Richard Fisher KC
‘A brilliant strategist and a very safe pair of hands in the court room.'
Doughty Street Chambers is 'a reliable, dependable set, full of bright and driven barristers', with a solid track record in handling large-scale, often cross-border, fraud cases. Richard Thomas KC garners praise for being 'a pre-eminent fraud barrister', and Benjamin Newton KC brings extensive experience in advising on complex money laundering and conspiracy to defraud matters. Philippa Eastwood is well versed in representing corporates and individuals in cases involving alleged money laundering. In a boost to the senior end of chambers, Peter Caldwell KC took silk in March 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'Matt Butchard is a really excellent clerk.'
- 'Chloe Cousins is very efficient.'
- 'Chloe Cousins' strategic insight and responsiveness has proven invaluable.'
- 'The clerks' room operates with exemplary efficiency and professionalism. The senior clerks demonstrate an exceptional understanding of the particular demands of fraud cases.'
- 'Doughty Street maintains an enviable reputation in fraud work, with a depth of expertise that ensures appropriate counsel is available for matters of all complexities.'
- 'A standout set in this field.'
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.
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.
