Fraud: civil

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.

1
Jonathan Adkin KC
Serle Court
‘A complete star, and a wonderful advocate.’
1
Robert Anderson KC
Blackstone Chambers
'The expert on injunctive relief - whether obtaining or defending. He's a street fighter and an excellent advocate.'
1
Aidan Casey KC
33 Chancery Lane
'Aidan is a strategic thinker with strong courtroom instincts. He’s careful on his feet, always alert to nuance, but quick to seize opportunities. His advocacy is measured, intelligent, and clear.'
1
Jeffrey Chapman KC
Fountain Court Chambers
'His advocacy is powerful: when he talks, people listen.'
1
Alain Choo Choy KC
One Essex Court
1
Jonathan Crow KC
4 Stone Buildings
A talented advocate.'
1
Justin Fenwick KC
4 New Square Chambers
1
Alan Gourgey KC
Wilberforce Chambers
'Alan is an all-round formidable leader. He is calm and collected under pressure; he is totally on top of the detail while seeing the wood for the trees; he has excellent judgement and an instinctive feel for how judges will respond; and he is a fierce cross-examiner.'
1
Thomas Grant KC
Wilberforce Chambers
'Thomas is an exceptional advocate.'
1
David Head KC
3 Verulam Buildings
1
Mark Howard KC
Brick Court Chambers
'Mark is a class act.'
1
Andrew Hunter KC
Blackstone Chambers
'Andrew is very structured in his cross-examination, which is subtle yet deadly.'
1
Elizabeth Jones KC
Serle Court
'She is the best of the best.'
1
Neil Kitchener KC
One Essex Court
1
Richard Lissack KC
Fountain Court Chambers
1
Tim Lord KC
Brick Court Chambers
'An exceptional silk in the civil fraud space.'
1
Paul Lowenstein KC
Twenty Essex
'One of the doyens of civil fraud - Paul has got it all at his fingertips and is a master in court.'
1
Ali Malek KC
3 Verulam Buildings
1
Philip Marshall KC
Serle Court
'An indefatigable silk.'
1
Paul McGrath KC
Essex Court Chambers
'He is the king of civil fraud law.'
1
Richard Morgan KC
Maitland Chambers
1
Hugh Norbury KC
Serle Court
'Hugh is a practitioner from the very top drawer. He is the complete package: a powerful advocate, with sharp and well-honed forensic skills and good judgement. He is utterly committed.'
1
Andrew Onslow KC
3 Verulam Buildings
 'A titan of the commercial Bar.'
1
Anthony Peto KC
Blackstone Chambers
1
Nathan Pillow KC
Essex Court Chambers
1
Laurence Rabinowitz KC
One Essex Court
1
Daniel Saoul KC
4 New Square Chambers
 'A class act on his feet.'
1
Joe Smouha KC
Essex Court Chambers
'Joe is superb in the court room.'
1
Bankim Thanki KC
Fountain Court Chambers
'An undisputed superstar of the Bar.'
1
Sonia Tolaney KC
One Essex Court
'Incisive and compelling, she really commands the room. Sonia is absolutely first rate.'
1
John Wardell KC
Wilberforce Chambers
'He is a great tactician and has a brilliant mind.'
1
Tom Weisselberg KC
Blackstone Chambers
2
David Allen KC
7 King’s Bench Walk
2
Camilla Bingham KC
One Essex Court
'She is best in class for high-value fraud cases.'
2
John Brisby KC
4 Stone Buildings
'He is a highly engaging silk. Clients love him.'
2
Graham Chapman KC
4 New Square Chambers
'Graham is a tremendously strong silk. He is nothing short of brilliant on his feet.'
2
Jonathan Cohen KC
Littleton Chambers
A razor sharp mind, who invests in every case no matter the size and is a lethal cross examiner.'
2
Simon Davenport KC
4 Pump Court
2
Charles Dougherty KC
2 Temple Gardens
Charles is a true expert when it comes to jurisdictional matters and conflicts of laws. He is very quick on his feet.'
2
Philip Edey KC
Twenty Essex
'Philip is brilliant on his feet, an excellent strategist and a wonderful team player.'
2
Vernon Flynn KC
Brick Court Chambers
'Vernon is a master in the art of civil fraud cases.'
