What the directories say
11 South Square is consistently recognised as a top tier set by the leading legal directories across the board of its specialisms. Both Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 frequently noted both chambers as a whole, as well as individual members, superior level of advocacy and advice. 11 South Square is recognised for its members’ pragmatic approach to litigation and their regular involvement in the leading cases in the areas of Intellectual Property, Information Technology and Media, Entertainment and Sport.
In both Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 the senior members of chambers are constantly ranked as leaders with high praise received from clients and other members of the Bar alike. They are backed up by a formidable set of juniors that are often singled out as ‘rising stars’ and noted for their fast growing skills in Court.
In addition to the praise and comments received by the directories, chambers continues to be nominated for awards at both the Chambers and Partners Bar Awards and the Legal 500 Awards.
Recent awards – Chambers and Partners UK Bar
IP/IT Set of the Year
Awarded: 2020, 2021, 2023
Nominated: 2018, 2019 and 2022
IP/IT Junior of the Year
Kathryn Pickard (awarded 2018, 2023)
Adam Gamsa; Anna Edwards-Stuart (nominated 2020)
Chris Aikens (nominated 2021)
IP/IT Silk of the Year
Iain Purvis KC (awarded 2020, nominated 2021)
Hugo Cuddigan KC (nominated 2022)
Brian Nicholson KC (awarded 2023)
Recent awards – Legal 500
IP, IT & Media Set of the Year
Awarded: 2022
Nominated: 2019, 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026
IP, IT & Media Silk of the Year
Hugo Cuddigan KC (short-listed 2020)
Iain Purvis KC (short-listed 2024)
Mark Vanhegan KC (short-listed 2024)
Michael Silverleaf KC (short-listed 2025)
Kathryn Pickard KC (short-listed 2025)
Anna Edwards-Stuart KC (short-listed 2026)
IP, IT & Media Junior of the Year
Kathryn Pickard (short-listed 2019)
Tom Alkin (short-listed 2020)
Heather Lawrence (short-listed 2024)
Kathryn Pickard (short-listed 2024)
Tom Alkin (short-listed 2024)
Jacqueline Reid (awared 2026)
Managing IP EMEA Awards
IP Set of the Year
Awarded 2022; nominated 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Senior IP Barrister of the Year
Iain Purvis KC (awarded 2022)
Michael Silverleaf KC (nominated 2024, 2025)
Benet Brandreth KC (nominated 2024, 2025)
Anna Edwards-Stuart KC (nominated 2025)
Kathryn Pickard KC (nominated 2026)
Brian Nicholson KC (awarded 2026)
Junior IP Barrister of the Year
Edward Cronan (awarded 2023, nominated 2021, 2022, 2025 & 2026)
Adam Gamsa (nominated 2023)
Anna Edwards-Stuart (nominated 2023, 2024)
Tom Alkin (nominated 2024, 2025)
David Ivison (nominated 2026)