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Brick Court Chambers

Financial Services

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Brick Court Chambers

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Financial Services - London (Bar)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Brick Court Chambers is widely recognised for its strength in the financial services space. The set has the capacity to take on the full range of banking law matters and enjoys a strong reputation for its handling of regulatory and enforcement actions. Commentators report that the barristers at the set have “excellent attention to detail” and “strategically think ahead.” Notable recent work includes acting for London Metal Exchange, in a judicial review concerning the market suspension and cancellation of nickel trades on the world's largest non-ferrous metals market.

Paul Dennison and Tony Burgess are the senior clerks.

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Strengths

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  • Brick Court has a very good clerking team who are very helpful.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • James McClelland
    James McClelland

    James McClelland

    James McClelland KC is a much-admired barrister with a significant practice in financial services regulation, particularly on issues involving FSMA directives and European regulations. He has been involved in some of the highest-profile and highest-value cases in the sector over the last few years. He acts both for and against regulators and is experienced in PPI mis-selling matters.

    • He is an intellectual machine in his area of law. James is hugely effective in court and an incredibly punchy advocate. He is very diligent, detailed and careful in preparation.

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    • James is personable, professional and a pleasure to deal with. He is absolutely excellent on his feet.

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    • He is an excellent practitioner.

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    • James has a really great analytical mind.

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  • Charlotte Thomas
    Charlotte Thomas

    Charlotte Thomas

    Charlotte Thomas is a junior with a busy practice acting in matters related to financial services. She has significant expertise in financial service regulatory issues, as well as matters relating to fraud and foreign exchange disputes. She also has experience in collective proceedings.

    • Charlotte is a very dedicated barrister and well regarded.

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    • She is an excellent barrister and is technically incisive.

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