Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Lawyers
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.
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.
William Buck
William is an expert in jurisdictional challenges. He is prepared to give difficult and commercial advice to clients, and is not fazed by the complexity or value of a case.'
George Hilton
He is wonderfully persuasive, logical, and commercial. A very able junior.‘
Kristina Lukacova
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.
Harry Gillow
A very intelligent barrister with a good strategic mind.'