Ian McLoughlin appointed Silk

January 24, 2025

It is with great pleasure that RLC announces that, on the recommendation of The Lord Chancellor, His Majesty The King has announced his intention to appoint Ian McLoughlin as King’s Counsel in the Ministry of Justice’s new Silk appointments published today, 24 January, 2025.

Ian McLoughlin is a specialist Crime practitioner who both prosecutes and defends in a broad range matters, including high profile Murder & Manslaughter and Sexual Offences cases. He has particular expertise in cases involving modern slavery and Human Trafficking offences, including slavery cases and trafficking for economic and sexual exploitation. These cases frequently have an international dimension and Ian is well versed in dealing with multi-jurisdictional issues. He also advises over a wide range of Regulatory & Professional Disciplinary and Business Crime & Fraud matters. Read more: [Ian McLoughlin Profile]

Head of Chambers Gillian Jones KC and Tom Forster KC said: “We are thrilled to announce Ian’s appointment as King’s Counsel. On behalf of all our members, clerks, staff, and colleagues, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ian and his family. This well-deserved achievement reflects years of unwavering dedication and hard work. Ian exemplifies the exceptional talent we nurture and develop at RLC.

This milestone also highlights the collaborative efforts of our barristers, clerks, and staff, whose combined skills and expertise set Chambers apart. A special thanks goes to Mark Bennett (Practice Director) and Nick Parkinson (Deputy Practice Director) for their instrumental contributions to the success of those attaining Silk. “We are proud to celebrate this outstanding accomplishment within our Chambers.”

These recent appointments elevate RLC’s standing to 27 Silks in Chambers.

The full list of 2025 KC appointments can be viewed here: [KC Appointments]