Defamation and privacy

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

Gavin Millar KC

Matrix Chambers

1

Adrienne Page KC

5RB

1

Anya Proops KC

11KBW

‘Anya has a strongly analytical approach, and is a very focused and concise advocate who always has the ear of the court.’

1

Hugh Tomlinson KC

Matrix Chambers

1

Antony White KC

Matrix Chambers

2

William Bennett KC

5RB

2

Catrin Evans KC

Matrix Chambers

2

William McCormick KC

Selborne Chambers

‘William is simply the best. He has an unusual attention to detail (unusually good even amongst KCs) and inspires real confidence in the client and the team that he knows what he is doing. He is a dogged advocate who is unafraid to focus upon what matters.’

2

Justin Rushbrooke KC

5RB

2

Adam Speker KC

5RB

2

Adam Wolanski KC

5RB

3

Alex Bailin KC

Matrix Chambers

‘Alex is a truly brilliant barrister - a polymath who excels in numerous practice areas. He is a master strategist and fantastic advocate. You always want him on your side.’

3

Jonathan Barnes KC

5RB

3

Tom Blackburn SC

5RB

Tom is hugely experienced. He has a very refined legal mind and a range of legal experience well outside the traditional practitioner in media and communications law.’ 

3

Jude Bunting KC

Doughty Street Chambers

‘Jude is one of the standout performers of his generation at the Bar. There is little wonder he took silk at such a young age. Phenomenal performer in court, utterly fearless and he charms the judge with the breadth of his legal knowledge.’

3

Aidan Eardley KC

5RB

Aidan has extensive knowledge of media law and practice.' 

3

Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC

Doughty Street Chambers

'With an astute legal mind, passionate and dedicated to the matters she is instructed on Caolifhionn is great to work with. A formidable strategic thinker and a total heavyweight.'

3

Edward Garnier KC

4 Pump Court

‘Edward is an outstandingly good advocate, and has the ability of making complex issues appear very straightforward. He is a pleasure to work with, and displays none of the ego that one often sees amongst KCs of his eminence.’

3

Anthony Hudson KC

Matrix Chambers

‘Anthony is a very experienced defamation and privacy silk, and his advocacy skills are top notch. He really has the ear of the court. He is also a real team player, and supportive of the wider legal team.’

3

Sara Mansoori KC

Matrix Chambers

‘Sara has a wealth of knowledge in defamation, data protection, privacy and breach of confidence. Sara’s advice is always well trusted by clients and her advocacy is excellent.’

3

Lorna Skinner KC

Matrix Chambers

3

Guy Vassall-Adams KC

Matrix Chambers