Laura John KC > Fountain Court Chambers > London, England > Barrister Profile

Fountain Court Chambers
FOUNTAIN COURT, TEMPLE
LONDON
EC4Y 9DH
England
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Position

Barrister with a general commercial practice, including banking and financial services, commercial fraud, insolvency, insurance and reinsurance, professional negligence and media law.

Career

Called 2001, Silk 2021.

Co-author of ‘Bullen & Leake Fraud’; ‘Financial Services Regulation’, author of chapter on UK payment systems, Paget’s Law of Banking author of chapters on The Payment Service Regulations and Electronic Payment Systems.

Memberships

Gray’s Inn.

Education

Oxford University (BA); City University (CPE); ICSL; (BVC).

Lawyer Rankings

London Bar > Commercial litigation

(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 6

Laura John KCFountain Court Chambers ‘Laura is a superb communicator. She is refreshingly clear and concise, and has strong intellectual credentials. Her advocacy at trial is fantastic.’

London Bar > Fraud: civil

(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 4

Laura John KCFountain Court Chambers ‘A go-to barrister for fraud and related issues, particularly in the art world. She is extremely bright, personable, and a wonderful advocate – confident and compelling.’

London Bar > Banking and finance (including consumer credit)

(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 4

Laura John KCFountain Court ChambersVery polished and sophisticated, excellent on her feet in court. She has good instincts and a pragmatic approach, but also a top-notch intellect when required.  She is also a pleasure to work with and is responsive and approachable – a natural extension of the solicitor team.’