Commercial litigation

‘Jonathan has an impressive ability to reduce complicated matters to their essence for the court. He is one of the most persuasive advocates at the Bar today.’

Adrian Beltrami KC

'Adrian is a first-class advocate. He melds brevity with clarity and deadly effectiveness.'

Jonathan Crow KC

4 Stone Buildings

‘Jonathan is now firmly established as one of the super silks at the Bar – the man to go to for the bet-the-company largest disputes. His advocacy skills are spectacular, and the breadth of his legal skills is such that he can always think of a tactical way of dealing with any point.’

Helen Davies KC

An absolute star and standout performer.'

Jonathan Gaisman KC

'Jonathan continues to be at the top of his game. His views are always right and his leadership strength can be a superpower.'

Alan Gourgey KC

‘Alan's experience and expertise is invaluable.'

Andrew Green KC

'Andrew is a wonderful barrister and a star. He is a fearsome cross-examiner with an incisive and thoughtful style, and his cross-examinations are a thing of beauty.'

Richard Handyside KC

‘Very thoughtful, very intelligent, and a particularly powerful advocate. Richard strikes exactly the right tone in court, arguing forcefully for his client’s case in a highly persuasive way.’

Mark Howard KC

‘Absolutely at the top of his game. A superb advocate and tactician.’

Andrew Hunter KC

A thoughtful, quiet but deadly cross-examiner. Very clever, and hardworking.'

Elizabeth Jones KC

‘Elizabeth's advocacy is outstanding - forensic and detailed, she wins the trust of the tribunal almost effortlessly. She is at the very top of her game and is a complete star.'

‘He is a superstar who is incredibly clever, a brilliant silk, and an absolute pleasure to work with.'

‘A skilful and forceful advocate who is ferociously bright and very dependable. One of the top chancery silks of his generation.'

‘Ewan is impressive.'

Laurence Rabinowitz KC

‘Extraordinarily good.’

David Railton KC

‘Very responsive and answers questions with precision.'

A genius silk.'

Simon Rainey KC

Quadrant Chambers

'Joe is a go-to leader when the stakes are at their highest. His oral advocacy is impressive - he is both brilliant and devastating to the other side's argument.'

Bankim Thanki KC

‘He's absolutely at the top of his game and has a correspondingly outstanding reputation. He's a superb lawyer who analyses complex issues remarkably well and delivers submissions beautifully.'

Sonia Tolaney KC

'Very powerful advocate who identifies and develops arguments naturally and delivers with real force. Energetic and knowledgeable about the market, the law, and practice.'

Daniel Toledano KC

‘Daniel has excellent analytical skills and a good grasp of detail. He is user-friendly but a formidable advocate.'

John Wardell KC

‘John is second to none. An intellectual powerhouse and formidable cross-examiner who is lovely to work with.'

‘David is outstanding and a tour de force.'

Robert Anderson KC

Excellent cross-examiner and always on top of the key issues.'

Stephen Auld KC

‘Stephen is among the best.’

Charles Béar KC

‘Very clever and top knowledge of company law.'

George Bompas KC

4 Stone Buildings

John Brisby KC

4 Stone Buildings

‘John sees things from a client perspective and can deliver practical and comprehensible advice.’

‘One of the very biggest names at the commercial Bar. You really can do no better than Charles.’

Philip Edey KC

'Philip is a superb leading advocate who is at the top of the profession. He has an excellent courtroom manner which commands the respect and attention of the judges, at all levels.'

Justin Fenwick KC

'Extraordinary knowledge and tactical acumen accumulated over decades in working on the most complex of cases.'

Vernon Flynn KC

A highly persuasive advocate with fantastic analytical skills.‘

Patrick Goodall KC

'An absolutely first-rate KC. His advocacy is logical and clear, and his cross-examination is devastating.'

‘Richard is tremendous and one of the leading silks.'

