Daniel Beard KC
Monckton ChambersSimply superb - he is (obviously) incredibly intelligent and brilliant on his feet. However, he is also a very hands-on and strategic advocate, always on top of the details and very easy to work with.
European Union relations
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.
Marie Demetriou KC
Brick Court ChambersMarie is at the top of her game. She has excellent judgement, is a great advocate, and is a delight to work with.
Brian Kennelly KC
Blackstone Chambers
Maya Lester KC
Brick Court ChambersMaya is an excellent advocate. Her submissions are carefully crafted and engaging. She has phenomenal experience before the CJEU.
Philip Moser KC
Monckton Chambers
Ian Rogers KC
Monckton Chambers
Jemima Stratford KC
Brick Court ChambersJemima is a powerful advocate, on top of the facts and law, unflappable, and engages well with the judge.
Sarah Abram KC
Brick Court ChambersSarah is responsive and her advice is clear and well-judged, both technically and tactically. Her advocacy is remarkably fluent and persuasive.
Kieron Beal KC
Blackstone ChambersEncyclopedic knowledge of EU law. First choice for the most complex cases.
Timothy Lyons KC
39 Essex Chambers
Thomas de la Mare KC
Blackstone Chambers
George Peretz KC
Monckton Chambers
Deok Joo Rhee KC
39 Essex Chambers
David Scannell KC
Brick Court ChambersExcellent barrister - very user-friendly and considerate in his approach.
James Segan KC
Blackstone ChambersJames Segan KC is an absolute superstar - he is extremely knowledgeable in the area, has great attention to detail, provides clear and well-considered advice, is very responsive, and ultimately is a pleasure to work with. His advocacy skills are also exceptional - he is always thoroughly prepared, has carefully considered the best points to emphasize, and is articulate and persuasive. He is also very skilled at cross-examination.
Victoria Wakefield KC
Brick Court ChambersVictoria Wakefield KC is a first-class barrister - she is exceptionally clever but also very client-friendly and easy to work with. She is a strong advocate on her feet and gets to grips with the details very well. One of my go-to counsels on high-value matters.
Katherine Apps KC
39 Essex ChambersGood on equality matters.
Lord Banner KC
Keating Chambers
Richard Blakeley KC
Brick Court ChambersRichard worked with us on a complicated matter involving the intersection of the EU Blocking Statute, US Sanctions, and English law in a post-Brexit scenario. He was absolutely on top of the details, is incredibly efficient and hardworking, and his judgment and instincts were spot on. An absolute superstar who punches well above his weight!
David Blundell KC
Landmark Chambers
Tim Buley KC
Landmark Chambers
Gerry Facenna KC
Monckton ChambersI have never worked with a counsel who is as calm under pressure as Gerry. He is genuinely a rock in the storm, and I would have no hesitation in instructing him. Gerry is, of course, a leading practitioner in his field, and it goes without saying that he knows his stuff. However, what I found particularly impressive about Gerry is that, despite the pressures placed upon leading counsel, he is deeply committed to and supportive of his team, from junior counsel through to junior associates.
Josh Holmes KC
Monckton ChambersA terrific advocate.
Anneli Howard KC
Monckton Chambers
Daniel Jowell KC
Brick Court Chambers
Ben Lask KC
Monckton Chambers
Brendan McGurk KC
Monckton ChambersBrendan is a smooth and articulate advocate. His encyclopaedic knowledge of EU authorities, responsiveness to questioning, and rapport with judges is second to none.
Hanif Mussa KC
Blackstone ChambersHanif is a strong public and EU lawyer who brings a breadth of expertise to cases raising EU relations issues.
Aidan O’Neill KC
Matrix Chambers
Robert Palmer KC
Monckton Chambers
Fergus Randolph KC
Brick Court ChambersFergus' strengths are his expertise, professionalism, efficiency and excellent advocacy skills.
Jon Turner KC
Monckton Chambers
Tim Ward KC
Monckton ChambersTim has an excellent reputation in this area. He is extremely clever and incisive.
David Wolfe KC
Matrix ChambersDavid is one of the best silks to work with. He can make the most difficult points seem simple. He is a delight to listen to in court and takes everyone with him. If you have a difficult case on EU law or environmental law, he is the silk to get.
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.
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.
