Employment

Leading Silks
2023 Silks
2024 Silks

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.

A brilliant barrister who remains in control of all situations, commanding respect with his manner and knowledge.’

Andrew Burns KC

He is a very user-friendly silk, with a great manner with clients, and is also very commercial and meticulous.'

A phenomenal leader, and a fluent and assured advocate who clearly has the respect of the courts.'

Essex Court Chambers

He is authoritative but very engaging and delivers advice in a practical and clear way.'

Tom Croxford KC

Blackstone Chambers

A formidable advocate who inspires confidence in clients.'

Paul Epstein KC

He oozes authority in and out of court.'

Michael Ford KC

Old Square Chambers

A master of labour law. His intelligence is off the charts and he always thinks ten steps ahead. Watching him cross examine on his feet in court is magical - he has the judges dancing to his tune and responds eloquently to very challenging questions.'

Caspar is a tenacious, courageous, charming and compelling advocate. He is tactically astute and has a good instinct for the arguments which will grab judges.'

Paul Goulding KC

Blackstone Chambers

Paul's advocacy is extremely strong. He is an impressive and formidable lawyer.'

Diya Sen Gupta KC

Blackstone Chambers

Diya knows employment law inside out. She is insightful and strategic in her approach, with a pragmatic and approachable air. She impresses in court, and delivers amazing results - a genuine superhero of the barrister world.'

Old Square Chambers

A man who knows collective labour law inside out. He is able to charm a court.'

Andrew Hochhauser KC

Essex Court Chambers

Andrew is a crystal-clear thinker, who is rigorous in his approach to investigations and brings vim and vigour along the way. A very experienced individual with an eye for detail and a formidable style.'

Schona Jolly KC

Schona is fearless - a hands-on and details-oriented leader. She is a superb cross-examiner and an all-round great advocate.'

Sean is a deliberate and considered advocate. He takes time to understand what the Judge will want to know, and delivers submissions in an erudite yet accessible manner. His ability to distill complex issues into simple concepts is his superpower.'

James Laddie KC

Matrix Chambers

He is a class act and never misses a point. He is robust in the advice he gives and above all, he is very effective. Clients love him.'

Gavin Mansfield KC

Littleton Chambers

A silk who is willing to roll his sleeves up and is extremely commercial. He has a style judges love.'

Karon Monaghan KC

Matrix Chambers

She is a formidable silk.'

Jane Mulcahy KC

Blackstone Chambers

Daniel Oudkerk KC

Essex Court Chambers

Daniel is a great tactician and an exceptional silk. A go-to name for team move cases.'

Littleton Chambers

A tremendous barrister.'

Blackstone Chambers

Oliver Segal KC

Old Square Chambers

A silk with complete mastery of facts and law.'

Andrew Short KC

Outer Temple Chambers

He always gets the results he wants.'

Daniel Stilitz KC

Daniel is a formidable advocate, who has mastery of all aspects of employment law. His oral and written submissions are an exemplar of measured, clear, eloquent, focused and compelling argument: they manage to combine a grasp of the fundamental principles with a sharp attention to detail.'

Selwyn Bloch KC

Littleton Chambers

An expert in his field.'

Keith Bryant KC

Outer Temple Chambers

Keith is impressive in cross-examination.'

Catherine Callaghan KC

Blackstone Chambers

A silk with an erudite mind, who is a forensic and methodical cross examiner and a strong and persuasive influencer.'

Old Square Chambers

A silk who provides high quality, commercially sound advice.'

Old Square Chambers

He has a razor-sharp mind.'

Betsan Criddle KC

Old Square Chambers

Betsan is unflappable. She has excellent technical skills and instills confidence with her incisive advice.'

Simon Devonshire KC

Simon is absolutely excellent on his feet - he presents persuasively and confidently but not arrogantly and he has great judgement, in terms of the points to push in a hearing. He is also strategic, great with clients, very responsive and hands-on.'

Jason Galbraith-Marten KC

An exceptional tribunal advocate with very high client care standards.'

Fountain Court Chambers

An intellectually sharp silk.'

