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4 Pump Court
Keating Chambers
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Leading Silks

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David Allen KC –7 King’s Bench Walk ‘David can always be relied upon to argue a case vigorously. Clients love the fact that he is passionate about their cases.’
Sean Brannigan KC – 4 Pump Court ‘A fantastic advocate and a keen legal mind, who is great with clients, very user-friendly and very reliable.’
Veronique Buehrlen KC –Keating Chambers ‘She is in a class of her own. Veronique has encyclopaedic attention to detail, and articulates complex arguments in a compelling way.’
Helen Davies KC –Brick Court Chambers ‘Helen is right at the top of her field, brilliant to work with, and her legal analysis, advocacy and cross-examination are all first-rate.’
Stephen Dennison KC –Atkin Chambers ‘A fantastic advocate who is great with clients and good at getting to the heart of a case.’
Lord Grabiner KC – One Essex Court ‘A go-to advocate for big-ticket cases.’  
Alexander Gunning KC – One Essex Court ‘A phenomenal barrister who is totally on top of the law.’
Mark Howard KC –Brick Court Chambers ‘A doyen of the English Bar. He has a remarkable courtroom presence and is a fluent and persuasive advocate.’
Simon Hughes KC –Keating Chambers ‘Precise, strategic, and decisive, Simon is able to get straight to the heart of the matter, appreciating the legal and commercial issues at play.’
Paul Key KC –Essex Court Chambers ‘A shining star of the London Bar. He has a transcendent intellect.’
John McCaughran KC –One Essex Court ‘A leading KC at the energy Bar, he is a brilliant lawyer, loved by clients, with great strategic thinking.’
Laurence Rabinowitz KC –One Essex Court ‘A superstar of the Bar, he is an excellent strategic thinker, ideal for heavyweight energy disputes.’
Simon Rainey KC – Quadrant Chambers ‘A highly intelligent silk, who has excellent judgement and a keen grasp of the key issues in a case, making him a safe pair of hands for big-ticket disputes.’
David Streatfeild-James KC –Atkin Chambers ‘An excellent advocate who is very learned, and great at thinking outside the box.’
Daniel Toledano KC –One Essex Court ‘Daniel provides clear, insightful analysis and his advocacy is always compelling.’
Andrew White KC –Atkin Chambers ‘A phenomenal advocate whose experience shines through. He remains calm under pressure and sees the bigger picture.’
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Simon Birt KC –Brick Court Chambers ‘Simon is outstanding. He remains unflustered, and is always on top of the details.’
Stuart Catchpole KC  –Atkin Chambers ‘Stuart’s meticulous attention to detail, impeccable command of evidence and incisive cross-examination make him a force to be reckoned with.’
Alain Choo Choy KC –One Essex Court ‘He is extremely meticulous and knowledgeable, and expresses himself well in the courtroom.’
Simon Croall KC –Quadrant Chambers ‘Simon is a high-quality KC.’
Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC –Atkin Chambers ‘She is a top-drawer construction law KC, who knows how to handle tribunals and has a fantastic manner with clients.’
Vernon Flynn KC –Brick Court Chambers ‘A premier force in terms of advocacy and his ability to persuade even the sternest of arbitral panels.’
Lucy Garrett KC –Keating Chambers ‘Lucy is an authoritative, charming and energetic advocate.'
Karim Ghaly KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘He is a master strategist.’
Sa’ad Hossain KC – One Essex Court ‘He is extremely user-friendly, diligent and very bright.’
James Howells KC –Atkin Chambers ‘James is extremely calm under pressure and always seems to have a solution to even the most intractable of problems.’
David Lewis KC –Twenty Essex ‘A superb tactician and a highly accomplished advocate, David is extremely quick to grasp the key issues and the underlying commercial drivers.’
Alan Maclean KC –Blackstone Chambers ‘Alan provides extremely thorough and realistic advice.’
David Mildon KC –Essex Court Chambers ‘David can simplify complex legal issues and always gets to the heart of them.’
Jeffery Onions KC –One Essex Court ‘He has a fantastic command of the facts and a keen analytical eye.’
Sean O’Sullivan KC – 4 Pump Court ‘Extremely bright and a brilliant cross-examiner, he is a smooth and polished advocate with a good sense of the commercial aspects of a case.’  
Luke Parsons KC –Quadrant Chambers ‘He has excellent insight into how to best present technical arguments to arbitrators, and his insights and guidance are invaluable.’
Lionel Persey KC – Quadrant Chambers ‘A superstar in the international arbitration field.’
Andrew Rigney KC – Crown Office Chambers ‘Astonishingly bright and hardworking, he is unbelievably easy to work with and his strategic advice is always right on point.’
Alistair Schaff KC –7 King’s Bench Walk
David Thomas KC – Keating Chambers ‘David is able to decipher the most complex issues and articulately and persuasively present them to the Tribunal.’
Stephen Tromans KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘Brilliant to work with and incredibly personable, Stephen is a stand-out barrister for advice on nuclear regulatory and environmental matters.’
Sean Wilken KC –Keating Chambers ‘Sean is very clever, incredibly articulate and great with clients.’
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Rachel Ansell KC – 4 Pump Court ‘Rachel gets on top of her brief and is a super advocate for arbitrations, where she wisely eschews getting bogged down in unimportant matters.’
Michael Ashcroft KC –Twenty Essex ‘Unflappable in difficult situations, he is also commercial and pragmatic.’
Serena Cheng KC –Atkin Chambers ‘She is superb: incredibly bright, astute, commercial, calm, clear, confident in her opinion, and a pleasure to work with.’
Stephen Cogley KC – 4 Pump Court ‘An intellectual and forward-thinking silk who thinks outside of the box.’
Nigel Cooper KC – Quadrant Chambers ‘A silk with a meticulous eye.’
