Clients note that ‘there is strength and depth across the board’ at Mountford Chambers, which remains a port of call for high-profile cases, including at the appellate and Supreme Court level. ’Very thorough, Very clever and very dedicated’, Alexandra Scott‘s portfolio of mandates include sophisticated homicides and organised crime - in an appeal against sentence, she represented a man who was convicted of violent disorder as part of the riots in the wake of the Southport stabbing incident. Christopher Henley KC represented Jamie Rothwell - one of the primary individuals depicted in a Channel 4 documentary series about cases using Encrochat evidence - who entered a guilty plea to serious drugs and firearms offences. Unled, Ben Hargreaves represented a defendant accused of attempting to import a tonne of cocaine in a vessel competing in a legitimate transatlantic yacht race.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Mountford Chambers has established itself as a top quality Chambers. From top to tail there is strength and depth across the board.'
- 'The chambers are very organised. I have never had any issues with communication or organisation. The clerks are helpful and promptly assist with any issues or queries. Staff are professional and friendly. '
- 'Mountford Chambers are efficient and helpful, including out of hours when cover is needed last minute.'
- 'Mountford is an excellent Chambers with some notable members'
- 'Mountford a re an excellent and trustworthy set. I can and do rely on the clerks to provide counsel who are a good fit legally and commercially.'
- 'Mountford is a chambers that has real strength in depth. We return and receive work to/from the chambers both at silk and junior level because they are an organisation that we view in high regard.'
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.
Alan Kent KC
‘Alan is a born advocate. He has an absolute razor like sharpness of legal instinct. First class tactical brain.'
Colin Aylott KC
Colin is charming, smart and always on top of his brief. He has a wonderful manner in cross-examination.'
Charles Bott KC
‘Charles is an experienced advocate and his drafting skills and written arguments are exceptional.’
Edward Henry KC
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.
Alexandra Scott
‘Very thorough, Very clever and very dedicated. Committed advocate. A future star.’
Tom Edwards
‘Tom is the right mixture of sure and grounded, as a result of which he inspires real confidence. He has great potential.’
Alphege Bell
‘Alphege oozes class. He is a hugely experienced advocate who is quick to spot the key issues in a case and to focus on them.'
William England
Alejandra Tascon
‘She is a measured and calm advocate, presenting her arguments with clarity and precision.’
Fiona Clegg
‘Fiona has a keen eye for detail, is tactically assured and is a very polished advocate.'
Ben Hargreaves
‘Ben is a very astute judge of a case and its particular requirements. He is calm and assured and very good at putting clients at ease.’
Joe Hingston
‘Joe is a very safe pair of hands, sound judgement in complex matters. Very good with clients and gains their trust instantly.’
Rebecca Upton
‘She is ferocious in her approach to a case, immediately getting to grips with complex evidential and legal issues.’
Matthew Buckland
Matthew is a great tactician and advocate.'
Sophie Evans
‘Sophie is an excellent barrister with great communication skills. She is incredibly conscientious and great with clients.'
Houzla Rawat
‘Houzla builds meaningful relationships with clients. Houzla performs cross-examination of vulnerable complainants and witnesses with skill, care and compassion.'