Patrick Goodall KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Paddy is a superb advocate. He is absolutely unflappable: calm, measured and methodical, even when under intense pressure.’

Richard Handyside KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Richard's court craft is fantastic. His style is very effective.'

Timothy Howe KC – Fountain Court Chambers

Richard Lissack KC – Fountain Court Chambers

Tim Lord KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘A seasoned and tough trial advocate.'

Ali Malek KC – 3 Verulam Buildings

Philip Marshall KC – Serle Court ‘Philip is a brilliant advocate.’

Ewan McQuater KC –3 Verulam Buildings

Andrew Mitchell KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘A classy performer. His advocacy style commands huge confidence, and he is a very effective cross-examiner.’

Andrew Onslow KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Andrew is a superb all-rounder, who is excellent at formulating strategy and leading a team.’

David Quest KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘His courtroom presence is formidable. He is a class act and a genius.’

Laurence Rabinowitz KC – One Essex Court 'He is incredibly bright and establishes a great rapport with judges in court. He is pure class. You want him on your side.'

David Railton KC –Fountain Court Chambers

Philip Riches KC – Twenty Essex

Patricia Robertson KC – Fountain Court Chambers

Tom Smith KC – South Square 'Tom knows how to pick the winning points. As an advocate he is first class, and quickly gains the trust of judges.'

Joe Smouha KC – Essex Court Chambers ‘He is a fantastic trial advocate.’

Bankim Thanki KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Bankim is the Rolls Royce of fraud barristers.’

Sonia Tolaney KC – One Essex Court ‘Sonia is a superstar of the Bar. A strategic thinker who is trusted by the judiciary.’

Daniel Toledano KC – One Essex Court ‘A leader in the field. A talented barrister with an effortless advocacy style.’

Lord Wolfson KC – One Essex Court ‘David is a superb operator. A dynamic silk who is full of energy.'

David Allison KC – South Square

Stephen Auld KC – One Essex Court ‘A legally and commercially astute silk.’

Camilla Bingham KC – One Essex Court ‘Camilla is a fantastic advocate. She is very intelligent and pitches propositions and arguments to the judge with great skill.’

Jeffrey Chapman KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘His advocacy is sharp, practical, and gets straight to the point, while remaining relaxed.’

Alain Choo Choy KC – One Essex Court ‘Very hands on, sharp, and responsive.'

Rhodri Davies KC – One Essex Court ‘Rhodri is razor sharp and quick to get to the core of issues. A fantastic advocate.’

Jonathan Davies-Jones KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Jonathan has a stellar intellect and supreme logical precision. He is truly a driving force.’

Anthony de Garr Robinson KC – One Essex Court 'Once possessed of a point, there is no-one better at persuading you of his point of view.'

Peter De Verneuil Smith KC – 3 Verulam Buildings

Paul Downes KC – Quadrant Chambers ‘Paul is a real fighter and has a clear vision of case strategy.'

Jamie Goldsmith KC – One Essex Court 'He rolls his sleeves up and gets stuck into the case. He is perfectly comfortable in front of clients, including telling them hard truths. He is ferociously bright.'

Andrew Green KC – Blackstone Chambers ‘A brilliant and persuasive advocate who always has the ear of the court.'

Matthew Hardwick KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Matthew’s forensic and analytical skills are highly impressive. He can break down extremely complicated legal questions into a clear and understandable narrative.’

David Head KC – 3 Verulam Buildings 'David is incisive, strategic and very strong both on paper and on his feet. His advocacy is polished and persuasive.'

Richard Hill KC – 4 Stone Buildings 'A solid advocate.'

Stephen Houseman KC – Essex Court Chambers ‘A very intelligent silk, who is also very user-friendly and easy to work with.’

Mark Howard KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘One of the best and most flexible advocates in the market.'

Barry Isaacs KC – South Square ‘Barry is impressively meticulous. No point goes unconsidered. This is also reflected in his advocacy, which is polished and incisive.'

Charles Kimmins KC – Twenty Essex ‘He is strongly commercial and very user friendly.’

Adam Kramer KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Adam is exceptionally creative and knowledgeable. He has a particularly good manner with clients.’

Paul Lowenstein KC – Twenty Essex ‘Paul has a very smooth, confident and effortless style.’

Hodge Malek KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Hodge is top-notch, and always has a very practical approach to the problem at hand. He is easy to work with.’

Roger Masefield KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘He has an outstanding intellect and very strong cross-examination skills.’

Duncan Matthews KC – Twenty Essex ‘Duncan is a classy courtroom advocate. He is a heavy hitter and when he speaks, people listen.'

Tom Montagu-Smith KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘A highly experienced, measured and compelling advocate. He has an authoritative courtroom presence.’

Jonathan Nash KC – 3 Verulam Buildings

Craig Orr KC – One Essex Court ‘Craig's attention to detail is extraordinary. He never loses sight of the bigger picture. His oral advocacy is very powerful.'

