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Leading Silks

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David Allen KC – 7 King’s Bench Walk ‘David is exceptional. He is clear, very direct and tells it how it is. He is a robust advocate, who is very good at focusing on the key issues.’
Sean Brannigan KC – 4 Pump Court ‘First an amazing advocate, second a brilliant strategist. A fierce intellect, a gritty fighter and a great manager, Sean is user-friendly and combines a UK and international practice with ease.’
Veronique Buehrlen KC – Keating Chambers ‘Veronique does not waste time with fringe issues but directs the tribunal to the points that are truly important. She also has an excellent grasp of complex legal issues and is able to cut through very difficult problems with ease.’
Helen Davies KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘Helen is, without doubt, at the top of her game. She is laser-sharp, highly responsive and a pleasure to deal with.’
Stephen Dennison KC – Atkin Chambers ‘Stephen is a brilliant advocate and extremely diligent. He is able to cut across complex issues quickly, focusing on the core issues in dispute.’
Alexander Gunning KC – One Essex Court 'Alex is simply brilliant and captivates the tribunal. His advocacy makes the complex simple and breathes life into most technical cases.'
Mark Howard KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘A senior statesman and leader among the insurance Bar, he brings gravitas and incisive analysis.  His cross-examination is in a different league.’
Simon Hughes KC – Keating Chambers ‘Simon is a master strategist who is able to see ahead of all the moving parts, advise on realistic outcomes, and lead the team on a clear path to achieve them.’
Paul Key KC – Essex Court Chambers ‘Paul is brilliantly intelligent and erudite, as well as highly articulate and persuasive as an advocate, and he is willing to get into the granular detail and do the hard work.’
John McCaughran KC – One Essex Court ‘An excellent technical lawyer with a huge amount of experience in energy work.’
Luke Parsons KC – Quadrant Chambers ‘He is extremely clever and able very quickly get to the heart of complex cases. An excellent advocate with a real gift for expressing complicated points in a concise and easy-to-follow fashion.’
Laurence Rabinowitz KC – One Essex Court ‘The leading appellate court advocate for energy cases. A class act.’
Simon Rainey KC – Quadrant Chambers ‘Simon provides very insightful analysis, and tremendous legal and commercial judgement.’
David Streatfeild-James KC –Atkin Chambers ‘‘He is the best technical barrister in the offshore wind sector. His knowledge and understanding of the geotechnical complications and commercial drivers in any scenario are impressive, adding additional gravitas to his advice.’
Daniel Toledano KC – One Essex Court ‘Daniel is at the very pinnacle of the commercial Bar, in particular in relation to energy. He is razor-sharp and sees to the very heart of the issue straightaway, but at the same time is approachable and accessible.’
Andrew White KC – Atkin Chambers ‘Meticulous and with great attention to detail, Andrew is an excellent advocate with a great ability to get what is takes from witnesses and experts.’
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Michael Ashcroft KC –Twenty Essex ‘Very clever, with an efficient advocacy style, he also has strong analytical skills and provides very clear written communications.’
Stuart Catchpole KC – Atkin Chambers ‘Stuart is an eminently experienced and skilled advocate with a deep understanding of construction projects and construction law.  He works tirelessly to get across the detail of a case and is a master of developing strategy.’
Alain Choo Choy KC – One Essex Court ‘In a profession of extremely clever people, Alain stands out as one of the most brilliant. He is an exceptionally impressive advocate and Commercial Court judges clearly listen to him and find his submissions reliable.’
Stephen Cogley KC – 4 Pump Court ‘Stephen is one of the best commercial barristers in the City. He is a brilliant advocate - bold, aggressive and thoughtful, and a go-to barrister on challenging matters.’
Anneliese Day KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Anneliese is utterly brilliant: she is client-friendly, easy to work with, a great leader of the team, and has an eye for detail. She is an excellent judge of the arguments that will win a case.’
Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC – Atkin Chambers ‘Very good with the tribunal, Chantal is calm and reliable. She shows mastery of detail in a short time.’
Vernon Flynn KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘The best in the business, the man you need on your side in court, he can sweet talk the most difficult judge with effortless charm. A brilliant leader who just nails it every time he is on his feet.’
Lucy Garrett KC –Keating Chambers ‘Whether it is strategic advice, drafting submissions or pleadings, or advocacy in court, her output is always first-class. She is incredibly cerebral but does not lose sight of the commercial aspects of a case.’
Karim Ghaly KC  - Atkin Chambers  ‘Like a chess player, Karim is always several steps ahead of everyone else in the room. An extraordinary strategist, tenacious and pugnacious on his feet, and one of the most charming barristers in practice today.’
Lord Grabiner KC – One Essex Court
Sa’ad Hossain KC – One Essex Court ‘Sa’ad is a very nice guy, a great advocate, and has good judgement.’
James Howells KC – Atkin Chambers ‘His hard work is extraordinary. What sets him apart is his patience with clients are not on the same wavelength with most English barristers.’
David Lewis KC –Twenty Essex ‘David is extremely clear in communicating complex legal opinions and, importantly, has a good grasp of clients’ commercial considerations. He is a great advocate, being calm under pressure.’
Simon Lofthouse KC – Atkin Chambers ‘He is a superstar advocate. He absolutely crushes the detail, and presents the case as a simple series of points leading to an obvious conclusion, and his cross-examinations are an absolute masterclass.’
Harry Matovu KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘He is the gold standard. His analytical capacity and advocacy is stellar, and he is second to none.’
Jeffery Onions KC – One Essex Court ‘Jeffery exudes a calmness reflecting his well-deserved senior status at the top end of the commercial bar. Jeffery is excellent with clients, keeping them focused on the real issues at hand.’
Sean O’Sullivan KC – 4 Pump Court ‘Very user-friendly and approachable. He is a very effective cross-examiner with strong oral and written advocacy.’
Andrew Rigney KC – Crown Office Chambers ‘Very clever and great in court, Andrew works very hard, is a gifted communicator with clients, and is very collaborative and user-friendly.’
David Thomas KC – Keating Chambers ‘David is a highly regarded barrister excelling in complex cases across international arbitration, construction, and engineering law. He quickly identifies key legal, factual, and evidential points, with a sharp analytical mind.’
