Fraud: crime

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
Narita Bahra KC
33 Chancery Lane
She has a commanding court presence.’
1
Cameron Brown KC
Red Lion Chambers
1
George Carter-Stephenson KC
25 Bedford Row
‘George is a total master of the detail and cross examines with skill and ease.'
1
Michael Goodwin KC
Red Lion Chambers
‘Michael is incredibly thorough in his preparation.'
1
Nicola Howard KC
25 Bedford Row
‘Nicola's confident, pragmatic style is a favourite of clients and judges alike.’
1
Gillian Jones KC
Red Lion Chambers
‘An outstanding silk, one of the best in her field.’
1
John Kelsey-Fry KC
Cloth Fair Chambers
1
Jonathan Laidlaw KC
2 Hare Court
His advocacy is immaculate. His submissions are elegant and clients have total trust and confidence in him.'
1
Sean Larkin KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman
1
Keir Monteith KC
Garden Court Chambers
‘Keir is fearless and tireless. He is the embodiment of no stone left unturned and regularly goes above and beyond for his clients.’
1
Cairns Nelson KC
23ES
is an extremely impressive advocate with a huge court presence.’
1
Tim Owen KC
Matrix Chambers
‘Tim is a great advocate and strategist.’
1
Jim Sturman KC
2 Bedford Row
‘Sharp as a razor in court and at the top of his game.’
1
David Whittaker KC
2 Hare Court
‘David is extremely intelligent, analytical and tactical. He is superb on complex fraud cases.’
1
Ian Winter KC
Cloth Fair Chambers
1
Richard Wormald KC
Three Raymond Buildings
‘Richard is a fabulous advocate with great presence. When he stands up judges listen.'
2
Tom Allen KC
Cloth Fair Chambers
2
Colin Aylott KC
Mountford Chambers
‘Colin is a terrific advocate, with a lovely measured style, capable of painting a persuasive picture in even the most challenging of defences. He is able to remain calm under the heaviest of fire.'
2
Jonathan Barnard KC
Cloth Fair Chambers
2
Jane Bewsey KC
Red Lion Chambers
2
Edmund Burge KC
5 St Andrews Hill
‘Edmund is a top class advocate. His legal submissions are sensible and incisive.’
2
Gideon Cammerman KC
187 Chambers
2
Giles Cockings KC
Garden Court Chambers
2
Kevin Dent KC
5 St Andrews Hill
2
David Durose KC
5 Paper Buildings
 
2
Richard Fisher KC
Doughty Street Chambers
‘A brilliant strategist and a very safe pair of hands in the court room.'
2
Dean George KC
2 Bedford Row
2
Neil Hawes KC
Crucible Chambers
Very strategic and client friendly.'
2
Mark Heywood KC
5KBW
‘Mark's courtroom performance is second to none. He demonstrates extraordinary strategic acumen in fraud cases, approaching each matter with a clear, results-focused plan that ensures all aspects of the case are expertly handled. He leaves no stone unturned in the pursuit of the best possible outcome.'
2
James Lewis KC
Three Raymond Buildings
‘James has a lightning-quick legal mind.’
2
Tom Little KC
Deka Chambers
2
Helen Malcolm KC
Three Raymond Buildings
‘Helen is a superb advocate. She presents extremely complex cases and legal arguments in a succinct and powerful way.'
2
Brian O’Neill KC
2 Hare Court
'Brian is a clear and robust advocate. He is a powerhouse in court who commands the attention of judges and juries alike.'
2
Paul Ozin KC
23ES
‘Paul is a highly persuasive and formidable advocate with a razor sharp legal brain and sharp strategic instincts.’
2
Simon Pentol KC
25 Bedford Row
‘His commitment to his cases is commendable, as is his fearless representation of his clients.’
2
Amanda Pinto KC
Three Raymond Buildings
‘Amanda is a stellar barrister.’
2
Alison Pople KC
Cloth Fair Chambers
2
Nicholas Purnell KC
Cloth Fair Chambers
2
Mark Rainsford KC
33 Chancery Lane
‘A silk who delivers arguments concisely and very persuasively.'
2
Clare Sibson KC
Fountain Court Chambers
'She is absolutely top notch - supremely clever, provides excellent advice, and is at the top of the game in fraud and financial crime. A true expert in her field.'
2
Richard Thomas KC
Doughty Street Chambers
‘He has a top-tier legal mind combined with unmatched intellect and professionalism.’
2
David Walbank KC
Red Lion Chambers
He is always fully prepared and is indefatigable in his pursuit of the client’s interests at trial.'
2
Richard Whittam KC
Matrix Chambers
 
