11KBW

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• The clerks at 11KBW are excellent at sourcing the appropriate expertise - each barrister demonstrates strong technical knowledge and is incredibly solutions-oriented.
• Excellent - no concerns. The clerks are particularly great at dealing with urgent requests and connecting us with excellent counsel.
• They have an excellent reputation for employment law, and my experience with them lives up to this. I also really enjoy their podcast, which delivers case law updates in an engaging way.
• Excellent chambers, superb clerking, and any barrister I've instructed here has been strong and delivered for the client. I have confidence that if the clerks suggest another barrister from this set, they will be good.
• Our chambers of choice: superb clerking, every barrister I've instructed here is really good and I'd be confident in anyone suggested by the clerks because their quality is so high.
• A go-to set for talented and capable counsel - I have instructed a number of counsel from 11KBW and have always been extremely impressed. The clerks are also responsive and helpful.
• There are only a small number of barristers at the top of the employment field, and many of them are at 11KBW.
• We have always received a helpful, no-nonsense service from the clerks. Martin Pownall and Harry Farrow have always been communicative and responsive.
• I think they have the strongest bench of any employment set by some distance.
• A highly regarded chambers for employment law and education law/public law. Definitely my go-to set.

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.

1

Daniel Stilitz KC

Dan is top-notch: a smooth operator with a depth and breadth of legal knowledge and experience that makes him a first choice for complex, high-value claims.

1

Sean Jones KC

Sean has the ability to put complex issues simply. He is incredibly knowledgeable, obviously, but his experience as an employment judge is invaluable. He is clear and concise with clients.

2

Julian Milford KC

Julian is a joy to work with. He is hugely personable with supreme intellectual prowess. His advocacy is polished and compelling. Highly recommended.

2

Richard Leiper KC

Richard is one of the finest KCs working in the employee competition field today. I can say without hesitation that he is exceptional in every respect — his written advocacy is first-rate and he is a commanding and highly effective presence in the High Court.

2

Simon Devonshire KC

Simon Devonshire KC is my "go-to" employment law barrister. Simon has profound intellect and exceptional and diverse communication skills at all levels. He is responsive and has the ability to master complex and challenging material quickly, inspiring confidence in solicitors and clients alike. This has even extended to the parties who have been the subject of the independent investigations which Simon has undertaken on my instructions, resulting in reliable, substantive, and conclusive investigation reports on which all parties have been able to rely.

3

Anya Proops KC

Instills immediate confidence and loyalty from clients. Tireless and compassionate, she fights incredibly hard for her clients but is also able to cut through the noise to focus on outcomes. A perfect choice for high-value discrimination disputes. A formidable and effective advocate who builds immediate rapport with judges.

4

Aileen McColgan KC

Aileen is technically astute and willing to advance novel arguments. She is my first choice for disputes involving misuse of confidential information and privacy issues, including data protection and human rights. Aileen is personable and combines pragmatism with exceptional advocacy skills. We regard her as a leader in her specialisms.

4

James Goudie KC

4

Jane McCafferty KC

Jane is an absolutely exceptional KC and one of the most formidable advocates I have had the privilege of working with. Her written work is superb, and in the courtroom, she is in a class entirely of her own — her cross-examination is a masterclass every single time. She is a titan of the Bar.

4

Marcus Pilgerstorfer KC

Marcus is incredibly intelligent and is a very clever and astute tactician. Marcus is particularly skilled at breaking down very complex claims and areas of law into easy-to-understand and clear chunks for the lay client. One of our partners describes Marcus as the best counsel they have ever worked with for engagement with the lay client.

4

Amy Rogers KC

The clarity of Amy's advice and her willingness to give a view on strategy makes her continue to stand out. She doesn't sit on the fence and she understands the client's commercial drivers. Her legal knowledge is fantastic, but she also knows that legal analysis doesn't sit in a vacuum. Amy is responsive, thoughtful, and works well with a wider solicitor and barrister team.

