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Alison Macdonald KC – Essex Court Chambers ‘Alison is an outstanding human rights advocate. She has a strategic approach and an expert understanding of international human rights law, international criminal law and public international law. She is a creative and innovative thinker, and an ability to communicate sophisticated legal concepts in clear and concise terms. She is also highly personable and accessible – a real pleasure to work with.’
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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.

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Alison Macdonald KC
‘Alison is an outstanding human rights advocate. She has a strategic approach and an expert understanding of international human rights law, international criminal law and public international law. She is a creative and innovative thinker, and an ability to communicate sophisticated legal concepts in clear and concise terms. She is also highly personable and accessible – a real pleasure to work with.’

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.

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Naomi Hart
‘Naomi is excellent, a true expert in public international law. She has super judgement, is a really hard worker and very popular with clients. Pragmatic but well-thought-out advice. A first choice junior for anything to do with public international law.’
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Jackie McArthur
‘Jackie is a responsive, hard-working and skilled barrister, and a pleasure to work with.’