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Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Blackstone Chambers is particularly known for its work on the regulatory side of banking matters. The set possesses a "very strong bench of silks" who have experience of acting in high-profile and high-value matters in a range of roles, including acting for banks as well as regulators. One source praises the set as "undoubtedly the leading set for financial services regulatory disputes, with strength in depth amongst seniors and juniors."

Derek Sutton and Adam Sloane are joint senior clerks.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks are brilliant and very responsive, often working all hours if urgent instructions or information is required.

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  • Blackstone Chambers has efficient and effective clerks.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Hunter
    Andrew Hunter

    Andrew Hunter

    Andrew Hunter KC is an experienced practitioner in banking and finance matters, with a strong background in acting for both claimants and defendants in high-profile financial regulatory disputes. He is equally adept at handling cases stemming from civil fraud and asset recovery.

    • He is an excellent advocate, a tough cross-examiner, super bright and a good team player.

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    • Andrew is working on the biggest cases and is exceptionally well regarded.

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  • Andrew George
    Andrew George

    Andrew George

    Andrew George KC is frequently instructed in high-profile banking litigation. He has significant experience in mandates involving multiple jurisdictions and is able to bring his knowledge of regulatory law issues to high-stakes disputes.

    • He is a fantastic advocate, has the ear of court, judges and clients love him and he is really easy to deal with.

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    • Andrew is very effective at cross-examination.

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    • Andrew is an excellent advocate and provides easily digestible advice.

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  • Javan Herberg
    Javan Herberg

    Javan Herberg

    Javan Herberg KC is an accomplished silk who focuses his practice on disputes emerging from the financial services sector. He frequently acts both for and against financial regulators in high-value cases, often spanning multiple offshore jurisdictions.

    • Javan is incredibly easy to work with and hugely knowledgeable.

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    • Javan is a real star and his judgement is impeccable.

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  • Andrew Green
    Andrew Green

    Andrew Green

    Andrew Green KC regularly acts for major banks and financial institutions in high-profile litigation mandates.

    • Andrew is an outstanding banking and finance silk - he is incredibly knowledgeable on a wide range of issues, his cross-examination is formidable and he is a brilliant strategist.

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    • He is a polished court performer.

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    • Andrew is a tremendous advocate with a unique gift for the right turn of phrase and incisive cross-examination skills.

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