Monckton Chambers is very well known for its expertise in assisting with complex procurement litigation in the private and public sectors. Michael Bowsher KC has an excellent reputation for handling high-profile, complex procurement litigation. Valentina Sloane KC has been instructed to defend TFL against a challenge, brought by Cubic, to the decision to award a £800m contract for revenue collection for the London Underground to a competitor. Among the juniors, Fiona Banks is routinely instructed by contracting authorities and private contractors from the energy, education, defence and construction sectors, to name a few.
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Testimonials
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- Monckton Chambers is the standout set for public procurement work, offering expertise and exceptional depth across the market. The chambers consistently fields barristers of the highest calibre at every level, from silks to juniors, ensuring clients have access to top-tier advice and advocacy, whatever the complexity of the matter. Monckton is our first port of call for any procurement dispute or advisory matter, and the set never fails to impress.
- Monckton has a great range of procurement counsel (probably the biggest).
- Excellent - first class! My go-to clerk is the excellent and responsive Steve Duffet.
- They are excellent - a good range of Counsel, and availability is always good, especially at short notice.
- Monckton is an excellent set. They always make Counsel available, often at short notice in the face of urgent deadlines. They have good strength in depth, meaning that they can make Counsel of differing seniorities available, subject to the demands of the matter at hand.
- The clerks' room is always helpful and responsive. Gemma Goodwin is a real star. She is extremely responsive and always makes Counsel available.
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.
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.
Anneliese Blackwood
Anneliese is a conscientious, knowledgeable, and user-friendly barrister. She is responsive and grasps concepts quickly. She is thorough and extremely hard-working, instilling confidence in her clients and instructing solicitors. Her drafting is good, and her written advocacy, in particular, is strong.
Alfred Artley
Alfred is an exceptional barrister who consistently delivers outstanding service. We instructed him on an application to lift an automatic suspension, and his advocacy was very impressive — excellent clarity, persuasiveness, and articulation, with a very strong grasp of the legal and factual issues. Alfred's written work is of the highest quality — thorough and incisive. He is also notably responsive, providing timely and considered feedback whenever needed. Alfred is a pleasure to work with and an invaluable asset to any litigation team. We do not hesitate to instruct him when needed and recommend him without reservation to anyone seeking top-tier advocacy and advice.
