Fraud: civil

Jeffrey Chapman KC

Alain Choo Choy KC

‘A favourite silk. He is clever, all over the detail, and has a very commercial approach.’

Jonathan Crow KC

‘Jonathan is a star of the Bar. His reputation precedes him and he has the ear of any tribunal he appears before. His reputation is well earned, as he is a fantastic analyst, a top-notch strategist and tactician, and wonderful with clients and judges.’

Alan Gourgey KC

‘Alan is a heavyweight, polished advocate who is at the top of his game. He has the gravitas, expertise and judgement to hold together a difficult team of lawyers from many different jurisdictions and drive through strategy, as well as to persuade the court on difficult arguments.‘

Thomas Grant KC

‘An exceptional barrister, who is widely regarded as the standout fraud expert of our time. His advocacy skills are remarkable, complemented by an unparalleled knowledge of the law.‘

David Head KC

‘A charmingly ruthless operator – he gets straight to the nub of the issue and is equally happy and impressive before judges and clients.’

Mark Howard KC

'He is superb in this area.'

‘Manages to direct the strategy while having total command of the detail. She is courageous, determined and formidable.’

Neil Kitchener KC

‘Gets to the heart of the real issues in a case and is relentless at advancing them in a highly effective way. He is tireless, and will fight and push his client's case until the end, which solicitor and lay clients appreciate a lot.’

Richard Lissack KC

‘Richard is a powerful and persuasive advocate. He is also a master tactician, who he has the ability to operate as a strong traditional barrister while also plugging into the commercial and client management side of the case. A rare combination.’

Tim Lord KC

‘A forceful and persuasive advocate with huge experience.‘

Paul Lowenstein KC

‘An excellent advocate and highly adept at building rapport with judges. He is one of the best barristers to instruct in fast-moving injunctive relief work for the recovery of stolen monies.'

Ali Malek KC

‘The leading civil fraud KC in London. Ali has seen it all and understands how judges think.‘

‘Bright, strategic and articulate. A go-to banking, civil fraud and insolvency disputes silk.’

‘Always on a list of first choices for any fraud case. He has a depth and breadth of knowledge and experience that very few can match, and he has great instincts.'

Andrew Onslow KC

‘Andrew is a ferocious advocate and highly effective cross-examiner. He is also an incredible court room strategist that knows how to manage long and complex trials to maximum effect.’

Anthony Peto KC

'One of the most instinctive civil fraud silks around. Dogged in his attitude and superb judgement, both on his feet and while providing advice.'

Laurence Rabinowitz KC

‘At the top of his game and, as such, commands the respect of judges. He has a very good court manner and can be aggressive where needed, but never unnecessarily so.’

Stephen Rubin KC

‘Stephen is simply fantastic on fraud cases. He knows the case law inside out and can come up with original angles. A great member of the team, who rolls up his sleeves and wants to win.’

Joe Smouha KC

‘A master strategist who regularly wins cases through his rigorous cross-examination and incisive legal analysis.‘

Bankim Thanki KC

‘An outstanding barrister in this space, who is extremely clever and highly persuasive, Judges respect him and opponents fear him. Superb quality.’

‘John is a superb strategist who gives clear and confident advice. He is a fantastic advocate who has a magical ability to read judges, which means his advice is always spot-on.’

Tom Weisselberg KC

‘Tom is the heavyweight silk for complex, tricky civil fraud cases. He is unflappable and wonderfully subtle in formulating case strategy.’

David Allen KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘Tough, decisive and clever. It’s good having him on the team.‘

‘A most exceptionally-talented Chancery silk.’

Aidan Casey KC

‘Excellent and persuasive written work – a gifted advocate whose clear presentation resonates with courts and tribunals.‘

Simon Davenport KC

4 Pump Court

'Decisive, robust, commercial, and a good motivator and team leader. Gets the bigger picture.'

Charles Dougherty KC

2 Temple Gardens

‘An outstanding technical lawyer and a formidable expert in jurisdictional issues.’

Philip Edey KC

‘Philip is an excellent senior silk, who is clever, decisive and has an excellent court manner. He is also a very good team leader.’

Justin Fenwick KC

4 New Square

‘One of the big beasts of the fraud defence Bar.’

Jonathan Fisher KC

Red Lion Chambers

‘His reputation is second to none. As he practices in a number of jurisdictions, he has an exceptional profile in massive cross-border cases. He is very bright and a super-effective counsel.’

Vernon Flynn KC

Timothy Howe KC

Stephen Moverley Smith KC

‘Tim provides thorough and clear submissions.’

‘Extraordinarily knowledgeable and highly experienced, fine-tuned by his sitting as deputy judge. Always calm and an advocate whom the court can trust.’

'A very effective advocate with an excellent tactical brain.'

‘Stephen is exceptional - he's the go-to person for BVI disputes, being one of the first lawyers to practice in the area. He is also a very good team player and strategist, and wins a lot of support from judges for his measured and persuasive style.’

