Mark Howard KC
‘Mark is a towering cross-examiner, possibly the leading light of his generation. He also has impeccable judgement, notably in making decisions as to which arguments should be put forward at trial -and which should not.’
Geared to handle a broad range of commercial disputes in offshore jurisdictions, Brick Court Chambers is lauded for its ‘wealth of talent and experience.’ With a strong presence across the BVI, Cayman, and Bermuda, Mark Howard KC is handling Bermuda’s first major appraisal rights case under section 106 of the Companies Act, with an appeal due before the Privy Council. Vernon Flynn KC’s caseload encompasses a multi-jurisdictional trust dispute concerning alleged misappropriation of over $1bn. Jasbir Dhillon KC recently represented dissenting shareholders in a Cayman appraisal dispute involving complex valuation issues, while other notable members of the Chambers include Stephen Midwinter KC, Simon Salzedo KC, and Charles Hollander KC.
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Testimonials
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- 'The clerks have always been responsive and helpful.'
- 'Excellent service from the clerks. They are very responsive.'
- The clerks are easily contactable and approachable.'
- 'First-rate service from the clerking team. Organised and proactive, and they simply make your life easier.'
- 'A set with a wealth of talent and experience. If one barrister is not available, the Chambers can easily offer a suitable alternative without losing any of the gravitas or talent.'
- 'Brick Court is an excellent set for public law work.'
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.
Jasbir Dhillon KC
‘Jasbir is the most fearless advocate solicitors have had the privilege to sit behind in court. He brings new meaning to getting on the front foot.’
Vernon Flynn KC
‘Vernon is a first class advocate who has the ear of the judge. In complex cases, he gets right to the heart of the issue which gives the judge confidence in what he has to say and the direction of his argument.’
Stephen Midwinter KC
‘Stephen is an outstanding silk and provides excellent, focused, and practical advice. Unflappable in court, his advocacy is incisive and highly effective. Responsiveness is a key strength – he is readily available and turns work round very swiftly.’
Simon Salzedo KC
Aside from his personable nature, Simon is extremely quick on his feet and very adept at analysing legal principles and breaking down complex points into simple language. His advocacy is effective as his delivery is effortless.'
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.
