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Chambers of Sara Lewis KC

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St Philips Chambers is ‘a good set of chambers with a good variety of barristers’ that displays contentious and non-contentious expertise in Chancery-related work, including wills, trusts, tax and estate planning matters. John Randall KC successfully represented the respondents in Gill v Thind and others, a dispute concerning the ownership of shares in a number of family companies.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The clerks are very helpful. In particular, Arron Snipe, who speaks well and is organised.'
  • 'The service of the clerks' room is a shining example of excellence to the industry. They are diligent and responsive and foster good working relationships with their instructing solicitors. Arron Snipe must be singled out for special praise as an exceptional clerk who personifies all of the essential and preferred qualities.'
  • 'St Philips Chambers has an enviable collection of specialist counsel in matters of Chancery business at a variety of levels of seniority.'
  • 'Good set of chambers with some great barristers with a good range of skills.'
  • 'The set is well-organised and offers a wide range of counsel in different areas of the law.'

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.

John Randall

John Randall

Hall of fameChambers of Sara Lewis KC

 ‘John is a powerful and persuasive advocate who is well-respected by opponents and judges alike. He is a good person to have in your corner.’

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.

Christopher Buckingham

Christopher Buckingham

Chambers of Sara Lewis KC

 'Christopher is an exceptional counsel with a keen eye for detail. He is especially thorough in his preparation and makes himself readily available to discuss matters in which he is instructed.'

Gavin McLeod

Gavin McLeod

Chambers of Sara Lewis KC

'Gavin's drafting is excellent, and his advice is very thorough. He is a good advocate and helps to successfully oppose an application made by the other side's solicitors. His attention to detail is sound.'

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.

Christopher Buckingham

Christopher Buckingham

Chambers of Sara Lewis KC

 'Christopher is an exceptional counsel with a keen eye for detail. He is especially thorough in his preparation and makes himself readily available to discuss matters in which he is instructed.'

Gavin McLeod

Gavin McLeod

Chambers of Sara Lewis KC

'Gavin's drafting is excellent, and his advice is very thorough. He is a good advocate and helps to successfully oppose an application made by the other side's solicitors. His attention to detail is sound.'