Anneliese Day KC –Fountain Court Chambers ‘Anneliese brings real intellectual firepower to cases.’
Nicholas Dennys KC –Atkin Chambers ‘Lying behind his relaxed style is a razor-sharp mind and a wealth of experience.’
Graham Dunning KC –Essex Court Chambers ‘He is extremely persuasive, and his advice is rock solid.’
Jonathan Gaisman KC –7 King’s Bench Walk
Charles Graham KC –One Essex Court ‘He combines a superb intellect with a wicked sense of humour and has a very nice style before the court.’
Christopher Harris KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘A collegiate barrister who is very thorough in his approach.’
Alexander Hickey KC – 4 Pump Court ‘A great strategic thinker, a brilliant advocate with a commanding presence and razor-sharp intellect, and a masterful cross-examiner.’
Stephen Hofmeyr KC –7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Stephen is an extremely able and knowledgeable arbitrator who is quick to pick up any point.’
Philippa Hopkins KC –Essex Court Chambers ‘Philippa is a formidable leading counsel and makes light work of the most mind-bendingly difficult points.’
Timothy Howe KC –Fountain Court Chambers ‘As a cross-examiner, his style mixes forensic rigour and a polite delivery, to disguise the killer blow that is waiting.’
Daniel Jowell KC –Brick Court Chambers ‘A hugely experienced advocate with an acute sense of the points which will fly.’
Charles Kimmins KC –Twenty Essex ‘Charles approaches every matter with a sense of humour, which allows him to communicate very well with lay clients.’
Gwion Lewis KC - Landmark Chambers
Simon Lofthouse KC – Atkin Chambers ‘His preparation is intense, and he picks forensic lines to take.’
Tim Lord KC –Brick Court Chambers ‘Tim will fight hard to persuade the tribunal or court about particular points.’
Hodge Malek KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Hodge’s sharp intellect and brevity are assets when addressing the most complex legal issues.’
Harry Matovu KC –Brick Court Chambers ‘He is strong on all accounts, and a pleasure to work with.’
Duncan Matthews KC –Twenty Essex ‘Truly a pleasure to work with, he is incredibly bright, practical, and able to quickly synthesize difficult issues and get to the point.’
James McClelland KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘James has an incredible ability to pick apart the most complex cases and find all the strengths and weaknesses, so there is no stone left unturned.’
Manus McMullan KC – Atkin Chambers ‘Incredibly intelligent, quick and creative, Manus is a dauntless and deft advocate.’
Wendy Miles KC – Twenty Essex ‘A superb silk.'
Vincent Moran KC –Keating Chambers ‘Technically superb, Vincent is simply a joy to watch on his feet and commands attention as well as respect from fellow counsel.’
Alexander Nissen KC –Keating Chambers ‘A leader in the field, Alexander is a compelling advocate, who is extremely approachable and responsive.’
Fionn Pilbrow KC –Brick Court Chambers ‘Fionn’s advocacy is engaging and clear.’
Dominique Rawley KC – Atkin Chambers ‘Razor-sharp on the law with a very good sense of what works in practice.’
Thomas Sharpe KC –One Essex Court ‘His advocacy gets the attention of the judge.’
Chris Smith KC – Quadrant Chambers ‘A silk with an extraordinary intellect, coupled with great practicality.’
James Strachan KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘James has a forensic brain, and he gives clients confidence that he has a total grasp of the issues.’
Nigel Tozzi KC –4 Pump Court ‘A smooth operator, and a fantastic case strategist.’
Steven Walker KC – Atkin Chambers ‘An excellent leader, commercial strategist and team player.’
Crispin Winser KC - Crown Office Chambers ‘Crispin has a calm and measured approach to advocacy, identifying key points and crafting attractive and persuasive arguments.’
Lord Wolfson KC – One Essex Court ‘A simply brilliant advocate, whose insight and quick mind never ceases to amaze.’
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Lord Banner KC –Keating Chambers ‘He is super-bright and super-responsive.’
Lucas Bastin KC – Essex Court Chambers ‘He is an absolute pleasure to work with.’
Kieron Beal KC – Blackstone Chambers ‘Kieron has excellent technical ability coupled with second to none advocacy skills. He is truly a team player.’
Michael Bools KC –Brick Court Chambers ‘Very down to earth, accessible and responsive, he is able to master the details of complex areas and present a coherent case.’
James Brocklebank KC  –7 King’s Bench Walk ‘His work is first-rate, and he is super-sharp and very straightforward.’
Monica Carss-Frisk KC - Blackstone Chambers ‘Monica is a forceful and inventive advocate who has the rare ability to distil complex facts into effective arguments.’
Mark Chennells KC – Atkin Chambers ‘A consummate all-rounder.’
Rupert Choat KC – Atkin Chambers ‘A silk who thinks outside the box.’
Nicholas Craig KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Always approachable and open to ideas, his advocacy is powerful and persuasive.’
Laurence Emmett KC –One Essex Court ‘Laurence is very clever and insightful, blending knowledge and experience with commercial sensibility.’
Gerry Facenna KC – Monckton Chambers ‘User-friendly, fearsomely clever, confident and calm, he is clinical on cross-examination, knowing when to push and when to hold back.’  
Andrew Fulton KC –Twenty Essex ‘Andrew is great on tactics, always fights the clients’ case with vigour, and cuts to the heart of the dispute quickly.’
Orlando Gledhill KC –One Essex Court ‘One of the best energy silks around.’
Alec Haydon KC –Brick Court Chambers ‘A tenacious advocate in court.’
Siobán Healy KC – 7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Highly in demand, she is very thorough, with extensive experience in handling a wide range of challenging cases.’
Timothy Hill KC –Twenty Essex ‘An invaluable presence in complex matters, he is a first-class advocate who takes no prisoners.’
Adrian Hughes KC – 39 Essex Chambers ‘A masterful advocate whose strategic instincts are excellent.’  

