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.
Anya Proops KC
Anya Proops KC
11KBW
‘A phenomenal advocate and a brilliant legal brain. She is devastating in cross-examination and very persuasive on legal points. She is also a first rate team leader who thinks ahead and guides a case through all obstacles. A real star.’
Marcus Pilgerstorfer KC
Marcus Pilgerstorfer KC
11KBW
‘His strengths include being able to process very difficult, complex and legally challenging problems. He is very well organised, and is meticulous in detail. Very well written advice and an excellent advocate.      

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.
Robin Hopkins
Robin Hopkins
11KBW
'Pragmatic advice, efficient, quick thinker.' 
Rupert Paines
Rupert Paines
11KBW
 ‘Incredibly bright and knowledgeable. Exceptionally calm in all circumstances. Excellent strategic mind that incorporates not just the legal merits of a case but also the wider circumstances and the clients' requirements and expectations.'