Daniel Beard KC
Monckton Chambers'Superb advocate, with a clear focus. Very easy to work with, with a very clear and open style.'
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 Chambers
Brian Kennelly KC
Blackstone Chambers
Maya Lester KC
Brick Court Chambers'Maya has a deep understanding EU law and how European courts operate in practice. Based on her experience, she is able to develop effective strategies for clients to deal with complex European law issues. She is an exceptionally clear communicator, which clients appreciate.'
Philip Moser KC
Monckton Chambers'Philip is fabulous - a very dependable advocate, with a positive manner which judges seem to enjoy. He is happy to pick things up and run with them from a standing start, and clearly knows his area of specialism extremely well.'
Lord Pannick KC
Blackstone Chambers
Ian Rogers KC
Monckton Chambers
Jemima Stratford KC
Brick Court Chambers‘A leading silk specialising in post-EU relations and public law.’
Sarah Abram KC
Brick Court Chambers
Kieron Beal KC
Blackstone Chambers'Formidable advocate and results driven. A real pleasure to work with.'
Timothy Lyons KC
39 Essex Chambers'Timothy is very intelligent and always abreast of the various machinations of EU and UK tax/customs law. He has a great attention to detail and has the utmost commitment to the nuance and accuracy required in this area of law. In addition to being exceptionally knowledgeable, he is a pleasure to work with.'
Thomas de la Mare KC
Blackstone Chambers
George Peretz KC
Monckton Chambers'An excellent advocate with superb knowledge of EU law.'
Deok Joo Rhee KC
39 Essex Chambers'A good technical lawyer who is tenacious for her clients.'
David Scannell KC
Brick Court Chambers
James Segan KC
Blackstone Chambers
Victoria Wakefield KC
Brick Court Chambers'Drills down into every detail, a great person to have on your team. Authoritative and fluent advocacy that goes down well with judges.'
Tim Buley KC
Landmark Chambers'Excellent advocate, very good at incorporating small points into a wider argument. Tim has a good understanding of the finer points while also being able to see the bigger picture clearly.'
Katherine Apps KC
39 Essex Chambers'Knowledgeable and direct advocate. Always on top of the most complicated legal and factual issues. Trusted by the courts and other parties.'
Lord Banner KC
Keating Chambers'His encyclopaedic knowledge of EU law and its intersection with domestic planning and environmental regimes is matched by his ability to deliver clear, strategic advice that clients can rely on. Charles has a refreshingly affable, no-nonsense manner that puts clients at ease while getting straight to the heart of the issue. In short, he is the barrister you want when the issues are technical, the stakes are high, and clarity is everything.'
David Blundell KC
Landmark Chambers'Calm, confident and knowledgeable in his oral submissions. Impresses the courts.'
Alan Dashwood KC
Henderson Chambers
Gerry Facenna KC
Monckton Chambers'He has an insightful, targeted, and devastating approach to advocacy, is incredibly approachable and supportive of his team, and has the all-important calm and considered manner when dealing with clients.'
Anneli Howard KC
Monckton Chambers'Anneli is a rockstar - precise, strategic, calm and supportive.'
Daniel Jowell KC
Brick Court Chambers'Renowned for the breadth and quality of his practice in EU law as well as being a thoroughly sensible and a fun person to work with.'
Ben Lask KC
Monckton Chambers
Hanif Mussa KC
Blackstone Chambers‘He is second to none technically, with great judgement. He is wonderfully effective in court. And just a good person to work with.’
Aidan O’Neill KC
Matrix Chambers
Robert Palmer KC
Monckton Chambers‘He is clear, cogent and effective in all that he does, whether it is carefully unpacking the complexities of a regulatory framework, or incisively dismantling a witness’s testimony in cross-examination.’
Fergus Randolph KC
Brick Court Chambers
Jon Turner KC
Monckton Chambers‘He has a tremendous eye for detail and always knows the file very thoroughly. He is a calm, measured advocate, who is very good at carrying the court along with him.’
Tim Ward KC
Monckton Chambers'Tim is a star of the public law bar - tenacious, bright and a formidable speaker. He is also incredibly approachable and clear at communicating with the client. A first-choice silk for commercial judicial reviews.'
David Wolfe KC
Matrix Chambers'He has an unbelievable capacity to work on a huge range of cases. He cuts straight to the heart of every issue. His drafting is succinct and clear. His advocacy is second to none.'
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.
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.
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.
