Philip Moser KC
‘Unparalleled knowledge and litigation experience in the field of EU directives in English law. Philip is a brilliant advocate.'
Monckton Chambers offers ‘a wide array of barristers with excellent knowledge of EU law’, with members regularly advising and litigating on behalf of private sector clients, UK government, local authorities, NGOs, and EU institutions and member states. Eric Metcalfe successfully acted for the claimant in the High Court case of Karpichkov v NCA, with the judge dismissing the agency’s strike-out application on the basis of the claimant’s rights under EU data protection legislation, the ECHR and EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. Josh Holmes KC and Jack Williams appeared for the applicants, Symphony Environmental Technologies PLC and Symphony Environmental Ltd, at the General Court in Luxembourg in relation to a damages action under Article 340 TFEU against various EU institutions. Alan Bates acted for the claimant in Cruelty Free International v Secretary of State for the Home Department, as the High Court clarified the relationship between the EU Cosmetics Regulation and the REACH regulation in the context of animal research into chemical safety.
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- 'Very efficient and solution-oriented.'
- 'Very approachable. Particularly impressed with Steve Duffett, John Keegan and Chris O'Brien.'
- 'John Keegan and Steve Duffett are both first rate clerks. They are each commercial, sensible and pragmatic.'
- 'Senior clerk, Steven Duffett, is the first port of call and he is a pleasure to deal with, offering practical solutions.'
- 'Monckton Chambers has a wide array of barristers with excellent knowledge of EU law and in particular EU competition law. It also has a very useful blog on the legal implications of Brexit, and the continued relevance of certain EU law rules.'
- 'Monckton have many star names and a growing mix of capable juniors and senior counsel.'
- 'Monckton is renowned for its EU law offering.'
- 'The set is the go to for EU law.'
Avocats
Leading silks
Daniel Beard KC
Gerry Facenna KC
Josh Holmes KC
'Josh is good with clients and understands the bigger commercial picture.'
George Peretz KC
'Pure class. Staggeringly effective in court, where George is simple and effective, reducing the complex to the essence of the point for the benefit of the judge. He is also very good with clients.'
Tim Ward KC
Very knowledgeable on EU law principles and how they interrelate with English law. Tim is a calm and composed advocate, a great team player, and always willing to listen to others ideas and to build on them.'
Anneli Howard KC
Anneli is a phenomenal advocate and one of the hardest working and most charming silks to work with.'
Robert Palmer KC
'Robert has a very clear and accessible style, allied with many years of experience of EU and regulatory law. An impressive and smooth operator.'
Kassie Smith KC
‘Kassie is an excellent advocate – calm, measured, and has the trust of the court. She is also extremely collaborative and easy to work with.’
Jon Turner KC
Excellent knowledge of EU and UK competiton law. He is a measured, calm advocate, able to deal with any question from the court without appearing perturbed. He is well organised in terms of deploying the team around him.’
