We publish below our (now annual) profiles of a selection of recently appointed KCs.

I am delighted to be able to publish below our annual profiles of a selection of recently appointed KCs. These profiles have been published for nearly ten years now in order to celebrate the increasingly diverse backgrounds and experiences of those appointed to silk. We define diversity broadly in these profiles, not just reflecting those characteristics protected by law but also diversity of family background and of geographical location, as well as applicants who have pursued niche specialisms within the law and those who have pursued varied and interesting careers before turning to law.

 

We are heartened by feedback – including from those profiled – that these profiles have inspired advocates to see that the accolade of KC 

is for ‘people like me’, sometimes tipping the balance in their decision to apply for silk. I hope that you enjoy reading the stories of these inspiring new KCs.

Monisha Shah, Chair of the KC Selection Panel

Adam Cloherty KC
XXIV Old Buildings, London

Adam Cloherty KC

Adam Cloherty KC, who joined the ranks of silk in 2023, has a broad commercial chancery practice acting in and advising on commercial and private wealth disputes both domestically and internationally. Adam’s cases span this commercial set’s main fields of practice, and draw on his knowledge of equitable, trust and corporate principles…

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Maria Karaiskos KC
Church Court Chambers, London

Maria Karaiskos KC

Maria Karaiskos, who was appointed King’s Counsel in 2023, both prosecutes and defends in the most serious, sensitive, and complex criminal offences including murders, historic rapes, child abuse, high-profile sexual offences, road traffic fatalities, multi-handed drug conspiracies and international importations…

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Mike McClure KC
Herbert Smith Freehills

Mike McClure KC

Mike is a solicitor advocate appointed to King’s Counsel in 2023. A partner and global co-chair of Korea Group at Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) in the City of London, Mike has expertise in arbitration, court, and expert determination proceedings, with particular experience in the energy, construction, infrastructure, and financial services sectors…

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Rebecca Wade KC
St Philips Chambers, Birmingham

Rebecca Wade KC

In early 2023, Rebecca Wade KC took silk, becoming one of just three female criminal silks in Birmingham. Rebecca’s practice centres on serious crime, with a particular emphasis on homicide and serious sexual offences, both regionally and nationally. The cases in which she was instructed invariably involved complicated issues of law and fact and the most vulnerable people in society and frequently attracted significant media interest…

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