Fraud: civil

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.

1
Jonathan Adkin KC
Serle Court
1
Robert Anderson KC
Blackstone Chambers
1
Jeffrey Chapman KC
Fountain Court Chambers
1
Alain Choo Choy KC
One Essex Court
‘Alain is a truly outstanding KC. He is a brilliant lawyer, an outstanding strategist, and an exceptional team player.'
1
Jonathan Crow KC
4 Stone Buildings
‘Jonathan is superb in every way and his advocacy is something to behold – simultaneously charming and deadly to a disingenuous party’s arguments.'
1
Alan Gourgey KC
Wilberforce Chambers
‘Alan is a fantastic leader and a port in a storm in tricky fraud cases. He is calm and utterly reliable, with great judgement built on experience with the toughest cases.'
1
Thomas Grant KC
Wilberforce Chambers
Thomas is a fantastic strategist and a master at steering the court’s attention to the key elements of the case – he is simply brilliant to work with.’ 
1
David Head KC
3 Verulam Buildings
‘David is an excellent advocate. He has a manner that judges love and can distil the most complex issues into the most simple concepts that seem completely obvious.’
1
Mark Howard KC
Brick Court Chambers
Absolutely at the top of his game. A brilliant tactician.'
1
Andrew Hunter KC
Blackstone Chambers
1
Elizabeth Jones KC
Serle Court
1
Neil Kitchener KC
One Essex Court
elivers silky and persuasive submissions.'
1
Richard Lissack KC
Fountain Court Chambers
1
Tim Lord KC
Brick Court Chambers
very able and effective cross-examiner.'
1
Ali Malek KC
3 Verulam Buildings
The doyen of civil fraud. He has seen it all, and has a unique ability to present complex cases in a compelling way to judges, who listen to his every word.’
1
Philip Marshall KC
Serle Court
Philip is a brilliant lawyer: clever and powerful.’
1
Paul McGrath KC
Essex Court Chambers
His encyclopaedic knowledge and fierce intellect make him the go-to barrister for complex cases.’
1
Ewan McQuater KC
3 Verulam Buildings
Ewan is a real heavyweight, with immense gravitas. He combines impeccable instincts with an enormous amount of experience.'
1
Richard Morgan KC
Maitland Chambers
1
Hugh Norbury KC
Serle Court
1
Andrew Onslow KC
3 Verulam Buildings
Judges listen to him.'
1
Anthony Peto KC
Blackstone Chambers
1
Nathan Pillow KC
Essex Court Chambers
Nathan is a true superstar - one of the very best and brightest at the Bar. He commands the confidence of the court.'
1
Laurence Rabinowitz KC
One Essex Court
‘A heavyweight silk who is a persuasive and tenacious advocate. Clients go to him for the most complex of cases.'
1
Stephen Rubin KC
Fountain Court Chambers
1
Joe Smouha KC
Essex Court Chambers
A real heavyweight in the civil fraud world. He cuts through difficult issues effortlessly and has the ears of judges and clients.'
1
Bankim Thanki KC
Fountain Court Chambers
1
Sonia Tolaney KC
One Essex Court
Sonia is in a class of her own on civil fraud claims. She has the ear and the trust of the court.’
1
John Wardell KC
Wilberforce Chambers
‘John is a top-class barrister. His attention to detail is meticulous, which combined with an engaging and persuasive advocacy style makes him a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom.’
1
Tom Weisselberg KC
Blackstone Chambers
An extremely forceful advocate and a fearsome cross-examiner, but who is also extremely personable.'
2
David Allen KC
7 King’s Bench Walk
2
Adrian Beltrami KC
3 Verulam Buildings
He is always absolutely charming in his advocacy. He speaks with intelligence and knows his best points.'
2
John Brisby KC
4 Stone Buildings
A silk who is not afraid to take on a fight. He is a combative advocate when necessary, and is always effective in court.'
2
Aidan Casey KC
33 Chancery Lane
Aidan is very charismatic. Solicitors, clients and judges respect him.’
2
Charles Dougherty KC
2 Temple Gardens
A powerful and persuasive advocate in court. A barrister who combines authority and personal charm.'
2
Justin Fenwick KC
4 New Square
His advocacy and cross examination of witnesses is exceptional.'
2
Vernon Flynn KC
Brick Court Chambers
He always has the ear of the judge. He speaks with charm and eloquence and is nimble on his feet. His powers of persuasion are extraordinary.'
2
Patrick Goodall KC
Fountain Court Chambers
He is an absolute superstar.'
2
Richard Hill KC
4 Stone Buildings
He is clear, succinct and to the point.'
2
Timothy Howe KC
Fountain Court Chambers
2
Robert Levy KC
Three Stone
Robert is a heavyweight silk, a fantastic advocate who makes the complex simple. In court he has a gift of getting his point across while being disarmingly charming. He is an excellent choice for difficult cases involving multiple strands.’
2
Hodge Malek KC
3 Verulam Buildings
He has tremendous focus combined with in-depth knowledge, and great assurance in his presentation.'
2
Roger Masefield KC
Brick Court Chambers
2
Ian Mill KC
Blackstone Chambers
2
Clare Montgomery KC
Matrix Chambers
She is an exceptional cross-examiner.'
2
David Mumford KC
Maitland Chambers
A hugely intelligent and capable silk.'
2
Tim Penny KC
Wilberforce Chambers
