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.

2
Edmund Burge KC
5 St Andrews Hill
‘Edmund is a seriously impressive advocate, with the rare ability to balance a steely tenacity in cross-examination with a genuine sensitivity with vulnerable witnesses.'
2
Julian Christopher KC
5 Paper Buildings
‘He is a master of detail in complex cases. His encyclopaedic legal knowledge and quietly authoritative style of advocacy is appreciated by judges and clients alike.’
2
Kevin Dent KC
5 St Andrews Hill
understated, yet devastating, advocate.'
2
David Durose KC
5 Paper Buildings
‘David is pragmatic, grounded and well liked by the judiciary and the Bar. Clients find him easy to work with.’  
2
Dean George KC
2 Bedford Row
‘A silk with a keen intellectual mind and brilliant tactical approach.’
2
Mark Heywood KC
5KBW
is a doyen of the criminal fraud Bar – a devastatingly persuasive advocate who is charming and erudite in equal measure. Even in the most complex fraud cases, he has every detail at his fingertips.’
2
Natasha Wong KC
5KBW
‘Natasha has a very measured and natural advocacy style.'
3
Gary Bell KC
Libertas Chambers
‘Gary is a natural communicator, speaking with a unique and authoritative voice. He is also adept at boiling down a diffuse prosecution case into the issues that really matter to his client.’
3
Charles Bott KC
Mountford Chambers
‘Charles is brilliant in all aspects and a true gentleman to boot.’
3
Allison Clare KC
Red Lion Chambers
Allison is a ferocious advocate. She is fearless in the face of stout opposition or hostile judges. Her understanding of the evidence and instructions from clients is swift, confidence-inspiring and accurate.’
3
Adam Kane KC
Libertas Chambers
‘A silk with excellent knowledge of tax fraud matters.’
3
Miranda Moore KC
5 Paper Buildings
‘Miranda is one of the most impressive barristers around. She is tough but fair, brilliant at explaining difficult concepts to a jury, and also humane. She is the best.’
3
Tom Price KC
Millennium Chambers
‘Tom is a seasoned leader. An unruffled and incisive silk, who is strategically solid, versatile and adaptable.’
3
Bernard Tetlow KC
Furnival Chambers
Bernard’s keen forensic mind is combined with a great jury manner. A premier KC in this area.’
4
Simon Csoka KC
Libertas Chambers
‘Simon has a huge intellect and can break down complex factual processes for clients in a very user-friendly way. A phenomenal advocate that juries immediately warm to.’
4
Adrian Eissa KC
Gray’s Court Chambers
4
Andrew Radcliffe KC
2 Hare Court
An excellent jury advocate.'

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.