2
Patrick Goodall KC
Fountain Court Chambers
'He is charismatic, accessible, responsive, commercial and grasps things quickly.'
2
Richard Hill KC
4 Stone Buildings
'A strong practitioner.'
2
Timothy Howe KC
Fountain Court Chambers
'A charming advocate.'
2
Robert Levy KC
Three Stone
Robert is always calm, considered and effective. He is a gifted strategist and an intellectual powerhouse.'
2
Hodge Malek KC
3 Verulam Buildings
2
Roger Masefield KC
Brick Court Chambers
'A simply superb silk.'
2
Duncan Matthews KC
Twenty Essex
2
Ewan McQuater KC
3 Verulam Buildings
2
Ian Mill KC
Blackstone Chambers
2
Clare Montgomery KC
Matrix Chambers
2
David Mumford KC
Maitland Chambers
2
Tim Penny KC
Wilberforce Chambers
'Tim always has a smooth delivery, but he is not afraid of a street fight if comes to it. Clients like him.'
2
David Quest KC
3 Verulam Buildings
'A very strategic silk who is always looking for the killer point.'
2
Elspeth Talbot Rice KC
XXIV Old Buildings
2
Stuart Ritchie KC
Fountain Court Chambers
'A great strategist and tactician.'
2
Simon Salzedo KC
Brick Court Chambers
'He is in a class of his own. He combines phenomenal intellectual firepower with calm strategic judgement and an instinctive feel for what will resonate with courts and tribunals at every level.'
2
Charles Samek KC
Littleton Chambers
He is a fearsome advocate, combining determination and focus with enough elegance to get the point across in an effective way.'
2
Sharif Shivji KC
4 Stone Buildings
'Sharif is at the top of his game. He is intricately involved in his matters and produces excellent results for his clients. He is an excellent advocate who judges listen to.'
2
Stephen Moverley Smith KC
XXIV Old Buildings
'A very responsive and thoughtful advocate.'
2
Tom Smith KC
South Square
2
Andrew Sutcliffe KC
3 Verulam Buildings
2
Daniel Toledano KC
One Essex Court
'Daniel is erudite, persuasive, and precise. Judges love him.'
3
Tim Akkouh KC
Essex Court Chambers
'A superb junior silk who is all over the detail of a case.'
3
Stephen Atherton KC
Twenty Essex
'In court, he has a commanding presence, presenting complex arguments with clarity and force. His cross-examinations are sharp, and his ability to handle high-pressure situations with confidence and composure sets him apart.'
3
Stephen Auld KC
One Essex Court
'A very powerful and skilful advocate. A calm presence in court, he always has has the judge's ear.'
3
Andrew Ayres KC
Twenty Essex
'He is brilliant on his feet, really takes control of the situation and is confident in his approach.'
3
Adrian Beltrami KC
3 Verulam Buildings
3
Graham Brodie KC
33 Chancery Lane
'A real force in any courtroom.'
3
Edward Cumming KC
XXIV Old Buildings
3
Peter De Verneuil Smith KC
3 Verulam Buildings
'A very measured, sensible and persuasive advocate.'
3
Paul Downes KC
Quadrant Chambers
3
Dan McCourt Fritz KC
Serle Court
'An exceptional barrister. His advocacy is incredibly effective - he naturally gains the trust of the court. He is thorough and considered, and a great asset on any case.'
3
Jonathan Gaisman KC
7 King’s Bench Walk
3
Steven Gee KC
Monckton Chambers
3
Richard Gillis KC
One Essex Court
3
Lord Grabiner KC
One Essex Court
3
George Hayman KC
Maitland Chambers
'His cross-examination is utterly devastating.'
3
Justin Higgo KC
Serle Court
'His advocacy is smooth: he knows how to talk to the judge, and give them what they need before they know they need it.'
3
Robert Howe KC
Blackstone Chambers
3
Louise Hutton KC
Essex Court Chambers
3
Nigel Jones KC
Gatehouse Chambers
3
Adam Kramer KC
3 Verulam Buildings
'His level of understanding of the detail of a case is a great advantage. His advocacy commands the respect of tribunals and the court.'
3
Blair Leahy KC
Twenty Essex
'Blair is encyclopaedic in her knowledge of the law and unflappable on her feet.'
