2Hall of fameBlackstone Chambers
‘Alan is incredibly efficient, incisive in his analysis, sound in his judgement and very responsive to client demands.’
Blackstone Chambers
Blackstone Chambers has ‘great strength in depth, at both silk and junior level, for energy regulation and other related areas of public law’. Members are ’all super-bright and good to deal with’. Best known for public law matters, the set also handles a broad range of specialist energy and natural resources work concerning commercial, regulatory and environmental matters. Hanif Mussa KC continues to build a strong reputation following his appointment to silk in 2022 - he successfully acted for acting for National Grid and its subsidiaries in their appeal to the Competition and Markets Authority against a multibillion-pound price control set by Ofgem in respect of the gas and electricity sectors.
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Testimonials
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- 'Extremely helpful. I've had excellent service over the years from Dean Tolman and Adam Sloane in particular.'
- 'Efficient and reliable. Easy to work with.'
'I've used Blackstone for various energy matters (with a public law slant) over the last 12 years or so. Always high-quality.'
'The set as a whole covers the range of public and regulatory areas we would expect from a leading set of Chambers in this area.'
'Blackstone has great strength in depth, at both silk and junior level, for energy regulation and other related areas of public law.'
'Highly regarded chambers for public law. All super-bright and good to deal with.'
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.
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4Hall of fameBlackstone Chambers
‘Kieron is across the detail, but never loses sight of big picture, and that is reflected in his advocacy. Unfazed and adaptable, he has the respect of the senior judges.’
2022 Silks
Blackstone Chambers
‘He stands out as an excellent barrister because he communicates his advice well, is reliable and manages to provide prompt advice at short notice.’
Blackstone Chambers
‘Hanif is very good at separating out and focusing on the best points in his case. His written work is immaculate and in oral submissions, he makes his points strongly and effectively.’
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.
2Blackstone Chambers
‘A pragmatic, client-focused barrister who is very helpful, and has excellent knowledge of the energy sector.'
4Blackstone Chambers
‘The interface between commercial practices and some areas of regulation are not well understood in the energy sector, but Tom gets it and provides well-reasoned, pragmatic advice.’
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.
2Blackstone Chambers
‘A pragmatic, client-focused barrister who is very helpful, and has excellent knowledge of the energy sector.'
4Blackstone Chambers
‘The interface between commercial practices and some areas of regulation are not well understood in the energy sector, but Tom gets it and provides well-reasoned, pragmatic advice.’