Jonathan Crow KC
‘The best advocate that solicitors have ever worked with. An uncanny ability to glide over difficult points with incredible grace and effectiveness.’
Noted for its ‘cohesive approach between clerks and barristers’, 4 Stone Buildings offers comprehensive support in contentious insolvency, with the ability to draw on its broader company law expertise when necessary. The chambers is also well-versed in advising the government on insolvency matters, with numerous juniors sitting on Attorney General’s panels. Leading another silk, Jonathan Crow KC acts for in a case going to the Supreme Court concerning the disposition of a hotel portfolio from a company in liquidation: Mitchell v Sheikh Mohamed bin Issa al Jaber. Christopher Harrison stood as sole counsel in Re Fraher, which concerned the ownership of a cross-border investment with Allied Irish Banks following the Irish banking crisis. Donald Lilly KC took silk in March 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'Chambers are very strong in the areas I instruct them on, i.e. mainly insolvency and chancery litigation.'
- '4 Stone Buildings are a fantastic set of chambers. Due to their cohesive approach between clerks and barristers, they have quickly become my preferred choice of chambers.'
- 'The clerks always know what is going on in relation to each case that makes it very easy to give instructions, knowing that they are understood.'
- 'Ryan Tunkel in particular is always a pleasure to work with. The clerks as a whole are extremely user-friendly and approachable, and make the process of working with counsel as seamless as possible.'
- 'A very impressive set who are amongst the leading chambers in London for their areas.'
- 'Dependable and sensible clerks. Easy to work with.'
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.
Alexander Cook KC
Richard Hill KC
Sharif Shivji KC
‘Sharif is charm personified. He has a very unassuming manner which belies a staunch intellect. Sharif is an extremely talented individual with an unwavering commitment.'
Andrew de Mestre KC
xcellent strategic judgement and a mastery of the detail. It is clear that Andrew has the court’s ear when he is on his feet.’
Hermann Boeddinghaus KC
George Bompas KC
John Brisby KC
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.
Donald Lilly KC
‘Donald is an excellent insolvency lawyer. He has top rate legal ability and judgment. He is also very hard-working, and is always a pleasure to work with.’
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.
Tiran Nersessian
'Tiran is an experienced junior with a deep understanding of insolvency law.'
Christopher Harrison
'Chris is a fantastic advocate and strategic advisor. He fits seamlessly into any team.'
Andrew Rose
'Andrew is a great draftsman and a thoroughly good lawyer.'
Karl Anderson
Albert Sampson
‘He is smart, hard-working and thorough. Good on his feet and on paper.'
Zara McGlone
'Zara is a first class barrister. She is technically excellent, great on her feet and the clients love her!'
Alastair Tomson
Joseph Wigley
'Very knowledgeable, and an excellent client manner. Joe is also a forceful and persuasive advocate.'
James Knott
Nicola Timmins
'Nicola is particularly good at digesting and analysing highly factually complex cases where the materials extend to thousands of documents.'
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Daniel Kessler
'Daniel is a master of insolvency law, deeply hard working and conscientious, a real team player.'
Nicholas Wright
'Nick is exceptionally easy to work with. Approachable and always commercially focused in the advice that he provides.'