Vanessa Thomson KC
'Vanessa is very good with clients. She is exceptionally well prepared on all aspects of the case and available to discuss issues.'
Nine Chambers
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Nine Chambers is active in both prosecution and defence across a broad range of criminal matters. Vanessa Thomson, praised as ‘fierce in the courtroom’ and known for leaving ’no stone unturned’ in her case preparation, acted for a teenager charged with attempted murder after crashing his stepmother’s car during a police pursuit.
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- '9 St John Street Chambers is a superb set with real quality at all levels.'
- '9 St John Street Chambers is a superb set with real quality at all levels and superb clerking.'
Lawyers
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.
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.
Helen Longworth
‘Helen is always well prepared and on top of her brief. Her judgement is impeccable, and she is a hard worker. Her advocacy is short, punchy and effective.’
Hayley Bennett
Geoff Whelan
Robert Neil Smith
'Robert is an excellent advocate. He is always professional and listens to the clients before providing detailed and honest advice. He is patient with clients, and his advocacy skills are excellent.'
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Emma Clarke
'Emma is an exceptionally bright barrister. She is very intuitive and has knowledge and skills beyond her year of call.'