2
Natasha Wong KC
5KBW
‘She is bright, considered, pragmatic, and provides client friendly advice.’
3
Jonathan Ashley-Norman KC
Three Raymond Buildings
‘Very tenacious and robust. An unfazed silk with an indefatigable approach.’
3
Simon Baker KC
2 Bedford Row
‘Simon is excellent on every level.’
3
Rachel Barnes KC
Three Raymond Buildings
‘She is hugely intelligent, practical, and gets on well with clients.’
3
Charles Bott KC
Mountford Chambers
‘Charles falls back on decades of experience to cut through cases and provide clear advice. His advocacy skills reflect his years before the court.’
3
Graham Brodie KC
33 Chancery Lane
‘Hugely confident. He has tremendous authority on his feet.’
3
Richard Christie KC
187 Chambers
‘Richard’s attention to detail and hard work are second to none. He leaves no stone unturned in fighting for his clients.’
3
Julian Christoper KC
5 Paper Buildings
He is unflappable and level-headed. His advocacy is of the highest quality.’
3
Allison Clare KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman
‘Very experienced, detailed orientated, calm and thoughtful.’
3
Sarah Clarke KC
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
3
Mark Cotter KC
5 St Andrews Hill
‘Mark is an exceptional lawyer. His presentation of cases is faultless.’
3
Simon Farrell KC
Three Raymond Buildings
3
Jonathan Fisher KC
Red Lion Chambers
‘A very intelligent and always thoughtful silk.’
3
Edward Henry KC
Mountford Chambers
A fearless advocate who is a pleasure to watch in court.’
3
Jamas Hodivala KC
Matrix Chambers
3
Leon Kazakos KC
2 Hare Court
‘He is unfailingly thorough in his preparation and persuasive in his advocacy. He has excellent judgement and is a terrific jury advocate.'
3
Brendan Kelly KC
2 Hare Court
‘Brendan is calm, smooth, persuasive, quick, tactical and subtle.’
3
Jonathan Kinnear KC
2 Hare Court
‘He is a persuasive and calm advocate, who is always on top of his brief.’
3
Abbas Lakha KC
9BR Chambers
3
Andrew Mitchell KC
33 Chancery Lane
3
Miranda Moore KC
5 Paper Buildings
3
Benjamin Newton KC
Doughty Street Chambers
‘A titan of tactical decisions.'
3
Jane Osborne KC
2 Harcourt Buildings
3
David Perry KC
6KBW College Hill
‘David is very good at considering complex and voluminous information and distilling the essential points at speed.’
3
Paul Raudnitz KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman
3
Stan Reiz KC
2 Bedford Row
‘A go-to counsel for serious fraud and financial crime cases.’
3
Adrian Waterman KC
Matrix Chambers
‘He is an excellent lawyer, diligent and a good strategist.’
3
Alistair Webster KC
33 Chancery Lane
He is quite simply top quality. His knowledge of the fine detail of complex cases is incredible.’
3
Gary Bell KC
Libertas Chambers
3
Simon Csoka KC
Libertas Chambers
3
Adam Kane KC
Libertas Chambers
3
Tom Price KC
Millennium Chambers
‘He is very experienced and assured. Cool and calm and reliable.’
4
Ali Bajwa KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman
4
Henry Blaxland KC
Garden Court Chambers
4
Rupert Bowers KC
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Sharp, strategic and confident.’
4
Christopher Coltart KC
2 Hare Court
‘A phenomenal silk who is excellent with clients – calm and reassuring.’
4
Adam Davis KC
3TG
4
Mark Fenhalls KC
23ES
‘One of the great communicators at the Bar.’  
4
Ben FitzGerald KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman
‘Ben is an exceptional lawyer. He combines intellectual ability with a very practical outlook.’
4
Jonathan Lennon KC
Doughty Street Chambers
‘He is exceptional with clients.'
4
Charles Miskin KC
23ES
4
Nigel Sangster KC
25 Bedford Row
‘Nigel is a true class act. Juries love him and his advocacy is intelligent and relatable.’
4
Charlie Sherrard KC
2BR
4
Bernard Tetlow KC
Furnival Chambers
4
Andrew Trollope KC
187 Chambers
4
Sasha Wass KC
6KBW College Hill

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
Stuart Biggs KC
Cloth Fair Chambers
1
Tim Forte KC
3TG
1
Peter Caldwell KC
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Peter is an extremely able barrister, who provides excellent advice to clients coupled with smooth advocacy.'
1
Oliver Cook KC
Libertas Chambers
'Oliver is knowledgeable, strategic and dedicated. A confident and robust advocate.'
1
Gerard Hillman KC
Libertas Chambers
‘Gerard instils complete confidence in clients. He consistently delivers top quality work.’
1
Paul Jarvis KC
6KBW College Hill
1
Simon Ray KC
6KBW College Hill
'A star of the white collar Bar.'
1
Rachel Scott KC
Three Raymond Buildings
‘Rachel is a clear thinking, highly analytical barrister. She is an exceptional advocate, with a fantastic legal mind.’
1
Nicholas Yeo KC
Three Raymond Buildings
‘He is responsive and thoughtful in his approach.’

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
Rebecca Chalkley KC
6KBW College Hill
‘Rebecca is simply superb. Very bright and pragmatic with a brilliant client manner. She is a stand out barrister.’
1
Tom Payne KC
Red Lion Chambers
‘Tom is thorough, diligent and persuasive.'
1
Jonathan Polnay KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman
1
Dermot Keating KC
25 Bedford Row
‘Dermot is an impressive silk. He is a firm and calm tiller on the ship in even the choppiest of waters.'
1
Martin McCarthy KC
Farringdon Chambers
‘Martin is extremely knowledgeable, astute and practical.’
1
James Thacker KC
Deka Chambers