Brick Court Chambers

Brick Court Chambers is well-regarded for its handling of complex and high profile professional liability cases, typically but not exclusively involving professional services. Appearing in the jurisdiction on a temporary admission, Simon Salzedo KC represented the defendant auditors in Sino-Forest Litigation Trust v BDO Limited in Hong Kong concerning the collapse of what was claimed to one of the largest tree product companies in the jurisdiction, which was alleged to be a Ponzi scheme by short-sellers in 2011. Mark Howard KC and Tom Pascoe were instructed appeared for the respondents in URS Corporation v BDW Trading, an appeal which went to the Supreme Court and explored issues relating to duties of care in construction defect cases. Kyle Lawson acts for the defendants in HSBC Bank (Middle East) Limited & Others v Clifford Chance LLP, a high-value claim relating to legal advice on a syndicated loan transaction in the Middle East. Thomas Plewman KC is instructed on behalf of the defendant auditors in Ozner Water International Holdings Limited v Ernst & Young, a complex claim concerning audit issues in China, the case also deals with implicit allegations of fraud. Edward Harrison KC took silk in 2025.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

'The best - especially the senior clerks.'
'A very strong set with great strength in depth.'
'Brick Court is a powerhouse of a set.'
'Top commercial set. Real strength in competition and professional negligence cases.'
'All their barristers are top quality and very easy to work with.'
'Brick Court has a leading professional negligence practice, with a mix of both seniors and juniors with strong experience in the area.'

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.

Tom Adam KC

‘Tom is one of the best there is in the commercial litigation market. He has clear views, offers excellent legal and strategic guidance.'

Thomas Plewman KC

‘He methodically works through the other side’s case to pick it apart. Good on his feet and a straight talker with both judges and clients.’

Simon Salzedo KC

‘A very thorough and persuasive advocate, he always knows the case and the law inside out.’

Charles Hollander KC

‘Excellent advocate and appropriately bullish.’

Mark Howard KC

Tim Lord KC

‘Tim is indefatigable in his approach to litigation. One of the best advocates at the Bar, his courtroom ability is really first-rate.’

Fionn Pilbrow KC

‘Fionn is a great silk for professional negligence cases with excellent knowledge and understanding of auditing and superb client handling skills.’

Tony Singla KC

‘ Tony is very clever, diligent, analytical and charming, a formidable combination. He is destined for a glittering career as one of the leading lights in his field.’

2025 Silks

Edward Harrison KC

‘ He cracks on and gets things done in a way that is immensely helpful to those working with him. His writing is beautiful.’

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.