A very pragmatic and concise silk. He understands exactly how to advance arguments for maximum impact with the court, even when arguing challenging points.'
2
David Quest KC
3 Verulam Buildings
David is an outstanding technician, who is brilliant at explaining himself in plain words and translating an analysis into commercial advice.'
2
Elspeth Talbot Rice KC
XXIV Old Buildings
Her formidable determination ensures she resolutely champions the client's position. She has an uncanny ability to see round corners and anticipate what the other side will do in the course of a case.'
2
Stuart Ritchie KC
Fountain Court Chambers
2
Simon Salzedo KC
Brick Court Chambers
Simon is a grand master on his feet. He is technically brilliant, extremely easy to work with and hugely responsive.'
2
Stephen Moverley Smith KC
XXIV Old Buildings
Stephen is a go-to silk for all manner of offshore disputes.'
2
Tom Smith KC
South Square
His ability to cut through complicated issues is remarkable.'
2
Andrew Sutcliffe KC
3 Verulam Buildings
He is incisive, and swift to identify and focus upon the key aspects of a case.'
2
Daniel Toledano KC
One Essex Court
3
Paul Downes KC
Quadrant Chambers
A street fighter with the figures at his fingertips.'
3
Tim Akkouh KC
Essex Court Chambers
Tim is exceptionally experienced in relation to civil fraud and asset recovery. An extraordinarily bright silk.'
3
Stephen Auld KC
One Essex Court
A very commercial silk.'
3
Camilla Bingham KC
One Essex Court
Camilla is a devastating cross-examiner. Witnesses do not know what has hit them. Her advocacy is beautifully judged. Judges trust and respect her, and clients know that she is fighting for them.'
3
Simon Birt KC
Brick Court Chambers
His advocacy inspires confidence - he is thoughtful, measured, precise, persuasive and completely robust and resolute.'
3
Graham Brodie KC
33 Chancery Lane
3
Graham Chapman KC
4 New Square
An incredibly strong advocate. He is well-prepared, deft on his feet and compelling. A thoroughly modern silk.'
3
Huw Davies KC
Essex Court Chambers
3
Peter De Verneuil Smith KC
3 Verulam Buildings
He knows the law inside out, is clearly very bright, and brings a real rigour to assessing the merits and case strategy.'
3
Jonathan Fisher KC
Red Lion Chambers
3
Jonathan Gaisman KC
7 King’s Bench Walk
3
Steven Gee KC
Monckton Chambers
3
Richard Gillis KC
One Essex Court
He is exceptionally well prepared, and always prepared to deal with anything. His judgement is impeccable.'
3
Lord Grabiner KC
One Essex Court
3
George Hayman KC
Maitland Chambers
3
Justin Higgo KC
Serle Court
3
Robert Howe KC
Blackstone Chambers
3
Louise Hutton KC
Essex Court Chambers
Louise is exceptionally bright and  provides a measured approach to some of the largest, most complex civil fraud cases.'
3
Nigel Jones KC
Gatehouse Chambers
3
Daniel Jowell KC
Brick Court Chambers
An elegant oral advocate, who has a good sense of what the court is looking for and the ability to deliver it.'
3
Adam Kramer KC
3 Verulam Buildings
He is a fantastic cross-examiner, and has a forensic style which is extremely effective in fraud cases.'
3
Daniel Lightman KC
Serle Court
3
Stephen Midwinter KC
Brick Court Chambers
A ferocious cross-examiner and a go-to silk for complex civil fraud cases.'
3
Alexander Milner KC
Fountain Court Chambers
He is unfailingly pleasant to work with, and an expert at cutting the wheat from the chaff.'
3
Craig Orr KC
One Essex Court
Craig has a powerful intellect and really masters the detail of fact-heavy cases. He has a highly strategic approach to complex fraud cases.'
3
Rosalind Phelps KC
Fountain Court Chambers
3
Hefin Rees KC
3 Verulam Buildings
3
Anthony de Garr Robinson KC
One Essex Court
3
Daniel Saoul KC
4 New Square
3
Andrew Scott KC
Blackstone Chambers
His clear, calm, concise and conversational style is a winner with judges and clients alike. A masterful silk.'
3
Sharif Shivji KC
4 Stone Buildings
He is a first rate barrister, with a real gift for identifying the key points in the case.'
3
Paul Stanley KC
Essex Court Chambers
His advocacy is a joy to listen to: on point, genuinely helpful to the court and if the case can be won then he will win it.'
3
Steven Thompson KC
XXIV Old Buildings
Steven is a ferocious and highly persuasive advocate who knows the law inside out. He is simply brilliant in court.'
3
Felicity Toube KC
South Square
She is ferociously bright, whilst at the same time being exceptionally user-friendly and responsive. She has judges eating out of her hand.'
3
Francis Tregear KC
XXIV Old Buildings
3
James Willan KC
Essex Court Chambers
He knows exactly what to say to judges and shapes his case and presentation to the advantage of his client. He is unafraid of difficult cases, difficult clients, or difficult judges.'
4
Robert-Jan Temmink KC
Quadrant Chambers
Robert is absolutely fantastic on his feet. A brilliant and engaging advocate with a real presence before the judge and tribunal.'
4
David Alexander KC
South Square
4
Lance Ashworth KC
Serle Court
4
Siward Atkins KC
Maitland Chambers
4
Michael Bools KC
