Rupert Reed KC
‘Rupert is extremely bright, all over the detail of a case, but also fantastic on his feet. His ability to spin a persuasive narrative out of the available evidence is quite brilliant.'
Serle Court garners praise from clients for being ‘one of the strongest sets for property litigation, with real depth in complex claims’. The team has a solid track record in representing clients before all levels of the UK courts. Rupert Reed KC is ‘a tremendous advocate who commands the courtroom when he is in action’. Newly appointed silk Michael Walsh KC acted for the Secretary of State, as an intervener, before the Supreme Court in URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd, a complex claim brought under the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) which involved issues concerning the interplay between the BSA and the Defective Premises Act 1972. Among the juniors, Lara Kuehl is appearing for the claimant in a High Court case concerning a claim for alleged fraudulent misrepresentation arising from the sale of a plot of land for development.
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Testimonials
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- 'Dan Wheeler is excellent.'
- 'Dan Wheeler stands out for his responsiveness, approachability and willingness to always go the extra mile.'
- 'Charlie Payne is a pleasure to deal with, flexible and pragmatic on fees.'
- 'Super responsive clerks.'
- 'Serle Court is very strong.'
- 'Good team of barristers undertaking landlord and tenant and other property work.'
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.
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.
Michael Walsh KC
‘Michael can see the wood for the trees. He is authoritative, clear, and measured. A very intelligent and persuasive advocate who reads the court well.'
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.
Jonathan Upton
‘He has a powerful intellect and grasp of legal issues. A strong advocate.’
Tom Braithwaite
‘Tom combines excellent legal and procedural knowledge with an authoritative and reassuring manner for clients.'
Andrew Bruce
‘Andrew is a pre-eminent barrister in the field of property litigation, especially where equity and trusts principles intersect with land law.'
Andrew Francis
Lara Kuehl
‘Lara is excellent. She is pragmatic, responsive and commercial, with a meticulous eye for detail, and provides very clear advice.’
Jonathan Fowles
Jennifer Meech
‘She is quick on her feet, tenacious and knowledgeable.'