39 Essex Chambers

2026 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.

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Christopher Staker KC

‘Extremely hard-working and will not rest until all avenues have been addressed to present the best possible case on behalf of his client. Has deep and academic understanding of the wider legal issues at play in the case and harnesses them to powerful effect.’