Members
We are always looking for innovative practitioners in any of our areas of expertise. Regardless of seniority, we look for:
- barristers who cut to the heart of problems and find inventive solutions; and
- precision advocates, who choose their words carefully for maximum impact.
Applications should be sent to Claire Halas, Director of Operations, at claire.halas@11kbw.com. Please call our Director of Business Development, Andrea Kennedy (020 7632 8555), for a confidential discussion if you wish.
Applications to Chambers are considered in accordance with our policy on lateral applications, available here. We are committed to equality and diversity, and strongly encourage applications from members of groups which are under-represented at the Bar.
Why 11KBW?
Collaboration with creative thinkers
You can work with lawyers of the highest calibre who thrive on solving the most challenging problems the law has to offer. Our advocacy is precise. We cut to the heart of problems and find innovative answers. Our members’ skills have taken them everywhere, from the Supreme Court Bench to 10 Downing Street.
Cutting edge work
Our cases regularly re-define the law and break new ground. Our members lead the way in many fields: from employment, commercial, and regulatory work, to public, environmental, and public international law, sports, information, technology and media. Whether your interests lie in the regulation of social media, litigating climate change, disputes over international sanctions or investment treaties, the lawfulness of Government policies, or elsewhere, those interests will be reflected in our work.
Freedom to build whatever practice will challenge you
We believe that 11KBW offers autonomy in practice that is second to none. This enables our barristers to build practices that are as rewarding and challenging as they are varied.
At 11KBW, you will never be told what kind of practice you ‘should’ have. Each barrister is encouraged to choose the fields of work that will most stimulate them, and Chambers has repeatedly moved into new areas of law, as the world has continued to change. If you want to develop a practice in a novel direction, Chambers will always provide support.
In the same way, all barristers have the freedom to manage their working life. The clerks will support you to work as much or as little as you choose, finding the balance that is right for you.
Support and community
Barristers at 11KBW benefit from a first-class staff and clerking team supporting their individual choices. Just as important is the support that we provide to each other, as an inclusive and friendly intellectual community.
In our community, any barrister can thrive, no matter their background. We are proud to have produced some of the most senior female and ethnic minority advocates and judges in the country. We are committed to equality and diversity, and strongly encourage applications for tenancy from members of groups which are under-represented at the Bar.