Chambers of Michael Silverleaf QC
GRAY'S INN, LONDON, WC1R 5EY, ENGLAND
- Tel:
- Work 020 7405 1222
- Fax:
- Fax 020 7242 4282
- DX:
- 433 LONDON CHANCERY LANE WC2
- Web:
- www.11southsquare.com
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What we say about the set's legal practice in London Bar
Information technology
Within Information technology, 11 South Square (Chambers of Michael Silverleaf QC) is a second tier firm,
Client receive a ‘Rolls-Royce service’ at 11 South Square, where ‘every single clerk is courteous, polite and professional’. Of the silks, the ‘wonderful’ Henry Carr QC ‘is pre-eminent in the IT field’, as is Michael Silverleaf QC, who is ‘the best cross-examiner’. Among the juniors, Brian Nicholson is ‘a terrier for detail’ and Heather Lawrence, who has ‘formidable intellect and a razor-sharp mind’, can ‘see her way through a problem like a hot knife through butter’. Jacqueline Reid and Giles Fernando are also well-respected individuals.
Intellectual property
Within Intellectual property, 11 South Square (Chambers of Michael Silverleaf QC) is a first tier firm,
At 11 South Square ‘there is consistent quality, which runs through the whole set, rather than reliance on a few star names’. ‘One of the top patent silks and great on his feet’, Henry Carr QC acted for L’Oréal in the ECJ hearing L’Oréal v eBay. Michael Silverleaf QC is ‘outstandingly intelligent’ and ‘you can count the number of silks in his class on the fingers of one hand’. Iain Purvis QC is ‘one of the wisest IP silks, with a measured, calm demeanour to boot’. Among the juniors, Brian Nicholson is ‘absolutely top drawer’; Richard Hacon ‘takes time to understand what the client wishes to achieve’; and Anna Edwards-Stuart is ‘very hardworking and unfailingly cheerful’. Giles Fernando is ‘bright, dedicated and knowledgeable’, and Jacqueline Reid is ‘a real fighter you would want in your corner’.
Media, entertainment and sport
Within Media, entertainment and sport, 11 South Square (Chambers of Michael Silverleaf QC) is a third tier firm,
11 South Square wins plaudits for its ‘approachable and professional clerking and strength in depth’. Iain Purvis QC demonstrates ‘strong business acumen’ and was involved in Specsavers v ASDA. Michael Silverleaf QC is also well known in the field and has acted for high-profile clients including MTV and Skype. Silverleaf appeared against Mark Vanhegan QC in a recent dispute between two Formula 1 racing teams – Group Lotus and Team Lotus. Hugo Cuddigan, who regularly acts for musicians, is ‘a clear and focused advocate, with a commercial approach’.
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