Nicholas Trompeter KC
‘Very personable, exceptionally bright, highly accessible and always makes time when needed.’
Selborne Chambers is 'very strong in property litigation'. Nicholas Trompeter KC appeared in London Trocadero (2015) LLP v Picturehouse Cinemas Limited, a longrunning dispute between the landlord, Trocadero, and its tenant, Picturehouse Cinemas, concerning the application of insurance rent; the court ruled that the landlord must repay overcharged insurance rent to the tenant. In a separate matter, Gary Blaker KC is representing the claimant in Bootle v GHL Property Management and Development Ltd & anr, a trespass and boundary dispute arising from the cutting down of a prominent number of trees, bushes and vegetation along a 120 metre boundary running between two properties in Lancashire. In March 2025 Romie Tager KC retired from practice, and Justin Kitson KC was elevated to silk.
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- 'Paul Bunting and Darren Madle provide a top class service.'
- 'Paul Bunting is excellent.'
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- 'Aron Hanks is very responsive and always able to assist.'
- 'Selborne Chambers are an exceptional, quality set.'
- 'Very strong property chambers.'
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.
Gary Blaker KC
‘Gary is exceptional. His ability to get to the nub of a matter quickly and explain complex legal issues to the client.’
Clifford Darton KC
Clifford is highly intelligent, articulate and has superb legal and analytical skills. He is an effective communicator.’
Mark Warwick KC
‘His decades of experience is evident in the court room.’
Ian Clarke KC
He is exceptional on his feet, extremely sharp and incisive.'
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.
Justin Kitson KC
'He shows willingness to roll up his sleeves and advise as he sees it, without varnish or flannel.'
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.
Richard Clegg
Stuart Hornett
‘A sterling barrister.'
Neil Mendoza
Neil is a tenacious advocate, clear and pithy and gets his point across in the most efficient way.'
David Warner
‘An exceptional advocate.’
Henry Webb
‘Henry has a deep knowledge of property law which is allied with very sound commercial judgement.’
Jonathan McNae
‘Jonathan is an eloquent and persuasive advocate with a strategic mindset.’
Paul de la Piquerie
‘Paul is a highly technical and skilled barrister with a keen eye for detail.'
James Sandham
George Woodhead
‘He is good at thinking outside the box.’
Thomas Cockburn
He is able to think outside of the box and come up with a workable solution where all parties are happy with the outcome.’
Rahul Varma
‘Rahul is an excellent barrister. He has great judgement and is unflappable.’
Simon McLoughlin
His sharp intellect and keen understanding of the law are evident in every aspect of his work.’
Isabel Petrie
‘Isabel is a force to be reckoned with. She is quick on her feet in court.’
Sarah Walker
‘She combines fantastic attention to detail with a very strong understanding of the law.’