Gemma Farrington KC
42 Bedford Row'Gemma is an excellent advocate, and her advocacy skills are second-to-none. She is tactically brilliant, and her preparation of cases and research is in-depth and thorough.'
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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.
Nick Goodwin KC
Harcourt Chambers'Nick is an exceptional and skilful barrister who prepares thoroughly before hearings. He explains legal issues in an easy-to-understand manner to clients who highly respect and value his advice.'
Jonathan Sampson KC
Harcourt Chambers'Jonathan is an exceptional advocate. He is sharp-minded with an encyclopedic knowledge of the law and procedure. He has the ability to grasp the facts quickly and process them, enabling him to command respect from both judges and clients alike.'
John Vater KC
Harcourt Chambers 'John has a highly focused mind and a breadth of experience, enabling him to get to the nub of cases he is involved in. He employs a range of techniques in cross-examination, from forensic excellence to street-smart guile. He is a very hard-working and conscientious barrister of high standing.'
Aidan Vine KC
Harcourt Chambers'Aidan is a tenacious advocate in written documents that are always detailed and well-researched and in oral advocacy, where he will pursue his argument as far as he can.'