Stephen Tromans KC – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Stephen is simply the best nuclear barrister in the UK. His knowledge of international and UK nuclear regulation runs deep and the strength of his advocacy comes from the fact that he just knows everything.’
Steven Walker KC – Atkin Chambers ‘A go-to silk for complex work where a clear concise view is needed.’
Sean Wilken KC – Keating Chambers ‘Incredibly clever and very sharp. A real leader.’
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Monica Carss-Frisk KC – Blackstone Chambers ‘Monica is an excellent commercial silk who combines superb intellect with excellent instincts as to arguments that will persuade the court, masterful advocacy, and excellent client service.’
Serena Cheng KC – Atkin Chambers ‘A particularly strong advocate, with a clear, precise and persuasive style. Serena produces impressive and clear written and oral advice and can be relied on to engage clearly with the client.’
Rupert Choat KC – Atkin Chambers ‘Rupert’s exceptional strength is being able to distil complex matters into straightforward and practical advice. He leaves no stone unturned and his advocacy style is thorough and convincing.’
Nigel Cooper KC – Quadrant Chambers ‘Calm, measured, understated, and convincing. No pyrotechnics or extreme arguments.’
Simon Croall KC –Quadrant Chambers
Nicholas Dennys KC – Atkin Chambers ‘Nick is wonderfully calm and has always makes himself available to assist wherever possible. He is an extremely articulate and intelligent advocate and is a pleasure to deal with.’
Graham Dunning KC –Essex Court Chambers ‘Graham is an extremely able and hardworking who is able to get difficult points across to judges and arbitrators in an appropriate way that does not alienate them.’
Jonathan Gaisman KC – 7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Probably the best advocate of his generation. Always on top of the detail.
Charles Graham KC – One Essex Court ‘An outstanding barrister with deep specialisation in the energy sector. Brilliant client-handling skills, and meticulous attention to detail when preparing cross-examination.’
Stephen Hofmeyr KC –7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Stephen is a very strong advocate operating at the highest level.  Very thorough with high-level legal analysis, he makes sure his arguments are fully understood with forceful clarity.’
Philippa Hopkins KC –Essex Court Chambers ‘An excellent lawyer. Philippa is extremely intelligent, energetic and tremendously well organised.’
Timothy Howe KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Tim is first-class when grappling with complex issues of contractual construction.  He works cohesively in a team environment, which is rare for a silk of his stature and seniority.’
Adrian Hughes KC – 39 Essex Chambers ‘He is always reliable and trustful. He is able to manage the case efficiently, and his advocacy is always persuasive.’
Daniel Jowell KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘Excellent advocacy. He is able to read the room and is incredibly fluent and persuasive.’
Charles Kimmins KC –Twenty Essex ‘Charles is absolutely charming, liked and respected by solicitors and clients. His drafting – of statements of case, skeleton arguments and witness statements – is excellent and persuasive.’
Yash Kulkarni KC – Quadrant Chambers ‘His attention to detail is superb and he can distil complex financial arguments into easily digestible submissions. Clients love him.’
James Leabeater KC –4 Pump Court ‘An excellent advocate who provides consistently solid advice on complex shipping and offshore cases.’
Gwion Lewis KC - Landmark Chambers 'Gwion is very down-to-earth and relatable. He makes clients feel at ease and part of the process, clearly explaining everything in plain English.’
Tim Lord KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘A good advocate who appears in many top cases. Tim is one of the most forensic lawyers – he knows where to look and how to interpret what he sees.’
Alan Maclean KC –Blackstone Chambers ‘His advice is always technically excellent but also commercially pragmatic and eminently sensible.'
Hodge Malek KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Decent, full of knowledge, hardworking and caring. Hodge is a superb advocate who commands the respect of the courtroom and is effortlessly persuasive in his advocacy style.’
Duncan Matthews KC – Twenty Essex ‘He has a firm, clear grasp of the law and a conscientious approach to getting on top of the facts.’
James McClelland KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘A very skilful advocate – very measured, with matter-of-fact delivery that builds to the inescapable conclusion that his position is correct. He leaves no stone unturned in anticipating the other side’s arguments.’
Manus McMullan KC – Atkin Chambers ‘An extraordinary advocate with an ability to assess and integrate vast amounts of facts and fashion targeted arguments that swiftly cut to the core of the case.’
David Mildon KC – Essex Court Chambers
Wendy Miles KC – Twenty Essex ‘Wendy is an expert in all things energy, climate, and international arbitration. She has proven again and again to be the best of the best, and her insight and advice are always on point.’
Fionn Pilbrow KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘A very good hands-on lawyer who is very bright technically. Fionn is a highly persuasive advocate who provides clear advice and is very client-friendly.’
Alistair Schaff KC – 7 King’s Bench Walk ‘The Thierry Henry of insurance silks, Alistair is a first-rate advocate who is able to establish a real rapport with the court.’
Thomas Sharpe KC – One Essex Court 'He is particularly good at seeing the bigger picture and making a complex story digestible for the court, and presents complex matters in a simple way so it appeals to a judge.'
Chris Smith KC – Quadrant Chambers ‘Chris listens, is responsive, and provides helpful insights. He is also incredibly sharp and excellent on his feet.’
Marion Smith KC – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Marion is wonderful – always grasps the commercial issues and provides a new and welcome perspective. Clients love her.’
James Strachan KC – 39 Essex Chambers ‘James is excellent.  A very good communicator, who is decisive and manages risks in a calm and assuring manner.’
Nigel Tozzi KC –4 Pump Court ‘He puts arguments firmly but is always sensible, so keeps confidence of the tribunal.  He has very thorough and superb expertise on the commercial/ construction side.’
Crispin Winser KC – Crown Office Chambers ‘A brilliant advocate who has the ear of the court, Crispin is measured but persuasive, and not afraid to take positions when advising.’
Lord Wolfson KC – One Essex Court ‘David is one of the top advocates practising at the Commercial Bar at present. He has fantastic analytical skills aligned with incredible advocacy strengths, plus the ability to read the court well.’
