Agriculture

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.

1
Stephen Jourdan KC
Falcon Chambers
An astonishing work ethic and excellent in court.'
1
Caroline Shea KC
Falcon Chambers
Caroline is devastatingly brilliant at cross-examination and is highly skilled at the art of persuading judges, both in her oral submissions and in writing.'
2
Jonathan Karas KC
Falcon Chambers
‘Wonderfully discriminating allied with sound commercial pragmatism.'   
2
George Laurence KC
New Square Chambers
3
Douglas Edwards KC
Francis Taylor Building
3
Morag Ellis KC
Francis Taylor Building
3
Richard Honey KC
Francis Taylor Building
3
James Maurici KC
Landmark Chambers
3
Hugh Mercer KC
Essex Court Chambers
'Hugh has excellent qualities in conference and is tenacious and able in court. He has a high level of knowledge of agriculture.'
3
Oliver Radley-Gardner KC
Falcon Chambers
3
Catherine Taskis KC
Falcon Chambers
'Really bright and easy to work with. Easily absorbs a great deal of information in a short period of time.'
3
David Wolfe KC
Matrix Chambers
 'Scarily bright and can understand where clients are coming from and scientific aspects of issue. David knows the law and can explain it to non-lawyers.'

2023 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.

1
Edward Peters KC
Falcon Chambers
'Ed is extraordinarily clever. His understated approach to advocacy is very effective: redolent of Lord Neuberger in that regard.'