Hall of fameKings Chambers
‘Paul is a brilliant cross-examiner, good with clients and a real fighter in the court room.’
The Bar - Regional Bar • Northern Circuit
Kings Chambers
Kings Chambers has 'strength in depth in property litigation'. Key areas of instruction for the team include disputes relating to restrictive covenants, title, easements, and residential and commercial landlord and tenant litigation. Andrew Singer KC is a key figure in the department for construction-related disputes, and Lesley Anderson KC is very experienced in handling a broad range of contentious property matters. Wilson Horne's practice predominantly focuses on advising companies, individuals and governmental entities on construction and high-value real estate development issues. Geraint Wheatley has a solid track record in advising on commercial real estate matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Kings Chambers has considerable strength in depth and as a result, on the rare occasion a first-choice counsel is not available, there are always good quality alternatives available.'
- 'Kings Chambers has a good depth of experience and is able to offer counsel for different levels of seniority to suit the type and value of the case.'
- 'Kings Chambers have very good strength in depth and are able to service work very well.'
- 'A wide breadth of barristers and their training sessions are always well presented with relevant content.'
- 'Gary Young's experience as a clerk clearly shines through and he will go that extra mile when needed.'
- 'Gary Young and Gary Smith are both very professional and good to work with.'
- 'All of the clerks at Kings Chambers are helpful and knowledgeable. One can have full confidence in their ability to offer the right counsel, both in experience and call, for the instructions provided.'
- 'The clerking team provides a very good service.'
- 'The service provided by Kings Chambers is very high and the clerks are excellent. The speed of response and communication is always excellent, and if problems arise, they are always very proactive in finding solutions.'
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.
Hall of fameKings Chambers
‘Andrew is a very personable silk and an effective advocate, who distills complex issues down into clear, succinct advice.'
Hall of fameKings Chambers
'A formidable advocate with an exceptional intellect and a confident and forthright nature.'
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.
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‘Nigel is an extremely experienced property barrister. He is a go-to counsel for complicated property disputes.'
1Kings Chambers
‘Matthew is very bright and an excellent advocate, who cross-examines incisively. He is exceptionally user-friendly when it comes to dealing with solicitors and clients, and he can tackle the most difficult of cases.’
Kings Chambers
‘Wilson is able to get to the nub of the issue very quickly. He can deliver a strong argument that is punchy and to the point.’
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‘Geraint is measured and calm. He provides confident and clear advice, and his advocacy is precise and powerful without being prolix.’
Kings Chambers
‘Kelly is very clear in her advice and commercial in her approach. A tenacious advocate.'
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.
1Kings Chambers
‘Nigel is an extremely experienced property barrister. He is a go-to counsel for complicated property disputes.'
1Kings Chambers
‘Matthew is very bright and an excellent advocate, who cross-examines incisively. He is exceptionally user-friendly when it comes to dealing with solicitors and clients, and he can tackle the most difficult of cases.’
Kings Chambers
‘Wilson is able to get to the nub of the issue very quickly. He can deliver a strong argument that is punchy and to the point.’
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‘Geraint is measured and calm. He provides confident and clear advice, and his advocacy is precise and powerful without being prolix.’
Kings Chambers
‘Kelly is very clear in her advice and commercial in her approach. A tenacious advocate.'