Alexander Antelme KC
Crown Office ChambersPeerless. Precision. Outstanding.
Group litigation
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.
Oliver Campbell KC
Henderson ChambersOllie is the complete group action silk, measured, incisive, and calm under the most intense pressure. A highly effective advocate with an avuncular style that disguises some of the very best forensic cross-examination.
Thomas de la Mare KC
Blackstone Chambers
Charles Dougherty KC
2 Temple GardensVery experienced silk with a range of group action experience and real expertise.
Shaheed Fatima KC
Blackstone Chambers
Charles Gibson KC
Henderson Chambers
Leigh-Ann Mulcahy KC
Fountain Court ChambersLeigh-Ann is a first-rate advocate and a true expert in group litigation; she invariably has the ear of the court.
Prashant Popat KC
Henderson Chambers
Hugh Preston KC
7BRSuperb measured advocate, who always has the ear of the court. When he speaks, the court listens. Measured and reasonable at all times.
Daniel Toledano KC
One Essex Court
Geraint Webb KC
Henderson Chambers
Helen Davies KC
Brick Court ChambersUnrivaled in the securities litigation context. Helen Davies KC is a compelling advocate and a brilliant leader. A must brief for any major group litigation.
Anneliese Day KC
Fountain Court ChambersAnneliese is formidable in court. She commands huge respect from judges and instills real confidence in her clients.
Peter de Verneuil Smith KC
3 Verulam BuildingsExcellent and forceful advocacy.
Marie Demetriou KC
Brick Court Chambers
Sarah Ford KC
Brick Court ChambersVery professional, gives excellent legal advice and analysis. Very persuasive and impressive when advocating in court.
Patrick Green KC
Henderson ChambersImaginative and charming, but deceptively hard-working and thorough. The breadth of his practice means that he has every conceivable angle in a case covered. A pleasure to work with. The clients love him. A superb advocate, his cross-examinations are a joy. The best group litigation silk currently at the Bar.
Adam Heppinstall KC
Henderson ChambersA real expert in group litigation claims, with particular knowledge of product liability claims. Always extremely responsive and very commercial in his advice to clients and funders.
Marie Louise Kinsler KC
2 Temple GardensA true master of the international aspects of group litigation. Particularly skilled at explaining complicated concepts to the court.
Adam Kramer KC
3 Verulam BuildingsAdam is at the top of his game in group litigation. He is instructed on all the mega cases in the jurisdiction, and rightfully so.
Simeon Maskrey KC
7BRSimeon is one of the few barristers with a long history of bringing group actions and taking them to trial. There is nothing that he doesn’t know. He is an incredible strategist and a brilliant advocate.
Andrew Onslow KC
3 Verulam BuildingsAndrew has unparalleled experience with investor group claims under FSMA s.90 and 90a/Sch 10. He is able to navigate skillfully through both (i) the legal thicket caused by statutory provisions the scope of which has yet to be conclusively determined by the Courts and (ii) the complexities of managing disparate groups of international investors and litigation funders. He balances intellectual excellence with first-rate client management skills and compelling, clear advocacy.
Toby Riley-Smith KC
Henderson ChambersToy is a delight to work with. He is straightforward, helpful, kind, and very commercial in his approach to thorny procedural issues in group litigation. He draws on a wealth of experience.
Malcolm Sheehan KC
Henderson ChambersMalcolm is a real superstar of group litigation, hugely experienced and a go-to for life sciences.
Sonia Tolaney KC
One Essex CourtEverything you want in a leading silk - an incredibly bright, brilliant advocate, a very strategic thinker, and someone who commands the court.
Victoria Wakefield KC
Brick Court ChambersVictoria is a hugely gifted barrister who will drill down into every last point. Her advocacy is tenacious but also engaging.
Sarah Abram KC
Brick Court ChambersSarah is a terrific silk. She has a fantastic competition law practice, particularly in collective proceedings. She is responsive and user-friendly. A real team player. She is a skilled advocate with a real courtroom presence who engages effectively with judges and tribunals.
Daniel Beard KC
Monckton Chambers
Neil Block KC
39 Essex ChambersNeil Block KC is an excellent silk. He has vast experience in group litigation and the complexities it brings, particularly in sport and other areas.
Kathleen Donnelly KC
Henderson ChambersExcellent strategist. Amazing with clients.
James Duffy KC
Fountain Court ChambersSuperb silk - extremely bright, commercial, very user-friendly and responsive, very strategic. Always sees around the next corner and has a plan.
Patrick Goodall KC
Fountain Court ChambersToughness, clarity, and sardonic humor.
Paul Harris KC
Monckton Chambers
Anneli Howard KC
Monckton Chambers
Daniel Jowell KC
Brick Court Chambers
Brian Kennelly KC
Blackstone Chambers
Andrew Kinnier KC
Henderson ChambersAndrew is a real leader in the product liability and group proceedings space. There is little, if anything, he hasn't seen, and he's absolutely unflappable. He also has excellent judgment, with a keen feel for how points are likely to land with the judge.
Robert Marven KC
4 New Square ChambersRob is highly knowledgeable, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. He has a very calm and composed advocacy style and a good rapport with the court.
Philip Moser KC
Monckton Chambers
Hanif Mussa KC
Blackstone Chambers
Shail Patel KC
4 New Square ChambersHe is calm under pressure and also open to ideas from his instructing solicitor - he is very collaborative. He is the foremost barrister acting for claimants in securities litigation group actions.
Simon Salzedo KC
Brick Court ChambersExceptionally clever - in a room full of KCs, he will still have six uniquely brilliant points to make after everyone else has already spoken! His advocacy style is clear and calm, and he is always one step ahead.
Daniel Saoul KC
4 New Square ChambersHardworking, intelligent, excellent leader of a team, good at delegating, robust in court, fluent advocate. Excellent choice for group litigation.
Andrew Sharland KC
11KBWAndrew's strategic capabilities are enormous - he rapidly wraps his head around even very complex issues and quickly sees the right route to achieve the client's objectives. He has a forensic understanding of the underlying legal landscape but combines this with a relaxed and easy-going manner, which makes him very approachable and unthreatening for clients - they appreciate the sense he cultivates that there are no stupid questions and that he will take the time to explain the importance of even quite esoteric legal points in down-to-earth and easy-to-understand language.
Tony Singla KC
Brick Court ChambersA supreme advocate with excellent client handling skills; an incredible capacity for hard work; he is involved in many of the biggest cases and seems to be across the details in all of them; he is one of the leading silks doing class actions in this market.
Nicholas Sloboda KC
One Essex Court
Tim Ward KC
Monckton ChambersHe is a tireless defender of his client's interests and never lacks energy in moving a case forward.
Henry Warwick KC
Henderson ChambersHenry has a great rapport with the court; he is thoughtful and attentive to detail. His advice is always well-grounded and clear.
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.
Alex Barden KC
Fountain Court ChambersAlex is one of the top junior silks in London.
Edward Craven KC
Matrix ChambersHe is hugely knowledgeable in group litigation. A standout performer across the board, combining technical brilliance with sound judgment and approachability.
Jason Pobjoy KC
Blackstone Chambers'A strong advocate with intellect, humility, and judgment.'
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.