Richard Leiper KC

Richard has brilliant oratory skills. He is totally unflappable, always fully prepared and a great strategist. One of the best.'

Akash Nawbatt KC

He has a firm but charming style of advocacy, and is a real expert in whistleblowing and discrimination issues.'

Katharine Newton KC

Old Square Chambers

Katharine is a brilliant tactician, agile on her feet and very hard-working.'

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Paul Nicholls KC

4 New Square

Paul has a samurai sword of a mind that cuts immediately to the key issues. A brilliant and incisive intellect.'

Stuart Ritchie KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Daphne Romney KC

She is a leader in the field of equal pay. A class act at the top of her game.'

Mohinderpal Sethi KC

Littleton Chambers

He is great at thinking outside the box and presenting novel arguments.'

Nicholas Siddall KC

Littleton Chambers

An exceptional all-rounder. His intellect and ability to quickly grasp the issues in a case are unparalleled.'

Adam Solomon KC

Littleton Chambers

He has exceptional people skills.'

Old Square Chambers

Mark has a superb client manner, and his cross-examination is a joy to observe.'

Andrew Allen KC

Outer Temple Chambers

Andrew is an incredibly charming and persuasive barrister.'

Charles Ciumei KC

Essex Court Chambers

He is very diligent and has a great strategic mind.'

Rachel Crasnow KC

She provides focused and practical advice.'

Kate Gallafent KC

Blackstone Chambers

Kate is in a class of her own. She is a tremendously gifted lawyer and also a uniquely brilliant asset as a team player. She has outstanding gifts of perception regarding witnesses and how to question them.'

Littleton Chambers

His advocacy is supreme. He has a very gentle and engaging manner which belies his intellect.'

Littleton Chambers

Dale has an astute legal mind with a meticulous eye for detail. He manages intricate proceedings with command and finesse. He is unflappable in litigious proceedings.'

Alice Mayhew KC

Alice has a brain the size of a planet, lashings of common sense and a warmth and charm that she deploys to great effect. She is a fantastic advocate, able to find a solution in the most complex of issues, and is articulate and persuasive on her feet.'

Jane McCafferty KC

The court room is her stage. She is all across the detail and she wields the law like a scalpel. Clients feel particularly reassured when Jane is on their side.'

John Mehrzad KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Julian Milford KC

Julian has an incredible intellect, and he is exceptionally responsive and personable. A pleasure to instruct and a privilege to have on your side.'

Her unrivalled expertise in both discrimination and privacy matters make her a go-to silk on high profile and highly sensitive employment cases. A joy to work with, and an iron fist in a velvet glove.'

Mathew Purchase KC

Matrix Chambers

A silk who provides thoughtful and concise advice.'

Daniel Tatton-Brown KC

Littleton Chambers

Daniel is a hugely experienced silk. His cross-examination is tenacious and effective.’

Fountain Court Chambers

Adam is an excellent silk.'

2 Temple Gardens

Rehana is authoritative and radiates confidence. A very bright and fearsome advocate.'

Nicola Braganza KC

Garden Court Chambers

Nicola is a fantastic cross-examiner. She's hugely empathetic and wonderful with vulnerable clients.'

Edward Brown KC

Essex Court Chambers

He is unflappable, very intelligent and direct in his advice.'

Simon Cheetham KC

Old Square Chambers

He is very approachable and has the ability to put witnesses at ease.'

Jonathan Cohen KC

Littleton Chambers

Littleton Chambers

Her cross-examination skills are excellent and combine an incisive, forensic approach with a calm and authoritative manner that treats witnesses with respect but is highly effective.'

James Goudie KC

Blackstone Chambers

Blackstone Chambers

A silk with the ear of the court.'

Jeremy Lewis KC

Littleton Chambers

His grasp of the practical aspects of employment tribunal litigation is a marvel. He has a Trojan work ethic.'

Aileen McColgan KC

A very effective advocate, who is hugely knowledgeable on all matters relating to discrimination.'

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

Angus is an expert in his field. He is quick on his feet and has a sensitive manner with vulnerable clients.'

