2Hall of fameChambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
'A silk with a firm cross-examination style.'
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
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.
2Hall of fameChambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘James is a very impressive silk, thoughtful and smooth in his presentation. He can disarm even the most hostile judge.'
Hall of fameChambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
'An opinion from him will silence the opposition within minutes.'
2024 Silks
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘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.
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
'He is good on his feet in the courtroom.'
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
'Catherine is exactly the advocate who you want next to you in the Supreme Court.'
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
'A junior with a forensic approach to cases.'
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘Daniel is highly organised and disciplined in his approach and works extremely well to bring a case together.'
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
'Jonathan is an exceptionally bright barrister with sound judgement.'
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘Stephanie has a brilliant legal brain: she is able to see problems and work them through before arriving at the best answer.’
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘Katherine is dedicated and particularly receptive to the needs of vulnerable clients.’
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
'Rose's advocacy is direct, and she has extremely good judgement.'
4Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
'A confident and effective advocate.'
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.
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
'He is good on his feet in the courtroom.'
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
'Catherine is exactly the advocate who you want next to you in the Supreme Court.'
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
'A junior with a forensic approach to cases.'
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘Daniel is highly organised and disciplined in his approach and works extremely well to bring a case together.'
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
'Jonathan is an exceptionally bright barrister with sound judgement.'
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘Stephanie has a brilliant legal brain: she is able to see problems and work them through before arriving at the best answer.’
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘Katherine is dedicated and particularly receptive to the needs of vulnerable clients.’
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
'Rose's advocacy is direct, and she has extremely good judgement.'
4Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
'A confident and effective advocate.'