Robert Mundy KC
‘Rob is an excellent lawyer and strategist, and a delight to work with.’
St Philips Chambers ‘is a well-regarded set known for its expertise in company and insolvency’ work with some ’standout individuals’ in these fields. Robert Mundy KC’s wide-ranging practice includes high-profile company and insolvency cases; in Syspal Capital Ltd v Truman he represented the claimant, with the trial considering the terms on which a majority shareholder was entitled to purchase the minority shareholder’s shares. He took silk in March 2025. Ali Tabari is praised by clients as ‘completely unflappable’ and noted for his ’clear and practical advice’. Natalie Kearney has a strong track record in both company and insolvency work; she appeared in Lime & Black BPS Limited (In Liquidation) v Gill, in which a claim was brought by a company in liquidation involving allegations of de facto directorship, misfeasance, breach of fiduciary duty, and knowing receipt related to VAT fraud.
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Testimonials
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- 'Justin Luckman is approachable and able to find solutions and options to suit a range of clients. He is assisted by a good team.'
- 'Jake Smithers has really stepped up and is helpful and responsible.'
- 'The clerks at St Philip's are responsive and friendly. They have a good understanding of the skillset of their barristers and provide useful and sensible suggestions when necessary.'
- 'Jake Smithers is extremely quick to respond and assist. He and Tom Kelly are friendly and provide regular updates on enquiries where applicable.'
- 'St Philips is an excellent set in the Midlands for insolvency matters.'
- 'St Philips is a go-to set for insolvency work. If your preferred barrister is unavailable, you can be confident the clerks will suggest someone just as suitable.'
Lawyers
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.
Marc Brown
‘Marc is technically excellent and very personable. He has the ear of judges, and presents difficult arguments with panache and in an accessible style.'
Mark Grant
‘Mark is highly focussed, assimilating key issues and getting to the heart of the dispute quickly and effectively. His advocacy is direct, considered and effective.'
Natalie Kearney
‘Natalie is very bright and a creative thinker. She is very organised and always prepared. Natalie just gets the job done.’
Ali Tabari
‘Ali is completely unflappable. He is always well prepared and in advocacy appears to have the ear of the judge thanks to his clear and calm delivery. He is particularly good with lay clients in conference, getting to the root of their issues and finding rapport with ease. Ali is also particularly suited to complex matters with atypical fact patterns as he is able to draw threads together.’
Kirsty White
‘Kirsty is very sharp, with a clear eye on the issues and an unflappable manner in the face of aggressive opponents.'