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Lord Banner KC –Keating Chambers ‘Charles understands that to win an argument it has to be made simple and have logic as well as being correct in law and policy. His presentation of arguments always runs alongside a very human narrative of persuasion.’
Lucas Bastin KC – Essex Court Chambers ‘Lucas is an all-round star with strengths across the board, from substantive excellence to wonderful client relationship skills. The best barrister of his generation – very good technically but he also strong business acumen.’
Kieron Beal KC – Blackstone Chambers ‘Kieron is a strong tactician and a really effective advocate. His judgement is excellent in getting the right balance of explaining complex background whilst developing the case.’
Michael Bools KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘Michael knows the energy sector well and this shows in his submissions.’
Paul Buckingham KC – Keating Chambers ‘Paul is such a strong specialist when it comes to complex engineering disputes that he is one of the finest advocates for energy disputes.'
Mark Chennells KC – Atkin Chambers ‘He can sort information like a super-computer and turn out poetry in his resulting submissions. A robust and engaging advocate who tends to have the ear of the court or tribunal.’
Nicholas Craig KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Nick is smart, responsive and commercially minded. He has strong analytical skills and a practical approach, and his advocacy is focused and persuasive.’
Siddharth Dhar KC – Essex Court Chambers ‘Calm advocacy and excellent drafting. Detailed analysis. Overall a willingness to muck in.’ 
David Elvin KC – Landmark Chambers ‘A superb KC, the best energy and planning KC in the UK. He is at the very top of his game and is a superb strategic thinker and always provides clear and decisive advice.’
Laurence Emmett KC – One Essex Court ‘Approachable and easy to work with, very well prepared for hearings, he provides great written work, really thinks through the critical issues in the case, and is great on his feet.’
Richard Eschwege KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘In a hardworking profession, Richard stands out as absurdly diligent. Extraordinary intelligence combined with an extraordinary work ethic and very extensive trial experience makes him a formidable silk.’
Gerry Facenna KC – Monckton Chambers ‘Gerry has an insightful, targeted, and devastating approach to advocacy. He is incredibly approachable and supportive of his team, and has the all-important calm and considered manner.’
Andrew Fulton KC –Twenty Essex ‘Andrew has a powerful courtroom presence and is incredibly bright and very commercial. He is like a dog with a bone and will fight for them to the end.’
Orlando Gledhill KC – One Essex Court 'Orlando is smart, well prepared and thorough in his analysis. He is very thoughtful on calls and client-friendly in the way he breaks the matter down and takes it in stages.'
Alec Haydon KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘Alec is great to work with: hardworking, thorough and collaborative.’
Siobán Healy KC – 7 King’s Bench Walk ‘A superb advocate operating at the highest level. She is very thorough with high level legal analysis and has the highest level of experience on the trading side.’
Timothy Hill KC –Twenty Essex ‘He is very hands on in terms of drafting and also very good, and assertive, in his advocacy skills as well as in cross-examination of witnesses.’
Calum Lamont KC – Keating Chambers ‘Calum is incredibly smart and immersed in the detail of a case, not only the legal aspects, but also the technical components, no matter how challenging they are.’
Shantanu Majumdar KC – Radcliffe Chambers ‘An extremely thorough barrister who leaves no stone unturned. Shantanu is a brilliant advocate who is very quick on his feet with razor-sharp mind.’
Ali Malek KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Ali is simply brilliant. He is a formidable advocate with a stirring courtroom presence and is able to distil intricate issues down to very clear submissions.’
Lynne McCafferty KC –4 Pump Court ‘A good brain, hardworking and yet approachable, and very good to work with.’
Stephen Midwinter KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘Stephen’s incredible speed of analysis is accompanied by great judgment on the big calls. When on his feet, the advocacy was crisp and effective.’
Hanif Mussa KC – Blackstone Chambers ‘Hanif is an excellent lawyer, very clever and a pleasure to work with. The quality of his work is very high.’
Gordon Nardell KC – Twenty Essex ‘Gordon understands the intricacies of energy law, and especially regulation, very well. He is knowledgeable, intelligent and at the same time commercial.’
Jern-Fei Ng KC – Duxton Hill Chambers  ‘Jern-Fei is the real deal – brilliant, super-clever, incredibly hardworking. A fantastic advocate who is client-driven.’
Alexander Nissen KC –Keating Chambers
Claire Packman KC – 4 Pump Court ‘Claire is an outstanding barrister. She gives clear and sensible advice, is very personable with clients, and is a real team player.’
Fiona Parkin KC – Atkin Chambers ‘Fiona is great to work with and a tireless barrister. She is very much prepared to be creative and challenging where required.’
Conall Patton KC – One Essex Court ‘Conall has an outstanding intellect and a highly persuasive advocacy style. He is a team player with a good sense of humour.’
Rajesh Pillai KC - 3 Verulam Buildings 'Raj mixes smooth but forceful advocacy with a forensic eye for detail. He is great with clients and always has in mind the commercial objective.’
Iain Quirk KC – Essex Court Chambers ‘Flexible, robust, and hardworking, he gets to the point.  A go-to barrister for any sort of case.’
Dominique Rawley KC – Atkin Chambers ‘Incredibly bright and methodical, he works hard to support the commercial aims of the client and to support instructing solicitors.’
Philip Riches KC –Twenty Essex ‘Philip is a well-respected and excellent silk. He is bright, approachable, hardworking, and is able to read the court well.’
Samuel Townend KC –Keating Chambers ‘‘A highly skilled and astute barrister, Sam combines sharp intellect with a grounded, practical approach to his work. He has the ability to quickly grasp complex legal issues and distil them into clear, actionable strategies that are readily understood.’
Nick Vineall KC – 4 Pump Court ‘Nick is a very effective advocate, delivering very well-structured and sharp arguments whilst maintaining a very pleasant tone, devoid of arrogance.’
David Wolfe KC - Matrix Chambers 'David is indefatigable and refuses to be put off by hostile judges.  He is genuinely fearless in pursuit of his clients' objectives and leaves no stone unturned.’
Emily Wood KC - Essex Court Chambers 'Emily is a rare and exceptional talent in the energy space. Her ability to synthesise and present complicated cases and topics, and to master the details of the documents in any case, is unparalleled.’
Alexander Wright KC – 4 Pump Court ‘Calm and persuasive, and a good strategist, he is very hardworking and fits in well with the team.’

