South Square
‘Excellent and persuasive written work – a gifted advocate whose clear presentation resonates with courts and tribunals.‘
Comprising ‘great barristers’ and providing ‘great service’, South Square‘s recent track record includes large fraud claims commenced both in London and several offshore jurisdictions. Felicity Toube KC’s broad practice covers civil fraud work, and she regularly appears in the Cayman Islands and BVI, as well as Bermuda, in high-stakes matters. In recent highlights, Tom Smith KC represented technology investment firm Softbank, in relation to claims made by Credit Suisse further to the collapse of supply chain finance business, Greensill; and at junior level, Robert Amey acted as sole counsel in the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, defending an alleged $50m fraudulent transaction.
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Testimonials
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- 'South Square is one of my favourite sets all round.'
- 'Dylan Playfoot is very good.'
- 'Great barristers and great service.'
- 'Very business minded and commercial.'
- 'Bright and dedicated across the board.'
- 'Wide skill sets, including civil fraud.'
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.
South Square
'A formidable advocate and master strategist with a towering intellect. He is a first choice for complex fraud work; and despite his status, he rolls his sleeves up and mucks in.'
South Square
‘No-one is better prepared for any hearing or conference. He is simply brilliant and one of the best cross-examiners clients can have.’
2022 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.
South Square
'Stephen is a very skilled and persuasive advocate in court and has excellent drafting skills.'
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.
South Square
'Robert gives incredibly clear and quick advice. He is easy to work with and he is very persuasive in court.'
South Square
‘Very attentive and offers support through the whole instruction. He really knows his subject matter and is very diligent.‘