Jonathan Crow KC
‘A superb advocate – a true leading light of the Bar. One of the most hardworking and meticulous silks, a real master strategist with a great read of how the court will react.’
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.'
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.
Richard Hill KC
George Bompas KC
‘George has extensive knowledge of company law issues and has an impressive grasp of the detail of a case. His ability to deal with complex legal issues concisely and in a timely fashion is unique.’
John Brisby KC
‘An invaluable senior resource, John’s experience gives him a keen strategic eye and enables him to give informed and straight talking advice, which is appreciated by clients.’
Hermann Boeddinghaus KC
Andrew de Mestre KC
‘Very user-friendly, with excellent strategic judgment and a mastery of the detail, Andrew has the Court’s ear when he is on his feet.’
Alexander Cook KC
‘Alex is meticulous, leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of a case and making sure he is absolutely across every inch of what can be a very complex area of law.’
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.
Donald Lilly KC
‘Very easy to deal with, he has a commanding and pleasant manner and a unique ability to come up with creative and effective legal solutions quickly.’
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.
Christopher Harrison
Tiran Nersessian
James Knott
Gregory Denton-Cox
‘If I have a corporate dispute or directors duties case then Greg is the first person to call – he is that good. His drafting, knowledge and strategic insight are incredible.’
Edward Crossley
‘Edward is thorough and strategic, and his advocacy is impressive. He is brilliant at spotting the weaknesses in the opponent’s position.’
Tom Gentleman
Alastair Tomson
Emma Horner
Zara McGlone
‘Zara’s advocacy skills in particular belie her year of call. Her submissions are incisive, and she delivers complex arguments with incredible precision and simplicity.’
Guy Olliff-Cooper
‘Guy is a standout advocate for his level of call. He is in full command of relevant case law and civil procedure, and makes clear, sensible and reasoned recommendations.’
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.