Energy

Leading Silks
2025 Silks
2026 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.

David Allen KC

7 King's Bench Walk

Real energy specialist. David gets to the very heart of the issue and identifies very quickly the commercial drivers. He advises clients in terms that speak volumes to them. In court, he is an exceptional advocate: crystal clear in his submissions, robust and tenacious when he needs to be, and very convincing for the judge. Clients are invariably impressed by his commitment to putting their case in the best possible way and his courtroom skills.

Sean Brannigan KC

Veronique Buehrlen KC

Keating Chambers

Stuart Catchpole KC

Helen Davies KC

Brick Court Chambers

Helen is at the top of her game. She is a hugely experienced silk with unmatched cross-examination skills.

Stephen Dennison KC

Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC

Chantal's cross-examination skills are particularly strong: incisive, well-prepared, and highly effective. She is genuinely hard-working and thoroughly committed to the cases she takes on. She combines this level of rigor and seniority with a manner that is approachable and easy to work with.

Alexander Gunning KC

One Essex Court

Mark Howard KC

Brick Court Chambers

Simon Hughes KC

Keating Chambers

Simon Hughes KC was very adaptable and adroit at helping navigate big picture questions of strategy. He brings to bear his vast international experience, which was very valuable in dealing with cross-border disputes and multiple sets of local counsel.

Paul Key KC

Essex Court Chambers

Paul is a peerless practitioner in energy disputes. He is a joy to work with, always has a sense of humor and keeps a firm focus on the wood rather than the trees. He is a star of the commercial Bar.

David Lewis KC

Sean O’Sullivan KC

Luke Parsons KC

Quadrant Chambers

Laurence Rabinowitz KC

One Essex Court

Laurie is extremely clever and is adept at understanding how points will play out in court. He has for some time been the leading barrister for high-value energy disputes.

Simon Rainey KC

Quadrant Chambers

One of the brightest and most committed KCs I've ever worked with. Also a great team player.

David Streatfeild-James KC

David Thomas KC

Keating Chambers

David is the consummate silk. He is detailed without losing anyone's focus, a formidable advocate and a thorough professional.

Daniel Toledano KC

One Essex Court

Daniel is one of the undisputed stars of the commercial Bar. He works incredibly hard and is always on top of all the details. He sees points that other people do not, and he is excellent with clients. In court, he is fantastic - clever, forceful submissions delivered with charm.

Rachel Ansell KC

Michael Ashcroft KC

Michael is a top advocate and a pleasure to work with. His ability to identify the critical legal arguments is second to none.

Serena Cheng KC

Rupert Choat KC

Alain Choo Choy KC

One Essex Court

Extremely hardworking, masterful cross-examiner, team player, exceptionally bright, fun, and skilled at the technical and strategic aspects of group litigation.

Stephen Cogley KC

Anneliese Day KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Vernon Flynn KC

Brick Court Chambers

He finds the winning line in his case and sticks to it. He has a charming approach to every tribunal and a style that ensures his clients get the best possible outcomes. His cross-examination is always focused and impressive.

Lucy Garrett KC

Keating Chambers

Karim Ghaly KC

Stephen Hofmeyr KC

7 King's Bench Walk

Calm, authoritative, forensic.

Sa’ad Hossain KC

One Essex Court

James Howells KC

James' advice is clear, pragmatic, and focused on achieving the best outcome for the client, even in technically dense disputes. He is also highly responsive and collegiate, working seamlessly with the wider team. He brings a calm and measured approach to high-pressure situations and is trusted for his judgement. His advocacy skills are excellent. A leading silk in energy disputes.

Adrian Hughes KC

39 Essex Chambers

Adrian is very calm, measured, and a delight to work with.

Yash Kulkarni KC

Quadrant Chambers

Yash is calm, user-friendly, produces good written work products efficiently, and is good on his feet.

