Fountain Court Chambers
‘Richard knows regulatory law inside out and quickly masters the factual intricacies of a case. He provides wise advice and makes sound tactical judgements.‘
Fountain Court Chambers is characterized for having ‘several very experienced and effective leading counsel for professional discipline cases involving solicitors’. In recent work highlights, Richard Coleman KC led Marianne Butler in representing a former law firm partner before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, in relation to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s allegation that she had allowed the firm to provide banking facilities through its client account. In another matter, Nicholas Medcroft KC represented the FRC in its proceedings against KPMG in relation to its audits of Carillion.
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Testimonials
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- 'Luke Diebelius is a future senior clerk.'
- 'Always extremely helpful and responsive. Great experiences with Sian Huckett and Luke Diebelius.'
- 'A first-class service is provided by the clerks. Sian Huckett and Luke Diebelius are both excellent and the clerking team is led brilliantly by Alex Taylor. Always super helpful and very approachable.'
- 'The clerks are very helpful. They get back to you very quickly.'
- 'The clerks are very user-friendly and ensure a smooth instruction from start to finish.'
- 'The best set for regulatory and disciplinary proceedings against solicitors.'
- 'Outstanding. Fountain Court has strength in the field at all levels, from senior silk to very junior.'
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.
Fountain Court Chambers
‘One of a kind in this field. His knowledge and experience is unrivalled, and he thinks really fast on his feet.'
Fountain Court Chambers
‘Michael is very well prepared and outstanding on his feet before disciplinary panels.‘
Fountain Court Chambers
‘He keeps a cool head, he is all over the detail, and his advocacy is compelling and faultless.‘
Fountain Court Chambers
'She is extremely responsive and user-friendly, and her attention to detail is phenomenal. She is an excellent advocate: tenacious and charming when addressing a difficult tribunal, and she is extremely effective in cross-examination.'
Fountain Court Chambers
‘Richard is exactly what you want in a silk – on top of the facts, all over the strategy, willing to make difficult decisions and ambitious arguments, and then bring them to a successful conclusion.'
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.
Fountain Court Chambers
‘An effective advocate who commands the confidence of the tribunal.'
Fountain Court Chambers
‘A go-to junior with experience far beyond his years. He has an unparalleled work ethic.'
Fountain Court Chambers
'A very poised and cogent advocate who never gets flustered.'
Leading Juniors
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Fountain Court Chambers
‘An effective advocate who commands the confidence of the tribunal.'
Fountain Court Chambers
‘A go-to junior with experience far beyond his years. He has an unparalleled work ethic.'
Fountain Court Chambers
'A very poised and cogent advocate who never gets flustered.'