Rosalind Phelps KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Ros is hugely perceptive and very engaging.’

Jamie Riley KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘An analytical mastermind.’

Richard Salter KC – 3 Verulam Buildings

Simon Salzedo KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘Simon is at the top of his game. He is excellent in financial disputes.’

Tony Singla KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘A superb talent with a hugely impressive practice. In the banking and finance space, he is a clear leader.’

Ben Strong KC – One Essex Court ‘Ben is very commercial in his approach. He is on top of the details and very hands on. Extremely user-friendly.'

Nigel Tozzi KC – 4 Pump Court

Adam Zellick KC – Fountain Court Chambers

Jonathan Adkin KC – Serle Court

Andrew Ayres KC – Twenty Essex 'Andrew stands out for his razor-sharp advocacy and masterful command of the detail. He combines eloquence with strategic insight, always making a compelling case in court.'

Daniel Bayfield KC – South Square ‘Daniel is at the top of his game.’

Tony Beswetherick KC – Twenty Essex ‘Tony has an exceptional advocacy style, calm and analytical, supported by a ferocious intellect and capacity for detail.'

Nicholas Craig KC – 3 Verulam Buildings

Jonathan Crow KC – 4 Stone Buildings

Edward Cumming KC – XXIV Old Buildings ‘An all-around brilliant advocate.’

James Cutress KC – Fountain Court Chambers

David Davies KC – Essex Court Chambers ‘David is very easy to work with. He genuinely listens to what clients say, and makes victory look effortless.’

Jasbir Dhillon KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘A determined and persuasive advocate.’

Philip Edey KC – Twenty Essex ‘Philip is the consummate modern silk. A persuasive advocate with a huge brain who is a pleasure to work with.’

Richard Fisher KC – South Square ‘Richard provides commercial advice and shows invaluable insight into how judges think.’

Andrew Fulton KC – Twenty Essex ‘Andrew is a brilliant advocate, both orally and in writing. He is very responsive and great to work with.'

Jonathan Gaisman KC – 7 King’s Bench Walk 'He makes difficult submissions appear logical. A silk with superb judgement.'

Andrew George KC – Blackstone Chambers ‘Andrew is a succinct and industrious KC who understands real issues.'

Orlando Gledhill KC – One Essex Court ‘Orlando demonstrates very strong strategic insight from the outset.’

Jeremy Goldring KC – South Square

Lord Grabiner KC – One Essex Court

Javan Herberg KC – Blackstone Chambers

Jonathan Hough KC – 4 New Square Chambers 'Jonathan is a superb KC. His advice is very clear and he is at the top of his game.'

Louise Hutton KC – Essex Court Chambers ‘Louise is a premier banking and finance silk.’

Sebastian Isaac KC – One Essex Court ‘He unfailingly finds winning points and his advocacy is a compelling blend of charm and steel.’

Neil Kitchener KC – One Essex Court

James MacDonald KC – One Essex Court ‘James' command of the law is very impressive. He works fast and is highly articulate.’

James McClelland KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘A silk with a very measured, matter-of-fact delivery that builds to the inescapable conclusion that his position is correct.’

Alexander Milner KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Alex is extremely clever.’

Martin Moore KC – Erskine Chambers

Stephen Moverley Smith KC – XXIV Old Buildings

Zoe O’Sullivan KC – Serle Court ‘Zoe is exceptionally responsive and provides practical advice.’

Tamara Oppenheimer KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Tamara’s incredible intelligence is clear; she quickly identifies the key issues in the case and gets to the nub of the matter. She is never fazed and has a very calm manner.’

Shail Patel KC – 4 New Square Chambers

Rajesh Pillai KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Raj mixes smooth advocacy with a forensic eye for detail.’

Nathan Pillow KC – Essex Court Chambers ‘Immensely clever and charming.'

Thomas Plewman KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘He is exceptionally clear in his thinking and is a strategic silk. Clients warm to him.’

Iain Quirk KC – Essex Court Chambers ‘Very responsive and user-friendly. Incisive advocacy skills.’

Rupert Reed KC – Serle Court ‘Rupert is an exceptionally persuasive and incisive advocate with a commanding presence in both a courtroom and arbitral setting. His advocacy is marked by surgical precision, strategic foresight, and an ability to distill complex financial and legal concepts into compelling arguments that resonate with tribunals and judges alike.'

Charles Samek KC – Littleton Chambers ‘Charles is a strong advocate, who is not afraid to run difficult points.'

Daniel Saoul KC – 4 New Square Chambers ‘Dan is a very impressive silk. He grasps complex legal and factual issues quickly and provides clear, confident, and practical advice.’

Akhil Shah KC – Fountain Court Chambers

Sharif Shivji KC – 4 Stone Buildings ‘Sharif clearly has the trust of judges.’

