Narita Bahra KC
33 Chancery Lane‘She has a commanding court presence.’
Fraud and white-collar crime
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.
Cameron Brown KC
Red Lion Chambers
George Carter-Stephenson KC
25 Bedford Row‘George is a total master of the detail and cross examines with skill and ease.'
Michael Goodwin KC
Red Lion Chambers‘Michael is incredibly thorough in his preparation.'
Nicola Howard KC
25 Bedford Row‘Nicola's confident, pragmatic style is a favourite of clients and judges alike.’
Gillian Jones KC
Red Lion Chambers‘An outstanding silk, one of the best in her field.’
John Kelsey-Fry KC
Cloth Fair Chambers
Jonathan Laidlaw KC
2 Hare Court'His advocacy is immaculate. His submissions are elegant and clients have total trust and confidence in him.'
Sean Larkin KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman‘Tough and diligent. Doesn't give an inch in submissions or cross-examination.'
Keir Monteith KC
Garden Court Chambers‘Keir is fearless and tireless. He is the embodiment of no stone left unturned and regularly goes above and beyond for his clients.’
Cairns Nelson KC
23ES‘Cairns is an extremely impressive advocate with a huge court presence.’
Tim Owen KC
Matrix Chambers‘Tim is a great advocate and strategist.’
Jim Sturman KC
2 Bedford Row‘Sharp as a razor in court and at the top of his game.’
David Whittaker KC
2 Hare Court‘David is extremely intelligent, analytical and tactical. He is superb on complex fraud cases.’
Ian Winter KC
Cloth Fair Chambers
Richard Wormald KC
Three Raymond Buildings‘Richard is a fabulous advocate with great presence. When he stands up judges listen.'
Tom Allen KC
Cloth Fair Chambers
Colin Aylott KC
Mountford Chambers‘Colin is a terrific advocate, with a lovely measured style, capable of painting a persuasive picture in even the most challenging of defences. He is able to remain calm under the heaviest of fire.'
Jonathan Barnard KC
Cloth Fair ChambersJane Bewsey KC
Red Lion Chambers
Edmund Burge KC
5 St Andrews Hill‘Edmund is a top class advocate. His legal submissions are sensible and incisive.’
Gideon Cammerman KC
187 Chambers
Giles Cockings KC
Garden Court Chambers‘Giles has a wonderful approach with clients. He is warm and considerate, and puts any client at ease from the first meeting.’
Kevin Dent KC
5 St Andrews Hill
Benjamin Douglas-Jones KC
5 Paper BuildingsDavid Durose KC
5 Paper Buildings
Richard Fisher KC
Doughty Street Chambers‘A brilliant strategist and a very safe pair of hands in the court room.'
Dean George KC
2 Bedford RowNeil Hawes KC
Crucible Chambers‘Very strategic and client friendly.'
Mark Heywood KC
5KBW‘Mark's courtroom performance is second to none. He demonstrates extraordinary strategic acumen in fraud cases, approaching each matter with a clear, results-focused plan that ensures all aspects of the case are expertly handled. He leaves no stone unturned in the pursuit of the best possible outcome.'
James Lewis KC
Three Raymond Buildings‘James has a lightning-quick legal mind.’
Tom Little KC
Deka Chambers'A market-leading silk.'
Helen Malcolm KC
Three Raymond Buildings‘Helen is a superb advocate. She presents extremely complex cases and legal arguments in a succinct and powerful way.'
Brian O’Neill KC
2 Hare Court'Brian is a clear and robust advocate. He is a powerhouse in court who commands the attention of judges and juries alike.'
Paul Ozin KC
23ES‘Paul is a highly persuasive and formidable advocate with a razor sharp legal brain and sharp strategic instincts.’
Pavlos Panayi KC
7BR‘A calm and reassuring presence in difficult circumstances.'
Simon Pentol KC
25 Bedford Row‘His commitment to his cases is commendable, as is his fearless representation of his clients.’
Amanda Pinto KC
Three Raymond Buildings‘Amanda is a stellar barrister.’
