John McGuinness KC
‘A committed and intelligent silk.’
At the 'formidable set' Foundry Chambers, the group is regularly instructed in VAT fraud matters and money laundering cases, to name a couple of areas. Head of chambers Alexandra Healy KC 'commands the attention of the court and the respect of her peers' and brings extensive experience in prosecuting and defending in a broad range of fraud matters, with particular expertise in advising on MTIC fraud cases. Benjamin Waidhofer's 'advocacy is strategic and persuasive'.
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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.
James Waddington KC
Jason Sugarman KC
Jason has charm and gravitas. He always gets to the heart of the matter, and can focus on what really counts.'
Mukul Chawla KC
‘Mukul is a powerful advocate who is loved by both juries and judges.’
Richard Jory KC
‘He has an eye for detail and ensures cases proceed smoothly.’
Alexandra Healy KC
'Ra commands the attention of the court and the respect of her peers.'
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.
Benjamin Waidhofer
‘Ben is a highly effective barrister. His calm demeanour instills confidence, and his client care is consistently outstanding. He brings a fearless approach to his advocacy, underpinned by a strong command of the law and meticulous preparation.'
Ellis Sareen
Ellis is a fantastic advocate with encyclopaedic knowledge of the law.’
Paul Sharkey
'Paul is consistently outstanding. He has a forensic grasp of evidence, incisive cross-examination, and a calm yet commanding courtroom presence. Paul delivers results with precision and integrity.'
Jessica Tate