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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.

William McCormick KC

William is very strong on the papers and quickly gets to grips with even the most complex cases. However, his advocacy is even better. William commands the courtroom and never seems to come off second-best, even in the most difficult circumstances and when fighting against the odds. Nothing throws him, and he has an answer for everything. He is simply superb on his feet.

Nicholas Trompeter KC

Nick is one of the best barristers I have ever worked with. Nick is methodical; he picks apart the other side's case one line at a time at an early stage. He does not skip a single aspect of their case, so by the time you are at trial, every part of their case has been undermined either through disclosure documents, expert witnesses, or witnesses of fact. His advocacy is the same: a clear, methodical walkthrough of all of the salient documents and evidence, while keeping the judge engaged. Nick also has the ability to think outside the box, willing to buck the trend and not dismiss unique arguments.

2025 Silks

Justin Kitson KC

Phenomenal client skills, excellent advocate, always adds value.

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.