1Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
11KBW provides silks and juniors of all levels that handle a range of work for and against local authorities as part of its broader presence in public law. Andrew Sharland KC led in R (KG and BG) v Suffolk CC for Suffolk County Council, a Court of Appeal case concerning what powers the council had regarding the funding of support for disabled people under the Care Act 2014. Jonathan Auburn KC acted for the Local Government Association in Hertfordshire CC v SSHCLG where the Divisional Court examined whether local authority meetings could be held remotely.
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Testimonials
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- 'The clerks are brilliantly led by Lucy Barbet.'
- 'Efficient and always polite and helpful.'
- 'The clerks are always very helpful.'
- 'The go-to set for local government law.'
- 'An excellent set of chambers.'
- '11KBW stands apart as a leading set nationally and internationally.'
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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1Hall of fameChambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘Very well-organised and good on his feet.’
3Hall of fameChambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'Jonathan is extremely thorough. He values the instructing lawyer's expertise but builds on it to take the advice to the next level.'
Hall of fameChambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘He is careful, thoughtful and rarely outmanoeuvered. A skilled and erudite silk.’
2022 Silks
Hall of fameChambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'Joanne's advocacy is very clear, persuasive and robust. She projects gravitas.'
Hall of fameChambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'Her advocacy far exceeds the quality of other counsel.'
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.
1Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'Tom is incredibly impressive; he can get to the heart of a case at lightning speed and quickly articulate a convincing case theory.'
Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'Hannah's advice is very thorough and to the point. Her performance in court is exceptional; she is a very astute advocate and tactically very aware.'
2Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘Hugely knowledgeable and skilled in local government matters. She has built up a fantastic reputation as a go-to barrister for the more complex social care and education judicial reviews.’
3Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'Very bright, extremely well prepared and the safest pair of hands.'
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.
1Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'Tom is incredibly impressive; he can get to the heart of a case at lightning speed and quickly articulate a convincing case theory.'
Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'Hannah's advice is very thorough and to the point. Her performance in court is exceptional; she is a very astute advocate and tactically very aware.'
2Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
‘Hugely knowledgeable and skilled in local government matters. She has built up a fantastic reputation as a go-to barrister for the more complex social care and education judicial reviews.’
3Chambers of James Goudie KC and Daniel Stilitz KC
'Very bright, extremely well prepared and the safest pair of hands.'