Brick Court Chambers
An imperturbable and authoritative advocate.'
4
Matthew Bradley KC
4 New Square
He has a robust, no-nonsense style, highly forensic, works excellently within a team and is always prepared to challenge conventional thinking or entrenched views on key issues.'
4
James Collins KC
Essex Court Chambers
A silk with really excellent judgement who is willing to roll up his sleeves.'
4
Simon Colton KC
One Essex Court
Simon has a phenomenal speed of intellect, analysis and tactical nous. Top quality advocate. Adored by clients and instructing solicitors.'
4
Edward Cumming KC
XXIV Old Buildings
An advocate who can go toe to toe with anyone and come out on top.'
4
Derrick Dale KC
Fountain Court Chambers
He provides insightful advice.'
4
Jonathan Davies-Jones KC
3 Verulam Buildings
He demonstrates poise, style and determination in court.'
4
David Davies KC
Essex Court Chambers
An outstanding silk.'
4
Andrew de Mestre KC
4 Stone Buildings
4
Anna Dilnot KC
Essex Court Chambers
Anna is a determined and formidable advocate, brilliant on her feet, and has a great ability to read the judge. A warrior in court.'
4
Orlando Fraser KC
4 Stone Buildings
4
Andrew George KC
Blackstone Chambers
A master of the legal and factual details and a maestro in submissions to the court. He is persistent and not afraid to tackle the more difficult points.'
4
Orlando Gledhill KC
One Essex Court
Orlando is very user-friendly and dedicated to presenting his client's case as strongly as possible.'
4
Jamie Goldsmith KC
One Essex Court
He is ferociously smart and can synthesise complicated fact patterns and legal analysis at remarkable speed. He is also able to distil difficult legal matters into easily digestible language for lay clients.’
4
Andrew Green KC
Blackstone Chambers
A consummate trial advocate, insightful and fiendishly clever.'
4
Dakis Hagen KC
Serle Court
4
Richard Handyside KC
Fountain Court Chambers
4
Matthew Hardwick KC
3 Verulam Buildings
A charming and smooth advocate.'
4
Alec Haydon KC
Brick Court Chambers
Alec has great clarity of mind and always provides sound advice.'
4
Michael Holmes KC
7 King’s Bench Walk
A shrewd silk.’
4
Sebastian Isaac KC
One Essex Court
He is very smart and commercially astute.'
4
John Jarvis KC
3 Verulam Buildings
4
Laura John KC
Fountain Court Chambers
Laura is an excellent trial advocate and brilliant on her feet. A very accomplished cross examiner.'
4
Paul Key KC
Essex Court Chambers
4
David Lewis KC
Gatehouse Chambers
A phenomenal advocate and a real street fighter.'
4
Bridget Lucas KC
Fountain Court Chambers
A strategically adept silk.'
4
James MacDonald KC
One Essex Court
James is thoughtful, thorough and quick-witted.'
4
Kenneth Maclean KC
One Essex Court
Kenneth is a powerhouse with oceans of experience to draw upon. A persuasive operator.'
4
Harry Matovu KC
Brick Court Chambers
A silk with intellectual rigour who can get the court eating out of his hands.'
4
Fenner Moeran KC
Wilberforce Chambers
A terrific advocate. Clients love him. He is supremely quick off the mark but listens to the mood of the room.'
4
Tom Montagu-Smith KC
3 Verulam Buildings
His advocacy style is first class and he has a fantastic grasp of detail.'
4
Thomas Munby KC
Maitland Chambers
4
Matthew Parker KC
3 Verulam Buildings
'A robust and solutions-focused advocate.'
4
Mark Phillips KC
South Square
4
Fionn Pilbrow KC
Brick Court Chambers
His advocacy is engaging and clear, and he is particularly user-friendly, both with clients and solicitors.'
4
Rajesh Pillai KC
3 Verulam Buildings
Rajesh is an extremely fluent and accomplished advocate. He is extremely clear, highly persuasive and quick on his feet.'
4
Thomas Plewman KC
Brick Court Chambers
He is an excellent tactician and a talented advocate.'
4
Alexander Polley KC
One Essex Court
He has an incredibly sharp mind and misses nothing.'
4
Tom Poole KC
3 Hare Court
Tom is an exceptionally talented advocate, and his knowledge and skill set in the area of civil fraud is impressive.'
4
Stephen Robins KC
South Square
Stephen is a high-quality cross-examiner.'
4
Paul Sinclair KC
Fountain Court Chambers
He is measured, quick on his feet and devastatingly effective in an understated way. He always has the trust of the court.'
4
Tony Singla KC
Brick Court Chambers
A super advocate who nails the right points quickly.'
4
George Spalton KC
4 New Square Chambers
He is a strong cross-examiner, and gets to the real heart of the issues in a case. He has a fantastic bedside manner with clients.'
4
Clare Stanley KC
Wilberforce Chambers
4
Ben Valentin KC
Fountain Court Chambers
4
Richard Waller KC
7 King’s Bench Walk
A very sharp silk who provides robust, reliable advice.'
4
Robert Weekes KC
Blackstone Chambers
An outstanding advocate.'
4
Victoria Windle KC
Blackstone Chambers
Victoria is extremely detail-oriented, steadfast and brilliant with clients.'
4
Lord Wolfson KC
One Essex Court
A simply brilliant advocate who picks up complex cases and arguments with impressive ease. He has a unique ability to present complex cases compellingly.'

