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.’
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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
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- '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.'
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.
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.’
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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.’
Richard Hill KC
‘There isn't anyone at the Bar who can rival his work rate, which is combined with a very keen tactical sense of which points to develop.’
Hermann Boeddinghaus KC
‘He is consistently user-friendly and approachable, making complex legal matters easy to understand. His attention to detail is exemplary.’
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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.’
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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.
James Knott
‘He knows the area inside out and gives clear, pragmatic advice. Very bright and user friendly. James is clam under pressure and has a real mastery of the detail.’
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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.’
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Tom Gentleman
‘A tenacious and razor-sharp advocate with great forensic skills, Tom is a team player, ready to roll up his sleeves and get stuck in.’
Alastair Tomson
‘A great tactician with very strong advocacy skills, Alastair is a good all-rounder with an ability to get to the nub of the issue very quickly.’
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Emma Horner
‘Emma is fiercely clever and she gets to the heart of an issue without nonsense. She is incredibly sharp and has judgement well beyond her years.’
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.