Paul Sinclair KC – Fountain Court Chambers

John Taylor KC – Fountain Court Chambers

Felicity Toube KC – South Square ‘Felicity is at the top of her game. Extremely bright, commercial and pragmatic.’

Ben Valentin KC – Fountain Court Chambers

James Willan KC – Essex Court Chambers ‘James is a simply outstanding lawyer and a tenacious advocate.'

Ian Wilson KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘All round star. Excellent advocate. Easy to work with and a go to KC for tough cases.'

David Blayney KC – Serle Court

Hannah Brown KC – One Essex Court ‘An excellent advocate who is thorough in her preparation and exceptional on her feet.’

James Collins KC – Essex Court Chambers ‘James is at the top of his game. He is a silky-smooth advocate who outclasses his opponents with his calm but commanding style.’

James Counsell KC – Outer Temple Chambers ‘He is calm in court and has a good manner with clients.’

Raymond Cox KC – Fountain Court Chambers

Derrick Dale KC – Fountain Court Chambers

Andrew de Mestre KC – 4 Stone Buildings ‘A talented advocate who makes his points without overstatement, and ensures the confidence of the court.'

Catherine Gibaud KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Catherine demonstrates poise and professionalism under pressure. She is adept at handling challenging cases. An advocate with gravitas.’

Thomas Grant KC – Wilberforce Chambers ‘A silk who demonstrates exceptional legal analysis.’

Saima Hanif KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Saima is highly intellectual, knowledgeable and user-friendly.'

Lexa Hilliard KC – Wilberforce Chambers ‘Very knowledgeable and practical. She gets things done.’

Laura John KC – Fountain Court Chambers

Paul McGrath KC – Essex Court Chambers

Stephen Midwinter KC – Brick Court Chambers

David Mumford KC – Maitland Chambers

Matthew Parker KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Great on his feet. Very calm and poised. Great eye for detail and with a real skill of identifying the key issues in a case.'

Tim Penny KC – Wilberforce Chambers ‘Tim is a strong advocate and a good strategist, who leads a team very well.’

Mark Phillips KC – South Square

Fionn Pilbrow KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘Fionn will wade through all of the extraneous detail and find the bigger picture immediately. He is confident, calm and incredibly bright.'

Benjamin Pilling KC – 4 Pump Court

Alexander Polley KC – One Essex Court ‘Alex is exceptionally responsive, well-prepared, considered and wise.'

Alex Potts KC – 4 Pump Court

Toby Riley-Smith KC – Henderson Chambers ‘Toby is a consumer credit specialist and he knows his stuff inside and out.’

Stephen Robins KC – South Square

Andrew Sutcliffe KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Frighteningly clever, unrufflable and calm in a crisis.’

Francis Tregear KC – XXIV Old Buildings

Henry Warwick KC – Henderson Chambers

Sarah Abram KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘Sarah is robust in forming her view and has the experience and skills to see it through.’

David Alexander KC – South Square

Simon Atrill KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Simon is clever, calm and considered, and a very safe pair of hands for any banking or finance matter.’

John Brisby KC – 4 Stone Buildings

Laurence Emmett KC – One Essex Court 'He is very well prepared and really thinks through the critical issues in the case. Great on his feet.’

Richard Eschwege KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘A stellar young silk, ferociously bright and forensically gifted.’

Henry Forbes Smith KC – One Essex Court ‘Henry is an exceptionally clever lawyer who can be relied upon to think of creative and effective solutions that no-one else would come up with.’

Alec Haydon KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘Alec is very knowledgeable, responsive, meticulous and down to earth. He is very easy to get along with.'

Andrew Hunter KC – Blackstone Chambers

Henry King KC – Fountain Court Chambers

Jonathan Kirk KC – Gough Square Chambers ‘Jonathan has a genuine command of the issues related to consumer law enforcement. He is very experienced and distills issues clearly for clients.’

Richard Millett KC – Essex Court Chambers ‘Richard is an absolute class act. He is incredibly user friendly and approachable.’

Craig Morrison KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘Craig is extremely bright. An excellent advocate with a real flair for cross examination.’

Conall Patton KC – One Essex Court ‘Conall has very polished presentation and is responsive to the mood of the court.’

Richard Slade KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘Richard is a real pleasure to work with. He is understated and clear in his advice.’

Giles Wheeler KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Giles brings clear strategic judgement to a case. He makes firm decisions at the right moments.’

Emily Wood KC – Essex Court Chambers ‘A compelling and efficient advocate. Her oral advocacy is well structured, measured and highly persuasive.'

2024 Silks

Oliver Assersohn KC – XXIV Old Buildings 'Oliver is a formidable and deeply knowledgeable barrister in this area.'

Adam Al Attar KC – South Square 'Dynamic, flexible and incredibly astute.'

Richard Blakeley KC – Brick Court Chambers 'A powerful advocate with a first-class brain and extremely quick on his feet.'

James Duffy KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘James is an authoritative, assiduous, agile, available, and amiable all-court ace.'

