Janet Bazley KC
1GC | Family Law‘Janet is fantastic with clients. She is incisive, and her judgement is second to none.'
Family: children and domestic abuse
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.
Jo Delahunty KC
4PB‘Jo knows her cases inside and out. She is a fearless advocate.'
Edward Devereux KC
Harcourt Chambers‘Edward has a phenomenal practice in international children's law cases.'
Deborah Eaton KC
1 King’s Bench Walk ‘Deborah is a superstar of the Bar, and her experience and knowledge of children’s cases is unrivalled. Her understanding of how people work is amazing, and she knows how to unlock the most difficult cases. She always has the ear of the judge and knows how to pitch her advocacy to the circumstances.’
Charles Geekie KC
1GC | Family Law‘A silk who is good on his feet, especially when gauging the judge’s views and making tailored submissions.’
Charles Hale KC
4PB‘Charles has a wonderfully accessible advocacy style. A pre-eminent silk for complex cases.'
Hannah Markham KC
The 36 Groupwhen dealing with difficult clients.’
Piers Pressdee KC
4PBengaging, incredibly persuasive, and always on top of his brief.'
Henry Setright KC
4PB‘Henry is an extraordinary advocate, and his judgement and strategy is second to none. He is simply the best.’
William Tyler KC
The 36 Group‘William is a very charismatic advocate. A class act with sound judgement.’
Alex Verdan KC
4PB ‘Alex is a superstar: a highly skilled and persuasive advocate with great gravitas and presence in the courtroom. He has fantastic judgement.’
Paul Storey KC
29 Bedford Row Chambers‘Paul possesses a disarmingly frank style, which he deploys with exceptional skill.’
Andrew Bagchi KC
1GC | Family Law
Barbara Connolly KC
7BR‘Barbara knows the law to its core.’
Tina Cook KC
42BR Barristers‘Tina's cross-examination skills are legendary. She is persuasive and frequently brings eminent experts around to her way of thinking.’
Frank Feehan KC
1 King’s Bench Walk'Frank is very well-prepared, good with clients and robust.'
Deirdre Fottrell KC
4PB ‘Deirdre is exceptional. She is professional and always well-prepared.'
Alison Grief KC
4PB‘Alison is an effective advocate, measured in her approach and tactical.'
Teertha Gupta KC
4PB‘Teertha is a superb advocate, who knows the law and the judges well.'
Christopher Hames KC
4PB‘Christopher is second to none for complex family law matters. His advocacy is forceful and persuasive, underwritten by a keen eye for detail and a tactical mind.’
Charles Howard KC
1 King’s Bench Walk‘Charles is a first-rate advocate, exceptionally well-prepared and with an eye for the long game.’
Sam King KC
4PB‘Sam is a class act. Her cross-examination is insightful and highly effective. She is a tour de force.’
Cyrus Larizadeh KC
4PB‘Cyrus is an outstanding family silk. He is calm and measured with excellent client care skills, and his advocacy is poised, focused and devastating.’
Anna McKenna KC
1 King’s Bench Walk‘Anna is a strong and persuasive advocate. Her analytical skills are second to none.’
Andrew Norton KC
1GC | Family Law ‘Andrew is a first-rate silk. He is bright and always on top of the details.'
Mark Twomey KC
Coram Chambers‘Mark always takes the time to explain proceedings and complex issues to vulnerable clients. An advocate who commands respect.’
Francesca Wiley KC
1 Crown Office RowAn amazing barrister who is an asset in any case.'
Catherine Wood KC
4PB‘Catherine's advocacy is insightful, razor-sharp and brutally effective.’
Richard Anelay KC
1 King’s Bench Walk‘Richard is a serene, authoritative and powerful advocate.'
Kate Branigan KC
4PB
Joy Brereton KC
4PB‘Joy is a powerhouse. Her advocacy is tremendous, her preparation is meticulous, and she combines peerless judgement with an incredibly human touch. She is a go-to silk for complex children’s cases.’
Nkumbe Ekaney KC
1GC | Family Law powerful and persuasive advocate.'
Nick Goodwin KC
Harcourt Chambers‘Nick is erudite, forensically thorough, and tactically astute.'
Jaqueline Julyan SC
5 St Andrews Hill'Jaqueline has a very reassuring manner with clients.'
Rachel Langdale KC
7BR‘Rachel is a formidable barrister in the courtroom. She is always well prepared with forensic knowledge of the minutiae of the case.’