Timothy Howe KC

‘Tim is not just a good black letter lawyer but an effective advocate. As a cross-examiner, his style mixes forensic rigour and a polite delivery, to disguise the killer blow that is waiting.'

‘Neil is very strong on his feet and he is an advocate who can make a difference when the merits are finely balanced. A pleasure to work with.'

Paul Lowenstein KC

'A superb silk at the top of his game in complex commercial disputes, particularly those involving a cross-border element. Excellent strategist, articulate and confident with his advice.'

'Fantastic to work with.'

Ian Mill KC

'Tremendously experienced, intelligent, and strategic. Great presence in court.'

Jeffery Onions KC

'Jeff has enormous range as an advocate and is capable of carrying judges and arbitrators with him on even the most difficult points.'

‘Stuart is a very fine silk who is amongst the very best. He is a first-class advocate with an innate ability to pitch his submissions to catch the interest of whatever tribunal he is before.'

‘Accessible, very well respected and commands attention in court in a way that really stands out positively. He is clearly listened to by his contemporaries.’

Tom Weisselberg KC

‘Tom is an absolutely first-rate, easy to deal with and sophisticated but firm advocate. He is very well prepared.’

‘David is truly an expert in this area. He has a very smooth and persuasive advocacy style.'

Camilla Bingham KC

‘Camilla is an all-round superb barrister, adviser and advocate, whom clients love. Her cross-examination is masterful and her advocacy combines erudition and delicious turns of phrase with a perfectly gauged sense of fun.'

Richard Boulton KC

‘Richard is an excellent lawyer, both technically and in terms of judgement and common sense. He is also a pleasure to work with.'

David Cavender KC

'David is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is unflappable, considered, attentive, and listens to all contributions from the team.'

Jeffrey Chapman KC

‘David is the best advocate. He has a strong analytical mind and he adds significant value by contributing to strategic decisions and regularly thinking outside of the box.'

David Chivers KC

Erskine Chambers

Stephen Cogley KC

4 Pump Court

‘Stephen's advocacy is supremely good. He is wonderful to have on your side.'

Simon Davenport KC

4 Pump Court

‘Simon is extremely affable and excellent with clients and instructing solicitors. He is very highly valued by his legal team and his clients.'

Jonathan Davies-Jones KC

'Jonathan works extremely hard. His performance is nothing short of exceptional.'

Anneliese Day KC

‘Andrew‘s advocacy is excellent. He reads the court and is adept at adjusting his strategy to the best advantage of his clients.'

Paul Downes KC

Quadrant Chambers

‘Superb advocacy and commands the attention of the judge. Really polished and excellent at arguing the most difficult of cases.'

Charles Graham KC

‘Superb intellect and very prepared.'

Thomas Grant KC

‘Cuts straight to the point and immediately grasps the relevant detail. He is a barrister that judges listen to.'

Jeffrey Gruder KC

'Jeffrey is excellence personified – calm, hugely knowledgeable and incredibly user-friendly.'

David Head KC

‘ David is very user-friendly, combining a great legal brain with commerciality. Always a pleasure to work with.’

Andrew Hochhauser KC

'Andrew has a wealth of experience. He is excellent with clients and elegant in delivery.'

Sa’ad Hossain KC

excellent at explaining to clients the nuances of complex cases.'

Stephen Houseman KC

'A very succinct but persuasive advocate. Always relishes a challenge.'

David Joseph KC

'David is creative and incredibly knowledgeable. His advocacy is also compelling and you can tell judges really listen to his points.'

Charles Kimmins KC

‘Charles grasps a case quickly and thoroughly and is able to explain even the most complex of cases clearly. He approaches every matter with humour, which allows him to communicate very well with the lay client.'

Robert Levy KC

Three Stone

‘Robert is a very clever commercial chancery silk.’

Daniel Lightman KC

‘Daniel is a highly effective advocate. Judges respect him and value his legal dexterity.’

