We are delighted to announce 20 members of chambers have been ranked in the Who’s Who Legal UK Bar 2018 directory in Labour & Employment, Public Procurement, and Sports.
Five of our barristers were singled out as the “most highly regarded” silks and juniors at the employment bar, namely Richard Leiper KC, Daniel Stilitz KC, Jane McCafferty, Amy Rogers and Sophie Belgrove.
Nigel Giffin KC, Jason Coppel KC, James Goudie KC and Joseph Barrett were ranked as four of the most highly regarded procurement barristers, with Joseph being the top ranked UK junior for procurement and government contract disputes.
In addition, Nigel Giffin KC has been identified as a Thought Leader in Procurement and Government Contracts.
Read the full results from Who’s Who Legal UK Bar below:
Procurement and Government Contracts
Nigel Giffin KC (and Thought Leader in Procurement)
Labour & Employment
Sports
LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
SILKS
11KBW remains one of the leading sets for employment law with a robust and highly skilled set of barristers operating at the highest level. Eight silks are recognised in this year’s chapter.
Daniel Stilitz KC is recommended as one of the employment bar’s leading advocates and is highly regarded for his expertise in the financial and professional services sector. He is a top name in disputes while sources call him “a superb advocate and excellent on injunctions”.
Richard Leiper KC acts for both businesses and individuals where he is recognised as “a leader in his field”. He has deep experience in whistleblowing claims, restraint of trade and complex discrimination matters and is regarded as “a consummate team player”.
John Cavanagh KC is very highly regarded for his expertise in employment and pensions law and is a well-known name in high-value cases. One respondent praises him for his “excellent tribunal litigation”.
Sean Jones KC receives praise for his work in commercial employment cases with a particular specialism in sport-related matters. He is a seasoned cross-examiner and one respondent says, “Sean is stellar on the law and great both with clients and as an advocate.”
11KBW sees eight standout juniors recommended in this chapter.
Jane McCafferty comes highly recommended as “an excellent technical lawyer” who is “strong advising on commercial issues and strategy”. She has deep experience in team moves and misuse of confidential information, particularly in the financial services sector. One source describes her as “a brilliant senior junior”.
Amy Rogers is widely regarded as one of the leading juniors on employment disputes and is an expert on team moves and cross-border litigation. One source says, “Amy is the standout junior in her area.”
Sophie Belgrove is a leading name in employment law, particularly employment-related insurance disputes and is praised for her courtroom performance. One source effuses: “Sophie is a superb advocate who masters the detail of difficult cases effortlessly.”
Judy Stone receives praise for her expertise in directors’ duties claims, restrictive covenants and contractual disputes where she is “very effective in cross-examination”.
PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
SILKS
11KBW remains the leading chambers in this area, with three leading silks highlighted for their extensive expertise in the field. The set is particularly well regarded in this space, thanks to its strong public law focus.
“Outstanding silk” Nigel Giffin KC is “a real class act” who sources consider “a real expert in procurement law”. He is a firm favourite among clients who appreciate him for his “measured approach and reliability”.
The “exceptional” Jason Coppel KC is “a fearless advocate” who impresses sources with his “intellectual brilliance” and “creativity with judicial review remedies”.
James Goudie KC is “extensively experienced in the field” and draws widespread acclaim for his extensive knowledge of public procurement matters.
JUNIORS
The “fantastic” Joseph Barrett at 11KBW is the top ranked UK junior for procurement and government contract disputes. He has an excellent reputation in the market as a leading government contracts expert, drawing praise for his “intelligence and attention to detail”.
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