Fraud: civil

Leading Silks
2024 Silks
2025 Silks

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.

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Jonathan Adkin KC

Serle Court

‘A complete star, and a wonderful advocate.’

Robert Anderson KC

Blackstone Chambers

'The expert on injunctive relief - whether obtaining or defending. He's a street fighter and an excellent advocate.'

Aidan Casey KC

33 Chancery Lane

‘Aidan is a strategic thinker with strong courtroom instincts. He’s careful on his feet, always alert to nuance, but quick to seize opportunities. His advocacy is measured, intelligent, and clear.’

Jeffrey Chapman KC

Fountain Court Chambers

'His advocacy is powerful: when he talks, people listen.'

Alain Choo Choy KC

One Essex Court

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Jonathan Crow KC

4 Stone Buildings

A talented advocate.'

Justin Fenwick KC

4 New Square Chambers

Alan Gourgey KC

Wilberforce Chambers

'Alan is an all-round formidable leader. He is calm and collected under pressure; he is totally on top of the detail while seeing the wood for the trees; he has excellent judgement and an instinctive feel for how judges will respond; and he is a fierce cross-examiner.'

Thomas Grant KC

Wilberforce Chambers

'Thomas is an exceptional advocate.'

David Head KC

3 Verulam Buildings

Mark Howard KC

Brick Court Chambers

'Mark is a class act.'

Andrew Hunter KC

Blackstone Chambers

'Andrew is very structured in his cross-examination, which is subtle yet deadly.'

Elizabeth Jones KC

'She is the best of the best.'

Neil Kitchener KC

One Essex Court

Richard Lissack KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Tim Lord KC

Brick Court Chambers

'An exceptional silk in the civil fraud space.'

Paul Lowenstein KC

'One of the doyens of civil fraud - Paul has got it all at his fingertips and is a master in court.'

Ali Malek KC

3 Verulam Buildings

1

Philip Marshall KC

Serle Court

'An indefatigable silk.'

Paul McGrath KC

Essex Court Chambers

'He is the king of civil fraud law.'

Richard Morgan KC

Maitland Chambers

Hugh Norbury KC

'Hugh is a practitioner from the very top drawer. He is the complete package: a powerful advocate, with sharp and well-honed forensic skills and good judgement. He is utterly committed.'

Andrew Onslow KC

3 Verulam Buildings

'A titan of the commercial Bar.'

Anthony Peto KC

Blackstone Chambers

Nathan Pillow KC

Essex Court Chambers

Laurence Rabinowitz KC

One Essex Court

Stephen Rubin KC

Fountain Court Chambers

'Stephen is a born advocate - witty, entertaining and compelling. When he's speaking, the whole court listens, and you want him to continue. He loves the cut and thrust of trials, and it shows - in his performance - and his results. Wears his learning lightly and to good effect.'

Daniel Saoul KC

4 New Square Chambers

'A class act on his feet.'

Joe Smouha KC

Essex Court Chambers

'Joe is superb in the court room.'

Bankim Thanki KC

Fountain Court Chambers

'An undisputed superstar of the Bar.'

Sonia Tolaney KC

One Essex Court

'Incisive and compelling, she really commands the room. Sonia is absolutely first rate.'

John Wardell KC

Wilberforce Chambers

'He is a great tactician and has a brilliant mind.'

Tom Weisselberg KC

Blackstone Chambers

David Allen KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

Camilla Bingham KC

One Essex Court

'She is best in class for high-value fraud cases.'

2

John Brisby KC

4 Stone Buildings

'He is a highly engaging silk. Clients love him.'

Graham Chapman KC

4 New Square Chambers

'Graham is a tremendously strong silk. He is nothing short of brilliant on his feet.'

Jonathan Cohen KC

Littleton Chambers

A razor sharp mind, who invests in every case no matter the size and is a lethal cross examiner.'

Simon Davenport KC

Charles Dougherty KC

2 Temple Gardens

Charles is a true expert when it comes to jurisdictional matters and conflicts of laws. He is very quick on his feet.'

