Mountford Chambers

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.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

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.

Christopher Henley KC

'Chris is an experienced and smooth advocate. He is a good tactician who sees his way through to the real issues in a case.'

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

Alan Kent KC

‘Alan is a born advocate. He has an absolute razor like sharpness of legal instinct. First class tactical brain.'

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.