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.

1
Alexander Antelme KC
Crown Office Chambers
‘Alex is fantastic and is a dream to work with.’ 
1
Oliver Campbell KC
Henderson Chambers
‘An exceptionally skilled advocate, combining a formidable courtroom presence with meticulous attention to detail.’
1
Thomas de la Mare KC
Blackstone Chambers
'He has a stellar reputation.'
1
Charles Dougherty KC
2 Temple Gardens
‘Really user friendly, supremely bright, very good with clients and judges really like his advocacy style.’
1
Charles Gibson KC
Henderson Chambers
‘Charles demonstrates very significant experience and knowledge which gives him gravitas and authority, instilling confidence and trust in clients.’
1
Leigh-Ann Mulcahy KC
Fountain Court Chambers
‘She is a terrifically hard worker. Clients love her. A great advocate.’
1
Prashant Popat KC
Henderson Chambers
‘Fantastic. Very approachable and responsive.’
1
Daniel Toledano KC
One Essex Court
 'A leader in the field. A talented and trusted lawyer with an effortless advocacy style.'
1
Geraint Webb KC
Henderson Chambers
‘An intellectual heavyweight. Able to work through the most knotty of issues and find a way through.’
2
Helen Davies KC
Brick Court Chambers
‘Helen is always prepared, unfailingly courteous but incisive and reliably sound in her analysis.’
2
Anneliese Day KC
Fountain Court Chambers
 'Anneliese is a genius. Strategically brilliant, creative, and invariably several steps ahead of everyone else. She is an exceptional leader. Her advocacy is compelling.'
2
Peter de Verneuil Smith KC
3 Verulam Buildings
‘One of the top securities silks, with unrivalled experience. A calm and effective advocate.’
2
Marie Demetriou KC
Brick Court Chambers
‘Marie is an outstanding advocate - she could charm the birds from the trees.'
2
Shaheed Fatima KC
Blackstone Chambers
‘She is incredibly impressive and an outstanding advocate.’
2
Patrick Green KC
Henderson Chambers
‘One of the top group litigation silks currently at the Bar. A great strategist and team leader.’
2
Adam Heppinstall KC
Henderson Chambers
‘A strong advocate with sound judgement, and a tough negotiator.’
2
Marie Louise Kinsler KC
2 Temple Gardens
‘Marie is an impressive advocate.’
2
Adam Kramer KC
3 Verulam Buildings
‘Adam is one of the major stars of the Bar. He has a lot of experience, and makes very sharp judgement calls.’
2
Andrew Onslow KC
3 Verulam Buildings
‘Andrew is brilliant. He is thoughtful, prepared and insightful.’
2
Toby Riley-Smith KC
Henderson Chambers
‘Toby has an excellent way with judges – unassuming and hugely persuasive.’
2
Malcolm Sheehan KC
Henderson Chambers
‘He is a very effective advocate. He is courteous but resilient, good at reading the court room and being adaptable.’
2
Sonia Tolaney KC
One Essex Court
2
Victoria Wakefield KC
Brick Court Chambers
‘A wonderful barrister. Analytical and professional. A fluent and persuasive advocate. Outstandingly good.’
3
Sarah Abram KC
Brick Court Chambers
‘Sarah is super. Very responsive, practical, creative and always focused on the client’s end goals.’
3
Daniel Beard KC
Monckton Chambers
‘Superb advocate, with a clear focus. Very easy to work with, with a very clear and open style.’
3
Neil Block KC
39 Essex Chambers
‘He is first rate on his feet- absolutely top tier.’
3
Kathleen Donnelly KC
Henderson Chambers
‘Very hardworking and thorough. Really grasps the technical detail.’
3
Paul Harris KC
Monckton Chambers
A brilliant lawyer.’
3
Anneli Howard KC
Monckton Chambers
‘Anneli is a great advocate, personable and thorough.’
3
Brian Kennelly KC
Blackstone Chambers
‘Brian is a top advocate. He balances brilliant advocacy with tremendous client service.’  
3
Andrew Kinnier KC
Henderson Chambers
‘He is a real intellect. He is one of the few who can get quickly to the heart of the matter and to bring out the key evidence in an accessible way.’
3
Robert Marven KC
4 New Square Chambers
 'Robert gives crystal clear advice that is easy to follow while also being practical.'
3
Neil Moody KC
2 Temple Gardens
'A super silk who runs rings around his opponents.’
3
Hanif Mussa KC
Blackstone Chambers
3
Daniel Saoul KC
4 New Square Chambers
‘He has a deeply analytical mind and is a tenacious and effective advocate.’
3
Tony Singla KC
Brick Court Chambers
‘Tony is a charming and very effective silk – very experienced, robust in his views and a very polished advocate.’
3
Henry Warwick KC
Henderson Chambers
‘Very hard-working and thorough. Extremely pleasant to work with.’

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.

1
Alex Barden KC
Fountain Court Chambers
 'He's a street fighter - not afraid to face his opponents head on and not afraid of taking difficult points. He is a clear and engaging advocate.'
1
Edward Craven KC
Matrix Chambers
'He is hugely knowledgeable in group litigation. A stand-out performer across the board, combining technical brilliance with sound judgement and approachability.'
1
Jason Pobjoy KC
Blackstone Chambers
'A strong advocate with intellect, humility and judgement.'

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.

1
James Duffy KC
Fountain Court Chambers
‘James is superb – a true star of the Bar. He is intellectually bright, very commercial, a real strategic thinker, and excellent on his feet in court.’
1
Shail Patel KC
4 New Square Chambers
1
Nicholas Sloboda KC
One Essex Court
'A superb advocate. He is an absolute delight to work with; alongside superb analysis and very sound tactical thinking there is genuine personal charm.'