Philip Edey KC

'Philip is brilliant on his feet, an excellent strategist and a wonderful team player.'

Vernon Flynn KC

Brick Court Chambers

'Vernon is a master in the art of civil fraud cases.'

Patrick Goodall KC

Fountain Court Chambers

'He is charismatic, accessible, responsive, commercial and grasps things quickly.'

Richard Hill KC

4 Stone Buildings

'A strong practitioner.'

Timothy Howe KC

Fountain Court Chambers

'A charming advocate.'

Robert Levy KC

Hodge Malek KC

3 Verulam Buildings

Roger Masefield KC

Brick Court Chambers

'A simply superb silk.'

Duncan Matthews KC

Ewan McQuater KC

3 Verulam Buildings

Ian Mill KC

Blackstone Chambers

Clare Montgomery KC

Matrix Chambers

David Mumford KC

Maitland Chambers

Tim Penny KC

Wilberforce Chambers

'Tim always has a smooth delivery, but he is not afraid of a street fight if comes to it. Clients like him.'

David Quest KC

3 Verulam Buildings

'A very strategic silk who is always looking for the killer point.'

Elspeth Talbot Rice KC

XXIV Old Buildings

Stuart Ritchie KC

Fountain Court Chambers

'A great strategist and tactician.'

Simon Salzedo KC

Brick Court Chambers

'He is in a class of his own. He combines phenomenal intellectual firepower with calm strategic judgement and an instinctive feel for what will resonate with courts and tribunals at every level.'

Charles Samek KC

Littleton Chambers

He is a fearsome advocate, combining determination and focus with enough elegance to get the point across in an effective way.'

Sharif Shivji KC

4 Stone Buildings

'Sharif is at the top of his game. He is intricately involved in his matters and produces excellent results for his clients. He is an excellent advocate who judges listen to.'

Stephen Moverley Smith KC

XXIV Old Buildings

'A very responsive and thoughtful advocate.'

Tom Smith KC

Andrew Sutcliffe KC

3 Verulam Buildings

Daniel Toledano KC

One Essex Court

'Daniel is erudite, persuasive, and precise. Judges love him.'

Tim Akkouh KC

Essex Court Chambers

'A superb junior silk who is all over the detail of a case.'

Stephen Atherton KC

'In court, he has a commanding presence, presenting complex arguments with clarity and force. His cross-examinations are sharp, and his ability to handle high-pressure situations with confidence and composure sets him apart.'

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Stephen Auld KC

One Essex Court

'A very powerful and skilful advocate. A calm presence in court, he always has has the judge's ear.'

Andrew Ayres KC

‘He is brilliant on his feet, really takes control of the situation and is confident in his approach.’

Adrian Beltrami KC

3 Verulam Buildings

Graham Brodie KC

33 Chancery Lane

'A real force in any courtroom.'

Edward Cumming KC

XXIV Old Buildings

Peter De Verneuil Smith KC

3 Verulam Buildings

'A very measured, sensible and persuasive advocate.'

3

Paul Downes KC

Quadrant Chambers

Dan McCourt Fritz KC

'An exceptional barrister. His advocacy is incredibly effective - he naturally gains the trust of the court. He is thorough and considered, and a great asset on any case.'

Jonathan Gaisman KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

Steven Gee KC

Monckton Chambers

Richard Gillis KC

One Essex Court

Lord Grabiner KC

One Essex Court

George Hayman KC

Maitland Chambers

'His cross-examination is utterly devastating.'

Justin Higgo KC

'His advocacy is smooth: he knows how to talk to the judge, and give them what they need before they know they need it.'

Robert Howe KC

Blackstone Chambers

Louise Hutton KC

Essex Court Chambers

Nigel Jones KC

Gatehouse Chambers

Adam Kramer KC

3 Verulam Buildings

'His level of understanding of the detail of a case is a great advantage. His advocacy commands the respect of tribunals and the court.'

