Jonathan Kirk KC
‘Jonathan has a genuine command of the issues related to consumer law enforcement. He is very experienced and distills issues clearly for clients.’
Noted for being 'the go-to set for all things consumer credit', Gough Square Chambers continues to advise on matters in the retail banking area. The team's client base includes Barclays, Santander and HSBC, to name a few major banks. In a prominent matter, Jonathan Kirk KC, Lee Finch and Simon Popplewell appeared in the Hopcraft v Close Brothers Limited, Johnson v FirstRand Bank Limited, and Wrench v FirstRand Bank Limited motor finance cases, concerning the legality of undisclosed or partially disclosed commissions paid by lenders to motor dealers in transactions, and whether the dealers owed fiduciary duties to customers who wanted to buy a car.
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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.
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.
Iain MacDonald
‘Iain is fantastic. His advocacy style is serene, convincing and clear. He is very personable and knows how to calm a stressful situation.’
Stephen Neville
‘Stephen is responsive and pragmatic.’
Fred Philpott
Simon Popplewell
‘Simon is a go-to expert. His reputation is exceptional.’
Kate Urell
‘Kate is a very safe pair of hands.’
