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Silks Day: Ben Williams and Ben Close Sworn in as Silk

Silks Day 2026: Ben Williams KC & Ben Close KC
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Guy Dunwoody

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Today, two members of our Crime and Regulatory Groups, Ben Williams and Ben Close, were sworn in as King’s Counsel at a ceremony held in Westminster Hall before the Lord Chancellor.

All members and staff at Chambers extend their congratulations to Ben and Ben on taking Silk, and wish them every success as they begin the next stage of their careers as King’s Counsel.

Written by Guy Dunwoody

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