Simon Lofthouse KC

Simon's advocacy is exemplary. Always well-structured and persuasive. Simon's cross-examination is a real strength. He is always well-prepared, concise, and forensic. It never ceases to amaze me how hard Simon works, and he is always available to help (even when juggling other matters).

Tim Lord KC

Brick Court Chambers

He is a superb cross-examiner, detecting and dismantling inconsistencies and weaknesses in opposing witnesses. He also charms and keeps the confidence of solicitors and clients, even when the going gets tough, ensuring that the case can be put forward on the most positive available basis.

Harry Matovu KC

Brick Court Chambers

Harry is wonderful to work with. His submissions are elegant and a joy to listen to. His cross-examination is deft and subtle - and all the more effective for being so.

Duncan Matthews KC

An awesome leader of the highest caliber, and superb with clients. Brilliant at reading a tribunal and guiding strategy accordingly.

John McCaughran KC

One Essex Court

Vincent Moran KC

Keating Chambers

Jeffery Onions KC

One Essex Court

Jeff is very forensic, and he has the brilliant skill of pacing his submissions in such a way as to allow a tribunal to take full notes and follow his every word. He is a very strong advocate on black letter law issues and is good at cutting through.

Fionn Pilbrow KC

Brick Court Chambers

Fionn is a very strong advocate who has a relaxed but persuasive manner in court. He is able to win judges over without unnecessary aggression against his opposition. His advice is also always commercial and focuses on the big points while taking account of all the detailed evidence.

Andrew Rigney KC

Crown Office Chambers

He has wonderful advocacy skills and always does his best to present his case.

Stephen Tromans KC

39 Essex Chambers

Steven Walker KC

Extremely user-friendly and self-sufficient. Written and oral advice is concise and clear. He comes off the fence and takes a firm position. Strong commercial thinker - understands the commercial realities of large energy projects.

Andrew White KC

Sean Wilken KC

Keating Chambers

Crispin Winser KC

Crown Office Chambers

Throughout the proceedings, Crispin demonstrated exceptional strategic judgment, incisive advocacy, and an impressive ability to distill technically and legally complex issues into clear, persuasive arguments. He is calm under pressure, commands the confidence of clients and tribunals alike, and is an excellent sounding board on the most challenging issues.

Paul Buckingham KC

Keating Chambers

Monica Carss-Frisk KC

Blackstone Chambers

Nigel Cooper KC

Quadrant Chambers

Graham Dunning KC

Essex Court Chambers

Graham is extremely bright and extremely thorough. He thinks clearly about the issues and then decides how to tackle them in a logical and organized way. His advocacy is calm and persuasive.

Jonathan Gaisman KC

7 King's Bench Walk

Lord Grabiner KC

One Essex Court

Charles Graham KC

One Essex Court

Very smooth but also tough when necessary. Particularly strong on contractual interpretation.

Siobán Healy KC

7 King's Bench Walk

An excellent arbitrator. Friendly, firm, and efficient.

Philippa Hopkins KC

Essex Court Chambers

Commercial, clear advice. Crisp and effective advocacy; good manners with the court and opposing advocates.

Timothy Howe KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Daniel Jowell KC

Brick Court Chambers

Fantastic rapport with the Court and an excellent sense of what will play and what will not. Hugely experienced in energy work, particularly in regulatory matters.

Charles Kimmins KC

Charles is an excellent advocate - very measured and persuasive. He is very smart, a creative thinker, and a joy to work with. He fits in seamlessly with the rest of the team.

James Leabeater KC

Gwion Lewis KC

Landmark Chambers

Gwion is a fiercely intelligent, highly personable, and accomplished advocate. Clients are left in no doubt about his focus and commitment and his views on the best approach to take and why.

Ali Malek KC

3 Verulam Buildings

James McClelland KC

Brick Court Chambers

An intellectual powerhouse that leaves no stone unturned. It is a pleasure to work with and learn from James. He operates as an integral and valued member of the team, and clients value his opinion and input firsthand.