Yash Kulkarni KC – Quadrant Chambers ‘A poised silk and a strong advocate who provides concise advice.’

Calum Lamont KC – Keating Chambers ‘A formidable cross-examiner and a cogent and incisive advocate with an impressive legal mind.’
James Leabeater KC –4 Pump Court ‘James provides very thorough, clever and measured advice.’
Christopher Lewis KC – Atkin Chambers ‘Technically outstanding and very user-friendly.’
Shantanu Majumdar KC – Radcliffe Chambers ‘Shantanu always gives clear answers. His very structured mind enables him to build and put forward reliable arguments.’
Ali Malek KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘A heavyweight silk and an exceptionally powerful advocate. He has a fantastic bedside manner with clients.’
Lynne McCafferty KC –4 Pump Court
Stephen Midwinter KC –Brick Court Chambers ‘An incredibly bright silk with an understated advocacy style.’
Hanif Mussa KC – Blackstone Chambers ‘Hanif has quickly established himself as a go-to silk for energy work, particularly where there is a public law angle.’

Gordon Nardell KC – Twenty Essex ‘Gordon is exceptionally knowledgeable, clear and commercial in his advice, and creative in looking for solutions to complex problems.’

Jern-Fei Ng KC – 7BR ‘He can break down the most complex laws and facts into a razor-sharp incisive argument. A tremendous advocate.’

Claire Packman KC – 4 Pump Court ‘Claire is an extremely capable and intelligent advocate, who can quickly distil difficult technical engineering points to advance a strong legal case.’