3
David Lewis KC
Gatehouse Chambers
3
Daniel Lightman KC
Serle Court
'His intellect and mastery of the law is outstanding.'
3
Stephen Midwinter KC
Brick Court Chambers
3
Alexander Milner KC
Fountain Court Chambers
3
Rosalind Phelps KC
Fountain Court Chambers
'Rosalind is superb - she is decisive and cuts straight to the key points.'
3
Hefin Rees KC
3 Verulam Buildings
3
Philip Riches KC
Twenty Essex
'An excellent silk, and an incisive cross-examiner.'
3
Stephen Robins KC
South Square
3
Anthony de Garr Robinson KC
One Essex Court
3
Andrew Scott KC
Blackstone Chambers
3
Paul Sinclair KC
Fountain Court Chambers
3
Steven Thompson KC
XXIV Old Buildings
3
Felicity Toube KC
South Square
3
Francis Tregear KC
XXIV Old Buildings
3
Robert Weekes KC
Blackstone Chambers
3
James Willan KC
Essex Court Chambers
'James has a razor sharp mind.'
4
David Alexander KC
South Square
4
Lance Ashworth KC
Serle Court
'Lance is an outstanding advocate, who manages to be personable and professional in a manner that puts clients at ease and inspires confidence.'
4
Siward Atkins KC
Maitland Chambers
4
Simon Atrill KC
Fountain Court Chambers
4
Adam Baradon KC
Blackstone Chambers
'His advocacy is superb, as is his written work. Judges listen to him and opponents fear him.'
4
Ruth den Besten KC
Essex Court Chambers
'Ruth is a powerful advocate.'
4
Tony Beswetherick KC
Twenty Essex
4
Matthew Bradley KC
4 New Square Chambers
'Matthew is an unflappable and ferocious cross-examiner who is fantastic on his feet.'
4
Adam Cloherty KC
XXIV Old Buildings
A brilliant KC in this field.'
4
Stephen Cogley KC
4 Pump Court
'He is a brilliant advocate - bold, aggressive and thoughtful.'
4
James Collins KC
Essex Court Chambers
4
Simon Colton KC
One Essex Court
4
Alexander Cook KC
4 Stone Buildings
4
Derrick Dale KC
Fountain Court Chambers
'Derrick has a deeply analytical mind and the ability to see an issue from all aspects.'
4
David Davies KC
Essex Court Chambers
'An authoritative advocate who thinks ahead.'
4
Andrew de Mestre KC
4 Stone Buildings
'Andrew is very user friendly, with excellent strategic judgement. It is clear that he has the court's ear when he is on his feet.'
4
Anna Dilnot KC
Essex Court Chambers
'She is a superb silk.'
4
Richard Eschwege KC
Brick Court Chambers
'Richard is an authoritative and persuasive advocate.'
4
Orlando Fraser KC
4 Stone Buildings
4
Andrew Fulton KC
Twenty Essex
'Andrew is incredibly bright and very commercial. A real fighter.'
4
Orlando Gledhill KC
One Essex Court
'His command of the details of a case is incredible.'
4
Jamie Goldsmith KC
One Essex Court
'In court he is a great performer - one of the best cross-examiners in the business.'
4
Andrew Green KC
Blackstone Chambers
'His technical excellence is a given, but he also has a way of cutting through the unnecessary points and reassuring the client. He is excellent in listening to and appreciating what a judge requires, and when to stop speaking.'
4
Dakis Hagen KC
Serle Court
'His advocacy is masterful and captivating.'
4
Richard Handyside KC
Fountain Court Chambers
4
Matthew Hardwick KC
3 Verulam Buildings
'Matthew is adept at articulating and explaining complex legal principles in a clear and straightforward manner.'
4
Alec Haydon KC
Brick Court Chambers
4
Michael Holmes KC
7 King’s Bench Walk
'Michael is bright, engaging and knowledgeable.'
4
Sebastian Isaac KC
One Essex Court
'An outstanding silk who brings strategic clarity to complex litigation.'
4
Laura John KC
Fountain Court Chambers
'An excellent leader who quickly obtains and holds the confidence of the court, even when representing more challenging clients.'
