very responsive. Andrew Love is probably the most experienced clerk at the media bar.'
- 'Very good clerks, responsive and helpful, as well as being available out of hours. Andrew Love is a top level senior clerk, while Georgina Gills is also very good.'
- 'Excellent, prompt and fantastic service.'
- 'Very responsive and a pleasure to deal with.'
- 'Very efficient and user-friendly.'
- 'The quality and service are brilliant. They cannot be faulted.'
- 'Brilliant service.'
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.
Adrienne Page
'Brilliant and robust advocate.'
Justin Charles Neil Rushbrooke KC
Adam Wolanski
‘Adam has extremely good judgement and is very practical. Clients trust him entirely. His advocacy is straightforward and focused.’
William Bennett
‘Calm and polite for solicitors to deal with but very clear and ordered as an advocate. Brilliant at cross-examining witnesses because of his non-aggressive approach.’
Jonathan Barnes KC
Adam Samuel Edward Speker
‘Adam has an excellent grasp of the law, exhibiting a calm authority. He has excelled since taking silk and is a go-to counsel.’
2022 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.
Aidan Eardley KC
'Aidan has encyclopedic legal knowledge; clarity of thought and expression and is very thorough.'
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.
Clara Hamer
‘Clara’s research and analysis, of both fact and law is very thorough. Her oral advocacy is fearless and determined. She is the best defence barrister at her level of call in this area of the law.’
Jane Phillips
‘Jane is highly intelligent and knows the law inside-out; what sets her apart, however, is her wisdom. She always has a cool head and provides thoughtful, considered advice that is highly valued by us and the client.’
David Alexander Sherborne
Kate Wilson
‘Brilliant technically, very personable and pragmatic, considered in her advice and efficient to turn work around.’
Jacob Dean
‘Extremely client-friendly, fiercely intelligent and a good strategist. A truly excellent practitioner who one would trust with a variety of matters.’
Jonathan Scherbel-Ball
‘Jonathan has an excellent knowledge of all aspects of defamation, data protection and privacy law. He is exceptionally bright and is always thinking ten steps ahead.’
David Hirst
‘David’s advocacy is well-poised and diligent. He is a great addition to any legal team.’
Richard Alexander John Munden
‘Richard provides sound and commercial advice.’
Alexandra Marzec
Julian Santos
Chloe Strong
‘Thorough and practical.’
Greg Callus
Ben Hamer
‘Ben is an excellent advocate, measured, and instils a great sense of confidence that he is putting the client’s best case forward in the best possible manner.’
Victoria Jolliffe
‘Good advocate, knows the law, is excellent with clients.’
Victoria Simon-Shore
John Stables
‘He’s a pretty good all-rounder, great with clients.’
Gervase de Wilde
Godwin Busuttil
‘Godwin is absolutely meticulous. He is possibly the most thorough barrister solicitors know. He is a tough, uncompromising advocate.’
Felicity McMahon
‘Felicity has an excellent defamation and privacy junior practice. She is hardworking and approachable.’
Ben Gallop
'His attention to detail, legal knowledge and client management skills are impeccable.'
Leading Juniors
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.
Clara Hamer
‘Clara’s research and analysis, of both fact and law is very thorough. Her oral advocacy is fearless and determined. She is the best defence barrister at her level of call in this area of the law.’
Jane Phillips
‘Jane is highly intelligent and knows the law inside-out; what sets her apart, however, is her wisdom. She always has a cool head and provides thoughtful, considered advice that is highly valued by us and the client.’
David Alexander Sherborne
Kate Wilson
‘Brilliant technically, very personable and pragmatic, considered in her advice and efficient to turn work around.’
Jacob Dean
‘Extremely client-friendly, fiercely intelligent and a good strategist. A truly excellent practitioner who one would trust with a variety of matters.’
Jonathan Scherbel-Ball
‘Jonathan has an excellent knowledge of all aspects of defamation, data protection and privacy law. He is exceptionally bright and is always thinking ten steps ahead.’
David Hirst
‘David’s advocacy is well-poised and diligent. He is a great addition to any legal team.’
Richard Alexander John Munden
‘Richard provides sound and commercial advice.’
Alexandra Marzec
Julian Santos
Chloe Strong
‘Thorough and practical.’
Greg Callus
Ben Hamer
‘Ben is an excellent advocate, measured, and instils a great sense of confidence that he is putting the client’s best case forward in the best possible manner.’
Victoria Jolliffe
‘Good advocate, knows the law, is excellent with clients.’
Victoria Simon-Shore
John Stables
‘He’s a pretty good all-rounder, great with clients.’
Gervase de Wilde
Godwin Busuttil
‘Godwin is absolutely meticulous. He is possibly the most thorough barrister solicitors know. He is a tough, uncompromising advocate.’
Felicity McMahon
‘Felicity has an excellent defamation and privacy junior practice. She is hardworking and approachable.’
Ben Gallop
'His attention to detail, legal knowledge and client management skills are impeccable.'