Jason Coppel KC
11KBWPublic procurement
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.
Nigel Giffin KC
11KBWSarah Hannaford KC
Keating Chambers‘Sarah is a star of the procurement bar. She is incredibly bright, hardworking and a formidable advocate.'
Fionnuala McCredie KC
Keating Chambers‘Fionnaula is a tenacious and very bright advocate. She is an excellent leader who really supports her juniors and works very well as a team with them.'
Philip Moser KC
Monckton Chambers'Philip is a very strong advocate in court. He is very clear and reads the court well, persuasive and engaging submissions, strong cross examination.'
Michael Bowsher KC
Monckton Chambers‘Michael is, without question, the standout procurement silk at the Bar. He is the first — and often only — person to be considered for complex or high-risk cases. His strengths are exceptional across the board.’
Valentina Sloane KC
Monckton Chambers‘Valentina was truly excellent. Quickly into the detail, robust in her analysis, confident to take a position and back it. Valentina delivers service excellence and was always on top of the detail and timescales despite the many moving parts. Valentina is excellent on her feet before first instance and appellate judges.’
Lord Banner KC
Keating Chambers‘Charles is very succinct and to the point. He cuts straight to the heart of complicated matters, explaining those in laymen language and in a manner that endears himself to the judiciary.'
Peter Oldham KC
11KBWJames Segan KC
Blackstone ChambersRob Williams KC
Monckton ChambersJames Goudie KC
11KBW‘James has comprehensive knowledge of public procurement law. He can be very succinct when required and is able to explain complex legal issues to clients in a straightforward manner. Excellent overall.’
Anneli Howard KC
Monckton Chambers‘Anneli is a team player and fearless advocate.’
Andrew Kinnier KC
Henderson Chambers‘Andrew is highly articulate with a great client manner. He is a down to earth and pragmatic barrister.'
Rhodri Williams KC
Keating Chambers‘Rhodri is excellent. He quickly gets into the detail, and is calm and assured.'
2024 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.
Brendan McGurk KC
Monckton ChambersEwan West KC
Monckton Chambers‘Ewan’s written work is the best. Ewan also has a good tactical acumen that has yields excellent results for lay clients.’
Joseph Barrett KC
11KBW‘Joe is incredibly bright. Very strategic. Superb advocate. Team player. A winner and second to none.'
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.
Azeem Suterwalla KC
Monckton Chambers‘Azeem is an exceptional barrister and is thoroughly deserving of his elevation to silk this year. He has become a go-to barrister for public procurement litigation. Azeem’s written work is always very good, and he is an outstanding advocate. He combines a fierce intellect with an excellent manner with lay clients.’