David Rees KC
5 Stone Buildings ‘David has immense technical knowledge and ability, with great communication skills and the ability to present the most complex issues in a straightforward and easy-to-understand manner.’
5 Stone Buildings is a ‘go-to set for Court of Protection matters’ for many, in particular handling matters crossing over health and welfare with the set's specialise in private wealth work. David Rees KC has a longstanding experience in handling capacity issues, and his ’expertise in COP is second to none’. On the junior end, Mark Baxter and Alexander Drapkin are also recommended.
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Testimonials
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- 'Dan Oliva is always available and organised. He is helpful and has a detailed knowledge of the brief. He is prompt, friendly and professional.'
- 'The clerks are excellent, particularly Paul Jennings, Dan Coote and Dan Oliva.'
- 'The clerks are very helpful and always user-friendly, in particular, Paul Jennings.'
- 'The clerks are helpful, no more so than Head Clerk Paul Jennings.'
- '5 Stone Buildings is a very strong and a go-to set in court of protection work at silk and junior level.'
- '5 Stone Buildings is a leading set for Court of Protection disputes.'
- '5 Stone Buildings' barristers are specialists and provide excellent advice.'
- '5 Stone Buildings has exceedingly talented and experienced counsel.'
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.
Mark Baxter
5 Stone Buildings 'Mark is an expert in his field and brilliant with clients, delivering clear and sound advice.'
Alexander Drapkin
5 Stone Buildings ‘Alexander is a good barrister with an eye for detail. He is an excellent junior, providing appropriate support and legal research that one can rely upon. He makes a substantial and positive contribution to the team.’