Brick Court Chambers

‘Very professional and rightly highly regarded’, Brick Court Chambers remain active in international disputes and arbitrations involving states, private entities, and investors. The set’s members are regularly instructed by prominent charities and NGOs in public international matters. Edward Ho has ongoing involvement representing the claimant in Naftogaz vs the Russian Federation, which concerns the enforcement of arbitration awards worth over $4 billion which involves arguments of state immunity under international law, and ’intellectual powerhouse‘ Maya Lester KC has a broad public law practice, with recent work including representing the applicant in a public law challenge to the FCDO’s decision to sanction a Belarusian company.

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'This set has great strength in depth.'
'Brick Court Chambers is probably the best commercial and public law chambers in London. It is very professional and rightly highly regarded.'

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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.

Vernon Flynn KC

'Vernon is a brilliant advocate who commands the attention of the court. His international experience and reputation is genuinely world class. Few can reach his heights, both intellectually and in his skills as an advocate.'

Maya Lester KC

'Maya is incredibly strong on handling complex public international law issues. She has a nuanced understanding of how public international law operates in practice and is able to communicate clearly the nuances of public international law to clients and judges.'

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.

Ali Al-Karim

‘Ali combines sharp legal acumen with a collaborative and grounded approach—never arrogant, and consistently respectful in team settings. He is a strong team player, generous with his time and input.’

Emilie Gonin

‘Very knowledgeable, highly intelligent and a sincere pleasure to work with.’

Edward Ho

Robert McCorquodale

‘He is hugely knowledgeable about public international law, in particular human rights, self-determination and the law of territory and the interface with business, and is able to combine compassion with practical advice.'

Camilla Cockerill

‘Excellent team player with a real passion for the case and the cause.’