Nicholas Bacon KC
‘Nick is the doyen of costs law.’
‘Whether the issue concerns cost budgeting, security for costs, complex funding arrangements, or non-party costs orders', 4 New Square Chambers is 'the go-to set for anything within the costs and litigation funding sphere.’ Leading the costs teams in respect of six of fifteen different vehicle manufacturers, Nicholas Bacon KC is acting one of the largest group actions currently in the commercial court, the £6bn Dieselgate claim. Benjamin Williams KC is advising Apple concerning a major opt-out class action with complex funding issues now on appeal in the Court of Appeal. Robert Marven KC appeared in Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP v Kenig, a Court of Appeal case of importance to estate practitioners as the decision examined the rights of non-clients to assess a solicitor’s bill under the Solicitors Act 1974 section 71(3). Roger Mallalieu KC and Shail Patel KC are instructed to defend Igor Kolomoisky from a £10m costs claim.
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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.
Roger Mallalieu KC
Robert Marven KC
‘Robert provides strong, adaptable advocacy. He anticipates everything that might be thrown at him, and works in some points that an opponent might not see coming. His pinpoint cross-examination has extracted some important concessions that would not otherwise have been forthcoming.'
Benjamin Williams 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.
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.
Pippa Manby
‘Pippa is great to work with, she is very responsive and has a deep knowledge and understanding of costs matters. Clear, forceful and persuasive advocacy on costs.'
George McDonald
‘George’s outstanding legal expertise has been invaluable in helping us deliver successful outcomes for our clients. George brings a combination of sharp analytical thinking, persuasive advocacy, and a warm, approachable manner.’
Stephen Innes
‘Stephen is an expert on all things costs. There isn’t anything he doesn’t know and his advice is always clear. He is an excellent advocate – methodical, unflappable and persuasive.’
Ben Smiley
Ben is an excellent advocate - surely a future silk in the making'
Matthew Waszak
‘Matthew is a strong advocate, but also commercial and strong on granular aspects like navigating the e-bill of costs.’
Theo Barclay
‘Theo is an exceptionally polished advocate with a courtroom presence that far exceeds his level of call. In court, he is calm, confident, and highly responsive to judicial intervention, with an uncanny ability to read the courtroom and adjust his approach in real time. In cost matters, where technical accuracy must be paired with strategic insight, Theo is especially effective.'
Simon Teasdale
‘Simon is an exceptional junior barrister and, without doubt, one of the most impressive costs specialists at the Bar. His written advocacy is of a standard one would expect from a silk; clear, authoritative, and persuasively reasoned. In court, he is five steps ahead of everyone else in the room. He presents with quiet confidence and sharp tactical awareness.’
