Alex Bailin KC
Matrix ChambersVery easy to work with. Highly responsive. Deep sector experience.
Financial services and fintech regulation
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Monica Carss-Frisk KC
Blackstone ChambersMonica is the complete package: a superb legal brain, incredible advocacy skills, and exceptionally client-friendly.
Sarah Clarke KC
Serjeants' Inn ChambersSarah is the go-to for financial services, insider dealing, and emerging fintech. The breadth of her knowledge means she can advise across complex cases that straddle regulatory, criminal, and civil litigation.
Richard Coleman KC
Fountain Court ChambersRichard is fantastically clever, and he can synthesize mountains of complex facts to present a well-tuned, persuasive, and clear argument. He has honed his nimbleness as an advocate to the most effective degree, always done with courtesy and measure.
Andrew George KC
Blackstone ChambersAndy combines exceptional technical expertise with a deep understanding of the commercial and regulatory landscape, enabling him to provide insightful, pragmatic, and strategically astute advice.
It is always a joy to read Andy's submissions. He is a natural wordsmith and has an incredible talent for presenting even the most challenging cases eloquently and persuasively. Andy's ability to distill highly complex factual and regulatory issues into concise and compelling arguments is unparalleled.
Andy is a persuasive and authoritative advocate, adept at navigating technically demanding cases and responding effectively to issues as they arise. He is a highly respected and sought-after advocate.
His considerable expertise, intelligence, and breadth of experience are evident and make him a go-to counsel in financial regulatory matters.
Andrew Green KC
Blackstone ChambersA real trial lawyer. Excellent at seeing the big picture and one of the best at cross-examination.
Richard Handyside KC
Fountain Court ChambersRichard has outstanding judgment: he knows which points to make and how best to make them. He is also an excellent advocate, able to think on his feet and is unflappable in high-stakes, rapidly evolving litigation.
Javan Herberg KC
Blackstone ChambersJavan is the guru of the FCA handbook. He knows how the FCA thinks and is able to give practical and insightful advice. He is also a real pleasure to work with and, despite his formidable intellect, never makes anyone feel stupid!
Richard Lissack KC
Fountain Court ChambersRichard is a masterful advocate who has full command of any courtroom.
Bankim Thanki KC
Fountain Court ChambersBankim's reputation precedes him. You bring in Bankim when you want the absolute top of the top end of the bar. Utterly extraordinary.
Michael Blair KC
3 Verulam Buildings
James Counsell KC
Outer Temple Chambers
Saima Hanif KC
3 Verulam BuildingsSaima's advocacy is such a strength. She is clear, incisive, engaging, and not afraid to make challenging points where strategically it is needed.
Ben Jaffey KC
Blackstone ChambersHis advocacy is calm, measured, forensic, and all the more effective for it. Judges listen to him. Brilliant on the detail, in the most complex technical cases. He has a deep and practical knowledge of financial services that is a standout quality among his peers.
Farhaz Khan KC
3 Verulam Buildings
Jonathan Kirk KC
Gough Square ChambersJonathan has demonstrated he is second to none in this area when it comes to getting to the nub of the issue. His advocacy never strays from the determinative issues, which is very often difficult in complex litigation. His ability to guide the bench to see the wood from the trees stands out and always proves effective. Clients appreciate this approach, particularly as it means the proceedings can be properly followed and understood by all stakeholders. Moreover, his down-to-earth approach matches his advocacy style, which adds an unrivaled gravitas and authenticity rarely seen in financial services litigation.
Hodge Malek KC
3 Verulam BuildingsHodge is a truly exceptional advocate. He brings formidable intellect, deep experience, and impeccable strategic judgment to every matter. His courtroom manner is authoritative, elegant, and compelling, and he has the confidence of judges, clients, and colleagues alike. He is the hardest-working silk at the Bar.
James McClelland KC
Brick Court ChambersJamie is one of the brightest lawyers I have dealt with, hardworking, responsive, and very engaging. His analysis and written submissions are first-rate.
Nicholas Medcroft KC
Fountain Court ChambersThe barrister is extremely knowledgeable and able to respond and provide significant time at very short notice.
Leigh-Ann Mulcahy KC
Fountain Court ChambersLeigh-Ann is an exceptional barrister in all respects. Her advocacy is a particular strength. She is engaging, persuasive, and always gauges the tone perfectly, even in relation to sensitive and difficult-to-navigate territory, and she inspires absolute confidence in both clients and judges. Leigh-Ann's technical legal skills and judgment are also excellent, and she is a pleasure to work with.
