Recognised for being ‘top notch for insolvency and fraud’, members of South Square have an established track record in advising on high-value, high-profile fraud litigation arising from corporate collapses. Stephen Robins KC successfully represented the administrators in London Capital & Finance plc & Ors v Thomson & Ors, a case concerning what is alleged to be a £237m mini-bond investment fraud. Among the juniors, Rory Brown is ‘confident on his feet and excels in his approach to cross-examination’; he is representing four defendants in Public Institution for Social Security Fund v Al Rajaan, a complex claim involving allegations of bribery and corruption brought against the former director general of the institution.
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Testimonials
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- 'Luke Clark is an absolute star and always goes the extra mile to ensure clients are getting the best possible service.'
- 'They are very accommodating.'
- 'Very good, always happy to help and respond to queries very quickly.'
- 'South Square is a strong set with great strength in depth.'
- 'South Square's barristers and clerks are collectively a class act.'
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.
Stephen Robins KC
Felicity Toube KC
David Alexander 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.
Rory Brown
Rory is extremely bright, with a strategic mind and impressive legal knowledge.'
Robert Amey
Oliver Hyams
A very user-friendly and technical junior.'