1Hall of fameChambers of David Holland KC and Jenny Wigley KC
'Very effective both as advocate and in consultation.'
Chambers of David Holland KC and Jenny Wigley KC
Landmark Chambers is expert in all matters of local government law, particularly in ratings law. Dan Kolinsky KC, the ‘go-to’ silk on business rates matters, successfully represented Nuffield Health in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court in Nuffield Health v London Borough of Merton, a case concerning whether a fitness centre, operated by a charity as a chargeable service, qualified for mandatory charitable rates relief. Jenny Wigley KC represented a museum in Allen (VO) v Tyne and Wear Museums Service, a case examining the valuation of museums and galleries.
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Testimonials
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- 'Clerks are all good and provide an excellent service, particularly Richard Bolton.'
- 'Kevin Squires and Jason Allen are unfailingly proactive.'
- 'The clerks' room is excellent.'
- 'The first choice for barristers in rating law.'
- 'The set has a good range of barristers for this area of work and offers good training programmes.'
- 'First-class barristers at all levels.'
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.
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Hall of fameChambers of David Holland KC and Jenny Wigley KC
'An impressive intellect and ability to identify critical issues, both in writing and in court.'
Hall of fameChambers of David Holland KC and Jenny Wigley KC
'A very effective advocate. He is always measured and well-reasoned.'
3Hall of fameChambers of David Holland KC and Jenny Wigley KC
'Great attention to detail and ability to methodically argue a case.'
Hall of fameChambers of David Holland KC and Jenny Wigley KC
'Gwion is very approachable; he is plain-speaking and gives clear advice to the matter in hand.'
2022 Silks
Chambers of David Holland KC and Jenny Wigley KC
‘Galina has got great judgement and is brilliant to work with.’
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.
2Chambers of David Holland KC and Jenny Wigley KC
'Jacqueline has exceptional advocacy skills in court.'
3Chambers of David Holland KC and Jenny Wigley KC
'One of the best public lawyers of his generation. Clear thinking, tactical and writes really well.'
4Chambers of David Holland KC and Jenny Wigley KC
'Luke is extremely competent and knowledgeable on all matters relating to business rates. He is straightforward and provides clear, cogent advice on the most technical points in conference and on paper.'
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.
2Chambers of David Holland KC and Jenny Wigley KC
'Jacqueline has exceptional advocacy skills in court.'
3Chambers of David Holland KC and Jenny Wigley KC
'One of the best public lawyers of his generation. Clear thinking, tactical and writes really well.'
4Chambers of David Holland KC and Jenny Wigley KC
'Luke is extremely competent and knowledgeable on all matters relating to business rates. He is straightforward and provides clear, cogent advice on the most technical points in conference and on paper.'