Richard Atkins KC
St Philips Chambers‘Richard's attention to detail is the best. He is on top of his papers and reads every line of the page and, as a result, has a better grasp of the case. His advocacy is detailed, thorough and persuasive.’
Crime (general and fraud)
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.
Michael Duck KC
No5 Barristers’ Chambers‘Michael is thorough and very good with clients. He has excellent advocacy.’
Michelle Heeley KC
No5 Barristers’ Chambers‘Michelle is an exceptional and responsive barrister. She always responds to queries quickly and comprehensively.’
Mary Prior KC
The 36 Group‘Mary is an exceptional advocate. She is formidable, hard-working and very down-to-earth. She is tactically very astute and is especially good with vulnerable witnesses.’
Christopher Donnellan KC
The 36 Group‘Christopher is always on top of his papers, having read everything and identified the key issues. He is a great tactician, always able to anticipate his opponent's next move. He is an excellent lawyer and a class act.’
Kevin Hegarty KC
St Philips Chambers
Adrian Keeling KC
No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Adrian's eye for detail is second to none. He can grasp facts of cases with ease and presents complex legal issues in a clear and straightforward manner.’
John Lloyd-Jones KC
The 36 Group‘John's advocacy is exemplary. He is meticulous in his preparation. In court, he focuses on the central issues in the case and is in absolute control of every aspect of the evidence.’
Harpreet Sandhu KC
No5 Barristers’ Chambers‘Harpreet is very thorough in his preparation and grasp of long, multi-handed complex cases. His advocacy puts the jury at ease, and he makes complex arguments very easy to understand.’
Andrew Vout KC
Castle Gate Chambers‘Andrew has a very calming and reassuring manner with clients. His written legal arguments are always well-reasoned, and he is an able and articulate advocate.’
Jonas Hankin KC
No5 Barristers’ ChambersAllison Summers KC
Drystone Chambers'Allison is a formidable advocate. In court, she is persuasive to judges, and juries listen to her every word. She can manage the most difficult of clients.'
Rebecca Wade KC
St Philips Chambers'Rebecca is an outstanding silk beyond her years in silk. She is calm under pressure and a skilled and devastating cross-examiner.'
James Horne KC
Castle Gate Chambers 'James tirelessly prepares his cases and knows the evidence inside out. His conversational style is much liked by juries, and his speeches, which combine a brilliant analysis of the facts, law and evidential gaps, are listened to from beginning to end.'
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.
Jennifer Josephs KC
St Philips Chambers‘Jennifer is a skilful and able advocate. Her advocacy is persuasive and effective in submissions as she is in cross-examination, a top-class performer.’
Tom Walkling KC
St Philips Chambers‘Tom is an exceptionally talented barrister. He is meticulous in his preparation and thinks well on his feet, responding to matters raised with ease.’