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 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
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
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.'
Graeme McPherson KC
4 New Square
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
Blackstone Chambers
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
4 New Square‘Dan is a great tactician, who provides carefully thought out strategic advice as matters arise throughout a dispute.’
James Segan KC
Blackstone Chambers
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
Brick Court Chambers
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
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
Cloisters
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
Blackstone ChambersTop tier intellect, bags of experience, better prepared than everyone else and easy to work with.'
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
Littleton Chambers‘David is a brilliant advocate. Clear, knowledgable and highly persuasive. ’
Katherine Apps KC
39 Essex Chambers‘Strong intellect and work ethic.’
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
39 Essex Chambers‘Simply wonderful to work with. One of the leaders in his areas. '
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
Blackstone Chambers
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
2 Hare Court
Thomas de la Mare KC
Blackstone Chambers‘Exceptional knowledge and experience. One of the best in the business. ’
Phillip Marshall KC
Serle CourtBrian O’Neill KC
2 Hare Court
Christopher Quinlan KC
Farrar’s Building‘Christopher is the go-to sports lawyer of his generation – he is absolutely first-rate.’
Daniel Stilitz KC
11KBW
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.’
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.
