Property litigation

Leading Silks
2025 Silks
2026 Silks

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.

John de Waal KC

Gatehouse Chambers

Justin Bates KC

Landmark Chambers

Justin's knowledge is second to none. He is a "walking encyclopedia" on property law. He is the person you call first whenever you have a property question, and you know you will get an instant answer. He is always prepared to approach issues from a different angle and is not afraid to challenge the status quo where it is important for clients.

Gary Blaker KC

Selborne Chambers

Gary is methodical and considers all angles. He speaks plain English and is highly relatable. He has an excellent practice in real estate and professional negligence.

Julian Greenhill KC

Wilberforce Chambers

Julian is so accessible, and it really feels like you are part of one team when you're working with him. He is so clear and concise in his advice (both written and oral) while also being totally commercial. This has been invaluable when working on complex legal issues - he can cut through the complexities with ease and get to the heart of the matter for the client.

Nicholas Isaac KC

Tanfield Chambers

George Laurence KC

New Square Chambers

Kester Lees KC

Falcon Chambers

An exceptional advocate and strategist. The best title rectification silk in the country without exception. Encyclopedic knowledge of all things property litigation.

Edward Peters KC

Falcon Chambers

Timothy Polli KC

Tanfield Chambers

Calm, charismatic, creative, and thoroughly considered. A fantastic way with judges and clients alike because he is very clever and knowledgeable and is always on top of the law and the details.

Tiffany Scott KC

Wilberforce Chambers

Tiffany Scott KC is a class act. Her advice to clients is clear, technically focused, and pitched at the right level even on the most legally complex issues. She steers strategy with robust decisions and reassures with her command of the detail.

Malcolm Sheehan KC

Henderson Chambers

Malcolm is an excellent advocate. His preparation is painstakingly thorough, and he has sound legal and commercial judgment. He is very personable with clients.

Myriam Stacey KC

Landmark Chambers

Myriam's drafting of pleadings is second to none. She also has a fantastic ability to convey complicated legal problems to lay clients in a manner that is accessible and understandable.

Stephanie Tozer KC

Falcon Chambers

Attention to detail, Stephanie thinks of everything, providing clarity on all risks while delivering strong and robust advocacy in the client's interests to deliver the best results.

Andrew Walker KC

Maitland Chambers

Andrew's intelligence and commercial experience set him apart from others.

Galina Ward KC

Landmark Chambers

Zoë Barton KC

Wilberforce Chambers

Timothy C Dutton KC

Maitland Chambers

David Elvin KC

Landmark Chambers

Excellent advocate, quick-thinking, determined, highly intelligent, forceful, commercial, and solutions-focused.

Nicholas Grundy KC

Five Paper

David Halpern KC

4 New Square Chambers

Incredibly good advocate with a sharp analytical mind, with a unique talent for making complex issues easily understood.

Christopher Heather KC

Tanfield Chambers

Chris excels in trial work in particular. He is meticulous in his preparation, his advocacy is clear, and he is brilliant at cross-examination of witnesses. He is highly responsive and a real part of the legal team.

Timothy Killen KC

3 Verulam Buildings

It was an absolute pleasure to deal with them, and they have amazing skill at wading through complex disputes to reach clear and concise views. First class.

Rupert Reed KC

Serle Court

Rupert is a superstar advocate. In the matter I've worked on with him, he had an exceptional ability to read the judge and to tailor his advocacy style to him, ensuring that the key points landed with maximum impact. We valued his strategic judgment and meticulous preparation. One can instruct him with confidence on complex disputes.

Adam Rosenthal KC

Falcon Chambers

Highly intelligent and experienced; brings comprehensive property expertise to insolvency matters, which is invaluable for cases where the two practices conflict.

Catherine Taskis KC

Falcon Chambers

I have consistently found her to be an excellent barrister to work with. Catherine is able to assimilate large quantities of documentation quickly and effectively, identifying the key issues and understanding the position from both a legal and commercial perspective. That ability is particularly important to our clients, who value clear, practical, and strategically focused advice. Catherine is very user-friendly, approachable, and responsive. She works collaboratively with me and clients alike and provides confidence in complex and document-heavy matters. She recently assisted me and helped navigate the path for our client. I continue to recommend her to clients and would have no hesitation in doing so in the future.

Toby Watkin KC

Landmark Chambers

Toby has a stellar reputation for technical excellence, robust advocacy, and excellent written work. He is very thorough in his approach and leaves no stone unturned. I have absolute confidence in his advice.

Ian Clarke KC

Selborne Chambers

Very knowledgeable in his specialization. Unflappable. In control. Approachable and kind.

Gary Cowen KC

Falcon Chambers

Gary provides exceptional legal advice and representation in highly complex business and property disputes. He has the ability to master intricate, multi-layered litigation with absolute precision. He aligns technical legal strategies with the client’s broader commercial and financial objectives. He commands total grip over voluminous bundles, is calm under pressure, and maintains sharp focus and clear thinking during fast-moving, high-stakes litigation.