Fred Hobson KC – Brick Court Chambers 'A very impressive silk.'

James Sheehan KC – Essex Court Chambers 'He impresses judges with his measured delivery.'

2025 Silks

Rupert Allen KC – Fountain Court Chambers 'He is always approachable, helpful, and hands-on.'

Alex Barden KC – Fountain Court Chambers

Anton Dudnikov KC – Essex Court Chambers ‘Anton is proactive in his approach and insightful in his advice.'

William Edwards KC – 3 Verulam Buildings 'A meticulous and confident advocate.'

Ciaran Keller KC – Essex Court Chambers ‘A very calm, measured and forensic cross-examiner.’

Niranjan Venkatesan KC – One Essex Court 'He is effortless in everything he does, and is absolutely magic on his feet.'

Leading Juniors

Hannah Glover – One Essex Court 'Hannah is incredibly clever and easy to work with. A clear and engaging advocate.'

Simon Hattan – Serle Court

Emma Jones – One Essex Court 'A junior with powerful judgement - she sees right through bad points.'

Georgina Peters – South Square ‘Georgina is an expert in insolvency law. She is diligent and a delight to work with. Her written work is excellent, as is her advocacy.'

Sandy Phipps – One Essex Court ‘An absolute star who clients, solicitors and KCs love. He always delivers without fail.’

Scott Ralston – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Scott has encyclopaedic knowledge and a forensic eye for detail. An impressive senior junior.’

Nehali Shah – One Essex Court ‘Nehali is calm and collected.'

Adam Sher – Fountain Court Chambers

Julia Smith – Henderson Chambers

Charlotte Tan – Brick Court Chambers ‘Charlotte is exceptionally bright.'

Ruth Bala – 4 Pump Court ‘Ruth has a forensic knowledge of consumer credit law.’

Natasha Bennett – Fountain Court Chambers

Ian Bergson – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Ian is wise beyond his year of call. He has a forensic mind and unbelievable attention to detail. He is a true star.’

Christopher Bond – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Chris has a thoughtful attitude, and is excellent with clients and witnesses.’

Christopher Burdin – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘He is all over the detail and his memory is amazing. He is a pleasure to work with.’

Oliver Butler – One Essex Court 'He is very calm and decisive under pressure.'

Michael d'Arcy – One Essex Court ‘Michael is an excellent lawyer. He combines his considerable technical ability with a practical, client-focused approach.’

Nick Daly – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Nick is meticulous in his preparation and extremely hard-working.'

William Day – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Will is a real star.’

Charlotte Eborall – 3 Verulam Buildings

Daniel Edmonds – Fountain Court Chambers

Richard Hanke – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Richard is one of the very best juniors to work with. He has excellent analytical skills, he is a superb draftsman, and his work output is of the very highest standard.'

Christopher Harrison – 4 Stone Buildings

William Hibbert – Henderson Chambers ‘William is a star of the Bar. His advice is clear and concise.’

Ian Higgins – 3 Verulam Buildings 'Ian has excellent attention to detail and shows total commitment to the case.'

Geoffrey Kuehne – Brick Court Chambers

Lisa Lacob – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘An excellent trial advocate. She is extremely passionate about her cases and doing the best she can for her clients.'

Liisa Lahti – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘She has a great presence in court. Engaging and clear in her submissions.'

Nico Leslie – Fountain Court Chambers ‘He's a superstar, he's great on the law while being commercially savvy. Brilliant with clients and a real team player.'

Rebecca Loveridge – Fountain Court Chambers ‘She is very responsive and efficient, and quickly identifies the central issues and provides practical solutions.’

Iain MacDonald – Gough Square Chambers ‘Iain is fantastic. His advocacy style is serene, convincing and clear. He is very personable and knows how to calm a stressful situation.’

David Murray – Fountain Court Chambers

Stephen Neville –Gough Square Chambers ‘Stephen is responsive and pragmatic.’

Simon Paul – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Simon is excellent. He is efficient, hard-working, and always looking for the best outcome for his clients.’

Fred Philpott – Gough Square Chambers

Simon Popplewell – Gough Square Chambers ‘Simon is a go-to expert. His reputation is exceptional.’

Alan Roxburgh – Brick Court Chambers ‘He has a top class intellect, and is extremely hard working and articulate.’

James Ruddell – One Essex Court

Emily Saunderson – Quadrant Chambers ‘Emily is calm and fierce in equal measure.’

David Simpson – 3 Verulam Buildings

Justina Stewart – Outer Temple Chambers ‘Justina is fantastic. She is excellent to work with and her background in banking gives her an extra advantage when involved in financial litigation matters.'

Adam Temple – 3 Verulam Buildings

Alastair Tomson – 4 Stone Buildings

Kate Urell – Gough Square Chambers ‘Kate is a very safe pair of hands.’

