Brick Court Chambers Celebrates Three Stars at the Bar in Chambers UK Bar 2026

27/11/25

Brick Court Chambers is proud to announce that Mark Howard KC, Helen Davies KC, and Simon Salzedo KC have been distinguished as Stars at the Bar in the Chambers UK Bar 2026 guide. This prestigious recognition highlights their exceptional expertise and consistent excellence across multiple practice areas, reaffirming Brick Court’s reputation as a leading set in competition, commercial and public law.

Mark Howard KC – 31 years ranked
Mark Howard KC is recognised as a Star Individual in Banking & Finance and Commercial Dispute Resolution. He also holds Band 1 rankings in Energy & Natural Resources, Fraud: Civil, Insurance, International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance, and Professional Negligence, alongside a Band 2 ranking in Competition Law. This extensive recognition underscores his long‑standing excellence and versatility across a broad spectrum of commercial and financial legal practice.

Peers and clients praise him as: “Really creating a market-leading appellate practice.” “A true heavy hitter who you want on any bet-the-company case. He has huge gravitas but is also very easy to work with.” “Vastly experienced in trials and fierce in his cross-examination.” “He brings the sharpest insight to every issue and has an immense presence in the conference and courtroom.”

Helen Davies KC – 28 years ranked
Helen Davies KC is recognised for her broad commercial and dispute‑resolution expertise. She is a Star Individual in Commercial Dispute Resolution and holds Band 1 rankings in Competition Law, Banking & Finance, Energy & Natural Resources, Group Litigation, and International Arbitration (Arbitrators). Additionally, she is ranked in Band 3 for Fraud: Civil and Band 4 for International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance, reflecting her versatility and prominence across core practice fields.

Client and peer feedback includes: “Helen is one of the best advocates of her generation; she's very sharp, straight to the point and reads the court exceptionally well.” “Helen is amazing to work with, super intelligent and has incredible gravitas in the court.” “She is able to cut through and get messages through to different parties.” “Absolutely at the top of her game – without doubt the top silk in the group action market.” “Helen Davies is a brilliant advocate and brilliant client handler.”

Simon Salzedo KC – 24 years ranked
Simon Salzedo KC is recognised as a Star Individual in Commercial Dispute Resolution and Professional Negligence. He also ranks in Band 1 for Banking & Finance, Insurance, and Chancery: Commercial. Additionally, he holds a Band 2 ranking in Fraud: Civil and Band 3 in Offshore work, reflecting his broad expertise and standing as a leading commercial silk.

Colleagues and clients note: “Simon is someone who the court listens to and his submissions have particular power.” “A brilliant operator who is experienced and brings calm insights.” “He brings the highest technical quality.” “He has a clear understanding of issues and is measured when dealing with other parties.” “Simon is an intellectual powerhouse.”

These accolades further reinforce Brick Court Chambers’ position as one of the UK Bar’s pre-eminent sets, demonstrating the exceptional talent and dedication of its members across the full spectrum of commercial and competition law.