Lexa Hilliard KC
'Lexa is a strong and persuasive advocate and is very impressive in formulating legal argument.'
Offering a ‘second to none’ service, Wilberforce Chambers has strength across the spectrum of corporate and personal insolvency litigation. Members of chambers act on office holder claims, directors’ disqualifications and disputes under EU regulation and the cross-border insolvency regulations. Lexa Hilliard KC supports the joint liquidators in an application for directions following the collapse of three companies which facilitate peer-to-peer lending for car purchases. Clare Stanley KC is acting in Mitchell v Al Jaber, a misfeasance claim now going to the Supreme Court which examines the scope of a director’s fiduciary duties over a company’s assets post-liquidation. Jessica Brooke acts in Re Odyssey BBHP and Re Explorer BBHP, which concern the seizure of two luxury cruise ships seized following the collapse of the vessels’ charterer. Thomas Robinson KC became a King’s Counsel in March 2025.
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- 'Impressive set with a wide range of skills.'
- 'The service is second to none. The clerks are always helpful and available.'
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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.
Clare Stanley KC
'Her clarity of thought, commercial acumen, and persuasive advocacy are highly valued.'
James Bailey KC
James is super bright and clear with advice. Where other KCs struggle, James can get to the nub of the issue and resolve it.’
Marcia Shekerdemian KC
Terence Mowschenson KC
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.
Thomas Robinson KC
‘Unflappable and one of the best around. User-friendly and gets to the core of the issue quickly. Clients trust his advice and judgement.’
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.
Graeme Halkerston
Jessica Brooke
Sri Carmichael
'She is masterful at condensing complex matters into understandable chunks.'
Daniel Lewis
'His written work is excellent, and he turns things around very quickly.'
Rachael Earle
‘Rachael is very thorough and always well prepared. She is able to read a judge very well and to adjust her advocacy accordingly.'
Jack Watson
Jamie Holmes
Bobby Friedman
Tim Matthewson
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.
Daniel Petrides
'Knowledgable, enthusiastic and bright.'