Rory Phillips KC
3 Verulam BuildingsCommanding court presence, razor-sharp intellect, and always on top of his brief. Rory assimilates large quantities of material, leaves no stone unturned, yet hones in on the salient points. He remains a ‘go-to’ silk on insurance perimeter questions for insurers.
Patricia Robertson KC
Fountain Court Chambers
Sharif Shivji KC
4 Stone Buildings
Ben Strong KC
One Essex CourtSuperb advocate, forensic mind, and true team player.
Ian Wilson KC
3 Verulam BuildingsIan is great to work with - easy to deal with and brilliant with clients. Very bright and has an unflappable demeanor which puts clients at ease. He has a calm and measured advocacy style which is very effective, and his written advice is always clear and considered.
Oliver Assersohn KC
XXIV Old BuildingsHe is incredibly experienced in this area and a recognized practitioner among his peers. The promotion to silk is well deserved. In his approach to work, he is well on top of all the details, very industrious, and attentive to client needs. He is at the top of the list for heavily contested regulatory matters and also a pleasure to work with.
Robin Barclay KC
Fountain Court ChambersRobin was professional, knowledgeable, and excellent with the clients. He showed the utmost skill and ability throughout. He is also a very good team player.
Jonathan Crow KC
4 Stone Buildings
Mark Fell KC
Radcliffe ChambersMark is the "go-to" barrister on building society law and regulation and edits the leading text in the field, Wurtzburg and Mills on Building Society Law. He has very strong technical expertise, but is also commercial, pragmatic, and thoughtful in his approach. His advocacy skills are also very strong. He is highly responsive, down-to-earth, and a pleasure to deal with.
Catherine Gibaud KC
3 Verulam BuildingsAbsolutely superb. Great on her feet. Very confident leader with a clear vision for a case and strategy as to how to get there.
Timothy Howe KC
Fountain Court ChambersFountain Court is properly a super-set, with market leaders in disciplines that have not traditionally been the preserve of such sets (e.g., sports and crime). It is a refreshingly unstuffy set and, whether deliberately or not, the members I have come across all have the same enthusiasm and willingness to get stuck in.
Henry King KC
Fountain Court ChambersHenry King KC is a superb silk with meticulous attention to detail and a thorough understanding of finance, derived from his background as a chartered accountant. He is a smooth and polished advocate, confident on his feet and respected by judges and opponents. He leaves no stone unturned to help his clients succeed. Highly in demand and easy to work with.
Ali Malek KC
3 Verulam Buildings
Andrew Mitchell KC
Fountain Court Chambers
Hanif Mussa KC
Blackstone ChambersExtremely responsive; clear and measured written advocacy; identifies commercially relevant and material points promptly and explains them well.
Shail Patel KC
4 New Square ChambersSeen as a real authority in this space. Extremely talented and clever. A real eye for strategy and the building of legal arguments. An excellent problem solver with a cool, calm approach. A real team player who goes above and beyond in support of the team. Extremely knowledgeable. Impressive advocacy in both the High Court and Appellate Courts. Well thought through submissions and has no difficulty in taking on difficult points.
Toby Riley-Smith KC
Henderson Chambers
Clare Sibson KC
Fountain Court ChambersClare is truly in a league of her own: her commitment to her cases, her strategic insight, and her raw advocacy ability; she is one of those rare advocates whom you could trust with any type of case in any area.
James Strachan KC
39 Essex Chambers
Jemima Stratford KC
Brick Court ChambersJemima makes excellent submissions in her well-crafted and persuasive advocacy. Her written work for the case was also outstanding: concise, persuasive, and legally impeccable.
Nick Vineall KC
4 Pump Court
Tom Weitzman KC
3 Verulam Buildings2025 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
2026 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Philip Hinks KC
3 Verulam BuildingsPhil is able to balance mastery of the detail with a strategic focus, understanding the wider objectives we seek to achieve. Importantly, he is able to tailor his delivery style to help deliver his message effectively not just to lawyers but also to lay clients.
Michael Uberoi KC
XXIV Old BuildingsMichael is a very strong advocate and an excellent cross-examiner. He is very responsive, commercial, and a pleasure to deal with.