2024 Silks

Jane Davies Evans KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Jane works extremely hard and is really on top of the dispute. She is very well experienced in construction and energy disputes, and clients really like her commitment.’
Tom Owen KC – Keating Chambers ‘Tom is really good with clients.  He is thoughtful, empathetic, and not afraid to give clear and unequivocal advice on strategy, merits and next steps.’
Sanjay Patel KC – 4 Pump Court ‘Great attention to detail, spirited advocacy and razor-sharp intellect. He is hugely enthusiastic, very sharp and great on his feet.’
Nicholas Sloboda KC – One Essex Court ‘He is amongst the first pick of people when you are building a team for a case that really matters. Also, completely charming and funny and so will make everyone’s participation more pleasurable.’

2025 Silks

Anton Dudnikov KC –Essex Court Chambers ‘Anton is a triple threat: he has an unwavering work ethic, will be the brightest person in any room, and is likeable and easy to understand.’
Ciaran Keller KC –Essex Court Chambers ‘Ciaran is extremely user-friendly, responsive, and thoughtful.  He considers issues deeply, his advocacy is clear and well-articulated, and his manner with decision-makers is admirable.’
Jason Robinson KC  –7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Jason is an exceptionally smart individual, whose written and oral advocacy are top-notch. His analysis and his instincts are very well-tuned and he anticipates how matters will develop very clearly.’
Niranjan Venkatesan KC – One Essex Court 'One of the next generation of super-silks in the energy sector. One of the outstanding lawyers of his generation.’