Fiona Parkin KC –Atkin Chambers ‘Very hardworking, determined, and great fun to work with, her amenable manner makes dealing with difficult cases a little easier.’
Conall Patton KC –One Essex Court
Iain Quirk KC – Essex Court Chambers ‘A very eloquent advocate with a composed demeanour.’
Philip Riches KC –Twenty Essex ‘Philip is a creative barrister with deep legal knowledge.’
Marion Smith KC – 39 Essex Chambers ‘She is very commercial and gets to the heart of a case. Clients love her engaging communication style.’
Samuel Townend KC –Keating Chambers ‘A first-class advocate who is great with clients and has no problem rolling up his sleeves when the team is up against it.’
Nick Vineall KC – 4 Pump Court ‘A stand-out silk.’
Alexander Wright KC – 4 Pump Court ‘Thoughtful, intellectual and highly effective, Alex has a calm, measured advocacy style which impresses.’

2023 Silks

Paul Buckingham KC – Keating Chambers ‘He is adept at handling the most complex of engineering-related disputes, and he is happy to roll up his sleeves.’

Siddharth Dhar KC – Essex Court Chambers ‘He provides thoughtful and cerebral advice, especially in novel areas of law. A first-rate advocate.’

Richard Eschwege KC –Brick Court Chambers ‘An absurdly industrious barrister with extraordinary command of the details - he really understands which points will fly.’

Luke Pearce KC – Twenty Essex ‘A superstar in waiting, with bags of talent.'

2024 Silks

Jane Davies Evans KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Jane is an extraordinary barrister and a brilliant advocate; she is both highly intelligent and very sensitive.’
Tom Owen KC – Keating Chambers ‘‘Tom’s advocacy skills and his rapport with each tribunal are exemplary.’
Sanjay Patel KC –4 Pump Court ‘Enthusiastic, very bright, and great with clients.’
Nicholas Sloboda KC –One Essex Court ‘Clever, hardworking and reliable, Nicholas is a terrific team player who makes any team better.’

Leading Juniors

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Thomas Crangle –4 Pump Court ‘Hardworking and thorough, his advocacy skills are exemplary.’
Anton Dudnikov –Essex Court Chambers ‘Very responsive and considered, he is an absolute pleasure to deal with.’
Kate Livesey –4 Pump Court ‘Kate is an excellent lawyer: extremely bright, immensely hardworking, and fantastic with clients.’
Gaurav Sharma – Quadrant Chambers 'Gaurav is methodical, detail-orientated, and commercially astute.'
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Jess Connors –39 Essex Chambers ‘Jess’s ability to do the hard graft on technically complex, document heavy and labour-intensive litigation is unrivalled.’
Simon Crawshaw – Atkin Chambers ‘He possesses a remarkable ability to grasp complex legal issues swiftly and effectively, and his analytical skills are exceptional.’
Edward Ho –Brick Court Chambers ‘A junior who is very good at taking highly complex and technical issues and distilling them into easily understandable points.’
Thomas Lazur – Keating Chambers ‘Always calm and always insightful, he gets under the skin of matters to great effect but also sees the bigger picture.’
Emily Neill –Blackstone Chambers ‘Commercially-minded and pragmatic, she is really at the top of her game.’
Gerard Rothschild –Brick Court Chambers ‘Gerard’s advocacy is accomplished, his written work is first-rate, and he is super with clients.’
Nehali Shah –One Essex Court ‘Nehali has an unerring ability to grasp the key issues amidst the complexity of the dispute. A first-rate advocate.'
Michael Watkins – One Essex Court ‘Very commercial and user-friendly, Michael is technically excellent and gets to grips with the details very quickly.’
Paul Wee – Essex Court Chambers ‘Paul is extremely bright, driven, and masters huge amounts of complex material very quickly. A favourite with clients.'
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Paul Bury – Keating Chambers ‘Paul has a frighteningly good grasp of detail, gives solid strategic advice, and is unflappable in a crisis.’
Georges Chalfoun –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Georges really gets into the details. He has a terrific intellect and great judgement.’
Patrick Clarke – Atkin Chambers ‘A junior who demonstrates a good handle on a long and detailed factual case history involving complex technical data. He is unafraid of being firm with clients.’
Owain Draper –One Essex Court ‘Owain has a superb brain and an ability to distil complex legal arguments into compelling submissions.’
Joseph England –Quadrant Chambers ‘An extremely diligent and highly efficient barrister with a meticulous eye.'
Monica Feria-Tinta – Twenty Essex ‘Very user-friendly and responsive, she has detailed knowledge of complex areas and is well-versed in advising on multi-jurisdictional matters.’
Ben Gardner –Quadrant Chambers ‘Ben has an outstanding intellect and a user-friendly approach.’
Malcolm Jarvis –Twenty Essex ‘Malcolm has a good grasp of the facts in a case, and is adept at managing clients’ expectations.’
Emma Jones –One Essex Court ‘Emma’s advice is always very carefully considered, keeping in clear view the overall strategy.’
Samar Abbas Kazmi – Atkin Chambers ‘Very sharp and strategically minded, Samar is robust when needed and extremely responsive.’
Ciaran Keller –Essex Court Chambers ‘Ciaran's ability to present complex and intricate arguments compellingly is extraordinary.’
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 ‘Shourav shows in-depth attention to detail, and his advocacy is emphatic yet measured.’
Alexander MacDonald –7 King’s Bench Walk ‘He has a superb grasp of the law.’
Gemma Morgan – Quadrant Chambers ‘Gemma is very quick to get to grips with a case, has a very good work ethos, and quickly gains the client’s trust.’
Tom Pascoe –Brick Court Chambers ‘A future silk. With a great strategic mind, incredible intellect and considered analysis, he is the junior you want in complex litigation.’
Caroline Pounds – Quadrant Chambers ‘Caroline is a go-to senior-junior: exceptionally clever, with an analytical eye for detail, and very approachable.'
Ben Sareen – Keating Chambers ‘Ben is a brilliant barrister – extremely intelligent, perceptive, and assiduous, with a determination to get to the bottom of things.’
Robert Scrivener – 4 Pump Court ‘Robert is able to seamlessly balance the big picture and the minute details. His written work is nothing short of stellar.’
Duncan Sinclair –39 Essex Chambers ‘Duncan has an excellent bedside manner and is able to adapt to each client’s individual needs, understanding their goals.’
Andrew Stevens – 4 Pump Court ‘Able to assimilate large amounts of documents and points very quickly, Andrew is invariably right in his assessment of merits.’
James Thompson – Keating Chambers ‘James is good at providing tactical legal strategies to deliver great results.’

