39 Essex Chambers garners praise as 'a premier set for planning and environmental law', with conservation matters forming a key pillar of strength for the group. Stephen Tromans KC is 'an outstanding barrister and an expert in his field'. Richard Harwood OBE KC is acting for a large offshore wind farm in a case involving alleged conflict between the client's operations and the operations of the Net Zero Teesside project, which involves a carbon capture and storage scheme. At the junior end of chambers, James Burton is well known for his expertise in handling group litigation cases; Stephanie David is 'an engaging, courageous advocate'; and the ‘highly organised and disciplined’ Daniel Stedman Jones has established strength in advising on renewable energy matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Andy Poyser and his team are particularly helpful, understanding and help to deliver to clients', sometimes very demanding, expectations.'
- 'Elliott Hurrell and Oliver York both deal with matters effectively and efficiently.'
- 'Clerks are all efficient and friendly, especially Charlie Quant.'
- 'Elliott Hurrell and Andy Poyser are as good as they come.'
- 'For planning and environment, they're streets ahead.'
- 'A very good set for planning, property and environmental matters.'
- 'A superb set.'
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.
39 Essex Chambers
‘James is a very impressive silk, thoughtful and smooth in his presentation. He can disarm even the most hostile judge.'
39 Essex Chambers
'An opinion from him will silence the opposition within minutes.'
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.
39 Essex Chambers
‘A phenomenally hardworking barrister, who has a colossal intellect and good judgement.'
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.
39 Essex Chambers
‘Daniel is highly organised and disciplined in his approach and works extremely well to bring a case together.'
39 Essex Chambers
'Catherine is exactly the advocate who you want next to you in the Supreme Court.'
39 Essex Chambers
‘Stephanie has a brilliant legal brain: she is able to see problems and work them through before arriving at the best answer.’
39 Essex Chambers
'Jonathan is an exceptionally bright barrister with sound judgement.'
39 Essex Chambers
‘Katherine is dedicated and particularly receptive to the needs of vulnerable clients.’
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.