Sport

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.

Paul Gilroy KC
1

Paul Gilroy KC

Littleton Chambers
Paul Harris KC
1

Paul Harris KC

Monckton Chambers
‘Superb experience; brilliant competition lawyer. No one else in the market has his expertise in sports competition law issues. Clever, very robust, client-friendly. Can mix his advocacy styles up as necessary, but generally very straight talking and clear.’
Adam Lewis KC
1

Adam Lewis KC

Blackstone Chambers
‘Adam's knowledge of the sports industry and the relevant jurisprudence is second-to-none - he has an excellent ability to call on that knowledge to identify creative solutions to arguments.'
Nick De Marco KC
1

Nick De Marco KC

Blackstone Chambers
‘Nick advocates very well for his clients, and can be very creative in his arguments. He leaves no stone unturned in his written submissions, and his oral advocacy is very smooth and authoritative.' \n \n
Graeme McPherson KC
1

Graeme McPherson KC

4 New Square
John Mehrzad KC
1

John Mehrzad KC

Fountain Court Chambers
‘John's depth of knowledge is rivalled only by his strategic acumen and breadth of contacts in the sports industry, and trailed very closely by his excellent written and oral advocacy.'
Ian Mill KC
1

Ian Mill KC

Blackstone Chambers
Jane Mulcahy KC
1

Jane Mulcahy KC

Blackstone Chambers
‘Excellent to work with and a terrific advocate. Very good at simplifying complex issues and presents very well before panels.’
Daniel Saoul KC
1

Daniel Saoul KC

4 New Square
‘Dan is a great tactician, who provides carefully thought out strategic advice as matters arise throughout a dispute.’
James Segan KC
1

James Segan KC

Blackstone Chambers
Jim Sturman KC
1

Jim Sturman KC

2 Bedford Row
‘Jim has amazing experience and knowledge and is a superb advocate. Also very user-friendly and always on hand to offer excellent support.'
Marie Demetriou KC
2

Marie Demetriou KC

Brick Court Chambers
Nina Goolamali KC
2

Nina Goolamali KC

39 Essex Chambers
‘Nina is always supremely well-prepared. She is able to forensically unpick even the trickiest of lay and expert witnesses. Nina always has the ear of the court.’
Andrew Hunter KC
2

Andrew Hunter KC

Blackstone Chambers
'Commercial and strategically brilliant. Advocacy is compelling and persuasive, effortlessly weaving in complex legal arguments alongside helpful, contextualising bigger points.'
Schona Jolly KC
2

Schona Jolly KC

Cloisters
Richard Liddell KC
2

Richard Liddell KC

4 New Square
‘Richard is a number one barrister for sports regulatory work. His knowledge of the sporting industry and the regulatory landscape marks him out as a leader in the field but it is his brilliant strategic skills that really set him apart, with the ability to identify the right path to success procedurally and substantively.’
Lord Pannick KC
2

Lord Pannick KC

Blackstone Chambers
Top tier intellect, bags of experience, better prepared than everyone else and easy to work with.'
Mark Phillips KC
2

Mark Phillips KC

South Square
'Mark is absolutely fantastic. His dedication to a case is unmatched, his brilliance, his analytical skills and - above all - his cross-examination qualities. There is no one who can match Mark on these points.'
David Reade KC
2

David Reade KC

Littleton Chambers
‘David is a brilliant advocate. Clear, knowledgable and highly persuasive. ’
Katherine Apps KC
3

Katherine Apps KC

39 Essex Chambers
‘Strong intellect and work ethic.’
William Audland KC
3

William Audland KC

12 King’s Bench Walk
‘William is extremely highly regarded by solicitors and barristers alike. He has a brilliant intellect, is a formidable negotiator, is a first rate advocate, whilst also being a delight to work with and against. In short, he is top of the tree and a titan in the field.'
Neil Block KC
3

Neil Block KC

39 Essex Chambers
‘Simply wonderful to work with. One of the leaders in his areas. '  
Philip Evans KC
3

Philip Evans KC

QEB Hollis Whiteman
- 'Phillip is a very articulate and clever advocate, building a story that speaks to his audience and delivers the best results. He is personable, easy to work with and very client-friendly, as well as being hideously bright.'
Kate Gallafent KC
3

Kate Gallafent KC

Blackstone Chambers
Sean Jones KC
3

Sean Jones KC

11KBW
‘A real star of the sports world - stand out barrister for sports employment work - very strong in advocacy - excellent with clients.’
Jonathan Laidlaw KC
3

Jonathan Laidlaw KC

2 Hare Court
Thomas de la Mare KC
3

Thomas de la Mare KC

Blackstone Chambers
‘Exceptional knowledge and experience. One of the best in the business. ’
Phillip Marshall KC
3

Phillip Marshall KC

Serle Court
Brian O’Neill KC
3

Brian O’Neill KC

2 Hare Court
Christopher Quinlan KC
3

Christopher Quinlan KC

Farrar’s Building
‘Christopher is the go-to sports lawyer of his generation – he is absolutely first-rate.’
Daniel Stilitz KC
3

Daniel Stilitz KC

11KBW
Victoria Wakefield KC
3

Victoria Wakefield KC

Brick Court Chambers
‘Victoria is rapidly becoming a leading silk in competition matters, especially those arising in the context of sport. She is an excellent advocate and is a great team player.’

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.

Jason Pobjoy KC
1

Jason Pobjoy KC

Blackstone Chambers
‘Jason is a fantastically user-friendly barrister: his communication skills and stakeholder management are exceptional. He is a pleasure to work with.'