Richard Drabble KC
Landmark ChambersImmigration (including business immigration)
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.
Sir James Eadie KC
Blackstone Chambers
Laurie Fransman KC
Garden Court ChambersLaurie is without equal in this field. He brings to these cases a depth of experience, a level of legal knowledge, and strategic and tactical brilliance, which is almost impossible to find elsewhere. This blend of skills means that Laurie regularly secures remarkable results in these most complex and demanding cases, and is the reason why he remains so heavily in demand from the leading solicitors in these areas of law.'
Lisa Giovannetti KC
39 Essex Chambers‘A fabulous advocate. Trustworthy, personable and highly persuasive on even the most impossible legal arguments. A formidable opponent and a towering member of the Bar.’
Stephanie Harrison KC
Garden Court ChambersStephanie is one of a kind - exceptionally energetic and committed, a fantastic leader and a commanding advocate.'
Raza Husain KC
Matrix ChambersRaza is one of the most committed and dedicated advocates.’
Charlotte Kilroy KC
Blackstone Chambers
Anthony Metzer KC
Goldsmith ChambersAnthony is an excellent communicator and extremely sensitive to the needs of the client. His approach to any problem is clear and sensible, overcoming any difficulties to reach a suitable solution for any problem.‘
Sonali Naik KC
Garden Court Chambers‘Sonali is extremely experienced in complex strategic litigation. She is a persuasive advocate who can set out complex legal points clearly. She is unafraid to use the law inventively in order to get the best outcome for her clients.’
Lord Pannick KC
Blackstone Chambers
Hugh Southey KC
Matrix Chambers‘Hugh is a wonderful barrister. Never less than 100% committed to his clients.'
Robin Tam KC
Temple Garden ChambersManjit Gill KC
No5 Barristers’ ChambersManjit has a deep understanding of the law and he is adept at analysing complex legal issues.‘
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David Blundell KC
Landmark Chambers
Nicola Braganza KC
Garden Court Chambers‘Nicola continues to be a highly engaged, compassionate and effective lawyer and advocate. She is approachable, thoughtful and intelligent.'
Samantha Broadfoot KC
Landmark Chambers
Tim Buley KC
Landmark Chambers
Christopher Buttler KC
Matrix Chambers‘Chris is excellent at policy cases and cases with wider public importance in general. His drafting is extremely persuasive, as is his oral advocacy.'
Charlie Cory-Wright KC
39 Essex ChambersCharlie is a brilliant advocate. He is a delight to listen to, even when he is demolishing your case. He is one of the most effective barristers in this field.’
Laura Dubinsky KC
Doughty Street Chambers‘Laura is fast-becoming the go-to silk for strategic immigration and asylum litigation. A leader by example, with meticulous drafting ability. On her feet, she commands the courtroom. A delight to work with, respected and feared by her opponents - she is a force of nature.’
Rory Dunlop KC
39 Essex ChambersRory’s knowledge of immigration law is encyclopedic. His mastery of human rights law in particular is unequalled. He has an attractive style of advocacy, and it is easy to see the judges listen to him with particular attention.‘
Jonathan Glasson KC
Matrix Chambers'Jonathan is a first-rate barrister. He has outstanding judgement on all legal and practical issues. He is incredibly reliable, hard-working and a joy to work with.'
Tom Hickman KC
Blackstone ChambersTom is a superb lawyer with a valuable perspective from his work in parallel as an academic.’
Samantha Knights KC
Matrix Chambers
Zane Malik KC
39 Essex ChambersZane is a calm, collected and measured barrister. He is an excellent orator. He is also blessed with an almost eidetic memory on immigration statutes, case law and policy documents.'
Angus McCullough KC
1 Crown Office Row
Robert Palmer KC
Monckton ChambersRobert is an extremely impressive and effective advocate. Short to the point and extremely convincing in court, and brilliant on paper.'
Alan Payne KC
39 Essex Chambers
Adam Straw KC
Doughty Street ChambersAdam is an outstanding lawyer. A really first-rate barrister with outstanding legal research skills.‘
Amanda Weston KC
Garden Court ChambersCommitted and forceful advocate.‘
Philip Rule KC
No5 Barristers ChambersPhilip is astonishingly bright, with exceptional attention to detail, is able to understand complex points immediately and has a commanding presence in court.‘
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.
Katherine Apps KC
39 Essex ChambersKatherine is extremely intelligent and very calm. She applies herself very fully to her cases, and has the respect of courts to a very senior level. She is an excellent judge of cases and of lines to pursue in advocacy.'
Nick Armstrong KC
Matrix ChambersFights hard for clients. Very bright and very quick to spot killer points.’
Alex Goodman KC
Landmark Chambers
Edward Grieves KC
Garden Court Chambers‘Ed is an excellent barrister. He is totally committed to his clients and a really inventive lawyer. He is a powerful advocate and has very good judgement.’
Joe Middleton KC
Doughty Street ChambersJoe is a consummate advocate and highly persuasive when on his feet. He is brilliant with clients and we trust his advice absolutely.’
Irena Sabic KC
Garden Court ChambersIrena is an outstanding barrister. Her ability to apply her mind to different areas of public law is truly remarkable. She also brings a real warmth and humanity to her work and this is reflected in the commitment and hard work for her clients.'
Duran Seddon KC
Garden Court Chambers2025 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.
Adrian Berry KC
Garden Court Chambers‘Adrian is a leading expert in British nationality law and always a pleasure to work with. He deploys his extensive legal knowledge with remarkable acumen and intelligence.’
Naina Patel KC
Blackstone Chambers
Jason Pobjoy KC
Blackstone Chambers
Julia Smyth KC
Landmark ChambersJulia is superb. Her work is simply outstanding.‘
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.
Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC
Garden Court Chambers‘His advice is pragmatic but not over-cautious: he is determined to get the best possible outcomes for the clients. He is very clever and is always two steps ahead of the room when thinking through sticky legal and strategic issues. He is approachable and communicative, and is a pleasure to work with.'
David Chirico KC
One Pump CourtA true leader in the field of immigration and migrants rights. David takes an inventive and strategic approach to the work whilst always putting the client first.'
David Manknell KC
1 Crown Office Row'He is a calm and clear, even when dealing with complicated issues. He speaks with authority and acts with integrity.'
Colin Thomann KC
39 Essex Chambers