Education
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.
Rory Dunlop KC
39 Essex ChambersRory is an excellent silk in the field of public law generally and has specific expertise in relation to policy and regulatory challenges in the field of education.
James Goudie KC
11KBW
Helen Mountfield KC
Matrix Chambers
Peter Oldham KC
11KBWPeter really is exemplary. His knowledge is extensive, he is incredibly helpful and responsive. Peter's written work is very thorough but always to the point. Importantly, Peter is also super approachable and his advice is very accessible to the clients. Having recently had the opportunity to attend the High Court with Peter, his advocacy is much like his approach generally: concise, intelligent, and to the point.
Nicholas Bowen KC
Doughty Street Chambers
Nicola Braganza KC
Garden Court ChambersNicola is extremely approachable and client-focused. She is a fighter and is not afraid to take novel points. She understands the case quickly and is academically and emotionally intelligent.
Steve Broach KC
39 Essex Chambers
Joanne Clement KC
11KBW
Claire Darwin KC
DevereuxClaire is very quick to identify the most salient points and is able to cut through the noise in what is often an area of law that is driven by clients' feelings. Her strategic assessment of claims is outstanding.
Sarah Hannett KC
Matrix Chambers
Stephanie Harrison KC
Garden Court ChambersExcellent silk, very good to work with.
Aileen McColgan KC
11KBWAileen McColgan KC is incredibly knowledgeable in a number of areas. She is very responsive and a pleasure to work with. Her advocacy is clear and effective. Her oral submissions are logical and precise and set out complex matters in a simple and understandable way, getting to the core of the matter.
Jonathan Moffett KC
11KBW
Fenella Morris KC
39 Essex ChambersHer combination of intellectual rigor, practical judgment, and clear, client-focused advocacy is commendable. She explains complex public law, education, and regulatory points with clarity and gives advice that is robust, pragmatic, and accessible. Her advocacy is calm, measured, and persuasive, commanding confidence while remaining approachable and collaborative. In my experience, she is especially strong where education issues overlap with public law, safeguarding, healthcare, professional regulation, or local authority decision-making. There are no weaknesses to identify.
Mathew Purchase KC
Matrix Chambers
Fiona Scolding KC
Landmark ChambersFiona is excellent before judges and also in conference with clients. She deals with complex issues of law and fact with clarity and patience.
Andrew Sharland KC
11KBWAndrew Sharland KC is an incisive advocate, achieving the best outcomes.
Amanda Weston KC
Garden Court Chambers
David Wolfe KC
Matrix ChambersBrilliant to work with. Down-to-earth, kind, and extremely smart. A powerhouse education lawyer.
2025 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.
2026 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.
