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Doughty Street Chambers is immensely proud to congratulate our five 2023 silks who were formally sworn in at the Appointments Ceremony at Westminster Hall on 27 March. Jonathan Lennon, Garry Green, Joe Middleton, Fiona Murphy and Benjamin Newton (pictured L-R) were appointed as King’s Counsel following the rigorous selection process.

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St Ives Chambers is delighted to congratulate Timothy Bowe and Rebecca Wade on their appointment as King’s Counsel at the Appointments Ceremony on 27 March 2023. Timothy and Rebecca are pictured with Head of Chambers, Elizabeth Isaacs KC, and Practice Managers, Sarah Robinson and Daniel Giles.

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St John’s Chambers congratulates Lucy Reed and Alex Troup on their appointment as King’s Counsel. Lucy and Alex are pictured with (L to R) Practice Team Leaders Paul Bennett and Elaine Jewell-Moore and Practice Manager Rob Bocock on 27 March 2023.

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Garden Court Chambers is delighted to congratulate Duran Seddon, Irena Sabic and Edward Grieves (pictured L to R) and Associate Tenant Anna Morris on their appointment as King’s Counsel on Silks Day 2023.

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5 Essex Court warmly congratulates Francesca Whitelaw on her appointment as King’s Counsel. Francesca is pictured with Senior Clerk Mark Waller on 27 March 2023.

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See Who gets silk? 2022’  for the Silk List in full, and David Wurtzel’s statistical deep dive into the competition which gives an indication of who is likely to succeed, who does not get silk and why, among other trends.
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Find tips and advice on applying for silk and other practice development techniques on Counsel ’s Career Clinic at  www.counselmagazine.co.uk