Keith Bryant KC
Outer Temple ChambersIt is a pleasure to deal with. Calm, collected, and clear advice. Good with clients.
Pensions
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.
Michael Furness KC
Wilberforce ChambersMichael is at the very top of the pile when it comes to technical black letter law matters. There is no one in my experience who has a better knowledge of pensions law, combined with tax and trust law. He is a "very big brain!"
One of the advocates most respected by judges because of his expertise but also because of his measured and clear submissions in which they can trust - no fireworks or melodrama, no exaggerations.
A lovely team member with no airs and graces.
Brian Green KC
Wilberforce ChambersHe's simply the best pensions barrister there is. It's not especially close either.
A fantastic legal thinker and one of the hardest working lawyers I know.
A superlative advocate who knows just how to put things for the court.
Paul Newman KC
Wilberforce ChambersAt the top of his game; tremendously able and clever; a real grasp of the detail but sees the bigger/commercial picture; I would trust Paul with the knottiest problems; he has a grasp of pension law that is probably not surpassed; amazingly accessible and approachable; a great team player.
Keith Rowley KC
Radcliffe Chambers
Andrew Short KC
Outer Temple ChambersAndrew is the best barrister I have worked with. Andrew is down to earth and sees the human side, which is very important in the world of pensions. Andrew sees the big picture and has excellent legal skills. Andrew has a very high success rate and is a winner!
Andrew Spink KC
Outer Temple Chambers
Nicolas Stallworthy KC
Outer Temple ChambersExcellent on his feet in court - very persuasive, knowing how to bring judges along with even the most complicated facts and arguments.
Well prepared for consultations and works well in a team with instructing solicitors.
Prepared to give robust and sophisticated advice.
Michael Tennet KC
Wilberforce ChambersMike is easy to work with and very responsive. He takes into account the commercial position of the client as well as the legal issues and gives clear advice. He is willing to listen to alternative perspectives before reaching a considered view.
Jonathan Hilliard KC
Wilberforce ChambersJonathan is very clever and has excellent technical knowledge and analysis. He considers an issue from all sides and gives clear advice on the strengths and weaknesses of the potential outcomes.
Richard Hitchcock KC
Outer Temple ChambersFun to work with, has a sharp mind, and is good at anticipating issues.
Fenner Moeran KC
Wilberforce ChambersFenner instills confidence in his clients, and they are keen to return to him for further matters. He is excellent on his feet and reassuring to clients.
Andrew Mold KC
Wilberforce ChambersAndrew is very clever and has excellent judgment. He is a really team player who manages expectations and advises in clear and concise terms. He is great with clients.
In court, he is straightforward and makes submissions to the judge in a clear and concise manner.
Katherine Apps KC
39 Essex ChambersEncyclopedic knowledge of public sector pensions and discrimination.
Claire Darwin KC
DevereuxClients like Claire's directness and focus. Claire is a powerful advocate. Claire marshals her range of expertise with clarity.
David Grant KC
Outer Temple ChambersHe is extremely knowledgeable, hardworking, and authoritative. He is also very easy to work with.
Ben Hubble KC
4 New Square ChambersBig brain - gets to a point others would not.
Farhaz Khan KC
3 Verulam Buildings
Christopher Tidmarsh KC
5 Stone BuildingsVery knowledgeable in their area of specialization, down to earth, and very approachable.
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.
Fraser Campbell KC
Blackstone Chambers
Thomas Robinson KC
Wilberforce ChambersTom is outstanding and my first choice for a pensions silk. He is a pleasure to work with - very knowledgeable on pensions issues, practical, commercial, incisive in his thinking, gets to the heart of the issues quickly, responsive even at short notice and when busy on other matters. No question is too stupid and I know he has my back when I need it. Can't recommend enough.
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.
Lydia Seymour KC
Outer Temple ChambersTechnically brilliant, she navigates complex pension law cases with remarkable clarity and ease, providing clear and practical advice. She is very well liked by clients and is a brilliant strategist in high-stakes pension litigation.
Michael Uberoi KC
XXIV Old BuildingsSuperb advice, very clearly presented, and always on time.