Thomas Hinchliffe KC
Three New Square is 'a excellent set of IP barristers'. The team is highly experienced in handling instructions in the telecoms, biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. Andrew Waugh KC is well versed in advising on high-profile pharmaceutical patent disputes, while Tom Hinchliffe KC routinely represents multinational telecoms, biotech and technology entities in IP matters. Elsewhere in chambers, Tom Mitcheson KC and Daniel Selmi appeared in Merck Serono SA v Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks, a Court of Appeal case concerning the use of supplementary protection certificates for second medical use. Katherine Moggridge brings expertise in advising on all aspects of IP law, including passing off, patents, registered design rights and trade marks. Geoffrey Pritchard KC took silk in March 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Nick Hill is an excellent clerk and always goes out of his way to assist, even on short notice.’
- ‘Always very friendly and helpful. Nick Hill is fantastic and always goes out of his way to be as helpful as possible.’
- ‘Very effective clerking. Tim Fairburn is fast and very efficient.'
- ‘The clerking and support team at 3 New Square are great. Nick Hill is a consummate professional. Georgia Onyett and Zena Robbins are fabulous as well.’
- 'The set has strong depth in this area.'
- 'Three New Square are a dedicated IP set stuffed with great barristers at all levels. We've worked with them for many, many years and have found them to be a great choice.'
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.
Andrew Waugh KC
‘He fights every case like his life depends on it.’
Tom Mitcheson KC
Guy Burkill KC
‘Guy is an effective and skilled advocate. He is tenacious and determined.’
Douglas Campbell KC
‘Douglas is a very thorough barrister with a deep understanding of case law. He is a real team player.’
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.
Geoffrey Pritchard KC
‘Technically strong, good with clients and commercially focused.'
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.
Stuart Baran
A super-intelligent junior who is good at reading the judge.’
Miles Copeland
‘Miles is a fabulous team player.’
Katherine Moggridge
Daniel Selmi
‘Daniel’s advocacy is focused, persuasive, and well-structured. He presents arguments clearly and confidently.’
Jeremy Heald
Tim Austen
‘Tim is a pleasure to work with. He is diligent, analytical and strategic.'
Joe Delaney
‘Joe is very careful and thoughtful. He formulates convincing arguments and is very easy to work with.’
Denise McFarland
Denise is an experienced trial advocate who instils confidence. An excellent team player who quickly establishes rapport.'
Charles Brabin
‘Charles is everything you would wish for in a junior- he combines a forensic approach with great attention to detail.'
Dominic Hughes
Dominic is excellent with clients. He clearly explains complicated matters in a comprehensible way.’
Georgina Messenger
‘Georgina is always very well prepared and is a cool head in the court room. Her advocacy is strong and thorough.’
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.
Alice Hart
‘She is very clever, practical and knowledgeable about the law.'
Thomas Lunt
Thomas is wise and operates at a level of seniority beyond his year of call. He is incredibly smart.'