Niranjan Venkatesan – One Essex Court ‘Niranjan’s advocacy is absolutely superb, and he instils trust and confidence in clients.’

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Lauren Adams – Atkin Chambers ‘She is miles ahead of her level of call, very client-friendly and open to discussion about how to progress a case.’

Mischa Balen – Atkin Chambers ‘Mischa provides persuasive arguments in a succinct but comprehensive manner.’
Tariq Baloch - Essex Court Chambers ‘Tariq is a real wordsmith and an eloquent, serene advocate.’
Joanne Box –Brick Court Chambers ‘Really unflappable, with great judgement and with the ability to cut to the heart of every issue, Joanne is a dream addition to every legal team.’
Peter Brogden – Keating Chambers ‘Peter adopts a very methodical and measured approach to advocacy, and is very well prepared and diligent.’
Mathias Cheung – Atkin Chambers ‘Mathias is a very bright, able and personable advocate.’
Michael Clark – One Essex Court ‘Michael knows what he is doing and can handle anything. His written work is focused and clear, and he speaks confidently and persuasively.’
Tom Coates – Blackstone Chambers ‘Tom is bright, highly responsive and a joy to work with, and his reassuring manner is a hit with clients.’
Nicholas Collings –Atkin Chambers ‘His advice is clear and concise, his drafting powerfully persuasive, and his grasp of technical issues first-class.’
Stuart Cribb – Essex Court Chambers ‘An excellent advocate and a superb team player.’
Henry Ellis – Quadrant Chambers ‘Henry puts in maximum effort. He has a first-class grasp of complex disputes.’

Andrew Feld – Twenty Essex ‘Extremely bright and capable, but also very approachable, Andrew always gives clear and decisive advice and understands client dynamics well.’

Daniel Goodkin – 4 Pump Court ‘Extremely bright and creative, he is unflappable and always focused on winning and finding a solution.’
Simon Hale – 4 Pump Court ‘Simon, as a lead counsel, can go head-to-head against top silks. He never gets fazed and his trial preparation is faultless.’
Emma Healiss – Keating Chambers 'Extremely competent and to the point, Emma consistently provides high-quality advice.’
Sandra Healy –7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Sandra has an incisive approach. and she responds with speed and clarity.’
Paul Henton – Quadrant Chambers ‘Very good both in drafting and on his feet, he is approachable and engaged while proceedings are underway.’
Daniel Hubbard –One Essex Court ‘A very hardworking and technically able barrister, who is very engaged and on top of the details.’
Victoria Hutton – 39 Essex Chambers ‘A real rising star of the energy Bar, Victoria provides strong strategic advice.’
Daniel Stedman Jones – 39 Essex Chambers ‘His advice is clear and well-reasoned, and he is a robust advocate who is good at lateral thinking.’
Max Kasriel –Fountain Court Chambers ‘An intelligent and analytically very able barrister.’
Kyle Lawson – Brick Court Chambers ‘Kyle is hardworking, clever, diligent and fun to work with.’
Andrew Leung – Quadrant Chambers ‘His advocacy is incredibly impressive for his year of call.’

