Charities

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
Jonathan Davey KC
Wilberforce Chambers
'Jonathan was strong on reviewing and interpreting the complicated background to the matter and providing advice which was practically useful for the client.'
1
Simon Taube KC
Ten Old Square
'One of the best charity law silks there is. A fount of wisdom.'
1
Robert Pearce KC
Radcliffe Chambers
‘Robert is an excellent and tenacious advocate, extremely convincing and the person you want on your side in a dispute. He is however also great at finding the mid-course necessary to achieve a settlement, which is extremely useful, especially in charity disputes. Clients love working with him and what he doesn’t know about charity law is truly not worth knowing - if it exists!’
2
Thomas Dumont KC
Radcliffe Chambers
'Tom's reports are very clear and helpful, he carefully addresses the points raised and also looks at items that arise from those issues and covers those as well.'
2
Kate Selway KC
Radcliffe Chambers
3
Andrew Westwood KC
Maitland Chambers
‘Andrew is a good trial advocate, thorough and pleasant to work with.’
3
Michael Furness KC
Wilberforce Chambers
‘Michael's authoritative but approachable style meant that senior management were able to both rely on his advice but also ask important questions and feel that they could discuss key issues with him. He was also unusual in immediately understanding the unique status of this particular charity, its complex governance structure, and what that meant for the practical application of any advice given.’    
3
Michael Gibbon KC
Maitland Chambers
'Very experienced charities specialist, who brings to bear not only very strong technical legal expertise, but also a strong appreciation of the charities sector.'

2024 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
Matthew Smith KC
Maitland Chambers
‘Matthew has extensive knowledge and experience across charity law issues, from core charity aspects through to the corporate and insolvency side and commercial arrangements. He is also thoroughly reliable, user-friendly and liked by clients. Yet to identify a weakness, save that there is only one of him. He is a genuine star.’