1Chambers of George Bompas KC
4 Stone Buildings is an ‘excellent chambers with an impeccable reputation for having first-rate advocates’. The set has a significant track record in major disputes in both the Commercial and Chancery courts, ranging from disputes over commercial contracts, to boardroom fallouts from market disasters. In Dargamo Holdings Ltd v Avonwick Holdings Ltd, Jonathan Crow KC is instructed in an appeal arising from a dispute between three Ukrainian oligarchs, the matter involving complex allegations of deceit, causation issues, and conflicts over choice of law; and in Tribe v Elborne Mitchell, George Bompas KC successfully defended, with an order for indemnity costs, a claim for an increased share of partnership profits by a former partner. Particularly focused on high-value disputes in England and Wales, as well as offshore jurisdictions, Alexander Cook KC took silk in March 2023, while former member Paul Greenwood became an Insolvency and Companies Court judge in October 2022.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'David Goddard is one of the best known and most capable of senior clerks.'
- 'Ben Lashmar makes an excellent deputy to David Goddard.'
- 'The clerks are very good.'
- 'Ryan Tunkel is a pleasure to deal with.'
- 'Ryan Tunkel - never had any issues with his level of service. He is attentive and has an excellent relationship with solicitor firms.'
- 'Excellent chambers with an impeccable reputation for having first-rate advocates.'
- '4 Stone Buildings has great strength in depth - excellent barristers at all levels, from senior and junior silks, to senior juniors and junior barristers.'
- 'True experts - impressive professionals across the board.'
- 'The clerks are responsive and open to agreeing fixed fees, which is very helpful.'
- 'The clerking team is great. They are very responsive and always quick to assist.'
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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2Hall of fameChambers of George Bompas KC
‘George has an excellent legal brain, being able quickly to analyse large quantities of material and provide first-class advice on strategy and merits.’
2Hall of fameChambers of George Bompas KC
‘John is a ferocious cross-examiner and is on top of the details of a case very quickly. Works well with all members of the legal team, both senior and junior.’
2Hall of fameChambers of George Bompas KC
‘A robust and engaging advocate who commands a courtroom - excellent tactician who gets to the heart of a case easily. He is particularly strong in financial and commercial claims, and great at leading larger teams - he really inspires confidence.’
62023 Silks
Chambers of George Bompas KC
‘His written work is beyond compare - clear, lucid and persuasive. He is a client's dream, and the best team player at the bar.’
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.
2Chambers of George Bompas KC
‘Extremely thorough in his approach, and supportive with clients. Thinks ahead and anticipates future issues. Overall, extremely competent and a pleasure to work with.’
5Chambers of George Bompas KC
'Very detailed, very bright, and able to read and discern issues and come up with solutions. Excellent drafting.'
5Chambers of George Bompas KC
‘An excellent senior junior who is very user-friendly and all over the detail. His advocacy is clear and commanding.’
5Chambers of George Bompas KC
'Unbelievable for her year of call. Her strategic analysis and ability to identity the points of attack in the other side is amazing. Lara's written work is also exceptional.'
5Chambers of George Bompas KC
‘Great manner with clients and a steel edge during negotiations.’
5Chambers of George Bompas KC
'Andrew is a top-notch junior capable of running with cases usually allocated to more senior juniors. He has excellent analytical skills, argues his case fiercely, and offers deep legal insight.'
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.
2Chambers of George Bompas KC
‘Extremely thorough in his approach, and supportive with clients. Thinks ahead and anticipates future issues. Overall, extremely competent and a pleasure to work with.’
5Chambers of George Bompas KC
'Very detailed, very bright, and able to read and discern issues and come up with solutions. Excellent drafting.'
5Chambers of George Bompas KC
‘An excellent senior junior who is very user-friendly and all over the detail. His advocacy is clear and commanding.’
5Chambers of George Bompas KC
'Unbelievable for her year of call. Her strategic analysis and ability to identity the points of attack in the other side is amazing. Lara's written work is also exceptional.'
5Chambers of George Bompas KC
‘Great manner with clients and a steel edge during negotiations.’
5Chambers of George Bompas KC
'Andrew is a top-notch junior capable of running with cases usually allocated to more senior juniors. He has excellent analytical skills, argues his case fiercely, and offers deep legal insight.'