16 members of chambers were named as leaders in their field in Employment, and 5 members listed as leaders in Procurement (Government Contracts). Daniel Stilitz KC and Sean Jones KC were particularly recognised as Thought Leaders in Labour, Employment and Benefits.
Employment
11KBW demonstrates the strength and depth of its labour and employment expertise with nine silks and six juniors listed. Specific praise includes:
Silks:
The “excellent” Christopher Jeans KC is a top name in labour and employment disputes, with strong experience in both individual and collective claims.
Sean Jones KC is highlighted as “outstanding in novel and technical legal matters”.
Richard Leiper KC is “superb with tactics, the law and clients”. One source declares they would “go to Richard over and above any KC, regardless of their experience, because he is so bright and confident”.
Jane McCafferty KC has successfully represented clients before the High Court on disputes relating to restrictive covenants, breaches of fiduciary duty and contracts.
Daniel Stilitz KC is well versed in representing clients from the financial and professional services sectors in the High Court and the Court of Appeal.
Juniors:
Andrew Edge is “a top-drawer junior at the bar”. His expertise lies in High Court cases involving breaches of fiduciary duty, breaches of contract and bonus disputes.
The “outstanding” Simon Forshaw is celebrated as a “very bright and able practitioner” who is “top-notch and reliable”.
Patrick Halliday is “a very bright, very personable, fearless, calm and measured advocate who can really stand his own against others more experienced”. He provides “absolute preparation and the capacity to know everything about even the most complex brief”.
Amy Rogers is “hard as nails”, say impressed sources, and “excellent on team moves and similar cases”.
Listed in Employment:
Sophie Belgrove, Simon Devonshire KC, Andrew Edge, Simon Forshaw, Patrick Halliday, Christopher Jeans KC, Sean Jones KC, Richard Leiper KC, Jane McCafferty KC, Julian Milford KC, Anya Proops KC, Amy Rogers, Clive Sheldon KC, Daniel Stilitz KC and Judy Stone
Government Contracts
11KBW demonstrates the strength and depth of its procurement expertise with three silks and two juniors listed:
Silks:
James Goudie KC is “super-responsive, sharp and commercial”, and “an excellent advocate who has seen it all, and clients draw reassurance from that”.
Jason Coppel KC is lauded as “a very good lawyer” and “a leader in the sector” with over 20 years of experience in public procurement matters.
Nigel Giffin KC is “an exceptional barrister” who is “at the top of the tree” for government contracts work. He is “very approachable, reliable and gives robust advice”.
Juniors:
Joseph Barrett is “a fantastic barrister” whose expertise lies in public procurement litigation and public sector contracts.
Patrick Halliday provides “real tactical insight, intellectual firepower, responsiveness, a very pleasant personal manner and good draftsmanship”.
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