1Hall of fame4 New Square Chambers
‘Ben is a true specialist in accountancy-related matters. He is utterly reliable in his legal judgement and analysis.'
4 New Square Chambers
4 New Square is ‘a go-to set for disciplinary and regulatory work’, primarily in white-collar professional services. Graeme McPherson KC is sought out to defend proceedings brought against barristers by the Bar Standards Board, while also in legal regulation Ben Hubble KC‘s recent experience includes successfully acting for former Law Society president David Greene, who was cleared of misconduct by the SDT in December 2022. The practice of 2022-appointed silk Helen Evans KC incorporates high-profile Financial Reporting Council proceedings, having represented a KMPG audit partner who carried out the 2016 audit of noted PFI company Carillion shortly before its high-profile collapse. Turning to the set’s juniors, Scott Allen appears regularly in the SDT, as well as disciplinary fora for accountancy and tax professionals.
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Testimonials
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- 'Excellent. Perry Allen is particularly helpful.'
- 'James Barrass is very helpful , responsive and accommodating.'
- 'Good set, with strength in professional disciplinary work.'
- 'The barristers are all of fantastic quality.'
- 'A go-to set for disciplinary and regulatory work.'
- 'Commercially minded and responsive.'
- 'Barristers are very easy to work with, and work well with solicitors.'
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.
1Hall of fame4 New Square Chambers
‘He is incredibly authoritative, easy to work with, and has great tactical nous.'
Hall of fame4 New Square Chambers
‘Jamie has a great ability to put clients at ease in stressful circumstances. In court, he presents his arguments in a compelling and always serene manner.'
3
4Hall of fame4 New Square Chambers
‘She is a skilled, persuasive and thorough advocate. She leaves no stone unturned.’
4
4Hall of fame4 New Square Chambers
‘An expert in this field. He provides sound and reliable advice. Great with clients and very approachable.’
2022 Silks
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.
4 New Square Chambers
‘A quick thinker on his feet, and he is able to read the court well.'
34 New Square Chambers
‘Paul has a forensic approach to unpicking the regulator’s case.'
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.
4 New Square Chambers
‘A quick thinker on his feet, and he is able to read the court well.'
34 New Square Chambers
‘Paul has a forensic approach to unpicking the regulator’s case.'