Blair Leahy KC

'Blair is encyclopaedic in her knowledge of the law and unflappable on her feet.'

David Lewis KC

Gatehouse Chambers

Daniel Lightman KC

'His intellect and mastery of the law is outstanding.'

Stephen Midwinter KC

Brick Court Chambers

Alexander Milner KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Rosalind Phelps KC

Fountain Court Chambers

'Rosalind is superb - she is decisive and cuts straight to the key points.'

Hefin Rees KC

3 Verulam Buildings

Philip Riches KC

'An excellent silk, and an incisive cross-examiner.'

Stephen Robins KC

Anthony de Garr Robinson KC

One Essex Court

Andrew Scott KC

Blackstone Chambers

Paul Sinclair KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Steven Thompson KC

XXIV Old Buildings

Felicity Toube KC

Francis Tregear KC

XXIV Old Buildings

Robert Weekes KC

Blackstone Chambers

James Willan KC

Essex Court Chambers

'James has a razor sharp mind.'

David Alexander KC

Lance Ashworth KC

'Lance is an outstanding advocate, who manages to be personable and professional in a manner that puts clients at ease and inspires confidence.'

Siward Atkins KC

Maitland Chambers

Simon Atrill KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Adam Baradon KC

Blackstone Chambers

'His advocacy is superb, as is his written work. Judges listen to him and opponents fear him.'

Ruth den Besten KC

Essex Court Chambers

'Ruth is a powerful advocate.'

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Tony Beswetherick KC

South Square

Matthew Bradley KC

4 New Square Chambers

'Matthew is an unflappable and ferocious cross-examiner who is fantastic on his feet.'

Adam Cloherty KC

XXIV Old Buildings

A brilliant KC in this field.'

Stephen Cogley KC

'He is a brilliant advocate - bold, aggressive and thoughtful.'

James Collins KC

Essex Court Chambers

4

Simon Colton KC

One Essex Court

Alexander Cook KC

4 Stone Buildings

Derrick Dale KC

Fountain Court Chambers

'Derrick has a deeply analytical mind and the ability to see an issue from all aspects.'

4

David Davies KC

Essex Court Chambers

'An authoritative advocate who thinks ahead.'

Andrew de Mestre KC

4 Stone Buildings

'Andrew is very user friendly, with excellent strategic judgement. It is clear that he has the court's ear when he is on his feet.'

Anna Dilnot KC

Essex Court Chambers

'She is a superb silk.'

Richard Eschwege KC

Brick Court Chambers

'Richard is an authoritative and persuasive advocate.'

Orlando Fraser KC

4 Stone Buildings

Andrew Fulton KC

'Andrew is incredibly bright and very commercial. A real fighter.'

Orlando Gledhill KC

One Essex Court

'His command of the details of a case is incredible.'

Jamie Goldsmith KC

One Essex Court

'In court he is a great performer - one of the best cross-examiners in the business.'

Andrew Green KC

Blackstone Chambers

'His technical excellence is a given, but he also has a way of cutting through the unnecessary points and reassuring the client. He is excellent in listening to and appreciating what a judge requires, and when to stop speaking.'

Dakis Hagen KC

'His advocacy is masterful and captivating.'

Richard Handyside KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Matthew Hardwick KC

3 Verulam Buildings

‘Matthew is adept at articulating and explaining complex legal principles in a clear and straightforward manner.’

Alec Haydon KC

Brick Court Chambers

Michael Holmes KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

'Michael is bright, engaging and knowledgeable.'

Sebastian Isaac KC

One Essex Court

'An outstanding silk who brings strategic clarity to complex litigation.'

Laura John KC

Fountain Court Chambers

'An excellent leader who quickly obtains and holds the confidence of the court, even when representing more challenging clients.'

Paul Key KC

Essex Court Chambers

Bridget Lucas KC

Fountain Court Chambers

James MacDonald KC

One Essex Court

'A classy advocate with a stupendous intellect.'