William Willson – South Square ‘He is an exceptional barrister. His advice is commercially astute and always correct.'

Tom Wood – Brick Court Chambers ‘His ability to get things done is second to none, and his intelligence stands out.'

Ben Woolgar – Brick Court Chambers ‘Ben is formidable. He has a very forensic eye.’

Nicola Allsop – Quadrant Chambers ‘A commercially aware junior.’

Karl Anderson – 4 Stone Buildings

Sarah Bayliss – XXIV Old Buildings ‘Sarah is a fantastic junior.'

Daniel Benedyk – One Essex Court ‘Daniel is a fantastic strategist and advocate.’

Nathaniel Bird – One Essex Court ‘He is razor sharp in his analysis.’

Joanne Box – Brick Court Chambers ‘She is strategically strong and has a calm presence.’

Laurie Brock – Fountain Court Chambers

Daniel Burgess – Blackstone Chambers ‘Daniel is technically very gifted and can turn his hand to any esoteric area of law, should it arise.’

Daniel Carall-Green – Fountain Court Chambers

Cleon Catsambis – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Very user friendly, willing to roll his sleeves up and work as part of the team.'

Stewart Chirnside – Quadrant Chambers ‘He is razor sharp in his analysis and advocacy.’

Jonathan Dawid – Brick Court Chambers ‘An extremely bright and creative thinker.’

Harrison Denner – Henderson Chambers 'He is sharp and distils complex legal and factual matters into compelling advocacy.’

Stephen Doherty - Serle Court ‘Stephen is a highly intellectual junior.’

Joseph Farmer – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Joseph is a highly intelligent and hard working barrister.'

Daniel Fletcher – One Essex Court ‘Dan is the consummate team player. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of banking law, and produces excellent results.'

Tom Ford – Essex Court Chambers ‘Tom is absolutely first rate. He is extremely intelligent, confident, and creative.’

Tom Gentleman – 4 Stone Buildings ‘Tom has an excellent command of detail. He is a strong advocate who brings new perspectives to a case.’

Julian Gun Cuninghame – Gough Square Chambers ‘Julian has extensive knowledge of consumer credit law. He is a pragmatic advocate.'

David Heaton – Brick Court Chambers ‘David is very talented and practical, with an incredible capacity for work.'

Joe-han Ho – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Joe-han is superb. He is all over the detail of a case and inspires confidence in clients.’

William Hooper – Brick Court Chambers ‘Calm, considered, and very sharp.'

Sophia Hurst – Essex Court Chambers ‘Sophia is an intellectual powerhouse.’

Vivek Kapoor – 39 Essex Chambers

Zachary Kell – Radcliffe Chambers

Alexia Knight – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Alexia has a very good eye for detail. She is very approachable and easy to work with.’

Christopher Langley – Fountain Court Chambers

Kyle Lawson – Brick Court Chambers ‘Kyle has excellent tactical judgement, and his written work is tremendous. ‘

Michael Lazarus – 3 Verulam Buildings

Khadija Leuenberger – The 36 Group ‘Her advice is commercial and easy to understand.’

Benjamin Lewy – One Essex Court 'An advocate with a very pleasant yet persuasive manner.'

Anna Lintner – Maitland Chambers

Owen Lloyd – Essex Court Chambers ‘Owen combines a fantastic work ethic with sharp judgement.’

Andrew Lodder – One Essex Court 'A tactically superb junior.'

Alec McCluskey – Maitland Chambers 'Alec is extremely impressive. Very bright and tactically astute.'

Duncan McCombe – Maitland Chambers ‘A strong advocate.’

Andrew McLeod – One Essex Court ‘A very savvy, street-wise operator.’

David Mcllroy – Forum Chambers 'David is able to turn his mind to some of the most complex matters and provide clear and concise client friendly advice.'

Richard Mott – One Essex Court 'He's the guy you want in the trenches beside you when the chips are down.'

Simon Oakes – Quadrant Chambers ‘Simon impresses clients and judges alike with his excellent written and oral advocacy. He is a true expert.’

Douglas Paine – One Essex Court 'Douglas is a very accomplished barrister.'

Charlotte Pope-Williams – 3 Hare Court ‘Charlotte has encyclopedic knowledge of financial regulation law.’

James Potts – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘James is an exceptional junior. He is super bright.’

Andrew Rose – 4 Stone Buildings ‘He is very experienced in handling complex international cases.’

Adam Rushworth – One Essex Court ‘He is highly committed, extremely knowledgeable and a delight to work with.’

Michael Ryan – 7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Michael is incredibly bright and grasps facts and legal issues really quickly.'

Leonora Sagan – Fountain Court Chambers ‘She has real poise with clients and in court.’

Thomas Samuels – Henderson Chambers ‘Bright, pragmatic, and commercial.’

Jonathan Scott – Brick Court Chambers ‘Jonathan is an absolute star.’

