Nicholas Bowen KC
Doughty Street ChambersOutstanding knowledge in the area of police law and human rights litigation.
Police law (claimant)
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.
Jude Bunting KC
Doughty Street ChambersJude is a brilliantly creative barrister. Much loved by his clients and judges alike, he brings wit, charm, and a heavyweight intellect to all his cases. He is hardworking and admired by all.
Phillippa Kaufmann KC
Matrix Chambers
Fiona Murphy KC
Doughty Street ChambersA hugely experienced claimant police lawyer with a keen eye for detail.
Hugh Southey KC
Matrix Chambers
Leslie Thomas KC
Garden Court ChambersHe is impressively thorough in his analysis with an exceptional eye for detail. He is fantastic with clients, very responsive, and a fantastic trial advocate for civil actions against the police, particularly jury trials.
Nick Armstrong KC
Matrix ChambersNick is a creative, thoughtful, and effective barrister who never loses sight of the clients' objectives and is an effective advocate, including in front of a jury. He is extremely intelligent, experienced, and can see through to the core of a case very quickly. Clients love him.
Jamie Burton KC
Doughty Street ChambersJamie is exceptionally bright and forensic in his analysis. He really cares about the clients and the cases, and that comes across in his thoughtful and robust analysis. He is not afraid to take on a difficult case. He has excellent client care, gently and empathetically yet firmly guiding more vulnerable clients through his legal analysis. He makes really robust and powerful legal arguments while being realistic about the limits of some aspects of claims.
Stephen Cragg KC
Doughty Street ChambersAn excellent and thoughtful advocate, with good insight into complex legal issues. Good with clients and solicitors alike - very personable.
Anthony Metzer KC
Goldsmith ChambersAnthony Metzer KC has a remarkable ability to grasp the intricacies of a case, has sound judgment on merits and trial strategy, which are fully reflected in the results he secures. That has included his written advocacy, which is powerful because it is precise, concise, and succinct, making it particularly persuasive. His oral advocacy is always measured, well-balanced, and nuanced, again making him a very persuasive advocate.
Matthew Ryder KC
Matrix Chambers
Maya Sikand KC
Doughty Street ChambersMaya has exceptional insight and knowledge of police law matters. She is incredibly personable and supportive.
Stephen Simblet KC
Garden Court ChambersStephen Simblet KC "superb"
Adam Straw KC
Doughty Street ChambersAdam is one of the top legal minds of his generation. He is able to focus his mind on the key winning arguments while being fearless in seeking to develop the law in favor of claimants through imaginative legal arguments and strategic thinking.
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.
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.
