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.

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Paul Bleasdale KC
No5 Barristers’ Chambers
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Chris Bright KC
No5 Barristers’ Chambers
‘Chris has all the qualities expected from an impressive silk. He has excellent client care skills, the ability to deliver difficult advice and has an enviable depth of knowledge. He offers incredible support when dealing with the most complex clients and really is a team player, encouraging those that work with him to excel in their own careers. He offers the safe pair of hands that in difficult litigation you need and does it all with an incredible warmth and humour.’
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John Coughlan KC
No5 Barristers’ Chambers
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Jonathan Jones KC
No5 Barristers’ Chambers
‘Jonathan is an excellent lawyer, extremely thorough in his preparation and with a terrific grasp of all of the issues in detailed and complex cases. He takes special care to ensure that the client is fully involved and engaged in the presentation and decision making about their case, and is a skilled tactician and negotiator.'
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Henry Pitchers KC
No5 Barristers’ Chambers
‘Henry is excellent all round. Notwithstanding his thoroughly deserved seniority now, he has kept his feet firmly on the floor, is modest, approachable and liked by all clients, yet weighted with being an excellent advocate, pragmatist, and a true specialist in his field and beyond.’
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David Tyack KC
No5 Barristers’ Chambers
‘David is technically superb and incredibly conscientious. He is genuinely concerned for the wellbeing of clients and superbly polite and helpful. He is a superb advocate.'