Veena Srirangam – One Essex Court ‘Veena is absolutely lovely and incredibly clever. She is hard working, manages her time well and always delivers on time. She is a delight to deal with.’

Victor Steinmetz – 3 Verulam Buildings

Tom Stewart Coats – XXIV Old Buildings ‘Tom provides clear and concise advice. He is responsive and a pleasure to work with.’

Turlough Stone – Quadrant Chambers ‘Frighteningly bright, great with clients and brilliant on his feet.'

Joseph Sullivan – Quadrant Chambers

Aaron Taylor – Fountain Court Chambers

Charlotte Thomas – Brick Court Chambers ‘She is a composed and persuasive advocate.’

Sarah Tulip – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Sarah provides clear and strong advice.'

Craig Ulyatt – Fountain Court Chambers

Karishma Vora – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Karishma has fantastic instincts and the court’s ear.'

Mark Wassouf – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Mark is innovative and very personable to work with.'

Alexandra Whelan – Fountain Court Chambers

Nik Yeo – Fountain Court Chambers

Rebecca Zaman – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Rebecca is excellent. She is extremely clever and has an extraordinary ability to come up with creative solutions to the most difficult problems.’

Simon Arnold – Forum Chambers ‘Simon is very attentive, meticulous and comprehensive. He has a calm demeanour.’

Tom Asquith – 4 New Square

Nicholas Broomfield – 4 New Square Chambers 'Strong on his feet, great with clients and always one step ahead of his opponent.'

Marianne Butler – Fountain Court Chambers

Jonathan Butters – Devereux ‘Jonathan has the razor-sharp ability to hone in on key issues and present it to the court in its most attractive way.’

Nazeer Chowdhury – Henderson Chambers

Clyde Darrell – Forum Chambers ‘Very thorough and approachable.'

Peter Dodge – Radcliffe Chambers ‘Peter has in-depth knowledge of financial services litigation.’

Stephen Donnelly – Essex Court Chambers ‘Stephen is always helpful.’

Max Evans – Fountain Court Chambers

Lee Finch – Gough Square Chambers ‘Lee knows consumer credit litigation inside out. He is measured and totally reliable.’

Rosanna Foskett – Maitland Chambers

Jocelin Gale – 7 King’s Bench Walk

Timothy Goldfarb – One Essex Court ‘Tim is a superb junior, very bright and great at articulating arguments.’

Sabrina Goodchild – Gough Square Chambers ‘Sabrina is a very approachable barrister and has a great relationship with clients. Her attention to detail is amazing.’

Philip Hinks – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘His advice is always clear and precise and he is very responsive and user-friendly.’

Deborah Horowitz – Fountain Court Chambers

Richard Hoyle – Essex Court Chambers ‘Richard leaves no stone unturned. He is a tenacious junior.’

Robin Kingham – Gough Square Chambers ‘Robin has a wealth of knowledge in his field and an impressive advocacy style.’

James Knott – 4 Stone Buildings 'James is calm under pressure and very user-friendly.’

Philippe Kuhn – Wilberforce Chambers ‘A great asset to any team, and a fantastically safe pair of hands no matter what is thrown at him.’

Roger Laville – Five Paper ‘Roger is unflappable. He is measured in his interactions with clients and judges alike.’

Andrew Maguire – Littleton Chambers ‘Andrew is an excellent strategist.’

George McPherson – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘George is calm, composed and has excellent judgement.’

Anna Medvinskaia - Henderson Chambers ‘Anna is very easy to work with and her advocacy style is direct and effective.’

Simon Mills – Radcliffe Chambers ‘A strong advocate in argument.’

Lia Moses – Henderson Chambers

Celia Oldham – Henderson Chambers

Teniola Onabanjo – 3 Verulam Buildings

Anthony Pavlovich – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Anthony is a strong advocate. He is down to earth and concise.’

Alexander Pelling – XXIV Old Buildings

Saaman Pourghadiri – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘A super team player.’

John Robb – Essex Court Chambers ‘John is cerebral. An excellent black letter lawyer.'

James Ross – Gough Square Chambers

Oscar Schonfeld – One Essex Court ‘Oscar is very bright and extremely able.’

Sean Snook – Twenty Essex

Alyssa Stansbury – One Essex Court ‘She is a superstar junior.’

Andrew Thomas – Brick Court Chambers

Theodor van Sante – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Theo has a brilliant mind for detail. He is a creative thinker which augments his excellent understanding of the commercial and regulatory arena.’

Rising Stars

Ryan Ferro – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Ryan is an incredibly talented junior. Fiercely intelligent and a robust advocate.'

Ravi Jackson – 3 Verulam Buildings

Clarissa Jones – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘A diligent and engaging junior.'

Calum Mulderrig – 3 Verulam Buildings 'He's all over the detail and the law - he is industrious and clever.'

Alex Peplow – XXIV Old Buildings 'He can take the lead in tackling difficult problems and explaining complex issues to difficult clients.'

