Michael Furness KC
Wilberforce ChambersHis sheer intellectual power will get you past most obstacles.’
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.
Brian Green KC
Wilberforce ChambersHe is a fighter who wears mink boxing gloves, but lands punches with the collective force of Wilder, Fury, Tyson and Foreman.’
Paul Newman KC
Wilberforce ChambersAn absolutely brilliant advocate – a straight talking person who does not sugar coat the situation. He fights like his life depends on it to put your best points across.’
Keith Rowley KC
Radcliffe Chambersutstanding technical knowledge, with a great eye for detail and robust advocacy where appropriate. One of the leading KCs at the pensions Bar.'
Andrew Short KC
Outer Temple ChambersOne of the leading pensions silks. His technical knowledge is outstanding.'
Andrew Spink KC
Outer Temple Chambers
Nicolas Stallworthy KC
Outer Temple ChambersNicholas' advocacy is calm and persuasive - he makes you want to agree with him rather than needing to force points.’
Michael Tennet KC
Wilberforce ChambersMichael is one of the pre-eminent pensions silks. He can be relied on to provide incisive and authoritative advice.’
Keith Bryant KC
Outer Temple ChambersHe is a formidable advocate who commands the respect of judges and opponents, a team player and a pleasure to work with.’
Jonathan Hilliard KC
Wilberforce ChambersIncredibly bright - Jonathan sees dimensions others miss.‘
Richard Hitchcock KC
Outer Temple Chambersyou want this man on your side.’
Fenner Moeran KC
Wilberforce ChambersHe has excellent knowledge of pensions and financial services law and regulatory issues – a go-to KC in this area.'
Raquel Agnello KC
Erskine Chambersantastic on her feet and manages the case and the court brilliantly, explaining complicated technical points with absolute clarity. An astute silk who is great with clients.'
David Grant KC
Outer Temple ChambersDavid is meticulous - he leaves no stone unturned. An utterly reliable silk.'
Ben Hubble KC
4 New SquareHe is very effective at creating consensus and bringing a conclusion to difficult situations. A silk with gravitas.’
Farhaz Khan KC
3 Verulam BuildingsA silk who stands out for his extensive experience in complex pensions litigation.'
Andrew Mold KC
Wilberforce ChambersAn assured advocate who quickly wins the support of the judge.'
Christopher Tidmarsh KC
5 Stone BuildingsHe is very client friendly – his explanations for clients are always very clear for the layman but also nicely pitched for the pensions specialist. He looks for solutions and is commercial and pragmatic.’
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 on top of the papers, and has all the facts at her fingertips. She is very responsive and able to turn matters around with alacrity.’
Claire Darwin KC
Matrix ChambersClaire is a highly impressive advocate and a class act. She senses where judges are going and responds by giving them exactly the information they need to confirm or change their minds.'