Thomas de la Mare KC
Blackstone ChambersFrequently acting in both UK and European Courts, Blackstone Chambers demonstrates prowess across the full spectrum of GLO and CPO work and representative proceedings, as well as commercial and transnational tort litigation. Thomas de la Mare KC handles group, collective and test case litigation in a variety of areas, including competition, public, and environmental law. Shaheed Fatima KC frequently acts for both claimants and defendants, and acts for BHP in Municipality of Mariana v BHP, the long-running case in relation to the 2015 collapse of the Fundão tailings dam in Brazil. Tristan Jones KC specialises in competition damages claims and employment equal pay litigation.
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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.
Shaheed Fatima KC
Blackstone Chambers ‘Shaheed is a fantastic advocate. She is hugely committed, commercial and creative. Simply outstanding and the go-to barrister for corporate defence work on mass tort claims.'
Ben Jaffey KC
Blackstone Chambers
Brian Kennelly KC
Blackstone Chambers ‘His strategic ability, judgement and leadership is at the top of the market. His advocacy is outstanding, and he is able to manage the most difficult tribunals with charm to deliver the best result possible.'
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.
Paul Luckhurst
Blackstone Chambers ‘He is extremely smart, very hard-working and an absolute joy to work with.'
Tom Mountford
Blackstone Chambers
Gayatri Sarathy
Blackstone Chambers