Helen Davies KC
Brick Court Chambers ‘Helen is right at the top of her field, brilliant to work with, and her legal analysis, advocacy and cross-examination are all first-rate.’
Brick Court Chambers is 'a go-to set' with 'huge depth of talent in its barristers at all levels', and garners praise for its 'depth of experience in the energy sector'. Helen Davies KC continues to advise Prysmian on an application for CPO on behalf of all purchasers of electricity in the UK, in relation to cartel claims concerning the supply of high-voltage underground and submarine power cables. Mark Howard KC has an excellent reputation for handling a broad spectrum of contentious energy and natural resources work. Among the juniors, Edward Ho has a strong track record in handling investment arbitration cases in the energy and mining sectors, and Tom Pascoe is sought after for his experience in advising on high-profile, high-value arbitration cases.
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- 'We get wonderful service from Tony Burgess and Paul Dennison, who are approachable, commercial and all over their barristers' case loads and really in the detail.'
- 'Tony Burgess is a true set leader. He will unpick knotty problems without losing focus on client service.'
- 'The clerks' room is always friendly and helpful. Luke Carvalho and Ellie Sanders are outstanding as proactive, helpful clerks.'
- 'Ben Rippengale is particularly responsive and helpful.'
- 'The clerks are first rate. Proactive, pragmatic and very responsive.'
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.
Mark Howard KC
Brick Court Chambers ‘A doyen of the English Bar. He has a remarkable courtroom presence and is a fluent and persuasive advocate.’
Vernon Flynn KC
Brick Court Chambers ‘A premier force in terms of advocacy and his ability to persuade even the sternest of arbitral panels.’
Simon Birt KC
Brick Court Chambers ‘Simon is outstanding. He remains unflustered, and is always on top of the details.’
James McClelland KC
Brick Court Chambers ‘James has an incredible ability to pick apart the most complex cases and find all the strengths and weaknesses, so there is no stone left unturned.’
Daniel Jowell KC
Brick Court Chambers ‘A hugely experienced advocate with an acute sense of the points which will fly.’
Tim Lord KC
Brick Court Chambers ‘Tim will fight hard to persuade the tribunal or court about particular points.’
Michael Bools KC
Brick Court Chambers ‘Very down to earth, accessible and responsive, he is able to master the details of complex areas and present a coherent case.’
Stephen Midwinter KC
Brick Court Chambers ‘An incredibly bright silk with an understated advocacy style.’
2023 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.
Richard Eschwege KC
Brick Court Chambers ‘An absurdly industrious barrister with extraordinary command of the details - he really understands which points will fly.’
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.
Gerard Rothschild
Brick Court Chambers ‘Gerard’s advocacy is accomplished, his written work is first-rate, and he is super with clients.’
Edward Ho
Brick Court Chambers ‘A junior who is very good at taking highly complex and technical issues and distilling them into easily understandable points.’
Tom Pascoe
Brick Court Chambers ‘A future silk. With a great strategic mind, incredible intellect and considered analysis, he is the junior you want in complex litigation.’
Joanne Box
Brick Court Chambers ‘Really unflappable, with great judgement and with the ability to cut to the heart of every issue, Joanne is a dream addition to every legal team.’
Charlotte Thomas
Brick Court Chambers ‘Charlotte is commercially-minded, very sharp and detail-focused, but also sees the big picture.’
