Frequently sought out by high-profile companies, executives, and directors, 6KBW is also known for acting for prosecution authorities, and appearances in proceedings concerning the UK's leading corporate scandals. Peter Ratliff defends the head of a major energy company prosecuted for bribery and corruption of a former Nigerian energy minister. Simon Ray represented the former Chief of Staff to the President of Madagascar in trial for soliciting a substantial bribe from the London-based mining company Gemfields.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Clerks are very responsive and sensible.'
- 'Very helpful!'
- 'The clerks are helpful, responsive and commercially pragmatic.'
- 'Responsive and thoughtful.'
- '6KBW has a strong offering at all levels and many members are involved in policy and legal developments.'
- '6KBW College Hill is one the the very best sets of chambers.'
Lawyers
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.
2024 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.
Rebecca Chalkley KC
Leading juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