Juan Lopez – 39 Essex Chambers ‘A meticulous junior who provides considered advice.’

George Molyneaux – Blackstone Chambers ‘Incredibly smart, he grasps issues with impressive speed and he makes very compelling arguments.’
Douglas Paine – One Essex Court ‘Douglas is technically sound and commercially astute.’
Suzanne Rab – Serle Court ‘She has a first-rate intellect and analytical skills, mastery of the relevant law, sound judgement, and a commercial and user-friendly approach.’
Jason Robinson –7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Jason is very responsive, bright, pragmatic, and always prepared to work with you to develop a point.’
Michael Ryan – 7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Michael is very engaged on matters, incredibly approachable, and grasps the issues with ease.’
Natasha Simonsen – Blackstone Chambers ‘A junior with considerable experience in energy regulation matters. Her advocacy style is measured.’
Charlotte Thomas –Brick Court Chambers ‘Charlotte is commercially-minded, very sharp and detail-focused, but also sees the big picture.’
Alexander Uff – Quadrant Chambers ‘Alex is a first-rate lawyer with excellent analytical skills, who argues persuasively and focuses on the strongest points.’
Mark Wassouf –3 Verulam Buildings ‘A confident, very dedicated and accomplished advocate.’  
Jennie Wild – Keating Chambers ‘Jennie is an erudite, conscientious barrister.’
Ben Woolgar – Brick Court Chambers ‘A razor-sharp junior.’

Rising Stars

Alfred Artley – Monckton Chambers ‘Alfred is very responsive, exceptionally bright and a hard worker, with a level of gravitas beyond his year of call.’

Energy in London Bar

4 Pump Court


4 Pump Court is 'excellent for construction and energy' - 'one of the leading sets in international construction and energy arbitration and a go-to for quality barristers from junior to silk'. The set has an excellent reputation for advising on energy infrastructure disputes, and continues to handle energy matters dovetailing with its strength in commercial, construction, maritime and technology law. Head of chambers Sean Brannigan KC has established expertise in handling complex litigation and international arbitration in the energy sector. Sean O'Sullivan KC is much sought after for cases involving offshore construction projects. Kate Livesey is often instructed in domestic and international construction, engineering and commercial disputes for clients in the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors, and Thomas Crangle has particular expertise in handling disputes in the renewable energy space. Sanjay Patel KC took silk in March 2024.

Les références

‘Service is excellent. Carl Wall and Paul Bloxham are both responsive and practical.’

‘Carl Wall is excellent – leads by example and epitomises the qualities every clerk should aspire to.’

‘Sam Penny is an excellent proactive practice manager.’





Keating Chambers


Keating Chambers is widely regarded as 'one of the top construction sets with excellent strength in depth at all levels' and 'the strongest bench when it comes to construction and engineering disputes'. However, clients also remark that 'it is the number one set for energy sector construction disputes, with strength in depth', and the team has been kept busy advising on a wide spectrum of contentious energy matters. Nuclear, renewable energy, mining, and energy-from-waste sector mandates have been key areas of instruction for the group. Veronique Buehrlen KC acted as lead counsel in Tullow Ghana Ltd v Vallourec Oil & Gas France, involving a $400m claim for allegedly defective piping installed in an oil field in Ghana. At the junior end of chambers, Thomas Lazur is sought after for his expertise in handling disputes pertaining to the construction of offshore drilling rigs and other energy production facilities. Bolstering the team at the senior end, Tom Owen KC took silk in March 2024.

Les références

‘James Luxmoore is great to deal with and has fantastic industry knowledge. Will Shrubsall has been super helpful.’

‘James Luxmoore is fantastic and hugely responsive.’

‘James Luxmoore is very responsive, commercial and helpful.’





