Lydia Seymour and Martina Murphy Formally Named King’s Counsel

Outer Temple Chambers is incredibly proud of Lydia Seymour and Martina Murphy, sworn in yesterday as members of the King’s Counsel at the KC appointment Ceremony 2026.

Outer Temple Chambers were thrilled to celebrate Lydia Seymour KC and Martina Murphy KC being formally appointed as King’s Counsel, yesterday. We are so proud that they have been recognised for their incredible work and demonstrable excellence in advocacy in the higher courts.

Lydia and Martina had a day full of celebrations, attending ceremonies at Westminster Hall, The Royal Courts of Justice, and the Rolls Building, before heading back to Chambers for drinks with their friends, families, and colleagues.

About Silks Day

Silks Day refers to the day new KC’s are officially sworn in, following a rigorous selection process based on the following framework:

1. Understanding and using the law
2. Written and oral advocacy
3. Working with others
4. Diversity action and understanding
5. Integrity

King’s Counsel are appointed by the monarch, on recommendation of the Lord Chancellor who follows the advice of an independent panel.

Many congratulations to the both of them on this incredible achievement.

About Lydia Seymour

Lydia Seymour specialises in Pensions and Employment Law, including professional negligence claims in both areas. Given the dual nature of her practice, Lydia “is technically excellent” and has developed a particularly strong reputation in the areas of crossover between pensions and employment law.

To find out more about Lydia, contact Matt Sale on +44 (0)20 7427 4910.

About Martina Murphy

Martina Murphy specialises in employment, group litigation and professional discipline. She is recognised for her “excellent advocacy” and as a “highly effective cross-examiner”. She regularly appears unled in the Employment Appeal Tribunal and the Court of Appeal in high-profile and test-case litigation. 

To find out more about Martina, contact Nick Levett on +44 (0)20 7427 4908 or Mark Gardner on +44 (0)20 7427 4909.

News 24 Mar, 2026