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
Brian Green KC
Wilberforce Chambers
‘Brian is a combination of teacher and showman. He is incredibly good and persuasive at explaining to different audiences in the right way for the audience – be they clients, judges, or juniors – what the issue is and why it should be analysed in the way he is proposing.’
1
Paul Newman KC
Wilberforce Chambers
‘Pragmatic, focussed, commercial – he cuts to the point.’
1
Keith Rowley KC
Radcliffe Chambers
'Keith is an éminence grise in the pensions world. His grasp of the detail and the law in this area is of the highest standard. Clients know they are in expert and safe hands with Keith.'  
1
Andrew Spink KC
Outer Temple Chambers
Andrew combines vast experience with a commercial and pragmatic approach to the issues before him. Clients, instructing solicitors, and judges alike welcome his clear and no-nonsense approach to complex pensions matters. He is so engaging - it's almost like having a fire-side chat.'
1
Nicolas Stallworthy KC
Outer Temple Chambers
‘Detailed technical knowledge, has great communication skills with clients, and always pays attention to detail. Strong advocacy skills in both the High Court and Court of Appeal.’  
1
Michael Tennet KC
Wilberforce Chambers
‘He is good at leading juniors and is a superior strategist. He is no nonsense in his advocacy and reactive to questions from the Judges.’
1
Michael Furness KC
Wilberforce Chambers
Michael is incredibly thorough and reliable. His opinions are models of clarity.’
1
Andrew Short KC
Outer Temple Chambers
‘Andrew is the best in the market – an absolute star. Very down to earth. He understands his clients and finds solutions.’  
2
Keith Bryant KC
Outer Temple Chambers
‘Keith gets to grip with the issues quickly and is always well-prepared. He is willing to take clients through his advice and tactics in a measured and user-friendly manner, and his advocacy style is calm and assured.’
2
Jonathan Hilliard KC
Wilberforce Chambers
‘Jonathan is a class act with excellent client manner, and is a very thorough preparer. He also has very good judgement.’
2
Richard Hitchcock KC
Outer Temple Chambers
‘Richard is super intelligent, gives clear advice and is client friendly.’
2
Fenner Moeran KC
Wilberforce Chambers
Good advocacy and strong technical knowledge.’
2
Andrew Mold KC
Wilberforce Chambers
3
Katherine Apps KC
39 Essex Chambers
‘Katherine is unique in her combination of being razor sharp and interpersonally exceptional. She really carries the team through complex and hard-fought litigation, and the extent of her expertise is unparalleled – she has every detail at her fingertips.’
3
Claire Darwin KC
Matrix Chambers
Claire is a powerful advocate and totally committed to whatever case she is instructed in. She is strong and effective in court.'
3
Ben Hubble KC
4 New Square
3
David Grant KC
Outer Temple Chambers
3
Farhaz Khan KC
3 Verulam Buildings
3
Christopher Tidmarsh KC
5 Stone Buildings
‘Chris is an exceptional leading counsel without question – he adeptly arrives at the fundamental legal issues for clients with an excellent mix of the highest level of legal skills and commercial application.'  

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
Thomas Robinson KC
Wilberforce Chambers
‘He is an expert in the overlap between pensions and insolvency. Very personable and efficient, and doesn’t make anything seem difficult.’
1
Fraser Campbell KC
Blackstone Chambers