Alison Pople KC
Cloth Fair Chambers
Nicholas Purnell KC
Cloth Fair ChambersMark Rainsford KC
33 Chancery Lane‘A silk who delivers arguments concisely and very persuasively.'
Clare Sibson KC
Fountain Court Chambers'She is absolutely top notch - supremely clever, provides excellent advice, and is at the top of the game in fraud and financial crime. A true expert in her field.'
Richard Thomas KC
Doughty Street Chambers‘He has a top-tier legal mind combined with unmatched intellect and professionalism.’
Collingwood Thompson KC
7BR
David Walbank KC
Red Lion Chambers‘He is always fully prepared and is indefatigable in his pursuit of the client’s interests at trial.'
Andrew Wheeler KC
7BR‘Andrew is a steadying influence on a case. He spots the problems approaching, and works to solve or avoid them.'
Richard Whittam KC
Matrix ChambersNatasha Wong KC
5KBW‘She is bright, considered, pragmatic, and provides client friendly advice.’
Jonathan Ashley-Norman KC
Three Raymond Buildings‘Very tenacious and robust. An unfazed silk with an indefatigable approach.’
Simon Baker KC
2 Bedford Row‘Simon is excellent on every level.’
Rachel Barnes KC
Three Raymond Buildings‘She is hugely intelligent, practical, and gets on well with clients.’
Charles Bott KC
Mountford Chambers‘Charles falls back on decades of experience to cut through cases and provide clear advice. His advocacy skills reflect his years before the court.’
Rupert Bowers KC
2 Hare Court‘Sharp, strategic and confident.’
Graham Brodie KC
33 Chancery Lane‘Hugely confident. He has tremendous authority on his feet.’
Mukul Chawla KC
Foundry Chambers‘Mukul is a powerful advocate who is loved by both juries and judges.’
Richard Christie KC
187 Chambers‘Richard’s attention to detail and hard work are second to none. He leaves no stone unturned in fighting for his clients.’
Julian Christoper KC
5 Paper Buildings‘He is unflappable and level-headed. His advocacy is of the highest quality.’
Allison Clare KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman‘Very experienced, detailed orientated, calm and thoughtful.’
Sarah Clarke KC
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
Mark Cotter KC
5 St Andrews Hill‘Mark is an exceptional lawyer. His presentation of cases is faultless.’
Simon Farrell KC
Three Raymond Buildings
Jonathan Fisher KC
Red Lion Chambers‘A very intelligent and always thoughtful silk.’
Edward Henry KC
Mountford Chambers‘A fearless advocate who is a pleasure to watch in court.’
Jamas Hodivala KC
Matrix Chambers
Leon Kazakos KC
2 Hare Court‘He is unfailingly thorough in his preparation and persuasive in his advocacy. He has excellent judgement and is a terrific jury advocate.'
Brendan Kelly KC
2 Hare Court‘Brendan is calm, smooth, persuasive, quick, tactical and subtle.’
Jonathan Kinnear KC
2 Hare Court‘He is a persuasive and calm advocate, who is always on top of his brief.’
Abbas Lakha KC
9BR ChambersJohn McGuinness KC
Foundry Chambers‘A committed and intelligent silk.’
Andrew Mitchell KC
33 Chancery LaneMiranda Moore KC
5 Paper BuildingsBenjamin Newton KC
Doughty Street Chambers‘A titan of tactical decisions.'
Jane Osborne KC
2 Harcourt BuildingsDavid Perry KC
6KBW College Hill‘David is very good at considering complex and voluminous information and distilling the essential points at speed.’
Paul Raudnitz KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman'Paul is extremely approachable. He has a clear and engaging style combined with meticulous preparation.'
Stan Reiz KC
2 Bedford Row‘A go-to counsel for serious fraud and financial crime cases.’
Jason Sugarman KC
Foundry Chambers‘Jason has charm and gravitas. He always gets to the heart of the matter, and can focus on what really counts.'
James Waddington KC
Foundry Chambers
Adrian Waterman KC
Matrix Chambers‘He is an excellent lawyer, diligent and a good strategist.’
