Stephen Tromans KC
‘Stephen is simply the best nuclear barrister in the UK. His knowledge of international and UK nuclear regulation runs deep and the strength of his advocacy comes from the fact that he just knows everything.’
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39 Essex Chambers ' members are frequently involved in high-value matters concerning oil & gas, nuclear, power generation and distribution, and renewables projects across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, as well as in the UK. Stephen Tromans KC , who has specific nuclear expertise, recently acted for NNB Ltd, the developer of Hinkley Point C, in a case concerning variation to the development consent order for the first major nuclear power station to be built in the UK for almost half a century. Karim Ghaly KC isrepresents the local authority owners of UK gasification plant that was terminated five years into a 25-year term. Among the juniors, Victoria Hutton was instructed by NNB Generation Company to promote a development consent order for the new Sizewell C nuclear power station.
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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.
Adrian Hughes KC
‘He is always reliable and trustful. He is able to manage the case efficiently, and his advocacy is always persuasive.’
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Marion Smith KC
‘Marion is wonderful – always grasps the commercial issues and provides a new and welcome perspective. Clients love her.’
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James Strachan KC
‘James is excellent. A very good communicator, who is decisive and manages risks in a calm and assuring manner.’
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.
Jess Connors
‘Jess has an exceptional eye for detail and winning legal arguments.’
Victoria Hutton
‘Hardworking and able to grasp subjects and complex facts easily and quickly, Victoria has strong awareness of the sector and the commercial implications of advice.’
Daniel Stedman Jones
‘Extremely clear thinking, and his advice is always well-structured and logical.’
Duncan Sinclair
‘A go-to for procurement and state aid-related work, Duncan brings a considerable body of knowledge and experience to bear on those cases in which he is involved.’
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