Leading Juniors

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Thomas Crangle –4 Pump Court ‘Strong attention detail and clarity of advice. Tom is an absolute joy to work with.’
Kate Livesey –4 Pump Court ‘Kate is absolutely outstanding – immensely hardworking, extremely bright, a superb lawyer and great with clients, and an absolute delight to work with.’
Nehali Shah – One Essex Court ‘Nehali is calm and collected, responsive, proactive and a delight to work with. She is immensely bright and has great attention to detail.’
Gaurav Sharma – Quadrant Chambers ‘Very user-friendly and responsive, he is a pleasure to deal with. A very capable advocate.
Michael Watkins – One Essex Court ‘Mike is truly one of the stars of his generation. An absolutely superb lawyer with terrific judgement, who immerses himself in the detail of cases and works super-hard.’
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Paul Bury – Keating Chambers ‘Paul is a pleasure to work with, rolling his sleeves up and tackling difficult points under pressure in an implacable way, whilst always delivering high-quality advice.’
Simon Crawshaw – Atkin Chambers ‘Simon’s technical knowledge is impressive. He is able to quickly digest large amount of information and distil this into simple and clear submissions and pleadings.’
Edward Ho – Brick Court Chambers ‘Ed is an amazing advocate. He is able to dig into complicated technical matters and distil them into easily understandable and persuasive points.’
Thomas Lazur – Keating Chambers ‘He has the ability to connect and work well with instructing solicitors. A charming cross-examiner with solid understanding of construction issues.’
Emily Neill –Blackstone Chambers ‘Commercially-minded and pragmatic, she is really at the top of her game.’
Gerard Rothschild – Brick Court Chambers ‘There is no finer draftsman at the junior bar than Gerard, whose written advocacy is a model of its kind. He is also efficient, courteous and a joy to deal with.’
Andrew Stevens - Quadrant Chambers  ‘Andrew presents as a highly accomplished and versatile advocate who is highly capable of mastering complex factual and legal matrices quickly.’
Paul Wee – Essex Court Chambers ‘One of the star performers at the Bar, Paul drafts beautifully and his ability to digest and distil masses of information into clear concise legal submissions is second to none.’
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Lauren Adams – Atkin Chambers ‘Tenacious, savvy, insightful, formidable and with great instincts.’
Georges Chalfoun –3 Verulam Buildings ‘George has developed a deep understanding of the energy sector, bringing both technical fluency and commercial insight to disputes in this space. He has the ability to distill complex regulatory and contractual issues into persuasive legal arguments. He is particularly strong in handling disputes arising from joint ventures, supply contracts, and complex infrastructure construction projects.’
Tom Coates – Blackstone Chambers ‘Tom is a great senior junior. He is very bright, grasps the issues quickly, and drafts very well.’
Jess Connors – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Jess has an exceptional eye for detail and winning legal arguments.’
Joseph England –Quadrant Chambers ‘An excellent and professional junior counsel with extensive experience in international arbitrations including in energy. His advocacy is professional and persuasive.’
Andrew Feld – Twenty Essex ‘Andy is a standout junior – razor-sharp intelligence with excellent advocacy skills. He is very clever, analytical, thorough, efficient and a pleasure to work with.’
Monica Feria-Tinta – Twenty Essex ‘Monica cares deeply about her clients and their cases, and it shows in her advocacy – written and oral. She’s detailed, well prepared and really committed to each case.’
Ben Gardner –Quadrant Chambers ‘Extremely intelligent, responsive and user-friendly. Ben is a calm and highly skilled advocate with no weaknesses.’
Daniel Goodkin – 4 Pump Court ‘Fantastic drafter and team player.’
Victoria Hutton – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Hardworking and able to grasp subjects and complex facts easily and quickly, Victoria has strong awareness of the sector and the commercial implications of advice.’
Malcolm Jarvis –Twenty Essex ‘Malcolm is clever, willing to get into the detail, responsive and very user-friendly. He is also very personable.’
Daniel Stedman Jones – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Extremely clear thinking, and his advice is always well-structured and logical.’
Emma Jones – One Essex Court 'A brilliant lawyer and a totally wonderful team player. They do not come better than Emma, who is a future top-of-the-tree lawyer.'
Samar Abbas Kazmi – Atkin Chambers ‘Samar is highly intelligent and has excellent judgment.  He is in the detail but is also able to sit back and see the big picture to develop overall strategy.’
Daniel Khoo – 4 Pump Court ‘Daniel is extremely intelligent and can pinpoint key issues with remarkable ease, always being mindful of the client’s commercial objectives.’
Shourav Lahiri – Atkin Chambers ‘His main strength is his knowledge in engineering and construction technology together with ability to understand the strength of the client’s team.’
Alexander MacDonald –7 King’s Bench Walk ‘His intelligence, clear communication skills, commitment and approachability are second to none, making him a go-to barrister for any complex insurance litigation.’
Gemma Morgan – Quadrant Chambers ‘Her intelligence is second to none and she is fiercely clever in terms of written and oral advice, submissions and case strategy. Her advocacy is easily at silk level.’
Douglas Paine – One Essex Court ‘Douglas is an excellent strategic thinker and a pleasure to work with. He is technically very good, and he provides measured and pragmatic advice.’
Tom Pascoe – Brick Court Chambers ‘A talented junior and a clear and concise advocate, good at spotting the best points and winning the confidence of the court.’
Caroline Pounds – Quadrant Chambers ‘Caroline is legally smart, commercially minded, good at breaking down complicated points, and efficient. She is the advocate you want on your side.’
Suzanne Rab – Matrix Chambers ‘Suzanne has first-rate intellect and analytical skills, and her mastery of the relevant area of law is combined with sound judgment, and a commercial and user-friendly approach.’
Michael Ryan – 7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Michael is incredibly bright and grasps facts and legal issues really quickly.  He is very capable at juggling various different aspects of litigation proceedings and advising on the strategic and legal implications of steps taken.’
Ben Sareen – Keating Chambers ‘Ben is a great draftsperson, astute and into the detail.’
Robert Scrivener – 4 Pump Court ‘Robert is tactically astute and always sees the bigger picture. He is highly intelligent and analytic, with a remarkable ability to bring clarity to the most complex of cases.’
Duncan Sinclair – 39 Essex Chambers ‘A go-to for procurement and state aid-related work, Duncan brings a considerable body of knowledge and experience to bear on those cases in which he is involved.’
Charlotte Thomas – Brick Court Chambers ‘Very clever, very pragmatic, very user-friendly, and a joy to work with.  She is very crisp and good on paper and when called upon to conduct advocacy.’
James Thompson – Keating Chambers ‘Very hands-on and with a superb ability to understand the detail, what is important, and what will win the case. Totally user-friendly, he inspires confidence in the team.’
Jennie Wild – Keating Chambers ‘Meticulous and detail-oriented, Jennie is calm and convincing in both her arguments and delivery.’
Ben Woolgar – Brick Court Chambers ‘The sharpest tool in the toolbox, his brain works like a supercomputer. His cogent and calm advocacy is through the roof.’
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Joanne Box – Brick Court Chambers ‘Stellar – calm under pressure, collected and natural, assured and commanding. A clear standout barrister who is sure to be a leading silk.’
Peter Brogden – Keating Chambers ‘Peter is incredibly helpful in terms of his legal analysis, drafting and advocacy, but also in a more commercial capacity.’
Manuel Casas – Twenty Essex ‘Manuel can digest very complex facts and simplify them in very persuasive fashion. His writing skills are unmatched, and he is very responsive.'
Mathias Cheung – Atkin Chambers ‘Very bright and very diligent, he shows good attention to detail.’
Owain Draper –One Essex Court 'Owain is a very impressive junior.'  
James Frampton - Keating Chambers ‘James is a seriously impressive junior barrister. His ability to get to the nub of any issue swiftly whilst not compromising the quality of his advice is one of his many attributes.’
Emma Healiss – Keating Chambers ‘Emma is especially strong in her written submissions and demonstrates the ability to effectively marshal legal arguments to fit complex fact patterns. She has a clear and calm manner of delivery in court.’
Sandra Healy – 7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Sandra is an excellent barrister, who works very hard, is knowledgeable, and has very good judgment and an attractive advocacy style.’
Paul Henton – Quadrant Chambers ‘User-friendly and exceptional when it comes to the detail.’
Daniel Hubbard – One Essex Court ‘Daniel is a first-rate senior junior with excellent legal knowledge, a superb work ethic and specialist knowledge in energy litigation. He is also a clear and persuasive advocate.’
Catherine Jung - Essex Court Chambers 'Cathy is extremely sharp, super-responsive, and has a great grasp of all manner of detail energy sector-related. Her written and oral advocacy is exceptional, extremely clear and cutting of the other side.’
Max Kasriel – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Max is exceptionally clever and thorough, and a real team player.’
Kyle Lawson – Brick Court Chambers ‘Unflappable.  He is very calm under pressure and an assured advocate.’
Andrew Leung – Quadrant Chambers ‘A forceful and confident advocate with huge potential.’
Juan Lopez – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Juan is technically excellent and incredibly persuasive especially with regulators.’
George Molyneaux – Blackstone Chambers ‘George is a pleasure to work with – he has forensic attention to detail, is extremely hardworking and efficient, and very bright.’
Natasha Simonsen – Blackstone Chambers ‘Natasha is very responsive and an excellent communicator. She has in-depth experience of the energy sector, and her advocacy is measured and compelling.’
Claire Stockford – Quadrant Chambers ‘Claire is very calm, considered, pragmatic and attuned to commercial perspectives. She is a strong advocate – measured but robust.’
Alexander Uff – Quadrant Chambers ‘He does not get distracted by less important issues and has a laser focus on what are the really important points for both his client and the arbitration tribunal. He is calm, methodical and very effective.’
Mark Wassouf –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Mark stands out for his ability to find creative solutions to awkward procedural and factual situations, work shoulder-to-shoulder with solicitors, turn documents in exceptionally short windows, and think strategically.’