Barbara Mills KC
4PB‘Barbara combines a wealth of experience with emotional intelligence. She is a fantastic advocate, insightful and eloquent.’
Sam Momtaz KC
1GC | Family Law‘A silk with exceptional knowledge and professionalism.’
Tim Parker KC
Deka Chambers‘Tim is extremely good with clients, making them feel at ease in highly charged situations, while he methodically unpicks the evidence and legal issues.’
Cleo Perry KC
4PB‘Cleo has razor-sharp attention to detail.'
Jonathan Sampson KC
Harcourt Chambers‘Jonathan is a fantastic advocate who provides great support to solicitors when dealing with difficult or unusual issues.’
Sally Stone KC
1GC | Family Law‘A forensic and detailed advocate.'
Gemma Taylor KC
42BR Barristers ‘Gemma is meticulous in her preparation, and an oasis of calm in court when under fire. She is skilled at setting vulnerable witnesses at ease.’
Aidan Vine KC
Harcourt Chambers
Amanda Weston KC
Garden Court ChambersAmanda masters the papers and is able to manage difficult opponents.'
Damian Woodward-Carlton KC
42BR Barristers‘Damian is an excellent barrister. His analysis of the case is focused and realistic. He can explain difficult concepts to the client very effectively.’
Shiva Ancliffe KC
Coram Chambers‘Shiva is a calm, measured and very powerful advocate. Her cross-examination and submissions are targeted and effective. She can quickly draw all the issues in a case together, and her tactical ability is second to none.'
Laura Briggs KC
1GC | Family Law‘Laura is a phenomenal barrister. She is a master tactician and a formidable advocate.'
Gemma Farrington KC
3PB‘Gemma is an exceptional silk.’
Denise Gilling KC
1GC | Family Law‘Denise is an intellectual heavyweight and a clear communicator.'
Michael Gration KC
4PB‘Michael is a giant in his field. His cross-examination skills are unparalleled. He is a true expert.’
Martin Kingerley KC
The 36 Group‘Martin is always serene and composed. He is insightful and immediately gets to the heart of an issue.'
Ruth Kirby KC
4PB ‘Ruth is a high-quality KC who fights fiercely for her clients. She is an exceptional tactician and strategist.’
Allison Munroe KC
Garden Court Chambers
Brendan Roche KC
7BR‘Brendan always maintains a relaxed and amicable demeanour. He is authoritative and holds the attention of every tribunal.’
Nicholas Stonor KC
7BR ‘His advocacy is highly persuasive, forensic and beautifully crafted.’
John Vater KC
Harcourt Chambers‘John is a fighter. He is dedicated and fearless in the court.’
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.
Alison Easton KC
Coram Chambers ‘Alison is a very elegant barrister. She has an impressive way with clients and always puts them at ease. Her presence lends weight to a case, and her judgement and courtroom skills are excellent.’
Emily James KC
1GC | Family Law‘Emily is an excellent strategist who can think quickly on her feet.’
Katie Phillips KC
42BR Barristers ‘Katie is a superb advocate and invariably has the confidence of the court.’
Jacqueline Renton KC
4PB‘Jacqueline is a natural in court. She thinks quickly on her feet and is excellent at strategising.’
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.
Dorothea Gartland KC
4PBcutting through to the central issues in the case.'
Mark Jarman KC
4PB ‘Mark is a formidable advocate whose preparation and knowledge in this specialist area of law are second to none. He is always well prepared and has excellent client care skills.’
Louise MacLynn KC
1GC | Family Law‘Louise is very measured and careful in her approach. She can distil very complex information into clear terms. Her case preparation is exceptional, and she works hard for her clients.’
Judith Murray KC
4PB‘Judith is a first choice for complex children cases. She is a phenomenal advocate and tactician, with superb judgement.’
Lucy Reed KC
The 36 Group‘Lucy is an incredible advocate. She has the command and respect of the court.'
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.
Anita Guha KC
7BR ‘Anita is a real force of nature. She is forceful, tenacious, and a formidable advocate through and through.’
Susannah Johnson KC
7BR‘Susannah is an exceptional barrister. She is meticulous with the evidence and great with clients. She is patient and understanding of a vulnerable client's needs.’
Edward Lamb KC
Deka Chambers ‘Edward is an excellent children’s law barrister, particularly with cases involving international elements. A strong advocate who is well-prepared in his cross-examination.’
Sharon Segal KC
1GC | Family Law‘Sharon is phenomenal and a brilliant advocate. She is all over the details and has the ear of the court. She knows her cases and the law inside out and is supremely confident.’