Georgia Purnell – 3 Hare Court

Henry Reid – Outer Temple Chambers ‘He has a tremendous energy and ability to get immersed in the detail of a case. He is excellent at rolling up his sleeves and getting involved in the technical issues as required. He has a natural instinct to fight the client’s corner as strongly as possible.'

Banking and finance (including consumer credit) in London Bar

Tier 1 sets

3 Verulam Buildings

3 Verulam Buildings‘ barristers are frequently instructed in complex domestic and international cases across the full gamut of banking and finance matters, as well as advising on a wide range of consumer issues. In a prominent work highlight, Matthew Hardwick KC , Ian Wilson KC and William Day appeared before the Supreme Court in the high-profile motor finance case concerning the legality of undisclosed or partially disclosed commissions paid by lenders to motor dealers in transactions. William Edwards KC was elevated to silk in March 2025. In the clerks’ room, Luke Carvalho joined as senior practice manager in July 2025 from Brick Court Chambers.

Les références

‘3VB are an excellent set, with real strength in depth.’

‘A top-quality chambers.’

‘3VB is a set with excellent strength, breadth and depth.’

Fountain Court Chambers

Fountain Court Chambers is lauded as ‘a go-to set for banking and financial services litigation‘. The team is noted for its strength in cross-border banking matters, and routinely acts for and against large retail and investment banks. In Republic of Mozambique v Credit Suisse, multiple members of the set appeared for various parties in the proceedings, including Timothy Howe KC, Daniel Edmonds and Nick Daly. In a separate matter, John Taylor KC and Christopher Langley successfully acted for YES Bank before the Court of Appeal concerning a claim for a financing fee allegedly carried out in connection with the client’s $2bn Further Public Offering (FPO) in India in July 2020. In a boost to the senior end of chambers, Rupert Allen KC and Alex Barden KC were appointed to silk in March 2025.

Les références

‘Sian Huckett is fantastic to work with, always available and super helpful. She knows how to make things happen.’

‘Sian Huckett is superb.’

‘Clerks are extremely helpful and responsive.’

One Essex Court

One Essex Court has ‘an enviable reputation in banking and finance disputes, with unmatched strength in depth and a broad roster of very accomplished silks and juniors‘. The group’s workload includes traditional banking and finance matters, consumer credit issues, PPI cases and retail banking work. Members are adept at handling domestic and international instructions for retail and investment banks, private clients, corporate entities, hedge funds and financial institutions. Laurence Rabinowitz KC is ‘a genuine star‘, with expertise in appearing for and against banks in a wide range of contentious matters, and Sonia Tolaney KC is ‘brilliant on her feet in court‘. Emma Jones is a key contact for derivatives transactions. Niranjan Venkatesan KC took silk in March 2025.

Les références

‘Jackie Ginty is a star.’

‘Rob Smith is first rate.’

‘The One Essex clerks are wonderful. Someone always picks up, they respond when they say and will go out of their way to get what you need. Rob Smith stands out – he is responsive and nothing is ever too much trouble.’

Tier 2 sets

Brick Court Chambers

Brick Court Chambers is recognised for handling complex range of banking and litigation matters. Members frequently act in high profile instructions such as Johnson v Firstrand Bank Ltd, a motor finance test case in which Mark Howard KC and Jagoda Klimowicz acted on opposing sides. The set continues to act in the Republic of Mozambique v Credit Suisse and others dispute regarding the “tuna bonds” scandal, with notable members involved in that including Richard Blakeley KC. Simon Birt KC, as was, was appointed to the High Court bench effective October 2025.

Les références

‘Paul Dennison is excellent.’

‘Paul Dennison is always a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Tony Burgess is first class.’

Essex Court Chambers

Essex Court Chambers is ‘a well-known market leader in big banking litigation.’ The team continues to act for blue-chip US and city firms in high-profile disputes. The set is very well known for its prominent involvement in the Republic of Mozambique v Credit Suisse case concerning the “tuna bonds” scandal; Joe Smouha KC, David Davies KC, and Nathan Pillow KC acted for various parties in the matter. Elsewhere in chambers, James Willan KC is defending Barclays Bank against claims brought by the FDIC concerning alleged LIBOR “lowballing” and fraudulent misrepresentation. Ciaran Keller KC and Anton Dudnikov KC were appointed to silk in March 2025.

Les références

‘Joe Ferrigno really is one of the best.’

‘Joe Ferrigno always makes time and runs a very efficient and responsive clerking team.’

‘All of the clerks are a pleasure to deal with.’

Tier 3 sets

4 Stone Buildings

4 Stone Buildings is noted for its strength in advising companies on disputes concerning loan issues, and is equally strong in handling litigation relating to the financial services industry, often involving the FSA. In a prominent matter, Richard Hill KC successfully acted for Glencore in Aabar Holdings S.á.r.l. v Glencore Plc, a large-scale shareholder claim brought under s.90 and s.90A of the FSMA 2000. The Commercial Court ruled that companies were allowed to assert privilege against their shareholders, and the shareholder rule was 'unjustifiable'. In a separate matter, Hill KC, Sharif Shivji KC and Tom Gentleman appeared for various parties in the Republic of Mozambique v Credit Suisse litigation.