Rising Stars

Alfred Artley – Monckton Chambers ‘Very bright, insightful and easy to work with. He is phenomenally bright and gets all over the detail straight away.’
Chintan Chandrachud – Brick Court Chambers ‘Chintan is an excellent barrister who performs at a standard well above his years of call. He is frighteningly intelligent, strategically astute and highly practical.’
Chinmayi Sharma – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘A clever and industrious junior, with a pleasant manner and easy to work with, Chinmayi is ferociously intelligent, and her drafting skills are of the highest standard.’

Energy in London Bar

4 Pump Court


Crossing over with the set's construction and shipping expertise, 4 Pump Court is a ‘very helpful and innovative’ set with members who are widely regarded as ‘very hardworking and user-friendly’. Sean Brannigan KC remains a go-to silk for the complex international arbitrations involving energy infrastructure - he is currently acting for a Saudi Arabian state entity in a $100m ICC Arbitration concerning the construction of power infrastructure for the world’s largest phosphorus plant. Stephen Cogley KC is currently involved in a multibillion-dollar case for Petroleum Exploration (Pakistan) concerning the transfer of Concession Rights to explore for and extract hydrocarbons. Robert Scrivener, who acted for the claimant in drill ship construction case Shanghai Shipyard Co Ltd v Reignwood International Investment (Group) Company Limited, and Thomas Crangle are among the set’s many popular juniors.

Les références

‘Carl Wall is a very strong clerk and getting out there and not only raising everyone’s awareness of 4 Pump Court, but also winning quality international business.’

‘The Chambers is very proactive and manages its barristers well. Led by the excellent Carl Wall. James Duncan-Hartill stands out as an excellent junior clerk.’

‘Excellent clerking, very down to earth and commercial; excellent set of barristers.’





Keating Chambers


Keating Chambers is ‘a go-to set for construction resource and support’. Among them is Veronique Buehrlen KC acts for the defendant in Tullow Ghana Ltd v Vallourec Oil & Gas France, a $400m claim for allegedly defective piping installed in water injection wells in the Jubilee field off the coast of Ghana. David Thomas KC is another senior silk with a longstanding reputation in energy disputes, including a recent UK case concerning biomass plants, and international disputes over solar power components. Paul Buckingham KC continues to make a name for himself as a new silk, his work for Valero in bringing claims arising from damage to a petroleum pipeline supplying two major UK terminals illustrating his presence in domestic matters. Promising junior Jennie Wild has a broad practice that includes international disputes concerning power station construction, as well as domestic matters, and Paul Bury’s work in a £132m TCC claim concerning a waste-to-energy power plant gives a glimpse into his broad energy practice.