4
Paul Key KC
Essex Court Chambers
4
Bridget Lucas KC
Fountain Court Chambers
4
James MacDonald KC
One Essex Court
'A classy advocate with a stupendous intellect.'
4
Kenneth Maclean KC
One Essex Court
4
Harry Matovu KC
Brick Court Chambers
'An amazing advocate who has the entire court under his spell when he speaks.'
4
Tom Montagu-Smith KC
3 Verulam Buildings
4
Thomas Munby KC
Maitland Chambers
'An industrious silk.'
4
Matthew Parker KC
3 Verulam Buildings
4
Luke Pearce KC
Twenty Essex
4
James Pickering KC
Enterprise Chambers
James is brilliant with clients, and great at finding strategies to solve problems.'
4
Fionn Pilbrow KC
Brick Court Chambers
4
Rajesh Pillai KC
3 Verulam Buildings
'Rajesh is highly intelligent, crafts clear and cogent arguments and keeps his cool under pressure.'
4
Thomas Plewman KC
Brick Court Chambers
4
Alexander Polley KC
One Essex Court
'He is phenomenally bright and exceptional on his feet.'
4
Tom Poole KC
3 Hare Court
Tom is an exceptionally strong team player and will go out of his way to ensure that the strengths of everyone around him are used to full effect. He is unflappable, and can be parachuted into a last-minute emergency situation without breaking his stride.'
4
Tiffany Scott KC
Wilberforce Chambers
 'A very user-friendly silk.'
4
Tony Singla KC
Brick Court Chambers
'A silk who provides excellent strategic advice.'
4
George Spalton KC
4 New Square Chambers
4
Clare Stanley KC
Wilberforce Chambers
'Clare's advocacy is measured, disarming and commands the attention of the bench.'
4
Robert-Jan Temmink KC
Quadrant Chambers
4
Ben Valentin KC
Fountain Court Chambers
'A fabulous advocate.'
4
Richard Waller KC
7 King’s Bench Walk
'He is extremely intelligent, and his judgement and appreciation of commercial realities is excellent.'
4
Ian Wilson KC
3 Verulam Buildings
 'Ian is calm and quick-witted, with a fantastic brain and a great way with clients. His advocacy style is assured and engaging.'
4
Victoria Windle KC
Blackstone Chambers
4
Lord Wolfson KC
One Essex Court
He has fantastic analytical skills aligned with incredible advocacy strengths, plus the ability to read the court well.'

2024 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.

1
Richard Blakeley KC
Brick Court Chambers
'Richard is an immensely smart and tactically minded barrister. His advice and submissions, both written and oral, cut right to the chase and are fair, balanced and persuasive. Richard is also able to get on top of a huge amount of material with an ease which is impressive - he can be counted on to turn around a piece of work quickly and without missing any of the detail.'
1
Fred Hobson KC
Brick Court Chambers
'An impressive advocate.'
1
David Peters KC
Essex Court Chambers
 ‘A very confident strategic thinker.’
1
James Sheehan KC
Essex Court Chambers
'A super-bright silk.'
1
Nicholas Sloboda KC
One Essex Court
'He is an absolute delight to work with; alongside superb analysis and very sound tactical thinking there is genuine personal charm.'

2025 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.

1
Alexander Brown KC
One Essex Court
'Alexander is an exceptionally sharp and effective advocate. He has a remarkable ability to cut through complexity and focus on the core issues, which makes his advocacy particularly compelling.'
1
Edward Craven KC
Matrix Chambers
A fantastic advocate - astute, commercially minded and brilliant. He is seriously bright, very personable and at the top of his game.'
1
Anton Dudnikov KC
Essex Court Chambers
1
William Edwards KC
3 Verulam Buildings
1
Edward Harrison KC
Brick Court Chambers
‘He is exceptionally clever, with a cerebral advocacy style that lands well.’
1
Ciaran Keller KC
Essex Court Chambers
'He provides excellent strategic advice.'
1
Matthew Morrison KC
Serle Court
'Matthew has comprehensive knowledge of the legal issues faced in civil fraud cases, and is very skilled at providing well-constructed and easily digestible advice.'
1
Jason Robinson KC
7 King’s Bench Walk
‘Jason is extremely intelligent and hard-working. He is very adept at dealing with curveballs from judges and opposing counsel.’