One Essex Court


The 'high-quality set' One Essex Court garners praise as 'a go-to set for complex commercial disputes, in particular in the energy industry, with real experience that translates into practical and consistently strong advice'. Members are well known for appearing in a wide range of prominent energy matters spanning the oil and gas, electricity and renewable energy sectors. Generation and distribution agreements, pricing and planning issues relating to nuclear power installations, and regulatory mandates are also prominent in the team's workload. John McCaughran KC is a prominent practitioner in the energy law space, with an excellent track record in handling high-value disputes, and Alexander Gunning KC is well versed in advising on complex offshore infrastructure disputes. Among the juniors, Nehali Shah has extensive experience in handling oil and gas litigation and arbitration cases for multiple majors in the industry. Nicholas Sloboda KC was elevated to silk level in March 2024.

Les références

‘Excellent clerking – Jackie Ginty is excellent and very responsive.’

‘I’ve had a very positive experience with the clerks, in particular Rob Smith and David Amdor.’

‘Darren Burrows is one of the most experienced clerks in the business and undoubtedly the best. His knowledge of the business is second to none.’





Atkin Chambers


Atkin Chambers is 'an excellent set for construction and energy', and garners praise for its 'excellent offering in terms of expertise in construction disputes'. The team's recent workload includes advising on solar, wind, hydro and biofuel projects and nuclear power matters, and the group is adept at representing local and national governments and energy majors in upstream and downstream oil and gas projects. Among the silks, Stephen Dennison KC is a go-to counsel and arbitrator in prominent energy disputes, and Andrew White KC is particularly well known for advising on cases concerning the design and construction of on-shore and off-shore installations including oil rigs, pipelines and FPSO units. Simon Crawshaw recently advised on a claim arising from the termination of a contract for the supply of Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF).

Les références

‘David Barnes is a brilliant CEO and he is very ably assisted by Justin Wilson and Andy Burrows. They are all very professional.’

‘David Barnes is very effective.’

‘Rob Bryant is great.’





Brick Court Chambers


Brick Court Chambers is 'a go-to set' with 'huge depth of talent in its barristers at all levels', and garners praise for its 'depth of experience in the energy sector'. Helen Davies KC continues to advise Prysmian on an application for CPO on behalf of all purchasers of electricity in the UK, in relation to cartel claims concerning the supply of high-voltage underground and submarine power cables. Mark Howard KC has an excellent reputation for handling a broad spectrum of contentious energy and natural resources work. Among the juniors, Edward Ho has a strong track record in handling investment arbitration cases in the energy and mining sectors, and Tom Pascoe is sought after for his experience in advising on high-profile, high-value arbitration cases.

Les références

‘We get wonderful service from Tony Burgess and Paul Dennison, who are approachable, commercial and all over their barristers’ case loads and really in the detail.’

‘Tony Burgess is a true set leader. He will unpick knotty problems without losing focus on client service.’

‘The clerks’ room is always friendly and helpful. Luke Carvalho and Ellie Sanders are outstanding as proactive, helpful clerks.’





Quadrant Chambers


Quadrant Chambers is home to an 'extremely strong team across the board'. The group continues to handle a growing workstream of energy matters, and has been kept especially busy advising on upstream and downstream oil and gas projects and LNG issues. Simon Rainey KC and Ben Gardner recently appeared in litigation arising from a joint operating agreement concerning the development of a gas field off the coast of East Africa. Among the juniors, Gaurav Sharma stands out for his expertise in international arbitration, and is regularly instructed by oil and gas majors.

Les références

‘Simon Slattery is a pleasure to deal with, excellent at identifying the right counsel for the right case.’

‘Simon Slattery is simply the best. Always there listening, assisting and placing me with the appropriate barrister to solve my client’s problems.’

‘Rob Frankish is excellent. Responsive, fair, proactive. A pleasure to deal with.’





39 Essex Chambers


39 Essex Chambers has 'an excellent construction and energy offering, with strong juniors and a good selection of top-notch silks', and clients remark that it is a 'go-to chambers for major infrastructure planning, environmental and nuclear regulatory work'. The team of 'exceptionally intelligent barristers' are sought after for handling complex, high-profile international and domestic energy sector disputes for clients in the nuclear, renewables, oil and gas, and power generation and distribution sectors. Construction-focused regulatory matters are another key area of strength for the group. Stephen Tromans KC is advising the Nuclear Decommissioning Agency and Magnox Limited on issues relating to the transfer of AGR stations and use of nuclear sites. Elsewhere in chambers, Karim Ghaly KC and Jess Connors represented the local authority owners of a UK gasification plant in a £180m dispute arising from an energy project.

Les références

‘The clerks at 39 Essex are exceptional. Special mention in the Energy/Planning/Environment space goes to Andy Poyser and Elliott Hurrell.’

‘The clerking is second to none. Andy Poyser runs a great team.’