Alan Maclean KC

Alan is extremely thorough and gives realistic advice.‘

Hodge Malek KC

‘ Hodge’s strength is his capacity to be extremely convincing, elegant and to the point. He is an excellent KC.’

Roger Masefield KC

'Roger is a rock star who is not afraid to roll his sleeves up and work hard. He is very bright but easy to work with.'

Harry Matovu KC

A smooth and astute advocate who is effective at unpacking complex points for the court to understand.

Andrew Mitchell KC

'Fantastic advocacy, great with clients, strong on detail, and very collaborative.'

Richard Morgan KC

Maitland Chambers

Stephen Moriarty KC

He has great communication skills.'

Jonathan Nash KC

'Jonathan is impressive.'

Hugh Norbury KC

'Hugh is an exceptionally gifted advocate and an obvious choice for commercial cases. Extremely impressive.’

Nathan Pillow KC

'Nathan is a great advocate. He is very calm, pleasant to work with, and approachable.'

David Quest KC

'Truly outstanding, one of the best barristers ever.'

Elspeth Talbot Rice KC

XXIV Old Buildings

Stephen Rubin KC

‘An outstanding advocate with a quick ability to build rapport. Stephen can read the room quickly and knows how to navigate thorny issues with expert intuition.'

Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC

'Charles is a force of nature. A tenacious and skilled advocate that no right-minded witness would want to face in cross-examination.'

Tom Smith KC

South Square

‘Tom is a real superstar. Judges listen and respect him and he is unbelievably responsive.'

Steven Thompson KC

XXIV Old Buildings

‘Steven has an excellent ability to see through complexity and bring focus and clarity to difficult problems. A rare combination of intellectual firepower and commercial savvy.'

Richard Waller KC

His cross-examination is at the level of top KCs.'

Lance Ashworth KC

'Lance is incredibly bright and has a ferocious work ethic. Excellent at cross-examination and judges respect him.'

Simon Birt KC

'Simon is extremely impressive in his ability to absorb and understand complex details. He is excellent in cross-examination.'

David Blayney KC

‘David is decisive, persuasive and a strong team player. He comes up with practical and commercial solutions.’

Michael Bloch KC

Michael is strategic and charming.‘

Michael Bools KC

‘Michael is hugely personable. He is great with clients and a charming advocate, but behind the easy manner is a pin-sharp intellect and total commitment to his clients.'

Graham Chapman KC

Graham is an excellent advocate who is very clear and precise in his delivery. He handles interventions from the judge very well, and with good humour.'

‘His advocacy is superb. He is very likeable and excellent with clients.'

Richard Coleman KC

‘Extremely bright, experienced and user friendly. He gets to grips with the detail and is a calming presence under pressure.’

Matthew Collings KC

Maitland Chambers

His advocacy is clear and engaging but also extremely robust.'

Derrick Dale KC

Peter De Verneuil Smith KC

‘Peter is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. He is superbly clever, and his advice is always well considered, practical and clear.'

Jasbir Dhillon KC

Gets under the skin of the detail and effective leader on strategy. All round excellent court performer.'

David Edwards KC

'Deep understanding of the insurance industry and the applicable law. He is prepared to engage and work with the team.'

‘He is very knowledgeable and not only great on paper but also on his feet too. He has a very commercial way of approaching matters.'

Siobán Healy KC

‘There is a good reason why she is so well respected by tribunals. She is a towering intellect and tenacious advocate.'

Lexa Hilliard KC

‘Lexa has the rare ability to distil complicated concepts into such beautifully logical and simple arguments that you cannot help but agree with her. Commercial and forthright with clients and opponents - she is a joy to have on any litigation team.'

'Robert is a phenomenally strategic litigator and an impressive advocate. He is always thoroughly prepared and immersed in the case and detail.'

‘Peter's technical expertise and highly impressive advocacy puts him up there with the best. He can advocate a client's position at every level of court, with a justifiably confident stance.'

