Hall of fameChambers of James Counsell KC and Keith Bryant KC
‘Given James' experience, it is no surprise that he is a safe pair of hands. However, he is also extremely creative, approachable, down-to-earth and easy to work with.’
Chambers of James Counsell KC and Keith Bryant KC
Outer Temple Chambers ‘have always had a very strong presence in the financial services regulation space’ and are active across all aspects: from early advice related to perimeter guidance breaches; through to advising on investigations brought by the FCA’s enforcement division, and through to representation before the Regulatory Decisions Committee and the Upper Tribunal. Michael Uberoi has acted for the defendant in FCA v Reynolds, an alleged pensions misselling case heard by the Regulatory Decisions Committee in January 2023. Michael Bowes KC, as was, is now a circuit judge. Oliver Powell was instructed under direct access in proceedings before Lloyd’s Enforcement Board, advising and negotiating a settlement in response to a discreditable conduct charge.
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- ‘Clerks are very accommodating with urgent requests, training and generally building up a relationship with chambers not just the individual.’
- ‘Excellent clerks - definitely some of the best in the market. Sam Carter and Colin Bunyan are amazing to deal with. Super responsive, transparent and great for a chat!’
- ‘The clerks are one of Outer Temple's greatest assets. A special shout out to Colin Bunyan and Nick Levett who will always do their utmost to assist me, even when it's a last minute instruction for the most difficult of clients.’
- ‘Excellent. User-friendly and pro-active.Colin Bunyan is a pleasure to deal with - very organised, quick to respond to emails and very user friendly.’
- ‘Outer Temple are one of my go to chambers. The clerks are friendly and helpful - nothing is too much trouble for them. Counsel are all well rounded and expert advocates. They are flexible and willing to roll their sleeves up to help their solicitors and lay clients.’
- ‘Outer Temple Chambers have always had a very strong presence in the FS regulation space. The have some very talented barrister there, from junior all the way to silk.’
- ‘Outer Temple has an awesome selection of barristers with a huge range of expertise. Generally, they are all down to earth and easy to get along with.’
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