Les références

‘Excellent set.’

‘A very strong bench of silks and juniors.’

‘Very responsive and client focused set.’

Gough Square Chambers

Noted for being 'the go-to set for all things consumer credit', Gough Square Chambers continues to advise on matters in the retail banking area. The team's client base includes Barclays, Santander and HSBC, to name a few major banks. In a prominent matter, Jonathan Kirk KC, Lee Finch and Simon Popplewell appeared in the Hopcraft v Close Brothers Limited, Johnson v FirstRand Bank Limited, and Wrench v FirstRand Bank Limited motor finance cases, concerning the legality of undisclosed or partially disclosed commissions paid by lenders to motor dealers in transactions, and whether the dealers owed fiduciary duties to customers who wanted to buy a car.

Les références

‘All of the clerks are very responsive, helpful and solution-orientated.’

‘Their service works like a well oiled machine.’

‘Excellent service.’

Henderson Chambers

Barristers at Henderson Chambers field extensive experience in consumer credit and protection matters, however the group is equally strong in representing government departments in banking and finance cases. William Hibbert and Harrison Denner are acting for a group of borrowers in Donna Breeze & ors v TSB Bank Plc, involving allegations of unfair treatment after the borrowers were unable to switch mortgages, that were previously held by Northern Rock, to new mortgages at a lower rate following the bank’s nationalisation. Anna Medvinskaia joined the team in September 2025.

Les références

‘The set has very good strength in depth.’

‘Exceptional service, quick, responsive and commercial.’

‘They are all excellent.’

Quadrant Chambers

At Quadrant Chambers, the team 'consistently demonstrates an unparalleled expertise in all things banking and finance' and routinely acts for national and international clients in mandates. Paul Downes KC is well versed in handling derivatives disputes and securities litigation, while Emily Saunderson is noted for her expertise in advising on breaches of ISDA master agreements. Nicola Allsop is sought after for her solid track record in handling cross-border banking and finance matters, including cases involving alleged breaches of financial regulations.

Les références

‘Commercial and responsive.’

‘Fantastic clerks who provide an incredible service.’

‘Reliable and client focused clerks.’

Serle Court

Serle Court has a solid track record in advising on high-profile banking and finance cases which intersect with commercial litigation. The team is especially well known for appearing before the Dubai International Financial Centre Court (DIFC). Philip Marshall KC 'provides robust advice' and Rupert Reed KC is 'a persuasive advocate on his feet, and a trusted voice by the courts on the most complex of matters'. Simon Hattan brings extensive experience in acting for claimants and defendants in large-scale banking and finance disputes.

Les références

‘The clerking team is efficient, approachable, and proactive in supporting the needs of instructing solicitors and clients alike.’

‘Serle Court has a strong reputation for excellence in complex banking, finance, and cross-border disputes.’

‘The set consistently demonstrates high standards of professionalism, responsiveness, and depth of expertise.’

South Square

At South Square, the team continues to handle a high volume of contentious and non-contentious banking and finance work for magic circle law firms. Daniel Bayfield KC and Adam Al-Attar KC acted as part of a group advising VTB Capital on issues arising from the bank's administration, involving claims brought under ISDA master agreements.

Les références

‘First class clerks.’

‘Chambers are full of excellent staff with very approachable clerks.’

‘Extremely commercial set with an encyclopaedic knowledge of banking and insolvency legislation.’

Twenty Essex

Twenty Essex‘s ‘banking practice goes from strength to strength‘. The team is well known for handling high-profile, international litigation. Multiple members of the set, including Philip Riches KC and Duncan Matthews KC, acted in Republic of Mozambique v Credit Suisse, a longrunning dispute involving allegations of corruption, bribery and fraud. The group is equally adept at advising on banking and finance cases which overlap into the crypto arena.

Les références

‘Very responsive and helpful practice management and clerking team.’

‘The clerks are extremely approachable, responsive and helpful.’

‘Twenty Essex are a superb set and their barristers are typically leaders in their field.’

XXIV Old Buildings

XXIV Old Buildings' barristers are well known for acting for and against commercial lenders, banks, payment service providers and other financial institutions in a wide range of financial matters. The group has a solid track record in appearing before all levels of the UK court system, as well as before international courts. Oliver Assersohn KC has expertise in advising on matters involving the Financial Conduct Authority, and the 'practical and thorough' Sarah Bayliss has extensive experience in handling financial disputes with international elements.

Les références

‘The clerks are very professional.’

‘XXIV Old Buildings is a set that one can trust to work together with in true partnership.’

‘The set is highly flexible.’

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