Les références

‘Top for construction, generally good around with some absolute stars of the construction bar. Good proactive clerking.’

‘Keating has a deep bench of barristers at all levels with strong arbitration and wider disputes experience in construction across multiple sectors.  The clerks have recommended excellent barristers in this space over the years and work hard to accommodate demands on availability.’

‘Keating has the strongest bench when it comes to pure construction and engineering disputes, there are so many Silks and juniors who are at the top of their game.’

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One Essex Court


One Essex Court is ‘a first-class pre-eminent set’ for energy disputes of all kinds. Among them is John McCaughran KC was recently instructed by Shell UK Limited in relation to a Court of Appeal dispute concerning a gas sale agreement with British Gas Trading Limited that raised key issues around the assessment of damages. He also represented Scottish Power UK in its claim for damages relating to the extended shutdown of the Andrew Field, which resulted in the complete cessation of supplies of gas. Another standout silk is Alexander Gunning KC, who acted for the defendant in Visalia v Seadrill, a claim for a £70m commission purportedly owed due to an introduction made to Sonangol, the Angolan state oil company. Sa’ad Hossain KC continues to rise in prominence with cases such as Drax Smart Generation Holdco Limited v Scottish Power Retail Holdings Limited, in which he defended a breach of warranty/indemnity claim relating to the construction of a potential new power station. New silk Niranjan Venkatesan KC is currently involved in high-profile proceedings concerning the Brae complex in the North Sea. Nehali Shah, who acted as sole for the Government of India in hearings concerning a £70m arbitral award, and Michael Watkins are among the set’s many market-leading juniors.

Les références

‘Excellent chambers in all respects. Quality across the board in relation to the barristers, the clerks room is head and shoulders above the rest, and they rightly have the reputation of being at the very top of their game.’

‘Truly special. Top of the tree. Platinum-class.’

‘The clerks are generally easy to deal with on fees etc and the barristers are real professionals.’

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Atkin Chambers


Atkin Chambers is ‘a very strong set for construction disputes' with a track record of hydrocarbon and renewable project disputes. Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC also has a widely respected practice with a significant international element, and she frequently acts for operators, suppliers, contractors, governments and other public bodies. James Howells KC focuses primarily on energy disputes in the Gulf including a case concerning the late commissioning of a new combined cycle power station in Jordan. Serena Cheng KC continues to build her presence in the market. Her recent work includes an adjudication and TCC proceedings concerning claims under a Turbine Supply Agreement for tidal turbines in the Pentland Firth in Scotland. Simon Crawshaw exemplifies the strength of the set’s juniors, having recently been involved in matters concerning offshore UK windfarms, and the construction of offshore oil and gas platforms.

Les références

‘Atkin is in a league of its own.  The clerks are super-responsive, particularly Rob Bryant.  They always find the right person for the job.’

‘Great clerking, very attentive and led well by David Barnes and Justin Wilson.’

‘The clerks are very good, commercial and with a deep understanding of the area in which each of their barristers are engaged. Impressive.’

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Brick Court Chambers


Brick Court Chambers is ‘a premium set reliably delivering a very premium service’ with members frequently involved in matters relating to energy sector M&A, joint ventures, investments, and asset purchases. In Spottiswoode v Nexans (Power Cables CPO), Helen Davies KC acted for electrical cable producer Prysmian in an application seeking £300m in damages in respect of the supply of high-voltage underground and submarine power cables connecting onshore and offshore windfarms to the UK power network. Edward Ho is representing Naftogaz in a dispute with the Russian state concerning assets seized when it invaded Crimea in 2014, seeking to enforce arbitral awards in jurisdictions around the world. Charlotte Thomas,  acted for the defence in Shandong Offshore v Andresen & Anor, a case concerning the project management of an offshore oil project.

Les références

‘The clerks have always been extremely pleasant to deal with. Ben Rippengale was the clerk and he was always friendly and responsive.’

‘The clerks are brilliant. Ben Rippengale, James Knapp and Philip Wilkes are always very responsive and helpful.’

‘Very good and responsive clerking team who are a pleasure to work with.’

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Essex Court Chambers


Essex Court Chamber is highly regarded for its work in matters relating to the commercial aspects of large-scale energy and natural-resources litigation, drawing on the set’s international arbitration expertise. Among its standout silks is Paul Key KC, who recently acted as lead counsel for Petrochemical Holdings in one of the largest ICSID arbitration claims ever brought against Romania, included allegations of corruption by the country’s former President. Graham Dunning KC was successful as lead counsel for the Kurdistan Regional Government Minister of Oil and Natural Resources in a claim for more than $1.5bn relating to change of control of two blocks under PSCs in Northern Iraq. New silk Anton Dudnikov KC, described as a ‘top-shelf barrister’, is greatly sought after. He recently acted for a subsidiary of Shell in a $1+bn dispute relating to an oil field off the coast of Nigeria.

Les références

‘They have an exceptionally strong team, both of KCs and juniors. Joe Ferrigno’s clerking team – Ollie Butcher and Samantha Wright come in for special mention – are personable, professional and easy to pick up the phone to.’

‘The clerks are very good, competent and reasonable.’

‘A good number of lawyers with experience in the sector.’

