Applying for silk is often seen as a daunting and, for some, an almost insurmountable challenge which requires not only legal expertise but also a significant amount of self-belief, resilience, inward reflection and support. For many, the fear of failure can be the biggest barrier to considering the possibility, believes Saba Naqshbandi KC. “I’ve been there, faced those doubts, and I am here to say, if you are contemplating applying for silk, do it” is the resounding message from Saba. Her success at securing silk on her first application is a significant personal milestone, and had she not been successful, […]
Craig Rajgopaul KC, who took silk in March 2024 having been called to the Bar in November 2010, specialises in employment and partnership law, with a complementary practice in commercial law. He previously practised as a solicitor-advocate with two leading City firms, Ashurst and then McDermott, Will and Emery. Craig has a wide-ranging employment and partnership practice spanning High Court, Employment Tribunal and appellate work, with additional expertise in the business protection sphere, notably in cases involving allegations of a breach of fiduciary duty and shareholder disputes. He has been involved in many of the most high-profile team move and […]