Richard Lissack KC

‘The leading silk of his generation and one of, if not the, most powerful and persuasive advocates at the Bar. Clients turn to Richard to handle the most difficult and complex cases.’

David Lord KC

Three Stone

Michael McLaren KC

Michael always thinks analytically with one eye on what will best persuade the judge. On his feet, he reacts to the judge's questioning and thinking to secure the best outcome for the client.'

Richard Millett KC

Terence Mowschenson KC

‘David is a great choice for international complex litigation.’

David Mumford KC

Maitland Chambers

Zoe O’Sullivan KC

‘Zoe enjoys getting stuck into the detail of the case and is able to grapple with a lot of technical detail. She gets to the nub of the legal and factual case very quickly and is clearly very experienced in the IT and telecoms sectors.'

Daniel Oudkerk KC

'Daniel provides flawless substantive advice and advocacy.'

Tim Penny KC

Tim is just great - he has an excellent strategic view of a case and can quickly unpick the weaknesses in both sides’ cases. He is very clever and highly collaborative.'

Anthony Peto KC

Rosalind Phelps KC

‘Rosalind is an excellent commercial silk who is highly recommended. She is a very effective advocate with great instincts for the points that will appeal to a judge.’

‘Rupert is an extremely measured and forensic advocate who commands utter respect from judges as well as his opponents. A powerhouse in the field and the Bar.

Patricia Robertson KC

‘Patricia is at the top of her game and is the go-to barrister when clients are in trouble. She masters the detail, outfoxes her opponents, and works hard to achieve the right outcome.'

Daniel Saoul KC

‘A very smart operator who is calmness personified. Excellent judgement, and exceptionally good to work with.'

Alistair Schaff KC

'Alistair is excellent on his feet.'

Richard Slade KC

Stephen Moverley Smith KC

XXIV Old Buildings

'A pleasure to work with and highly recommended.'

Clare Stanley KC

‘Clare is frighteningly intelligent, but with a personal touch not often seen at the bar. Absolutely brilliant on her feet.'

Paul Stanley KC

Paul is at the very top of his game and the perfect choice for any tricky or interesting point of law. An absolute star worthy of a top ranking.'

Andrew Sutcliffe KC

‘Andrew excels at taking very complicated issues and making them simple - both to the judge and to the client. Andrew is also an absolute pleasure to work with.'

Robert-Jan Temmink KC

Quadrant Chambers

‘Robert is a masterful advocate - he's highly persuasive, reads the court room very well and is creative in his approach to his advocacy. A user friendly counsel with a particularly notable star quality when it comes to advocacy.'

Felicity Toube KC

South Square

'Super smart, pragmatic, commercial, proactive, and approachable.'

‘Excellent judgement and an advocate whom judges respect and listen to. A team player and a good lawyer.'

‘David is technically very strong, particularly on the insolvency side. He is very responsive and a team player - a great addition to any team.'

‘Andrew is a smooth advocate who presents arguments very clearly and effectively in court. A great team player and easy to deal with.’

Guy Blackwood KC

Quadrant Chambers

Aiden is incredibly responsive and gets on top of the facts and issues very quickly. He is extremely knowledgeable and technically astute but is also very commercial and practical.’

Simon Colton KC

‘Simon is just excellent. Extremely user-friendly, responsive and commercial, very good on the black-letter law, has great instincts, and very good on his feet.'

‘Superb advocate and brilliant to work with.'

Edward Davies KC

Erskine Chambers

‘Edward is incredibly good on his feet and is robust and adaptable. He's very commercial.'

Anna Dilnot KC

‘Excellent advocate - clear, determined and reads court well. Extremely intelligent and gets to the heart of issues very quickly.'

Ben Elkington KC

‘Ben has a commanding presence and is authorative and self-assured. He does not mince his words and consequently provides a clear and well thought out strategy.'

