Silks

2024 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.
Jeffrey Jupp KC
Jeffrey Jupp KC
7BR
'He combines a no nonsense approach to managing the focus of a case with a ruthlessly effective witness handling style.'

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.
Elaine Banton
2
Elaine Banton
7BR
'Elaine is formidable in the tribunal. Her advocacy is excellent, and she is tenacious and strong. Clients like her style.'
Gregory Burke
4
Gregory Burke
7BR
'Gregory is particularly knowledgeable in cases of disability discrimination. He puts clients at ease from the start and is a formidable cross examiner.'
Chris Canning
4
Chris Canning
7BR
'Chris has exceptional attention to detail, and is able to quickly get to the heart of even the most complex of issues. He is very tenacious, excellent on his feet, and a pleasure to work with.'
Rising stars
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.