Vernon Flynn KC
‘Vernon is one of the titans of arbitration. He is the go-to advocate for clients in their largest disputes. He attracts tribunals with his easy-going manner. Clients appreciate his tenacity – he is a real fighter.’
Described as ‘very much the go-to set for all commercial matters, litigation or arbitration’, members of Brick Court Chambers continue to be instructed in high profile investor state arbitrations and various commercial disputes, including across the energy, insurance, banking and corporate sectors. Vernon Flynn KC represents the Government of Malaysia in Goldman Sachs v Government of Malaysia in a settlement agreement dispute related to a previous LCIA arbitration between the parties over the 1MDB scandal. Salim Moollan KC is highly experienced in international commercial and investment arbitrations, including satellite litigation in the courts. Edward Ho and Emilie Gonin are highly regarded for their expertise in complex investment treaty arbitrations.
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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.
Mark Howard KC
Salim Moollan KC
‘Salim is a brilliant advocate, exceptionally clever, quick and nimble on his feet, and he has a commanding presence. He is most highly regarded for investment arbitration and international commercial arbitration, arbitration-related court applications, and appellate work, most notably before the Privy Council.’
Richard Blakeley KC
‘Richard is simply fantastic. Extremely hard-working – he is at the same time efficient and pragmatic and was able to showcase his knowledge of sanctions as well as general commercial law. He is an incisive cross-examiner – dogged in pursuing and following through on weaknesses in a witness’ evidence whilst maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor. A real superstar.’
Richard Eschwege KC
Stephen Midwinter KC
Highly intelligent. Down-to earth. Succinct and punchy on paper and on his feet.'
Fionn Pilbrow KC
'Hard working and clever. Lovely measured advocacy.'
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.
Emilie Gonin
'Emilie is a star practitioner in the arbitration field. Her knowledge of arbitration law and practice is all-encompassing; and her judgment is extremely sound. Highly recommended.'
Tom Pascoe
'Tom exercises incredibly good judgement, way above his year. Impeccable notes. An excellent lawyer. Tom's skills are recognised, he is very busy. A standout junior in a set full of excellent juniors.'
Zahra Al-Rikabi
'A charming and urbane advocate who rapidly gains the trust of her client, her team, and her tribunal. She will go far.'
Jonathan Dawid
'Highly intelligent and exceptionally analytical. He has a sharp eye for complex or subtle legal issues and is quick to identify and address potential problems. His written work is meticulous, and his advocacy is calm, precise and persuasive.'
David Heaton
Kyle Lawson
'Kyle is outstanding. His advice is consistently sharp, commercial, and pragmatic—he has a real ability to focus on what matters and cut through complexity to provide solutions that are legally sound and client-friendly.'
Georgina Petrova
‘Georgina has an encyclopedic knowledge of matters relating to public international law and a wonderful ability to convert complex concepts clearly in her writing.’
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.