Ijeoma Omambala KC

Old Square Chambers

A well-prepared and composed advocate.'

Deshpal Panesar KC

Old Square Chambers

Deshpal is incisive, approachable and focused.'

Marcus Pilgerstorfer KC

Marcus' cross-examination is laser sharp, and he can go up through the gears as needed with witnesses who try and take him on. Judges love him.'

He is brilliant with clients, commercially minded and pro-active.'

Niran de Silva KC

Littleton Chambers

Niran is compelling in cross-examination, and he is good at dealing with difficult witnesses.'

Rebecca Tuck KC

Old Square Chambers

Rebecca is a very astute practitioner. Clients love her determination and her careful planning makes her a devastating cross examiner.'

An immensely skilled advocate. He is a true team player and very persuasive in court.'

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.

Katherine Apps KC

39 Essex Chambers

Her combination of intellect and interpersonal understanding is exactly what you need in a case.'

Claire Darwin KC

Matrix Chambers

Claire has a real ability to get her head around very complex factual and legal issues quickly, and work out what matters and what does not matter. She takes controls of hearings in a firm but constructive way, with crisp advocacy.'

Kathleen Donnelly KC

Henderson Chambers

Tenacious, tactically astute and great with witnesses.’

42BR Barristers

Iris is a star. Her advocacy is measured, respectful and forensic. Superb in every way.'

2 Temple Gardens

Niazi is quick to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the client's case and his oral and written advice is always crystal clear. His knowledge and understanding of the case law in the niche area of claims relating to discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief is outstanding.'

Eleena Misra KC

Old Square Chambers

A silk with an amazing intellect. Her advocacy is measured, she is fantastic on her feet, and clients feel very safe with her.'

Nadia Motraghi KC

Old Square Chambers

A great strategist who is superb with clients.'

Sheryn Omeri KC

Sheryn is a fearless advocate, always willing to get stuck in for the fight. She is always exceptionally thorough and well prepared. She exudes confidence and in turn makes clients feel confident in her hands.'

Laura Prince KC

Matrix Chambers

She has a very sharp eye for what will win a case.'

Akua Reindorf KC

Akua deploys a calm authority to clients, opponents and judges born out of her extremely detailed knowledge of black letter law, her fluency in advocacy and her eye for strategy.'

Tom Richards KC

Blackstone Chambers

Tom is a strategic thinker, and his calm yet direct advocacy style is very effective.'

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.

Anna is phenomenally bright and has an incredibly impressive grasp of complex legal issues. She reads the tribunal and the witness very well.’

Stuart Brittenden KC

Old Square Chambers

Stuart has an exceptional work ethic. He is very charming and thoughtful, and wears his considerable talent lightly, putting clients at ease. He has an easy style of advocacy which is respectful to both opponents and judges.'

Sarah Fraser Butlin KC

The intellect of an academic, the client handling skills of a professional, the advocacy of an experienced silk makes Sarah the all round employment barrister she undoubtedly is.'

Simon Forshaw KC

Simon has a razor-sharp intellect that he brings to every case. He deploys his knowledge masterfully, and manages to bring judges with him carefully but convincingly.'

Tristan Jones KC

Blackstone Chambers

He is a very safe pair of hands. A silk who exudes confidence, and is able to get up to speed and focus on material points very quickly.'

Jeffrey Jupp KC

He combines a no nonsense approach to managing the focus of a case with a ruthlessly effective witness handling style.'

Daniel Northall KC

Littleton Chambers

'Dan is a highly accomplished advocate, level headed and calm in the most pressurised of situations. An absolute go to and well deserved elevation to silk given the calibre of his work.'

Craig Rajgopaul KC

Blackstone Chambers

He is a stellar lawyer, a dynamic and charismatic force in any litigation team. Very user friendly with clients but formidable on his feet.'

Amy is strategically astute, incredibly conscientious, loved by clients and impressive on her feet in court.'

Christopher Stone KC

An insightful, fearless and persuasive silk.'

She has a brilliant mind, quickly wins over the judge and gives robust advice where needed.'