‘Elite set’ 3 Verulam Buildings is ‘one of the strongest sets for the largest of fraud claims’. The group has an excellent track record in handling high-profile, cross-border fraud litigation, often involving offshore jurisdictions, as well as asset tracing, bribery and breach of fiduciary duty matters, to name a few. Members of the set continue to be involved in Harrington & Charles Trading Co v Mehta, a $1bn claim concerning alleged fraudulent acquisition and misappropriation of gold bullion shipments from Indian banks; Ewan McQuater KC, Ian Wilson KC, Philip Hinks and James McWilliams are acting for the claimant liquidators. Elsewhere in chambers, Adrian Beltrami KC is representing the claimant in Jinxin v Aser Media, a case involving claims of unlawful means conspiracy, deceit and bribery. Among the juniors, the ‘intelligent’ Yash Bheeroo is acting for the defendant in Pacific Alliance Asia Opportunity Fund LP v Bravo Luck Limited, a $107m claim for unlawful means conspiracy in the BVI. In March 2025, James Robinson KC took silk, and Timothy Killen joined the team in October 2025.
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Philip is a leading junior who is regularly instructed in high-value, complex matters, particularly in relation to general commercial, civil fraud, financial services and insolvency disputes.
The directories describe him as “seriously impressive and will no doubt be a star of the future”, “a sophisticated and erudite adviser”, “frighteningly efficient and very bright”, “exudes authority and has the ability to grasp complex issues quickly”, and “a really excellent junior.”
Philip’s recent experience includes representing the FCA in the Supreme Court in what is the leading authority on collective investment schemes: FCA v Asset Land, and representing the liquidators in the Supreme Court in Re D&D Wines International, where the court considered the circumstances in which a receipt by an insolvent agent would give rise to a constructive trust. He is currently acting in a $250m claim against Tesco Plc arising from the retailer’s overstatements of profits, and represents one of the Defendants to a $400m fraud claim in a dispute concerning the alleged siphoning off of oil payments in Ukraine and Russia (PJSC Tatneft).
Education
BCL, University of Oxford (BNC) – restitution, conflict of laws, insolvency & tax.
LLB in Law & French, University of Bristol – top 1st in graduating year.
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- 'Stuart Pullum is fantastic to deal with.'
- 'Stuart Pullum runs an excellent ship.'
- 'Andrew Monks stands out for his unshakeable support in any circumstances.'
- 'Andrew Monks is professional, courteous and effective.'
- 'A superb set with quality at every level.'
- 'A fantastic set with strength and depth.'
- 'Great strength in depth and good availability.'
- 'A pre-eminent set with a first class reputation.'