‘Andrew is superb - incredibly pragmatic and able to cut to the chase on complex issues. His advocacy style is confident, energetic, and grabs the bench'ss attention.'

Patrick Green KC

Henderson Chambers

‘His preparation, attention to detail, and rapport with the bench are second to none. In court he is composed, confident, and able to pivot immediately where a case requires it.'

Matthew Hardwick KC

3 Verulam Buildings

‘Matthew is very thorough and gets stuck into the detail, but is also strategically on point and able to see the bigger picture very clearly. Very easy to work with - listens to all views willingly and will adapt his approach where appropriate.'

Sebastian Isaac KC

‘An incredibly clever and charming advocate who can distil the most difficult issues into crisp submissions. He gives clear and astute advice in the most high-pressured and challenging cases with an authority well beyond his years.'

Yash Kulkarni KC

Quadrant Chambers

Yash is tenacious, has great legal and strategic intellect, and is a wonderful team-player.'

David Lewis KC

'Brilliant strategist - he is able to find solutions where others see nothing. He is great with clients and the judges are always engaged by his focussed and persuasive submissions.'

James MacDonald KC

‘A total class act – the perfect package.’

John Machell KC

‘John hits all the marks - he is an intellectual powerhouse, a persuasive advocate, and his advice is always commercial.'

Alexander Milner KC

‘Alex is very smart and logical. He works very fast and he is clear in his instructions to his juniors.’

Fenner Moeran KC

‘A terrific advocate and able to persuade a wavering court. He is supremely quick off the mark but listens to the mood of the room.'

Tamara Oppenheimer KC

‘Tamara has a well-deserved reputation as an incisive legal thinker with an instinct for legal strategy. She is a genuine pleasure to work with - extremely hard-working, highly responsive and always willing to deal with urgent matters at short notice.'

Rajesh Pillai KC

‘Smooth but forceful advocate with an excellent blend of commercial nous and forensic detail. Intelligent leader who marshals his team well to cover all aspects of large-scale litigation.'

David Reade KC

Littleton Chambers

'David is calm, measured and an incredible advocate. He can quickly cut through a complex dispute to identify the issues and has an excellent manner with clients.'

Philip Riches KC

'Philip is a very accomplished leader. His legal and analytical skills are superb.'

Andrew Scott KC

‘Andrew is superb. An absolute star who is technically fantastic.’

Nikki Singla KC

‘Nikki is brilliantly analytical and fantastically clever. Just the right combination of intellectual brilliance, determination and courtroom savvy.'

George Spalton KC

‘George is a truly exceptional advocate and is quickly developing into one of the best at the Bar. He is exceptionally bright, commercially astute, cuts through to the core of an issue quickly, and is forthright in advising clients on prospects, risks and strategy.’

Andrew Spink KC

Outer Temple Chambers

‘Andrew is a first-class advocate, with wonderful judgement and brilliant attention to detail. His oral and written work is impeccable, and he knows how to pick the best arguments every time.'

John Taylor KC

‘John combines a fierce intellect with an engaging and approachable manner. A fighter when needed, a strategist always.'

‘His advocacy and pleading drafting skills are exceptional.'

Geraint Webb KC

Henderson Chambers

‘He is forensically and frighteningly clever, highly analytical and extraordinarily strategic - which, given that the claims he often is instructed on are novel and very high value, is critical. He is an excellent advocate - calm and authoritative, and his natural gravitas always gives his arguments real persuasive force.'

Victoria Windle KC

‘Victoria is brilliant. She has a keen eye for detail, is extremely commercial, and is great with clients.’

Adam Zellick KC

‘Adam is a technically brilliant barrister, hugely smart, and excellent on his feet. His advocacy is clear and succinct, and he reads the judge well and knows which points to pursue.’

Lawrence Akka KC

‘Lawrence is one of the very best. He is approachable and personable in manner, and his advice is always crisp and incisive.'

