Brick Court Chambers

Brick Court Chambers is recognised for handling complex range of banking and litigation matters. Members frequently act in high profile instructions such as Johnson v Firstrand Bank Ltd, a motor finance test case in which Mark Howard KC and Jagoda Klimowicz acted on opposing sides. The set continues to act in the Republic of Mozambique v Credit Suisse and others dispute regarding the “tuna bonds” scandal, with notable members involved in that including Richard Blakeley KC. Simon Birt KC, as was, was appointed to the High Court bench effective October 2025.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

'Paul Dennison is excellent.'
'Paul Dennison is always a pleasure to deal with.'
'Tony Burgess is first class.'
''A quality set, filled with first rate barristers.'
'Very good set for banking.'
'Brick Court is a top set in the banking and finance sector.'

Lawyers

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.

Helen Davies KC

She is a brilliant advocate and has incredible gravitas. She is one of the absolute best.’

Tim Lord KC

A seasoned and tough trial advocate.'

Mark Howard KC

‘One of the best and most flexible advocates in the market.'

Roger Masefield KC

skills.’

Simon Salzedo KC

‘Simon is at the top of his game. He is excellent in financial disputes.’

Tony Singla KC

‘A superb talent with a hugely impressive practice. In the banking and finance space, he is a clear leader.’

Jasbir Dhillon KC

‘A determined and persuasive advocate.’

James McClelland KC

‘A silk with a very measured, matter-of-fact delivery that builds to the inescapable conclusion that his position is correct.’

Thomas Plewman KC

‘He is exceptionally clear in his thinking and is a strategic silk. Clients warm to him.’

Stephen Midwinter KC

Fionn Pilbrow KC

Fionn will wade through all of the extraneous detail and find the bigger picture immediately. He is confident, calm and incredibly bright.'

Sarah Abram KC

Sarah is robust in forming her view and has the experience and skills to see it through.’

Richard Eschwege KC

‘A stellar young silk, ferociously bright and forensically gifted.’

Alec Haydon KC

‘Alec is very knowledgeable, responsive, meticulous and down to earth. He is very easy to get along with.'

Craig Morrison KC

‘Craig is extremely bright. An excellent advocate with a real flair for cross examination.’

Richard Slade KC

Richard is a real pleasure to work with. He is understated and clear in his advice.’

2024 Silks

Richard Blakeley KC

'A powerful advocate with a first-class brain and extremely quick on his feet.'

Fred Hobson KC

'A very impressive silk.'

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.