Kenneth Maclean KC

One Essex Court

Harry Matovu KC

Brick Court Chambers

'An amazing advocate who has the entire court under his spell when he speaks.'

Tom Montagu-Smith KC

3 Verulam Buildings

Thomas Munby KC

Maitland Chambers

'An industrious silk.'

Matthew Parker KC

3 Verulam Buildings

Luke Pearce KC

James Pickering KC

Enterprise Chambers

James is brilliant with clients, and great at finding strategies to solve problems.'

Fionn Pilbrow KC

Brick Court Chambers

Rajesh Pillai KC

3 Verulam Buildings

'Rajesh is highly intelligent, crafts clear and cogent arguments and keeps his cool under pressure.'

Thomas Plewman KC

Brick Court Chambers

Alexander Polley KC

One Essex Court

'He is phenomenally bright and exceptional on his feet.'

Tom Poole KC

Tom is an exceptionally strong team player and will go out of his way to ensure that the strengths of everyone around him are used to full effect. He is unflappable, and can be parachuted into a last-minute emergency situation without breaking his stride.'

Tiffany Scott KC

Wilberforce Chambers

'A very user-friendly silk.'

Tony Singla KC

Brick Court Chambers

'A silk who provides excellent strategic advice.'

George Spalton KC

4 New Square Chambers

Clare Stanley KC

Wilberforce Chambers

'Clare's advocacy is measured, disarming and commands the attention of the bench.'

Robert-Jan Temmink KC

Quadrant Chambers

Ben Valentin KC

Fountain Court Chambers

'A fabulous advocate.'

Richard Waller KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

'He is extremely intelligent, and his judgement and appreciation of commercial realities is excellent.'

Ian Wilson KC

3 Verulam Buildings

‘Ian is calm and quick-witted, with a fantastic brain and a great way with clients. His advocacy style is assured and engaging.’

Victoria Windle KC

Blackstone Chambers

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Lord Wolfson KC

One Essex Court

He has fantastic analytical skills aligned with incredible advocacy strengths, plus the ability to read the court well.'

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.

Richard Blakeley KC

Brick Court Chambers

'Richard is an immensely smart and tactically minded barrister. His advice and submissions, both written and oral, cut right to the chase and are fair, balanced and persuasive. Richard is also able to get on top of a huge amount of material with an ease which is impressive - he can be counted on to turn around a piece of work quickly and without missing any of the detail.'

James Duffy KC

Fountain Court Chambers

'James is hugely intelligent, a fantastic written and oral advocate who had silk quality even before he was appointed. Particularly good in the fraud field and displays excellent judgement.'

Fred Hobson KC

Brick Court Chambers

'An impressive advocate.'

David Peters KC

Essex Court Chambers

‘A very confident strategic thinker.’

James Sheehan KC

Essex Court Chambers

'A super-bright silk.'

Nicholas Sloboda KC

One Essex Court

'He is an absolute delight to work with; alongside superb analysis and very sound tactical thinking there is genuine personal charm.'

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.

Alexander Brown KC

One Essex Court

'Alexander is an exceptionally sharp and effective advocate. He has a remarkable ability to cut through complexity and focus on the core issues, which makes his advocacy particularly compelling.'

Edward Craven KC

Matrix Chambers

A fantastic advocate - astute, commercially minded and brilliant. He is seriously bright, very personable and at the top of his game.'

Anton Dudnikov KC

Essex Court Chambers

William Edwards KC

3 Verulam Buildings

Edward Harrison KC

Brick Court Chambers

‘He is exceptionally clever, with a cerebral advocacy style that lands well.’

Ciaran Keller KC

Essex Court Chambers

'He provides excellent strategic advice.'

Matthew Morrison KC

'Matthew has comprehensive knowledge of the legal issues faced in civil fraud cases, and is very skilled at providing well-constructed and easily digestible advice.'

Jason Robinson KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘Jason is extremely intelligent and hard-working. He is very adept at dealing with curveballs from judges and opposing counsel.’