‘Andy Poyser is excellent, commercial and extremely responsive.’





7 King's Bench Walk


7 King’s Bench Walk has ‘strong energy practitioners‘. The set has an established presence in the insurance and commodities law arenas, which interconnects with the group’s capabilities in energy-related work. Key areas of instruction include mining and renewable energy issues, as well as the licensing of oil and gas fields and exploration projects. David Allen KC and Jason Robinson are currently representing prominent oil and gas producer Harbour Energy in an ongoing dispute with Shell concerning offtake agreements for crude oil. Among the junior end of chambers, Alexander MacDonald‘s workload includes advising on the construction of offshore rigs, hydroelectric projects, and cases concerning drilling contracts and licencing issues.

Les références

‘Joe Clayton and Gary Rose are particularly helpful.’

‘Greg Leyden, Joe Clayton and Gary Rose are all incredibly helpful.’

‘The clerks are superb and always available.’





Essex Court Chambers


Essex Court Chambers is ‘very strong in offshore energy and oil and gas disputes, and claims involving complex commercial contracts‘. The team regularly acts in high-value energy disputes and arbitration cases, often representing clients in the nuclear, renewable energy and oil and gas sectors. Paul Key KC is acting as lead counsel for Petrochemical Holdings in a multibillion-dollar claim against Romania concerning the redevelopment of petrochemicals plants. Anton Dudnikov is a highly regarded junior, with a solid track record in advising on challenges to arbitral awards, and Paul Wee stands out as ‘a rising star in this area and a future leader‘. Tariq Baloch joined from 3 Verulam Buildings in October 2024.

Les références

‘The clerks are responsive, helpful and willing to discuss counsel availability and brief fees in a direct and reasonable manner.’

‘The clerks are very responsive, efficient and pleasant to deal with.’

‘The clerks were always very helpful.’





Twenty Essex


Twenty Essex is ‘an excellent set‘, with established expertise in handling shipping, trade and international public law work, however the group reports an increase in work concerning high-value and complex energy disputes, often within the LNG and oil and gas sectors. The team is also active in renewable energy and energy transition projects and drill- and rig-focused litigation. Michael Ashcroft KC excels in commodities and shipping matters, and is also well versed in advising on construction, transportation, storage, sales, de-commissioning and insurance matters and contractual disputes in the energy sector. Among the juniors, key contacts include Monica Feria-Tinta, who is sought after for her expertise in handling cross-border mandates, and Malcolm Jarvis, who is well known for his experience in advising on commercial disputes.

Les références

‘Arron Zitver and Chris Theobald always have it covered and are proactive and commercial in their dealings.’

‘The clerks are helpful, responsive and flexible. Catherine Reeves, who works with the arbitrators, stands out.’

‘Very personable and professional clerks. Aaron Zitver, Chris Theobald and Anthony Carroll spring to mind.’





3 Verulam Buildings


3 Verulam Buildings stands out for its 'exceptional strength' in the energy law arena, with members active in a broad range of domestic and international arbitration matters and energy-related commercial issues. The group reports an uptick in high-value and cross-border energy disputes, and has a strong reputation for its strength in handling financial litigation concerning the energy market. Among the set's leading silks in this space are Christopher Harris KC and Nicholas Craig KC; Craig KC has been kept busy advising power generation and oil and gas clients on a wide spectrum of contentious and non-contentious work. Among the junior end of chambers, Georges Chalfoun is singled out for his expertise in handling complex energy disputes and arbitration. Bolstering the team at the senior end, Jane Davies Evans KC was elevated to silk in March 2024.

Les références

‘The clerks are great – Stuart Pullum is excellent, and Robert Croke is easy to deal with and efficient.’

‘The clerks are very good and understand the nuances of working with overseas counsel.’

‘The clerks are responsive, friendly and efficient.’





Blackstone Chambers


Blackstone Chambers is home to 'a strong suite of counsel well versed in energy regulation'. The set has an established track record in handling public law mandates, however members are equally adept at advising on specialist natural resources and energy matters concerning environmental, regulatory and commercial issues. Alan Maclean KC and Monica Carss-Frisk KC are highly regarded for their expertise in assisting with high-profile, energy-related regulatory work. Turning to the juniors, Natasha Simonsen is often instructed by large corporate entities in the energy and natural resources sector, and has particular experience in advising on matters that intersect between energy, competition and public law.

Les références

‘I have always had a positive experience whenever I speak with the clerks at Blackstone.’

‘Strong public law and energy expertise.’

‘A strong and very highly regarded set.’