Quadrant Chambers‘ barristers are regularly instructed by leading law firms in the UK on banking cases across global commodities and trade finance. Paul Downes KC has acted for a wide range of clients, and has lectured both in the UK and and overseas in technical accountancy related matters, while Emily Saunderson is regularly instructed on cases unled, including in the case Momentum Property Partners Limited and another v Investec Bank Plc where she was instructed by the claimant in a claim against a bank for breach of mandate and breach of the Quincecare duty to not make suspicious payment requests from the accounts of corporate clients. Nicola Allsop specialises in commercial litigation, having been instructed by high street banks and other lenders in high value litigation. Simon Oakes is a key name from the set.
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Testimonials
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- 'Daniel Westerman is brilliant. Sam McDowall is a clerking genius and Rob Frankish is attentive.'
- 'Quadrant is my go to set for work in this field. They have an impressive list of leading counsel, and juniors at all levels. Quadrant has an extensive training programme and often demonstrate their status as leaders in their field by sharing knowledge, insights and expertise.'
- 'The chambers has built up a really strong group of barristers who are top notch at banking litigation.'
- 'Really well run and reliable and communicative clerking.'
- 'Brilliant group of clerks who are brilliant to work with.'
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.
Juniors
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.
Emily Saunderson
Quadrant Chambers ‘Emily has a depth and breadth of knowledge in the field that is highly impressive. She has a fantastic working knowledge of financial services regulation and banking law, having been involved in some high profile and significant cases that underscore her expertise.’
Nicola Allsop
Quadrant Chambers ‘Tenacious, knowledgeable and forensic in her ability to devour complex banking information and deliver digestible positive advice for clients.’
Stewart Chirnside
Quadrant Chambers
Simon Oakes
Quadrant Chambers ‘He is an immense talent. He really knows his stuff and is the perfect senior junior to deploy on a tough fraud case. He is also a gifted advocate and judges really listen when he speaks.’
Turlough Stone
Quadrant Chambers ‘Intelligent and experienced in this sector with industry and market insight. Good on his feet in court. Strong analytics. Drafts thoroughly.’
Joseph Sullivan
Quadrant Chambers ‘Great advocate, particularly in injunctive relief situations. Measured and commercial in his advice.’