4 Stone Buildings' members cover everything from dissolution, M&A, corporate finance, and reorganisations of capital to disputes concerning directors’ duties and shareholder rights. . John Brisby KC  acts for the directors of a Guernsey-based company in defending allegations of fraudulent trading, in which damages in excess of $900 million are claimed, confirms his prominence in the market. Among the set’s many talented juniors, Christopher Harrison stands out for his frequent unled work against silks.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Ryan Tunkel and Ben Lashmar are the best in the business. Approachable, helpful and honest. They play a big part in ensuring counsel availability and managing client expectations. Conversations on fees are easy and transparent - an absolute must. They add a lot of value to the entire experience of instructing a barrister at 4SB.'
  • 'Led by the excellent Ryan Tunkell, the clerks are a pleasure to work with and view their job as being part of the legal team.'
  • 'The service from the clerks is immaculate. The client is always put first. They are flexible, commercial and always a pleasure to deal with. Ryan Tunkel is an absolute star. He is brilliant at understanding the client's needs and nothing is too much trouble. He is the best clerk that we deal with.'
  • 'Louie Millard always responds promptly and is very efficient.'
  • '4 Stone Buildings is our go-to set for complex company/commercial litigation matters, partly due to its incredible strength in depth. All of its members seem to carry the same blueprint of precision, quality and considered strategic advice.'

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2025 Silks

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Rising stars

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