Fountain Court Chambers garners praise from clients as ‘a go-to chambers when it comes to legal services regulation’. The team is sought after by solicitors and other professional services firms for assistance with disciplinary matters. Richard Coleman KC is ‘a very impressive cross examiner who is always over the detail of the case’. Marianne Butler is ‘phenomenal’. In March 2025 Rupert Allen KC was appointed to silk.
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Testimonials
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- 'The clerks are extremely helpful and responsive. I've had great service from everyone I've worked with, including Sian Huckett, Luke Diebelius, Alfie Harper and Oliver Duane.'
- 'The clerks are very good at developing a working relationship with solicitors who instructs their members. They are helpful and responsive.'
- 'Quick to respond and overall great service.'
- 'Probably the premier set for solicitors' regulatory and disciplinary matters.'
- 'The go-to chambers when it comes to legal services regulation.'
- 'Excellent.'
Lawyers
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.
Chloe Carpenter KC
‘Chloe is technically excellent, has outstanding attention to detail, and is adaptable. She communicates very effectively and has a very helpful, collaborative manner.'
Nicholas Medcroft KC
‘He has a strong command of the relevant legal and regulatory frameworks and grasps the technical details of the case.’
Mark Simpson KC
Robin Barclay KC
‘Robin has a fierce intellect and an excellent command of technical aspects. He is confident and goes the extra mile for this clients.'
Edward Levey KC
‘He has superb knowledge in the area and gives highly practical advice.’
Richard Lissack KC
‘Richard is without equal in terms of his gravitas.'
2025 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.
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.
