Alex Bailin KC
Matrix Chambers‘Alex is a great team leader, able to work effectively, delegating when necessary.'
Financial services and fintech regulation
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.
Monica Carss-Frisk KC
Blackstone Chambers
Sarah Clarke KC
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers‘She is a superb practitioner. Committed, dedicated and skilful, with a fine analytical approach to every problem. She inspires confidence and is highly impressive.'
Richard Coleman KC
Fountain Court Chambers‘Super knowledgeable and very effective at conveying to a court his detailed knowledge and understanding of a complex area.'
Andrew George KC
Blackstone Chambers ‘A top-class advocate, persuasive and engaging. Great with clients and able to distil complex legal issues in a way lay clients can understand.'
Andrew Green KC
Blackstone Chambers‘A formidable advocate. His measured, charming, and effective cross-examination makes him a go-to for cases where witness evidence is key.'
Richard Handyside KC
Fountain Court Chambers‘Absolutely first-rate. He’s charm personified, and a lovely and persuasive advocate.'
Javan Herberg KC
Blackstone Chambers‘A true titan of the financial services bar, he is a standout.'
Richard Lissack KC
Fountain Court Chambers‘Richard comes into his own when delivering his oral advocacy, which is elegant and persuasive. The courtroom comes alive when he speaks, and he garners the respect of the judge and counterparts alike.'
Bankim Thanki KC
Fountain Court Chambers‘Bankim is one of the elite band of super silks. You bring him in for C-suite matters when you need a blockbuster reputation and the most fearsome intellect to back it up. He's in a tiny band of counsel at the absolute top of the pile.'
Michael Blair KC
3 Verulam Buildings 
James Counsell KC
Outer Temple Chambers 'Calm in court against the confidence of judges, quickly good with clients, and able intellectually, very good silk for these sorts of cases.'
Ben Jaffey KC
Blackstone Chambers 
Farhaz Khan KC
3 Verulam Buildings
Jonathan Kirk KC
Gough Square Chambers‘The most likeable of all silks. Clients love his style and his knack for cutting through very technical arguments to get to what will matter when considering the aims of financial services regulation. His advocacy style verges on entertaining and stands out extremely well to get the most key points across.'
Hodge Malek KC
3 Verulam Buildings ‘Hodge is the go-to silk at the English Bar for financial services cases. He is widely regarded as one of the leading barristers of his generation. He is a powerhouse advocate who commands the respect of judges and his peers.'
James McClelland KC
Brick Court ChambersA very skilful advocate, very measured, matter-of-fact delivery that builds to the inescapable conclusion that his position is correct. Leaves no stone unturned in anticipating the other side’s arguments and ensuring that your position is as strong as possible.’
Nicholas Medcroft KC
Fountain Court Chambers
Leigh-Ann Mulcahy KC
Fountain Court Chambers‘Leigh-Ann is a truly special barrister. Her incredible intellect is matched by her flawless judgement. She is a peerless advocate, inspiring confidence in the court and client alike. She is an excellent leader of a team, deploying diverse talents to the greatest effect.’
Rory Phillips KC
3 Verulam Buildings
Patricia Robertson KC
Fountain Court Chambers ‘Patricia has a clear and strategic mind. Her depth of experience enables her to think many steps ahead during a case.'
Sharif Shivji KC
4 Stone Buildings'Sharif is an accessible team player who rolls his sleeves up, gets involved in the case and provides fantastic strategic advice on complex cases.'
James Strachan KC
39 Essex Chambers‘Powerful advocate.'
Ben Strong KC
One Essex Court
Nick Vineall KC
4 Pump Court 'Nick is an exceptional commercial silk. He has the ability to distil complex issues into a concise, compelling argument. In person, he is warm and genial and a pleasure to work alongside.'
Ian Wilson KC
3 Verulam BuildingsIan has a calm, authoritative manner which inspires confidence in his advice. He is incredibly bright and a pleasure to deal with. He is excellent with clients and his written and oral advocacy are of the highest order.'
Robin Barclay KC
Fountain Court Chambers‘Robin is excellent with clients. Delivers polished and to-the-point advice of the highest standard. A pleasure to work with and extremely able.'
Jonathan Crow KC
4 Stone Buildings 'Jonathan is excellent and cutting through complex issues and formulating the most persuasive arguments.'
Mark Fell KC
Radcliffe Chambers
Catherine Gibaud KC
3 Verulam Buildings
Saima Hanif KC
3 Verulam Buildings‘Saima is the go-to counsel for the most difficult and contentious sanctions work. She is the clear leader in the field, with a huge depth of experience. She is at the cutting edge of the law and always ahead of law and practice.'
Timothy Howe KC
Fountain Court Chambers'Tim is phenomenally hard-working and responsive, he gives you the impression you are his only client. He relishes getting into the details.'
Henry King KC
Fountain Court Chambers‘Henry is a superb silk with a meticulous attention to detail and a thorough understanding of finance, derived from his background as a chartered accountant. He is a smooth and polished advocate, confident on his feet and respected by judges and opponents. He leaves no stone unturned to help his clients succeed. Highly in demand and easy to work with.’
Ali Malek KC
3 Verulam Buildings
Andrew Mitchell KC
Fountain Court Chambers ‘He is a market leader in this field, having acted in most of the key cases. He quickly earns the trust of the client with his relaxed but assured style and wins the trust of the bench with his superb written and oral advocacy.'
Hanif Mussa KC
Blackstone Chambers ‘Hanif is tremendously practical and effective at developing case strategies that work for clients.'
Toby Riley-Smith KC
Henderson Chambers Toby has an excellent way with judges - unassuming and hugely persuasive.
Tom Weitzman KC
3 Verulam Buildings2025 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.
2024 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.
