Richard Coleman KC
‘Super knowledgeable and very effective at conveying to a court his detailed knowledge and understanding of a complex area.'
Fountain Court Chambers’ fintech and financial regulatory practice complements its banking and finance provision, and entails strong international capabilities as well as key work in regulatory investigations and enforcement actions. Bankim Thanki KC is acting on behalf of the former CEO and CFO of Metro Bank, which is facing an FCA investigation into alleged breaches of listing rules around Metro’s Q3 trading update in October 2018. Eleanor Davison assisting the same regulator in relation to the collapse of London Capital and Finance. Richard Lissack KC is assisting Seganti Capital Management, which Hong Kong’s SFC accuses of insider dealing in criminal proceedings.
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Testimonials
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- 'Alex Taylor is everything you look for in a senior clerk.'
- 'Sian Huckett stands out.'
- 'Efficient clerking team.'
- 'Highly efficient and helpful clerks.'
- 'Fountain Court is a very strong set, especially for finance and commercial disputes.'
- 'The premier financial services set with incredible strength at all levels.'
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 Handyside KC
‘Absolutely first-rate. He’s charm personified, and a lovely and persuasive advocate.'
Richard Lissack KC
‘Richard comes into his own when delivering his oral advocacy, which is elegant and persuasive. The courtroom comes alive when he speaks, and he garners the respect of the judge and counterparts alike.'
Bankim Thanki KC
‘Bankim is one of the elite band of super silks. You bring him in for C-suite matters when you need a blockbuster reputation and the most fearsome intellect to back it up. He's in a tiny band of counsel at the absolute top of the pile.'
Nicholas Medcroft KC
Leigh-Ann Mulcahy KC
‘Leigh-Ann is a truly special barrister. Her incredible intellect is matched by her flawless judgement. She is a peerless advocate, inspiring confidence in the court and client alike. She is an excellent leader of a team, deploying diverse talents to the greatest effect.’
Patricia Robertson KC
‘Patricia has a clear and strategic mind. Her depth of experience enables her to think many steps ahead during a case.'
Robin Barclay KC
‘Robin is excellent with clients. Delivers polished and to-the-point advice of the highest standard. A pleasure to work with and extremely able.'
Timothy Howe KC
'Tim is phenomenally hard-working and responsive, he gives you the impression you are his only client. He relishes getting into the details.'
Henry King KC
‘Henry is a superb silk with a meticulous attention to detail and a thorough understanding of finance, derived from his background as a chartered accountant. He is a smooth and polished advocate, confident on his feet and respected by judges and opponents. He leaves no stone unturned to help his clients succeed. Highly in demand and easy to work with.’
Andrew Mitchell KC
‘He is a market leader in this field, having acted in most of the key cases. He quickly earns the trust of the client with his relaxed but assured style and wins the trust of the bench with his superb written and oral advocacy.'
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.
