Serle Court is considered one of the leading sets for contentious company matters, with its members frequently represent directors or shareholders in internal and minority shareholders disputes, derivative actions, and winding up petitions. Daniel Lightman KC acted for minority shareholders in Re Flybondi Ltd, concerning ultra-low-cost airline based in Argentina which faces allegations that directors breached their duties in failing to enforce $18m of investment commitments made by majority shareholders. Lance Ashworth KC acted for The Hut Group and its director shareholders in unfair prejudice claim concerning dilution and removal of rights.
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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.
Philip Marshall KC
‘A superb lawyer and brilliant advocate, he has a photographic memory. Staggering knowledge.’
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Lance Ashworth KC
Jonathan Adkin KC
Dan McCourt Fritz KC
‘A tremendous advocate, who is very well prepared and calm. Judges love him.’
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Hugh Norbury KC
‘Hardworking and extremely thoughtful, Hugh has a very deep understanding of both the law and the commercial aims of clients.’
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Giles Richardson KC
‘Despite his razor-sharp, first-class intellect, Giles is very down to earth. He really is the captain of the ship with his incredible brain, technical prowess and his ability to set a strategy.’
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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.
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.
Paul Adams
Tom Braithwaite
‘Tom combines excellent legal and procedural knowledge with an authoritative and reassuring manner for clients.’
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David Drake
‘David offers pragmatic advice to clients, in language they understand, about complex issues. He has an extremely sharp legal mind and always grasps the important issue immediately.’
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