David Perry KC
'David is a great tactician and able to quickly grasp the legal issues to formulate the appropriate strategy.'
At 6KBW College Hill, the team is regularly instructed by prosecuting authorities, while also frequently acting for the defence in cross-border bribery cases and money laundering matters, among other areas. David Perry KC is sought after for his expertise in handling multinational bribery and corruption investigations. Among the set’s junior ranks, Esther Schutzer-Weissmann is well known for her experience in advising on complex cases involving allegations of money laundering and fraud. Peter Ratliff is defending the head of a major energy company in ongoing proceedings concerning allegations of bribery and corruption. Recent developments at the set include Simon Ray KC taking silk in March 2025 and Rebecca Chalkley KC joining the team in April 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'Richard Summerscales is tremendous and a real asset.'
- 'Approachable clerks.'
- '6KBW is a very impressive set, and has expert barristers, all at the top of the their game.'
- 'Unquestionably in the top tier, bristling with talent.'
- 'The set has wonderful bench strength from top to bottom.'
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.
Duncan Penny KC
Sasha Wass KC
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
‘A star in her field. Rebecca is calm, conscientious and confident in her style. She has a lovely maner with clients, which is empathetic but at the same clear when it comes to providing decisive and practical advice.’
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.
Simon Ray KC
‘Simon is a fantastic advocate. His advocacy is top notch.'
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.