About us

11KBW is a leading set of barristers’ chambers, specialising in commercial, employment, public, regulatory, information and data law. We provide focused and persuasive advocacy, innovative legal argument and exceptional client service. Our members are experts in their fields of work and provide representation of the highest quality.

We were established in 1981 by a small group of eminent practitioners with a shared commitment to excellence and rigour. The intellectual DNA passed down from our founders continues to inform all aspects of our work and ethos today. We apply our legal and strategic acumen to obtain the best possible outcomes for those we represent, by understanding their interests and working in close collaboration.

Alumni

Lord Sales
Deputy President of the Supreme Court (appointed 2026)

Lord Justice Lewis
Lord Justice of Appeal (appointed 2020)

Lady Justice Elisabeth Laing
Lady Justice of Appeal (appointed 2020)

Sir Brian Keith
Judge of the High Court (2001 – 2014); Justice of Appeal, Hong Kong (1999 – 2001)

Sir Alan Wilkie
Judge of the High Court (2004 – 2017)

Dame Elizabeth Slade
Judge of the High Court (2008 – 2019)

Sir Michael Supperstone
Judge of the High Court (2010 – 2020)

Sir Akhlaq Choudhury
Judge of the High Court (appointed 2017)

Sir Jonathan Swift
Judge of the High Court (appointed 2018)

Dame Karen Steyn
Judge of the High Court (appointed 2019)

Sir John Cavanagh
Judge of the High Court (appointed 2020)

Sir Charles Bourne
Judge of the High Court (appointed 2020)

Sir Clive Sheldon
Judge of the High Court (appointed 2024)

Sir Jason Coppel
Judge of the High Court (appointed 2026)

Upper Tribunal Judge Holly Stout
Judge of the Upper Tribunal, Administrative Appeals Chamber (appointed 2023); Employment Judge (2019-2023)

Judge Sarah-Jane Davies
Employment Judge (2013 – 2026); Regional Employment Judge (appointed 2026)

Sir Tony Blair
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1997 – 2007)

Lord Irvine of Lairg
Lord Chancellor (1997 – 2003)