David Mumford KC

Maitland Chambers

'Has seen it all and wrote the book. He is one of the go-to barristers for complex civil fraud work, particularly with an offshore element.'

Tim Penny KC

‘Tim is an outstanding advocate. He is particularly adept at dealing with enormous volumes of documentary material, which can be a hallmark of complex fraud trials.’

‘Stuart is a supreme strategic thinker and his advocacy is absolutely first rate. He has a fluent eloquence and speaks in a way that judges really appreciate.’

Simon Salzedo KC

'Simon is excellent with clients. He gains their trust and delivers his advice with a clarity and brevity that can disarm even the most frustrated client. Simon is also an extremely talented advocate.'

Charles Samek KC

Littleton Chambers

‘Charles is an experienced fraud practitioner, who is fearless in his representation of clients. He will push the boundaries and he is a strong advocate.’

Tom Smith KC

'A formidable advocate and master strategist with a towering intellect. He is a first choice for complex fraud work; and despite his status, he rolls his sleeves up and mucks in.'

Andrew Sutcliffe KC

Elspeth Talbot Rice KC

Daniel Toledano KC

‘Smart, practical and incisive. His oral advocacy is excellent.’

Robert Levy KC

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

Stephen Atherton KC

‘An incredible advocate and a savvy advisor. Stephen is one of the best silks on the market for fraud work.’

Stephen Auld KC

‘Stephen has an easy and inclusive manner that is rare in top leading counsel, and it is a pleasure to plan and execute case strategy with him. He also has the goods on his feet – calm, methodical, and able to deliver the killer point.’

Andrew Ayres KC

‘Andrew has an excellent knowledge of the fraud toolkit, and is a great strategic thinker, always looking for alternative strategies. His advocacy is very good – he is always well-prepared, and his calmness helps to put the end-client at ease.’

Camilla Bingham KC

‘Camilla is a fantastic advocate who is thorough in her preparation and command of all legal issues and facts.’

‘Graham is an extremely effective advocate. His willingness to go the extra mile for those instructing him, and his ability to deliver in the courtroom, put him one step ahead of his peers.’

Graham Chapman KC

4 New Square

‘Graham is scarily bright, excellent on his feet, and commercially savvy. He is one of the true superstars of the Bar.’

Jonathan Cohen KC

Littleton Chambers

‘A brilliant advocate, as well as being strong on the law and a good tactical lawyer.’

Huw Davies KC

Anthony de Garr Robinson KC

‘Steven knows civil fraud inside out and upside down, so look no further. A true star of the Bar, Steven is a delight to work with, highly user-friendly, and with a knack for cutting straight to the chase.’

Richard Gillis KC

Patrick Goodall KC

George Hayman KC

Maitland Chambers

‘Supreme advocacy matched with exemplary client-handling skills. An extremely persuasive advocate, who knows precisely what to focus on in order to achieve a result. One of the very best.’

Justin Higgo KC

‘Ruthless, convincing and persuasive. His advocacy is really excellent - he has an uncanny ability to predict what is needed and often what will happen.’

'Impressive powers of analysis. Clear and cogent on his feet, and a delight to deal with as an instructing solicitor - always available. Unlike some silks, he's happy to be part of a team and get stuck in.'

Daniel Lightman KC

‘Daniel is a master of litigation strategy. His attention to detail and strategic nous are excellent, he is tenacious as an advocate, and judges instantly respect him for his obvious legal and analytical strength in depth.’

Thomas Lowe KC

'An incredibly gifted advocate with unparalleled experience of Cayman Islands insolvency, company law and commercial disputes.'

'Stephen's written advocacy is exceptional - he makes excellent use of parallels that convince people that he must, of course, be right.'

Clare Montgomery KC

Matrix Chambers

‘Clare is simply outstanding. Her ability as a cross-examiner is nothing short of breathtaking, and she is phenomenally hardworking and a true team-player.’

‘He has excellent research skills and is very thorough. He is an equally careful advocate.’

Steven Thompson KC

‘Steven is an exceptional advocate who argues the most difficult cases very persuasively, pitching his submissions at exactly the right level for the judge and delivering excellent results every time. He has proved himself in highly complex cases at both first instance and appellate level.’

Felicity Toube KC

‘An outstanding advocate: technically brilliant and very responsive.’

Francis Tregear KC

‘Clear, client-oriented and a mastermind – one of the best KCs around.’

David Alexander KC

‘No-one is better prepared for any hearing or conference. He is simply brilliant and one of the best cross-examiners clients can have.’

Lance Ashworth KC

‘An amazingly eloquent advocate who is fearless against other eminent silks and works well in a team.‘

'A cracking opponent. He squeezes every drop of juice he can out of difficult cases, and does it with charm and a smile. A great barrister and a lovely man.'

‘A very clever and a calm and clear thinker. He is at the top of his game but also very client friendly.’

Derrick Dale KC

‘He is responsive, easy to work with, and produces excellent work.‘

Jonathan Davies-Jones KC

Andrew de Mestre KC

Peter De Verneuil Smith KC

‘Easy to work with, very responsive and commercial, and very well informed about complex subject matters.’

