1Blackstone Chambers
‘A go-to set for complex fraud matters’, Blackstone Chambers is able to leverage the chambers’ associated strengths in commercial litigation and regulatory expertise, particularly in the financial services sector. Robert Anderson KC and Andrew Hunter KC co-lead the representation of Ukraine’s PrivatBank, which alleges a $2bn fraud by its former owners, the trial adjourned owing to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine making a fair trial impracticable. Andrew Green KC is currently defending HSBC against a £1bn-plus Commercial Court claim arising from an alleged fraudulent conspiracy involving a failed film finance scheme. Over in the junior ranks, Leona Powell acted as key junior counsel for the defendants in HMRC v Delancey Real Estate & Ors, a high-stakes tax dispute concerning complex misrepresentation allegations; and Timothy Lau represents a global steel producer as claimant in a $1.5bn dispute that involves conspiracy to evade payment of a foreign arbitral award. Recent silk-level growth for the set includes the 2023 elevation of Adam Baradon KC.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Blackstone's clerks are incredibly efficient. Special mention goes to Derek Sutton, who is highly responsive and provides invaluable assistance.'
- 'Adam Fuschillo is very responsive and helpful, while Marc Armstrong is amongst the best clerks in London.'
- 'Danny Compton is simply excellent - there is no nicer, nor more helpful, clerk in the business.'
- 'Gary Oliver and his team are best in class - responsive, innovative, and with great knowledge of the market.'
- 'Blackstone is a great set. The strength in depth of the counsel team is remarkable.'
- 'They never let clients down - always impresses as a set, particularly in the quality of their KCs and juniors.'
- 'Blackstone is a go-to set for complex fraud matters. It is home to the best legal minds in the country.'
- 'Top drawer for civil fraud type work. Really impresses.'
- 'The clerks are endlessly helpful. They are pragmatic, supportive and commercial.'
- 'The clerks are responsive and extremely helpful, particularly with matters such as exchange of skeletons/court documents, listings, and generally liaising with the court.'
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 fameBlackstone Chambers
'One of the most instinctive civil fraud silks around. Dogged in his attitude and superb judgement, both on his feet and while providing advice.'
1Hall of fameBlackstone Chambers
‘Tom is the heavyweight silk for complex, tricky civil fraud cases. He is unflappable and wonderfully subtle in formulating case strategy.’
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4Hall of fameBlackstone Chambers
‘Andrew is a brilliant advocate, who is famous for his command of the court room and ability to persuade the tribunal of the justness of his case.’
4Hall of fameBlackstone Chambers
'An extremely effective advocate, with a striking and unusual style on his feet. He has great judgement of key tactical and strategic issues.'
2022 Silks
Blackstone Chambers
‘Highly intelligent and a great team player. He has a great command of the law and is a shrewd tactician.’
Blackstone Chambers
'Impressively clear, comprehensive and strategic advice. Highly commercial, incredibly efficient, and very practical.'
2023 Silks
Blackstone Chambers
‘Very collegiate and responsive, and with a clear written style when advising 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.
Blackstone Chambers
‘Very responsive, pragmatic and bright. Technically brilliant and commercially strategic.’
2Blackstone Chambers
‘Very thoughtful, careful and creative lawyer, never misses a point, and a pleasure to deal with.’
3Blackstone Chambers
‘Harry has a brilliant mind and is able to explain technical concepts to the lay client in a reassuring manner. He can be entirely relied upon to recall every minor detail of a case, and has a strong courtroom presence.’
3Blackstone Chambers
‘Daniel has an excellent eye for the detail and adopts a very hands-on approach. He is also an excellent team player.’
3Blackstone Chambers
‘A pleasure to work with. He is very responsive and is on top of the detail, as well as thinking strategically about more long-term client goals.’
4Blackstone Chambers
'Luka is deadly during cross-examination. He is across all of the facts and adapts quickly to developments.'
4Blackstone Chambers
'David is exceptionally bright and grasps complex concepts quickly. A go-to junior for civil litigation claims.'
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.
Blackstone Chambers
‘Very responsive, pragmatic and bright. Technically brilliant and commercially strategic.’
2Blackstone Chambers
‘Very thoughtful, careful and creative lawyer, never misses a point, and a pleasure to deal with.’
3Blackstone Chambers
‘Harry has a brilliant mind and is able to explain technical concepts to the lay client in a reassuring manner. He can be entirely relied upon to recall every minor detail of a case, and has a strong courtroom presence.’
3Blackstone Chambers
‘Daniel has an excellent eye for the detail and adopts a very hands-on approach. He is also an excellent team player.’
3Blackstone Chambers
‘A pleasure to work with. He is very responsive and is on top of the detail, as well as thinking strategically about more long-term client goals.’
4Blackstone Chambers
'Luka is deadly during cross-examination. He is across all of the facts and adapts quickly to developments.'
4Blackstone Chambers
'David is exceptionally bright and grasps complex concepts quickly. A go-to junior for civil litigation claims.'