Hall of fameChambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘Joanne is very thorough. She is able to identify the key legal issues and marshal those effectively.'
Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
Barristers at 11KBW have an excellent reputation for their wide-ranging experience acting for the likes of the University and Colleges Union and the Department for Education, who instruct the set to handle the full gamut of cases in education law. Aileen McColgan represented the University of Bristol in a disability discrimination appeal following the suicide of a student after a county court found that the university had breached its duty to make reasonable adjustments to its assessment arrangements, while Tom Cross acted for the Secretary of State for Education in a judicial review concerning the Government’s educational responsibility in cases where a child with special educational needs moves abroad with a diplomat parent. Katherine Eddy is noted for her ability to represent schools and local authorities in educational discrimination and negligence claims.
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- 'Harry Gilsom and Iva Stipanovic are very helpful individuals who smooth the process of instruction and go out of their way to assist.'
- 'Extremely professional, friendly and helpful clerking team. Mark Dann and Lucy Barbett are excellent as always, and Lee Cutler is also very helpful.'
- 'Clerking is good and well managed. Senior clerks and practice managers take care to ensure that they come to listen to any issues that we may have and provide a clear and transparent route through which we can raise issues.'
- 'Mark Dann and Lee Cutler are the best in the game. Knowledgeable, hugely responsive and always willing to go the extra mile. They are the dream team and so valuable and valued to their instructing solicitors.'
- 'We have used 11KBW for a variety of matters and have found them approachable and adept.'
- 'Excellent set with high reputation in education in particular.'
- '11KBW is excellent. The strength in depth is second to none, and you know you are in safe hands when you instruct one of their barristers.'
- '11KBW has a well deserved reputation as one of the best sets for education specialists.'
- 'Good availability, knowledge and experience across the board.'
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.
1Hall of fameChambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'A leading authority on education law with exceptional client care skills.'
1Hall of fameChambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘Jonathan works excellently within a team of lawyers, providing strong, clear strategic advice in complex and frequently highly nuanced situations. His drafting is also excellent.’
Hall of fameChambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘Aileen has an encyclopaedic knowledge and really in-depth understanding of the law of equality and discrimination as applicable to schools.’
2Hall of fameChambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'Andrew offers clarity in terms of advice and grasps complex factual and legal situations with ease.'
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.
1Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'Tom is unbeatable in his knowledge and understanding of education and equalities law. He is both brilliant and brilliant to work with.'
Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘Katherine is hugely knowledgeable, practical, pragmatic, clear, and strategic in her advice. She is a master at navigating legal risk and achieving the right outcome for her clients.’
3Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘Zoe is incredibly hardworking and proactive. Her ability to strike the right tone in client communications is second-to-none. You know you will be properly looked after if Zoe is working for you.’
Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘An excellent lawyer who is very intelligent and always on top of the details. When advising, she provides principled and proper advice, and when investigating, she is always impartial and does not shy away from difficult issues.’
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.
1Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'Tom is unbeatable in his knowledge and understanding of education and equalities law. He is both brilliant and brilliant to work with.'
Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘Katherine is hugely knowledgeable, practical, pragmatic, clear, and strategic in her advice. She is a master at navigating legal risk and achieving the right outcome for her clients.’
3Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘Zoe is incredibly hardworking and proactive. Her ability to strike the right tone in client communications is second-to-none. You know you will be properly looked after if Zoe is working for you.’
Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘An excellent lawyer who is very intelligent and always on top of the details. When advising, she provides principled and proper advice, and when investigating, she is always impartial and does not shy away from difficult issues.’