‘A brilliant fraud silk, immensely engaging, and a delight to work with in every respect.'

Andrew Fulton KC

‘Utterly formidable, iron-willed and relentlessly proactive. A superb advocate and committed team player.'

‘Andrew is a brilliant advocate, who is famous for his command of the court room and ability to persuade the tribunal of the justness of his case.’

Dakis Hagen KC

‘Dakis is the consummate advocate. He is excellent with clients and really puts them at ease.'

Richard Handyside KC

'Alec has fantastic attention to detail and is highly focused, with great skill in absorbing complex information and identifying the key issues.'

Michael Holmes KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘Michael shows good judgement, as well as depth of knowledge of fraud litigation.‘

‘A go-to barrister for fraud and related issues, particularly in the art world. She is extremely bright, personable, and a wonderful advocate - confident and compelling.'

Adam Kramer KC

‘Adam is exceptional. He sees angles that nobody else can, and is frightfully efficient in turning work.‘

'David has a rare combination of great intellectual and legal ability, and a real willingness to work with his instructing solicitors as seamlessly as possible. Even as a senior, David is prepared to roll up his sleeves and be part of a larger team.'

Bridget Lucas KC

'Incredibly easy to work with and a great team player. She is at ease as an advocate, and adopts a conversational style that judges and clients alike find helpful.'

Harry Matovu KC

'Powerful advocate - able to cut through bad points and keep focused on the most important issues. Very easy to work with and great with clients.'

Fenner Moeran KC

‘Fenner is excellent all round. He is superb on the technical detail, but also a first-rate advocate and brilliant with clients.’

Matthew Parker KC

‘Very intelligent and a real strategic thinker.’

Thomas Plewman KC

'Amazing ability to explain complex legal principles in basic understandable terms. Great with clients and fantastic on his feet.'

'Philip is very pragmatic and solution focused. He is also very clear in his advice, and understands his audience well.'

'An extremely effective advocate, with a striking and unusual style on his feet. He has great judgement of key tactical and strategic issues.'

Sharif Shivji KC

‘Sharif is a tremendously-strong, all-round litigator, who is a clear and strategic thinker. Confident, clear and compelling.‘

George Spalton KC

4 New Square Chambers

‘George has an incredible calmness and delivers pragmatic commercial advice, cutting through the issues and grasping the core of the case. His advocacy is incredibly smooth and reassuring, and demands the attention of the court in a unique way.‘

‘Ben is supremely intelligent and phenomenally capable.’

Richard Waller KC

7 King’s Bench Walk

‘Richard is a go-to KC. His advice is always extremely clear and of a high standard.’

David Davies KC

Orlando Fraser KC

Jamie Goldsmith KC

Rosalind Phelps KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘A fantastic advocate, as proved by her elegant submissions and probing cross-examinations. She has exceptional instincts and an uncanny ability to read the court and understand which issues a judge will be most interested in, both at trial and in the proceedings generally.’

Robert-Jan Temmink KC

Quadrant Chambers

‘Incredible work ethic, powerful submissions and killer cross-examinations – the ultimate advocate who also provides great strategic input.‘

2022 Silks

Tim Akkouh KC

‘Tim is incredibly pragmatic, hardworking, and commercial in his outlook. He manages to digest a huge amount of information and distil it down to the most important points.’

‘Absolutely excellent on his feet. Says it how it is and has the ear of the court.’

‘Hardworking, intelligent and persuasive as an advocate.’

'Stephen is a very skilled and persuasive advocate in court and has excellent drafting skills.'

Robert Weekes KC

‘Highly intelligent and a great team player. He has a great command of the law and is a shrewd tactician.’

Victoria Windle KC

'Impressively clear, comprehensive and strategic advice. Highly commercial, incredibly efficient, and very practical.'

Alexander Milner KC

‘One of the brightest legal minds around - very experienced and convincing.’

2023 Silks

Simon Atrill KC

‘Simon is a brilliant advocate with excellent judgement, and an elegant turn of phrase in writing and in court.’

Adam Baradon KC

‘Very collegiate and responsive, and with a clear written style when advising clients.’

Alexander Cook KC

‘He is extremely hardworking, very intelligent, and measured in all the work and advice he produces. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of case law, and his calm manner in court comes across as mature, reliable and persuasive.’

Ruth den Besten KC

‘Very steady pair of hands and an effective cross-examiner.‘

Richard Eschwege KC

‘Hugely intelligent, with unparalleled drafting skills; Richard is able to assimilate vast quantities of complex material and produce outstanding skeleton arguments.’

Henry Forbes Smith KC

‘A brilliant academic lawyer. An intellectual heavyweight with deep knowledge of law and procedure.’

Dan McCourt Fritz KC

‘Very bright and determined to win.’

Craig Morrison KC

'A legendary work ethic combined with a real joy and passion for the law - the perfect combination.'

2024 Silks

Richard Blakeley KC

'Richard is an immensely impressive draftsman of written argument - highly focused, and effective and easy to work with.'

Josephine Davies KC