1Hall of fameChambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘The leading civil fraud KC in London. Ali has seen it all and understands how judges think.‘
Chambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
3 Verulam Buildings has ‘a strong civil fraud practice, particularly for cases involving banking fraud’. The set was recently particularly active in litigation surrounding several very high-value frauds involving the Covid-related furlough scheme and business loans. In other areas, David Head KC is defending Dimitrios Tsouvelekakis against a substantial claim, which alleges that he acted fraudulently in relation to advice on discretionary investment trusts. In a multi-jurisdictional dispute over Russia’s largest fishing business, Hodge Malek KC defended Vitaly Orlov, CEO and co-founder of the Norebo Group, against complex fraud and conspiracy claims brought by Alexander Tugushev. Elsewhere in chambers, Ewan McQuater KC is leading a substantial counsel team that includes David Quest KC and rising star William Day, in defending the interests of Dubai Islamic Bank and Noor Bank, further to the 2020 collapse of the NMC Healthcare group, which is said to have been the subject of a massive fraud by its management. Juniors building notable fraud practices include Sophia Dzwig, Ryan Ferro and Ravi Jackson.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Best in London. Stuart Pullum goes out of his way to help, no matter the size of the brief.'
- 'Steve Penson is very user friendly and commercial.'
- 'James Kelly is excellent in fixing hearings and arranging things with the court.'
- '3VB has a strong civil fraud practice, particularly for cases involving banking fraud.'
- 'The whole clerking team is incredibly pragmatic and commercially minded.'
- 'Excellent - responsive and commercial.'
- '3VB offers a cornucopia of talent - brilliant minds but also brilliantly normal. There is always a specialist to help.'
- 'A very good and trusted set. Clients are very impressed with 3VB generally.'
- 'Strong for financial services and related civil fraud work.'
- 'A set with significant strength in depth.'
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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1Hall of fameChambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘Bright, strategic and articulate. A go-to banking, civil fraud and insolvency disputes silk.’
1Hall of fameChambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘Andrew is a ferocious advocate and highly effective cross-examiner. He is also an incredible court room strategist that knows how to manage long and complex trials to maximum effect.’
Hall of fameChambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘A charmingly ruthless operator – he gets straight to the nub of the issue and is equally happy and impressive before judges and clients.’
2Hall of fameChambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘Extraordinarily knowledgeable and highly experienced, fine-tuned by his sitting as deputy judge. Always calm and an advocate whom the court can trust.’
Hall of fameChambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘He has excellent research skills and is very thorough. He is an equally careful advocate.’
Hall of fameChambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘A brilliant fraud silk, immensely engaging, and a delight to work with in every respect.'
4Hall of fameChambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘Adam is exceptional. He sees angles that nobody else can, and is frightfully efficient in turning work.‘
4Hall of fameChambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘Very intelligent and a real strategic thinker.’
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 Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘A very user-friendly and highly-skilled junior, and one of the best and most sought-after juniors in relation to fraud disputes. His advocacy is measured and calm, which typically builds a good rapport with judges.’
3Chambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘Wise beyond his years, and able to master his brief and all details. A calm and persuasive advocate, and a phenomenal performer in all areas.’
3Chambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘James shows great judgement and has strong advocacy skills. He is also very analytical.’
4Chambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘Georges is a very capable written and oral advocate. A great team player with a phenomenal work rate – always adds value, and will always be in high demand for big-ticket cases.‘
Chambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘Pia brings great energy and determination to a case, and she has excellent knowledge of the law and remedies. Pia combines a good legal brain with solid judgement to deliver results in a client-friendly manner.‘
4Chambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘Lisa is highly intelligent, great with clients, and passionate in all she does. She goes above and beyond for her clients, and her advocacy and written work are equally impressive.‘
4Chambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘Liisa is a hardworking, driven and diligent junior with excellent powers of analysis and good judgement. Her written work is first rate, and she has impressive skills with clients and instructing solicitor teams.’
4Chambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘James is excellent. He is thorough and very hardworking.’
4Chambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘Emmanuel is extremely intelligent, engaging, responsive, meticulous, and creative. He becomes an expert on the subject matter of the dispute, regardless of how obscure they sometimes are, and gets to grips with issues quickly and effectively.‘
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 Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘A very user-friendly and highly-skilled junior, and one of the best and most sought-after juniors in relation to fraud disputes. His advocacy is measured and calm, which typically builds a good rapport with judges.’
3Chambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘Wise beyond his years, and able to master his brief and all details. A calm and persuasive advocate, and a phenomenal performer in all areas.’
3Chambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘James shows great judgement and has strong advocacy skills. He is also very analytical.’
4Chambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘Georges is a very capable written and oral advocate. A great team player with a phenomenal work rate – always adds value, and will always be in high demand for big-ticket cases.‘
Chambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘Pia brings great energy and determination to a case, and she has excellent knowledge of the law and remedies. Pia combines a good legal brain with solid judgement to deliver results in a client-friendly manner.‘
4Chambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘Lisa is highly intelligent, great with clients, and passionate in all she does. She goes above and beyond for her clients, and her advocacy and written work are equally impressive.‘
4Chambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘Liisa is a hardworking, driven and diligent junior with excellent powers of analysis and good judgement. Her written work is first rate, and she has impressive skills with clients and instructing solicitor teams.’
4Chambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘James is excellent. He is thorough and very hardworking.’
4Chambers of Ewan McQuater KC and David Quest KC
‘Emmanuel is extremely intelligent, engaging, responsive, meticulous, and creative. He becomes an expert on the subject matter of the dispute, regardless of how obscure they sometimes are, and gets to grips with issues quickly and effectively.‘