Hall of fameChambers of Anna Vigars KC
‘He is wonderful on his feet and effortlessly gets judges on side. He is great with clients and extremely bright, articulate and hard-working.’
The Bar - Regional Bar • Western Circuit
Chambers of Anna Vigars KC
Guildhall Chambers‘ ’excellent’ contentious insolvency and company law team boasts a ‘great variety of junior and senior counsel’ with broad combined expertise, including in proceedings under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 and bankruptcy restrictions orders. Insolvency work, both corporate and personal, forms a significant part of Richard Ashcroft’s practice. He also has broad directors’ duties and company law expertise and regularly acts for and against office holders in relation to transaction avoidance claims and directors’ misfeasance proceedings. John Churchill, an ‘excellent advocate’ with ‘superb drafting skills’, has notable experience acting in director misfeasance claims on behalf of the Official Receiver. Holly Doyle has a ‘pragmatic approach to matters’ and her practice too sees her regularly instructed in connection with misfeasance cases, as well as transaction avoidance claims and contested applications for possession and sale. She also boasts niche expertise in relation to the professional duties and liability of insolvency office holders. Hugh Sims KC‘s commercial practice often involves corporate insolvency work.
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Testimonials
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- 'The clerks at Guildhall Chambers are helpful and efficient - particularly Stephen Arnold and Joe Stayte.'
- 'A very good chambers with great depth in insolvency.'
- 'Regionally the go-to chambers for insolvency matters, with a good range of counsel.'
- 'Guildhall Chambers is the go-to set in the South West for both regional and London-centric work.'
- 'Guildhall has a great variety of junior and senior counsel and have always had someone available to assist with cases when required.'
- 'The clerks' room and service is brilliant. The clerks are always on hand to assist with filing skeletons, or even taking bundles to court if required.'
- 'The clerking service is very good at Guildhall.'
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.
2024 Silks
Chambers of Anna Vigars KC
'Simon has exceptional knowledge and ability. He is excellent at providing practical advice on complex situations and simply brilliant on his feet where his sharpness and intelligence really shine through. He is a star, a KC in the making.'
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.
1Chambers of Anna Vigars KC
‘Stefan has a broad range of commercial, banking and insolvency experience. He is both every astute and personable and good on his feet.'
2Chambers of Anna Vigars KC
‘Richard has a particularly strong reputation when it comes to director disqualification cases. He is fiercely intelligent, hard-working and courteous. Richard is also easy to work with.’
2Chambers of Anna Vigars KC
‘Holly's attention to detail is second to none. She deconstructs factually and legally messy disputes and produces written advice which is easy to digest. Holly has a warm but authoritative manner and she takes the time to ensure that clients and instructing solicitors fully understand her advice.'
2Chambers of Anna Vigars KC
‘James' written and analytical skills are excellent. He is also responsive and collaborative.'
2Chambers of Anna Vigars KC
‘James is very personable, client friendly and is an innovative thinker with sound commercial understanding. He is very sharp and reactive during cross-examination and is clear and concise in every point he makes. James also has a great ability to read opponents, witnesses and judges and makes the right calls based on his astute observations.'
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.
1Chambers of Anna Vigars KC
‘Stefan has a broad range of commercial, banking and insolvency experience. He is both every astute and personable and good on his feet.'
2Chambers of Anna Vigars KC
‘Richard has a particularly strong reputation when it comes to director disqualification cases. He is fiercely intelligent, hard-working and courteous. Richard is also easy to work with.’
2Chambers of Anna Vigars KC
‘Holly's attention to detail is second to none. She deconstructs factually and legally messy disputes and produces written advice which is easy to digest. Holly has a warm but authoritative manner and she takes the time to ensure that clients and instructing solicitors fully understand her advice.'
2Chambers of Anna Vigars KC
‘James' written and analytical skills are excellent. He is also responsive and collaborative.'
2Chambers of Anna Vigars KC
‘James is very personable, client friendly and is an innovative thinker with sound commercial understanding. He is very sharp and reactive during cross-examination and is clear and concise in every point he makes. James also has a great ability to read opponents, witnesses and judges and makes the right calls based on his astute observations.'