Michael Bloch KC
Blackstone Chambers 'Michael has a phenomenal intellect and a rigorous advocacy style. He is also phenomenally bright, he will test arguments until they are robust, and he carries the room easily when speaking.'
Blackstone Chambers is home to numerous experts who possess strengths across the full spectrum of intellectual property disputes. Michael Bloch KC is active in registered design right cases, while Robert Howe KC boasts substantial experience in representing clients from the media and entertainment sector. James Segan KC regularly appears before the Patents Court with a strong patent licensing disputes practice, in addition to representing clients before the Copyright Tribunal.
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Testimonials
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- 'Excellent and very responsive clerks. Derek Sutton is a star.'
- 'We get good service from the clerks.'
- 'Excellent set with top barristers who are consistently good across a broad range of disciplines.'
- 'In copyright and media matters, they have many expert barristers.'
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.
Ian Mill KC
Blackstone Chambers ‘Ian has a great presence, brilliant analysis, and magnificent judgement.'
Robert Howe KC
Blackstone Chambers
James Segan KC
Blackstone Chambers ‘James is a star. He is thoughtful and strategic with his advice and one of the truly outstanding advocates at the Bar.’