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Consumer Finance - All Circuits

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What the Team is Known For

3 Verulam Buildings is an excellent choice for consumer finance matters and enjoys a strong reputation for its deft handling of high-profile litigation. Its barristers regularly tackle complex cases arising in the context of claims arising from the Consumer Credit Act. Commentators report that the set “has heavy coverage of consumer finance litigation.” Frequent complex matters tackled by the set include Sheik Alesayi v Bank Audi SAL, where a member acted for the bank in defending a claim brought a customer in the context of the ongoing Lebanese financial crisis.

Stuart Pullum is the director of clerking.

Strengths

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The clerks are very impressive, understand the client's needs and see the bigger picture. They are responsive and add value to the relationship.

Consumer Finance respondent
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The clerks are very good to deal with. They are responsive and deliver great results.

Consumer Finance respondent
UK Bar

The clerking team is very proactive and friendly.

Consumer Finance respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Charlotte Eborall
1
Band 1

Charlotte Eborall is a highly regarded junior who regularly advises on FCA compliance and the Consumer Credit Act. She frequently counsels, and acts on behalf of, banks and insurers in consumer law matters.

Charlotte is very talented and highly knowledgeable. Her written work is fantastic and her demeanour in court impressive.

Charlotte's advice is first class and intellectually rigorous. She is an experienced, highly effective and appealing advocate.

She is smart and very detailed in her approach.

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Ian Wilson
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Ian Wilson
1
Band 1

Ian Wilson is an experienced commercial litigator who regularly advises on consumer credit matters and financial mis-selling claims. Clients include banks, insurance companies and financial institutions.

Ian is absolutely at the top of his game and instils confidence in his clients. He is very experienced, measured in court and a very effective cross- examiner.

Ian is a very intelligent silk with an impressive court presence and a gentle but effective cross-examination style. He inspires confidence in solicitors, clients and judges.

Ian adopts a calm approach and is unflappable.

He has a real depth and breadth of experience, both legally and commercially, and is very tenacious in court.

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Matthew Hardwick
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Matthew Hardwick
2
Band 2

Matthew Hardwick KC is an experienced silk who has specific expertise in complex finance cases and often advises on financial mis-selling claims.

A very robust and compelling advocate who is very good at distilling complex points into simple and compelling submissions.

Matthew is very detail-orientated and leaves no stone unturned.

He is extremely knowledgeable, and his attention to detail is first rate. His written and oral submissions are well structured, comprehensive and persuasive.

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Alexia Knight
3
Band 3

Alexia Knight is a highly capable junior who has particular experience in defending banks. She has significant experience in advising on consumer lending disputes.

She is an excellent consumer finance-focused barrister and a very well-known operator.

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Silks (KC)

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Ian Wilson KC
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Ian Wilson KC
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Band 1
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Matthew Hardwick KC
2
Matthew Hardwick KC
2
Band 2
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Juniors

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Consumer Finance
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Charlotte Eborall
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Band 1
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Alexia Knight
3
Band 3
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