Manus McMullan KC

Manus is an exceptionally quick mind - he assesses the critical facts rapidly, configures a compelling argument, and then articulates the argument with efficiency and clarity. His advocacy is second to none.

Stephen Midwinter KC

Brick Court Chambers

Stephen is a supremely brainy lead counsel who will devise a plan, adapt it, and develop it with the vibe of a chess grandmaster. He is simultaneously very laid back and not a KC to panic when shots are fired or things go awry. An understated but extremely clever advocate, his style works especially well in arbitration.

David Mildon KC

Essex Court Chambers

Wendy Miles KC

She is above and beyond when it comes to climate and energy law, and its intersection with the financial sector and its regulation. She has this exceptional quality where rigorous legal analysis, encyclopedic and deep knowledge are combined with a kind manner and presentation. She is incredibly convincing as a result. On top of that, she is a real team player.

Sanjay Patel KC

Sanjay is an excellent barrister. His key strengths are his preparedness, deep understanding of the brief, strong emotional intelligence, and instinctive grasp of how to position and win a dispute.

Conall Patton KC

One Essex Court

Philip Riches KC

Alistair Schaff KC

7 King's Bench Walk

Nicholas Sloboda KC

One Essex Court

Chris Smith KC

Quadrant Chambers

Excellent - technically and practically.

Marion Smith KC

39 Essex Chambers

James Strachan KC

39 Essex Chambers

James is an all-round excellent lawyer. He works with speed and precision, distills complex points into easily digestible advice, and is great at gaining the trust and confidence of the client.

Nigel Tozzi KC

Emily Wood KC

Essex Court Chambers

Emily is technically excellent and provides very clear advice - a barrister you want on your side!

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Jern-Fei Ng KC

Duxton Hill Chambers

Lord Banner KC

Keating Chambers

Kieron Beal KC

Blackstone Chambers

Kieron is an excellent written and oral advocate - he is responsive to the characteristics and interests of the court and commands attention. He is across the detail without being weighed down by it. His expertise and understanding of the energy sector help him cut through and focus on what matters.

Michael Bools KC

Brick Court Chambers

Mark Chennells KC

Nicholas Craig KC

3 Verulam Buildings

Nick provides first-class technical service, and his opinions are clear, concise, and an excellent basis upon which to advance a case or not. He is collegiate, industrious, and a pleasure to have on a case.

Simon Croall KC

Quadrant Chambers

Nicholas Dennys KC

Siddharth Dhar KC

Essex Court Chambers

He is always very well prepared and has a calm, measured advocacy style.

David Elvin KC

Landmark Chambers

Laurence Emmett KC

One Essex Court

He is thoughtful, measured, and has good judgement.

Richard Eschwege KC

Brick Court Chambers

Ferociously clever and able to digest vast quantities of complex data incredibly swiftly. Also a pleasure to work with.

Jane Davies Evans KC

3 Verulam Buildings

Jane works extremely hard and is really on top of the dispute. She is very well experienced in construction and energy disputes, and clients really like her commitment.

Gerry Facenna KC

Monckton Chambers

Andrew Fulton KC

Very sharp, quickly able to assimilate vast amounts of information, brilliant on his feet, brilliant with experts and factual witnesses, masterful cross-examiner, a fun team player, and very hard-working.

Orlando Gledhill KC

One Essex Court

Orlando was very responsive, sharp, and efficient. He was assiduous to the core.

Alec Haydon KC

Brick Court Chambers

Alec is a meticulous and clear advocate who is not afraid to roll up his sleeves and get into the weeds of technical issues.

