L500 | International human rights and criminal law in London Bar | Law firm and lawyer rankings from Legal 500 International human rights and criminal law guide

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.

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Steven Powles KC

Doughty Street Chambers

2

Rachel Barnes KC

Three Raymond Buildings

2

Kirsty Brimelow KC

Doughty Street Chambers

2

Edward Fitzgerald KC

Doughty Street Chambers

2

Schona Jolly KC

Cloisters

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Ben Juratowitch KC

Essex Court Chambers

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James McClelland KC

Brick Court Chambers

2

Joe Middleton KC

Doughty Street Chambers

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Jemima Stratford KC

Brick Court Chambers

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Lord Verdirame KC

Twenty Essex

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.

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Edward Craven KC

Matrix Chambers

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.