4

Judy Stone KC

Judy is very commercial, imaginative, and tenacious, and she has excellent and very persuasive advocacy skills.

2026 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.

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Sophie Belgrove KC

Sophie has a brilliant mind and articulates her views clearly and succinctly. I would not hesitate to work with her again.

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.

1

Tom Cross KC

Tom is a master of his field. His written work is superlative: both highly academic and deeply persuasive. He is also a powerful advocate, with a charming and engaging style.

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.

1

Andrew Edge

Andrew is a dream to work with, one of the best of the best! Exceptionally bright and builds helpful rapports with everyone - clients, judges, and opponents. His advocacy is authoritative and incisive. He can assimilate complicated and large volumes of evidence quickly. His strategic advice is always spot on, and his cross-examining skills are very effective. Clients are very impressed by him and really trust him with their most important matters.

1

Patrick Halliday

Strong knowledge and application of the law, persuasive drafting, and advocacy style.

1

Michael Lee

Michael has excellent technical and legal knowledge, coupled with a deep understanding of the wider commercial picture. He is a real team player: very responsive, clear in his advice, and pleasant to work with. He is our 'go-to' for high-value, high-stakes litigation.

1

Hannah Slarks

2

Andrew Smith

Andrew is smart, commercial, and personable, which is a rare mix among barristers. He is able to quickly digest complex information and provide both practical and strategic suggestions. His advocacy is sharp without being aggressive. He is also very responsive, managing to provide timely advice and support despite his busy diary.

2

Jamie Susskind

Clever, charming, and hard-working. Destined for the stars.

2

Katherine Eddy

Katherine is a fantastic barrister. She's forensic in her preparation, extremely good in court, and a committed member of the team.

2

Ronnie Dennis

Ronnie is sharp and focused. His advocacy is slick. He has a calm demeanor with clients.

2

Tom Ogg

Tom is a composed and methodical advocate whose calm, unflappable demeanor commands attention in the tribunal room. This measured style allows complex technical detail to land with clarity and precision. Tom builds his case steadily and thoroughly, ensuring each point is properly developed and understood before moving to the next. Tom is extremely responsive and pragmatic to work with and builds a good rapport with clients, putting them at ease throughout the process.

2

Zac Sammour

2

Rupert Paines

A superstar. Fantastic on paper, great in the law, superb judgment, and works incredibly hard. Having Rupert on the team is reassuring - you know that nothing is going to be missed.

3

Harini Iyengar

Harini produced a very thorough, well-presented, and clear opinion for the client. She gave clear views regarding the questions asked, as well as practical and commercially focused guidance for us and the client on how to mitigate risk.

4

Ruth Kennedy

She is responsive, pragmatic, approachable, and highly adaptable. She quickly masters the issues in a matter.

4

Ben Mitchell

5

Daniel Isenberg

Incredibly sharp with tremendous attention to detail. Great with clients; often goes above and beyond and is a steely advocate. A future silk, no doubt.

5

Nigel Porter

5

Katherine Taunton

Excellent on the law. Excellent drafting. Really good judgment. Unflappable. And really hard working. A fantastic member of any team.

5

Leo Davidson

We have found Leo to be of sharp intellect in dealing with complicated legal issues, and he is always calm under pressure. He possesses impressive writing skills.

Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.

1

Aliya Al-Yassin

Extremely hard-working, knowledgeable, and attentive to detail; a star of the future.

1

Christian Davies

Christian is just brilliant. I am always delighted to have him on a team. He is extremely hardworking, drafts to an extremely high standard, and gets it right every time. He has the judgment of counsel many years senior to him. It is a joy to work with him. The world is his oyster.

1

Lucy Jones

She was very hardworking and bright - a great addition to the legal team, and we would be happy to work with her again.

1

Oliver Mills

Oliver is an all-round fantastic lawyer. His advocacy skills are extremely impressive for his year of call - he went up against a KC and won. He's very responsive and will get stuck in with all aspects of the case with no airs and graces. Truly, he is a joy to work with.