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.
‘Edmund is a phenomenal advocate – he’s eloquent, has a great deal of gravity in court, is very intelligent, utterly charming and juries love him. In addition to being suave, sophisticated and charming, he has an enviable work ethic and knows every corner of his case.'
3‘Mark is an excellent tactician. He commands complete confidence from the get-go with a clear strategy and is an utterly compelling and fearless advocate. An absolute powerhouse in court.’
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.
3‘Ini is an excellent lawyer. She is meticulous in her preparation and is able to assimilate complex facts and detail with apparent ease. She also has a rare ability to get on with everyone, be it in court, or working within a team. She commands loyalty and respect, and gives the same in equal measure.'
4‘Danielle is extremely hard working, very clever and has great attention to detail in all aspects of her work. She has the ability to absorb vast quantities of evidence and to understand it and to explain it to lay clients in a way that makes it simple and makes sense.’
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.
3‘Ini is an excellent lawyer. She is meticulous in her preparation and is able to assimilate complex facts and detail with apparent ease. She also has a rare ability to get on with everyone, be it in court, or working within a team. She commands loyalty and respect, and gives the same in equal measure.'
4‘Danielle is extremely hard working, very clever and has great attention to detail in all aspects of her work. She has the ability to absorb vast quantities of evidence and to understand it and to explain it to lay clients in a way that makes it simple and makes sense.’