Alistair Webster KC
33 Chancery Lane‘He is quite simply top quality. His knowledge of the fine detail of complex cases is incredible.’
Gary Bell KC
Libertas ChambersSimon Csoka KC
Libertas Chambers'He will fearlessly and effectively pursue good points.'
Adam Kane KC
Libertas Chambers'His dedication, attention to detail and tenacity in both the preparation of a case and its execution are matched only by his elegant advocacy style.'
Tom Price KC
Millennium Chambers‘He is very experienced and assured. Cool and calm and reliable.’
Ali Bajwa KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman
Henry Blaxland KC
Garden Court Chambers
Christopher Coltart KC
2 Hare Court‘A phenomenal silk who is excellent with clients – calm and reassuring.’
Adam Davis KC
3TG
Mark Fenhalls KC
23ES‘One of the great communicators at the Bar.’
Ben FitzGerald KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman‘Ben is an exceptional lawyer. He combines intellectual ability with a very practical outlook.’
Alexandra Healy KC
Foundry Chambers'Ra commands the attention of the court and the respect of her peers.'
Richard Jory KC
Foundry Chambers‘He has an eye for detail and ensures cases proceed smoothly.’
Jonathan Lennon KC
Doughty Street Chambers‘He is exceptional with clients.'
Charles Miskin KC
23ES
Nigel Sangster KC
25 Bedford Row‘Nigel is a true class act. Juries love him and his advocacy is intelligent and relatable.’
Charlie Sherrard KC
2BRBernard Tetlow KC
Furnival ChambersAndrew Trollope KC
187 Chambers'Andrew is a fighter and has a great presence in front of the jury.'
Sasha Wass KC
6KBW College Hill2025 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.
Stuart Biggs KC
Cloth Fair ChambersPeter Caldwell KC
Doughty Street Chambers‘Peter is an extremely able barrister, who provides excellent advice to clients coupled with smooth advocacy.'
Tim Forte KC
3TG
Paul Jarvis KC
6KBW College Hill
Simon Ray KC
6KBW College Hill'A star of the white collar Bar.'
Rachel Scott KC
Three Raymond Buildings‘Rachel is a clear thinking, highly analytical barrister. She is an exceptional advocate, with a fantastic legal mind.’
Nicholas Yeo KC
Three Raymond Buildings‘He is responsive and thoughtful in his approach.’
Oliver Cook KC
Libertas Chambers'Oliver is knowledgeable, strategic and dedicated. A confident and robust advocate.'
Gerard Hillman KC
Libertas Chambers‘Gerard instils complete confidence in clients. He consistently delivers top quality work.’
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.
Rebecca Chalkley KC
6KBW College Hill‘Rebecca is simply superb. Very bright and pragmatic with a brilliant client manner. She is a stand out barrister.’
Dermot Keating KC
25 Bedford Row‘Dermot is an impressive silk. He is a firm and calm tiller on the ship in even the choppiest of waters.'
Martin McCarthy KC
Farringdon Chambers‘Martin is extremely knowledgeable, astute and practical.’
Tom Payne KC
Red Lion Chambers‘Tom is thorough, diligent and persuasive.'
Jonathan Polnay KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman
James Thacker KC
Deka Chambers2026 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.
Sonal Dashani KC
25 Bedford Row‘Sonal’s tenacity and diligence make her stand out. She commands the attention of judges and juries alike.’
Felicia Davy KC
Red Lion Chambers‘Felicia is tenacious and articulate in court. She is great with lay clients.’
Alexander dos Santos KC
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers‘He is a perfect combination of charming and forceful in court. He charms juries and has judges eating out of his hand.’
Eleanor Mawrey KC
Deka Chambers‘Eleanor has an great eye for detail but never loses sight of the bigger picture.’
Luke Ponte KC
Three Raymond Buildings‘Luke has an exceptional bedside manner with clients, and an uncanny ability to identify fitting and beautiful turns of phrase and incorporate them into his closing speeches.'