Alexander Hickey KC

Timothy Hill KC

Calum Lamont KC

Keating Chambers

Christopher Lewis KC

Alan Maclean KC

Blackstone Chambers

Shantanu Majumdar KC

Radcliffe Chambers

This barrister's main strength is taking very complex facts from our disputes and giving us clear, practical opinions that meet our client's request. Their key strength is deep, specialist knowledge of the energy sector under English law — they understand the specific legal risks and commercial drivers in that space better than most. Every memorandum they've prepared for us has been exceptionally detailed, thoroughly reasoned, and directly on point. Shantanu Majumdar responded with remarkable speed to requests for advice, provided exhaustive detail in every written opinion, and demonstrated a clear understanding of the client's commercial objectives and legal needs.

Hodge Malek KC

3 Verulam Buildings

Hodge analyzes intricate situations with remarkable speed and efficiency. His sharp analytical skills and strategic guidance ensure that clients receive effective, practical solutions to the most challenging legal problems.

Lynne McCafferty KC

Hanif Mussa KC

Blackstone Chambers

I could not recommend Hanif more highly. His strengths include (but are not limited to): (a) a deep knowledge of public law matters; (b) clear and concise communication - his ability to break down complex legal issues is second to none; (c) well-balanced and researched advice; (d) excellent attention to detail; (e) highly responsive; and (f) a wonderful, personable manner.

Tom Owen KC

Keating Chambers

Tom is an excellent person to have on your team. He is thoughtful, excellent with clients, and never sits on the fence with his advice. As an advocate, he is very persuasive, calm under pressure, and extremely erudite. The whole team really enjoys working with Tom.

Claire Packman KC

Claire is very good in terms of her work, including her advocacy, and in terms of working with her. She is bright, attentive to detail, quick to grasp the issues, impressive with clients, and good on her feet in court/arbitration. Her drafting is also very strong.

Fiona Parkin KC

Rajesh Pillai KC

3 Verulam Buildings

Raj is an excellent barrister who is fully on top of the material and very easy to work with.

Iain Quirk KC

Essex Court Chambers

Hardworking and innovative. A good feel for what plays well before the tribunal. Great team worker; very commercial and pragmatic. Powerful and persuasive advocacy (both in writing and orally).

Dominique Rawley KC

Thomas Sharpe KC

One Essex Court

A good advocate who was able to make complicated issues simple for the judge and stick to his guns.

Samuel Townend KC

Keating Chambers

Sam grasps complex issues quickly and cuts straight to the heart of a problem. His written and oral advocacy reflects a genuinely clever, incisive mind that can synthesize large volumes of material into clear, strategic advice. Sam builds trust rapidly, explains difficult points with clarity, and adapts his style to the needs of each client. Sam will roll up his sleeves, dig into the detail, and work collaboratively with the client team. This practical, sleeves-rolled-up approach means he spots issues early and adds real value throughout the life of a case.

Nick Vineall KC

David Wolfe KC

Matrix Chambers

Lord Wolfson KC

One Essex Court

Alexander Wright KC

Alex is hardworking and approachable - an excellent advocate.

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Lucas Bastin KC

Duxton Hill Chambers London

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.

Tariq Baloch KC

Essex Court Chambers

Anton Dudnikov KC

Essex Court Chambers

Simon Hale KC

Ciaran Keller KC

Essex Court Chambers

Jason Robinson KC

7 King's Bench Walk

Jason is an excellent team player - he works with solicitors and clients brilliantly to get the best results from everyone. Jason is always on top of all of the details and knows the case back to front. He is very responsive and gets to the heart of the issues. He is razor sharp and gives excellent, clear advice. He is a strong advocate.

Niranjan Venkatesan KC

One Essex Court

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.

Gemma Morgan KC

Quadrant Chambers

Gemma is an absolute mastermind on strategy and case theory. Her cross-examination flows incisively and persuasively as an art form, and she has the ability to make any case or argument better. She is an absolute star and the best junior KC in the market.

Caroline Pounds KC

Quadrant Chambers

Clever, hard-working, and highly polished. Confident as an advocate and a super team player.

Michael Ryan KC

7 King's Bench Walk

Nehali Shah

One Essex Court

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