Professional disciplinary and regulatory law

4 New Square Chambers

4 New Square garners praise from clients for its 'significant strength in-depth in the professional discipline field'. Graeme McPherson KC is a highly regarded practitioner in the space, with an established track record in representing solicitors, barristers, auditors, financial professionals and accountants in disciplinary proceedings. In recent instructions for the group, Nicholas Bacon KC successfully acted for the defendants in the High Court in Mackenzie v Rosenblatt Solicitors & Anor, a case involving allegations of breach of duty and negligence on the part of the law firm for allegedly failing to advise the claimant that his claim for unlawful conspiracy against his former employer had no real prospect of success. Among the juniors, the 'strong advocate' Scott Allen is well versed in advising on disciplinary proceedings involving accountants and solicitors.

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Testimonials

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'Andrew Call and Dennis Peck are excellent.'
'The clerks are very responsive. Andrew Call is particularly good.'
'The clerks will always help you find a suitable individual for the job.'
'All clerks are quick to respond and helpful.'
'4 New Square has great strength in the field of construction professional negligence.'
'4 New Square is an excellent set.'

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.

‘His work is of the highest quality, and he is a go-to advocate if you want someone robust and incisive.'

‘Jamie is a very sharp barrister. As an advocate, he takes the good points and works them with precision: a guided missile.'

Alison Padfield KC

4 New Square

‘Alison is brilliant at communicating clearly and gets right to the heart of the problem. She's very solutions-focused.’

Nicholas Bacon KC

4 New Square

‘A very user-friendly silk, who provides considered, careful advice which takes account not only of the strict letter of the law but also the commercial reality of a situation.’

Siân Mirchandani KC

4 New Square

‘Her attention to detail is second to none and her intellect is unrivalled, bringing a unique analysis to cases that regularly gets the best results for clients. Her advocacy is careful and measured, and she reads the Tribunal exceptionally well.’

Roger Stewart KC

4 New Square

‘One of the pre-eminent cross examiners of his generation.'

Clare Dixon KC

4 New Square Chambers

‘Clare has an impressive advocacy style - she is quick on her feet, and has a calm but forceful manner. She is also good at managing difficult individuals and delivering difficult messages.’

Amanda Savage KC

4 New Square

'She is engaging, thoughtful, insightful, wise and measured with clients.'

Helen Evans KC

4 New Square

‘Helen has impeccable attention to detail. She is an extremely proactive barrister.’

George Spalton KC

4 New Square Chambers

‘His attitude is excellent - he makes the client feel at ease with any situation and the nuances surrounding the case.'

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.