Essex Court Chambers houses a team that handles a broad range of employment work, spanning cross-border team moves, remuneration disputes, restrictive covenants, whistleblowing and discrimination. Andrew Hochhauser KC defended The Commonwealth Secretariat against claims from a senior employee of whistleblowing and compensation for the non-renewal of their contract. Often acting in high-value commercial employment cases, Daniel Oudkerk KC is leading Andrew Legg in a claim for bonuses by a former employee of Evolution Capital Management LCC, one of the first in which an anti-suit injunction has been granted by the English Courts under the new rules post-Brexit. David Craig KC is leading Freddie Popplewell in Dare International Ltd v Law regarding a multi-million-pound claim for damages and final injunctive relief against a former trader. Jane Russell KC was elevated to silk in March 2025.
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  • 'Joe Ferrigno is an amazing and legendary senior clerk. Deputy senior clerk Ben Perry is amazing as well, he is always incredibly helpful and understanding. A fantastic clerking operation overall.'
  • 'Extremely helpful and professional clerks at all levels.'
  • 'All the clerks are remarkably patient, responsive and accommodating.'
  • 'A wealth of talent across chambers. This is a set strewn with star performers and rightly maintains its position at the top of the tree.'
  • 'An excellent set.'
  • 'Essex Court are highly regarded with a broad range of experienced barristers.'

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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.