Mountford Chambers

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• 'Ben Heaviside is a very effective senior clerk, sensibly flexible on fees and he runs a tight ship.'
• 'The clerks are extremely helpful and will make running a case so much easier. Ben Heaviside, Nathan Warren, Dean Allen and Jordan Wescott are particularly good.'
• 'The clerks room is efficient and well supported. Ben Heaviside, Dean Allen, Jordan Wescott, Nathan Warren and Orla O'Sullivan are readily available to deal with any enquiries and provide support where needed. They are happy to arrange conferences at chambers and offer impeccable client care.'
• 'Jordan Wescott is one of the best clerks on the legal circuit. He provides essential administrative support and his role is integral to the success not only for chambers but for the law firms it works with.'
• 'Mountford seems to be going from strength to strength following its rebranding during the pandemic - they have very busy juniors who are instructed in serious and complex trials.'
• 'Mountford Chambers is an extremely skilled set offering impeccable service and a group of counsel who are intelligent and legally astute. They are always on hand to offer assistance and are proactive in their approach with the courts.'
• 'Mountford has great strength in depth. The juniors are particularly good. They are a go-to set for all criminal cases.'
• 'Mountford Chambers offers a great range of counsel from junior to senior.'

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.

2

Christopher Henley KC

Mountford Chambers

 ‘Chris is everything you could want in a criminal silk. He rolls his sleeves up. He gets stuck in. He is unfazed and calm. Clients adore him. Judges respect him. And he’s a pleasure to work with. His advocacy is unflappable even in the tightest of corners. He is a leader in his field.'

3

Alan Kent KC

Mountford Chambers

 ‘Alan is a masterful advocate. He is brilliant on tactics and a superb all-rounder.'

3

Colin Aylott KC

Mountford Chambers

 ‘Colin's stellar trial preparation is reflected in his advocacy which is always on point and delivered to devastating effect. He is a disarming opponent, an excellent  lawyer and juries love him.'

3

Edward Henry KC

Mountford Chambers

‘Edward is obviously highly intelligent and pleasingly bold. But the difference between him and others is that alongside this legal intelligence comes deep emotional intelligence, along with humility and dedication. He is highly recommended for his keen intelligence, his relentless hard work and his deep compassion for the people he represents.'

4

Charles Bott KC

Mountford Chambers

‘Charles is fantastically quick thinking. He is able to digest a lot of material before offering robust and well-thought-out advice. He really cares about each case at hand as well as his instructing solicitors and clients.'

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.

3

Tom Edwards

Mountford Chambers

‘Tom is an excellent all-rounder. He is impressively agile on his feet and has real presence and gravitas in court. Tom gets on well with his opponents, judges, clients and solicitors. He is a formidable jury advocate.'

3

Alphege Bell

Mountford Chambers

‘Alphege is a top-class advocate with an ability to charm any jury and persuade them to find in his favour. His mastery of the law coupled with his impressive advocacy makes Alphege one of the leading barristers in serious crime and a top silk in the making.'

3

Joe Hingston

Mountford Chambers

‘Joe is an outstanding lawyer and advocate. He is meticulous in his preparation and clearly cares about all of his clients. He has first-class interpersonal skills and is very popular with solicitors and clients alike. He has a fantastic practice and is an extremely popular barrister. Joe is a silk in waiting.'

3

William England

Mountford Chambers

 ‘If clients are after a big performance in conference and an even bigger performance in court, William is the barrister to go to. He is supremely confident and has the intelligence levels and tremendous work ethic to back it up. William is a top-level barrister in every sense of the word and judges respect him immensely.'

3

Alexandra Scott

Mountford Chambers

 ‘Alexandra has a razor-sharp intellect, is excellent on the law and very effective on her feet. Clients like and have confidence in her. Alexandra is a hard-worker and a fighter. She is sought after and it is always a pleasure to work with her.’

4

Matthew Buckland

Mountford Chambers

'Matthew is a truly excellent advocate. He has strong interpersonal skills and works hard. Juries like him and respond positively to the arguments he makes.'

4

Ben Hargreaves

Mountford Chambers

‘Ben is of course brilliant, eloquent and very intelligent but what stands out and puts him head and shoulders above his peers is his empathy. He confronts challenging and sensitive issues with seeming ease. Nothing is too much and he always carves out time when asked – no matter how big or small the query.’

4

Fiona Clegg

Mountford Chambers

 ‘Fiona is an extremely confident barrister who has a keen eye for detail. She is not fazed by cases with voluminous evidence or those cases with a high level of press intrusion. She is able to identify the keys issues in the case at an early stage and present them to the client in a concise manner. She is well respected by fellow counsel and the judiciary alike.’

4

Houzla Rawat

Mountford Chambers

‘Houzla is an infectious and tenacious advocate. She cares deeply about her clients and is an extremely effective jury advocate.’

4

Sophie Evans

Mountford Chambers

‘Sophie is a fighter. She is tenacious, bright and highly astute. Her written work is of an exceptional quality. She excels in the key skills of tactics and presentation. Her capacity for hard work is exceptional. Opponents fear her and so they should.’