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Quadrant Chambers


Quadrant Chambers 's members act for many leading names in the energy sector, among them DSME and Tullow, as well as for some of the largest and most prestigious builders of offshore oil and gas facilities. Simon Rainey KC appeared in Tullow Ghana Limited v. Vallourec Oil and Gas France S.A.S. for the leading Ghanaian oilfield producer. The $257m claim concerns the alleged provision by oilfield pipeline manufacturer Vallourec of defective pipes which led to closure of numerous wells and highly costly remedial works. Luke Parsons KC is heavily involved in cases concerning oil and gas production vessels, as is experienced shipping and energy silk Chris Smith KC. Gaurav Sharma is a key junior.

Les références

‘Simon Slattery is very good to deal with. ‘

‘The clerks are easy to work with and always provide a good service.’

‘The clerks are fantastic!  Friendly, fast to respond and commercial.’

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39 Essex Chambers


39 Essex Chambers ' members are frequently involved in high-value matters concerning oil & gas, nuclear, power generation and distribution, and renewables projects across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, as well as in the UK. Stephen Tromans KC , who has specific nuclear expertise, recently acted for NNB Ltd, the developer of Hinkley Point C, in a case concerning variation to the development consent order for the first major nuclear power station to be built in the UK for almost half a century. Karim Ghaly KC isrepresents the local authority owners of UK gasification plant that was terminated five years into a 25-year term. Among the juniors, Victoria Hutton was instructed by NNB Generation Company to promote a development consent order for the new Sizewell C nuclear power station.

Les références

‘The Clerks are excellent – Andy Poyser particularly. He understands the needs of the solicitors and our clients and will go out of his way to make your life easier. He is doing a great job of instilling that same attitude into the more junior clerks.’

‘Andy Poyser is absolutely brilliant. More often than not, he delivers a solution that is somehow better than what I requested.’

‘We have worked with Andy Poyser for a number of years. Andrew has consistently demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication.  His expertise and collaborative approach have made him an invaluable partner in our endeavours.’

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7 King's Bench Walk


7 King’s Bench Walk has members who handle disputes across the full operational chain from downstream to upstream, including exploration, the licensing of oil and gas fields, and the negotiation of supply contracts. Jonathan Gaisman KC represented the claimant in VTB Bank v JSC Antipinsky Refinery and Sberbank of Russia, which concerns attempts to recover €250m for alleged breach of contract, deceit and conspiracy. New silk Jason Robinson KC is recently handled a successful application for summary judgment to recover a $26m unpaid debt from Cummins Power Generation Ltd. Among the juniors focusing on energy matters, Michael Ryan truly stands out. His work for Apache North Sea Limited in a case against several oil and gas majors.

Les références

‘Excellent.  The clerks are always ready to help in any way they can. Gary Rose, in particular, is exceptional.’

‘Greg Leyden is a real joy to work with.’

‘The clerks’ room is efficient and very user-friendly.’

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Twenty Essex


Twenty Essex is an outstanding commercial set with a strong reputation in complex, high-value cases, particularly in shipping and commodities. In addition to a range of notable silks, the set's juniors include Monica Feria-Tinta, who acted for The Centre for Strategic Litigation in a case before the East African Court of Justice against the States of Uganda and Tanzania, challenging the construction of a $3.5bn pipeline on the grounds that it has dangerous transboundary effects, and violates human rights and environmental laws. In Socar Trading Middle East DMCC v Petrocas Energy SA, Malcolm Jarvis is defending a downstream claim for damages following termination of long-term contract for supply of ultra-low-sulphur diesel oil.

Les références

‘Clerks are very responsive and helpful. I have worked in particular with Alicia Tester who has been very easy to work with.’

‘I enjoy working with the clerks; they respond rapidly, offer options, and are commercial in terms of timing cost where needed.’

‘Twenty Essex is generally professional and we can often find someone who fits our requirements from the set, at least for initial consideration.’

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3 Verulam Buildings


3 Verulam Buildings is active in energy and natural resources and members are frequently involved in arbitrations concerning power plants and energy generation, oil and gas, mining and petrochemicals projects. Georges Chalfoun recently acted for the Government of Morocco in a $500m investment treaty arbitration brought by entities affiliated or linked with Carlyle Group, alleging that the government expropriated crude oil and other hydrocarbons owned by the claimants in the country’s SAMIR refinery, thus breaching a free trade agreement.

Les références

‘Harry Freeman is excellent–always available and willing to accommodate the clients’ requests. As a solicitor, it is really a pleasure to work with him.’

‘Perfect clerks , professional and vigorous on their job.’

‘The clerks’ room at 3 Verulam Buildings provides a reliable and efficient service, with clear communication throughout. Joe Brown, in particular, is helpful and he handles queries promptly.’

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Blackstone Chambers


Blackstone Chambers has many members handling a range of public law and other matters in the energy space. Monica Carss-Frisk KC acted for Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc in its appeal to the Competition and Markets authority concerning Ofgem’s RIIO-T2 price control determination for electricity transmission. Kieron Beal KC is very active in the power and renewables market, frequently acting on behalf of Ofgem, as well as individual energy generators and suppliers. Among the juniors, Emily Neill has become a go-to counsel for the three energy regulators in the UK - she is frequently instructed as sole counsel by Ofgem, the Utility Regulator of Northern Ireland, and the Oil and Gas Authority.

Les références

‘Really helpful clerking team. Leaders in commercial judicial review.’

‘Strong expertise across the board. Consistent quality.’