Michael Ashcroft KC

‘Michael is a truly exceptional lawyer. He is capable of analysing the most complex of disputes in a way that means they are presented clearly and succinctly before a judge, and his oral and written advocacy is most impressive.'

David Bailey KC

‘David exudes trust. He has tremendous presence in every tribunal. He understands implicitly what clients are trying to achieve and he gets there.’

James Bailey KC

‘James is incredibly hard-working and not averse to rolling his sleeves up to get the best results for his clients. His star quality is the effectiveness of his advocacy, both in his written and oral submissions.'

'Tony is super bright and thoughtful but also commercial and understands and is mindful of the wider context of the case in which he is acting. He is accessible and user-friendly.'

Anna Boase KC

‘Anna is a star advocate, who dominates the room because of the sheer force of her intellect, poise and eloquence. She is a very systematic thinker and presents her thoughts clearly and with precision, which makes her a compelling advocate and a delight to work with.'

Matthew Bradley KC

‘Excellent advocate on his feet, down to earth, and has the ear of judges.'

Jeremy Brier KC

Jeremy is able to understand client needs and deliver a strategy and approach that aligns with their needs. He is always incredibly well-prepared and committed as an advocate.'

Edward Brown KC

‘Edward is a creative thinker and is able to extrapolate existing law to fit novel fact patterns. He is well-liked by clients.'

Hannah Brown KC

‘Hannah's advocacy is extremely clear, well-argued, and to the point. Judges listen to her.'

James Collins KC

‘Mellifluous in his delivery, strategic and hard working in his approach. The perfect all-rounder.’

Nicholas Craig KC

Excellent judgement, highly responsive, and a joy to work with. Highly persuasive and skilled advocate: master of the art of turning what at first sight appears a weak case into a highly credible one.'

'Rupert is a very solid and respectable advocate. His style is to produce a very convincing skeleton which would help him win the judge's mind even before the hearing.'

David Davies KC

Essex Court Chambers

'Very good at breach of contract disputes.'

‘Steven literally wrote the book on commercial injunctions.’

'Richard is meticulous in his preparation and he is prepared to deal with anything. His written advocacy is particualrly strong, and he is a great team player and leader.'

Andreas Gledhill KC

'Unflappable, reads the court well, polite, courteous, and very bright. Top-draw advocate.'

Orlando Gledhill KC

'Orlando is able to identify issues and grasp huge amounts of complex information very quickly. His advocacy is very smooth and he really knows how to handle strategic decisions.'

'Jamie is ferociously smart and can synthesise complicated fact patterns and legal analysis at remarkable speed. He writes clearly and persuasively, and his oral advocacy is very good, particularly his cross-examination.'

Alexander Gunning KC

Christopher Harris KC

‘A true class act. Christopher is calm, authoritative and unflappable in the most bitterly fought and high-stakes claims.’

Jonathan Harris KC

'Jonathan is an expert in cross-border jurisdiction issues, including on the enforcement of English court orders. His work is of very high quality and he is responsive and thoughtful to comments and questions.'

Alec Haydon KC

‘Alec drafts beautifully - his concision and ability to focus on what is really important are impressive. As an advocate, he is always well prepared and not afraid to run difficult points.'

‘Justin is very willing to get involved in the details of the case, giving him the ability to give legal advice in the context of the facts of the case. He is reliable, always available, and unrivalled in the field of trust litigation, particularly where it involves issues of company law.’

Josephine Higgs KC

‘Very user-friendly and hands-on. Her written advocacy is excellent and she is very good with clients.'

Stephen Hofmeyr KC

'Tenacious advocate. Often sees points that others do not.'

Michael Holmes KC

‘Michael is an absolute expert. He is extremely responsive, commercial, and client-friendly.’

Philippa Hopkins KC

'Extremely bright, very personable, and user-friendly. Excellent manner with clients and gives realistic and clear advice.'

Laura John KC