2023 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.

1
Simon Atrill KC
Fountain Court Chambers
1
Adam Baradon KC
Blackstone Chambers
Very bright, a pleasure to work with, and very good on strategy.'
1
Ruth den Besten KC
Essex Court Chambers
Her advocacy is highly targeted and she is able to pick out the points that will work for her client and present them effectively.'
1
Alexander Cook KC
4 Stone Buildings
He is very client friendly, gets to the nub of an issue quickly, and is a pleasure to work with.'
1
Richard Eschwege KC
Brick Court Chambers
tenacious and tough advocate, who is willing to take the fight to opponents.'
1
Dan McCourt Fritz KC
Serle Court
1
Craig Morrison KC
Brick Court Chambers
He is an assured, eloquent and persuasive advocate.'
1
Henry Forbes Smith KC
One Essex Court
'An exceptionally clever silk with encyclopedic knowledge of the law.'

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.

1
Richard Blakeley KC
Brick Court Chambers
Richard is incredibly bright and focused, as well as tough and resilient. He is also calm and confident under pressure.'
1
James Duffy KC
Fountain Court Chambers
1
Fred Hobson KC
Brick Court Chambers
Fred is the full package: clever, personable and engaging.'
1
David Peters KC
Essex Court Chambers
He comes up with novel arguments - he sees things that other barristers do not.'
1
James Sheehan KC
Essex Court Chambers
An impressive advocate. He is totally unflappable, even under the most extreme pressure. A strong tactical thinker.'
1
Nicholas Sloboda KC
One Essex Court
He has a formidable intellect.'

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.

1
Alexander Brown KC
One Essex Court
He is extremely conscientious and responsive.’
1
Edward Craven KC
Matrix Chambers
‘He is ferociously bright and exceptionally hard working.’
1
Anton Dudnikov KC
Essex Court Chambers
He has excellent judgement and is incredibly reliable. An analytical and perceptive junior.’
1
William Edwards KC
3 Verulam Buildings
1
Edward Harrison KC
Brick Court Chambers
Edward is calm under pressure, utterly unflappable and brings razor-sharp clarity to the most challenging of fraud cases. He is a silk in waiting.’
1
Ciaran Keller KC
Essex Court Chambers
A rigorous barrister with the ability to develop persuasive legal arguments in the face of challenging facts. His advocacy is precise and effective.’
1
Matthew Morrison KC
Serle Court