Noted for its ‘strength in-depth in the area of civil fraud,’ as well as banking and finance cases, 4 Stone Buildings’ members cover a wide variety of matters within the practice area, including representing clients before disciplinary tribunals, such as the FSA’s Regulatory Decisions Committee, alongside representing the FSA itself, with members having expertise in banking business transfer schemes under FSMA 2000. Richard Hill KC is a specialist in banking-based litigation and disputes, including financial mis-selling, while Sharif Shivji KC acts for investment banks, institutional investors and governments and, alongside Tom Gentleman, Lara Hassell-Hart, Zara McGlone and Karl Anderson, were involved in Autonomy Corporation v Lynch, a case relating to the acquisition of the company Autonomy, which involves a number of banking law issues . Andrew Rose is a name to watch.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The clerks are all very personable, responsive and most importantly willing to have sensible fee discussions. Connor Ward has also been tenacious in getting matters listed for us.'
- 'Excellent- David Goddard still sets the standard.'
- 'For the size of the set, 4 Stone Buildings has impressive strength in-depth in the area of civil fraud, at rates which are very competitive.'
- 'Ben Lashmar and Ryan Tunkel are from the top tier!'
- '4 Stone Buildings is my no. 1 set for corporate and commercial matters.'