Chambers Review

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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Fountain Court Chambers are regarded for being "simply excellent, they are highly personable and hard working barristers with excellent technical ability and soft skills." Members are well regarded for their effective representation of a wide range of clients, including several banks, high net worth individuals and leading corporates, in complex cases involving allegations of bribery, conspiracy and misrepresentation. Notable instructions for the set include acting for the lead claimant in Aabar Holdings v Glencore PLC, regarding claims of misleading statements.

Alex Taylor is the senior clerk.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Bankim Thanki
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Bankim Thanki
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Band 1

Bankim Thanki KC runs a busy practice that includes regular instructions in civil fraud arbitrations and litigation. He also serves as head of chambers. His cases span various jurisdictions and relate to allegations such as bribery and duress.

His breadth of experience translates into an extremely clear and calm approach to every bump in the case.

He is unbelievably clever and a highly compelling advocate.

His advocacy is superb and extremely convincing.

Bankim is excellent always. He has the judge's ear.

Nico Leslie
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Nico Leslie
1
Band 1

Nico Leslie is a well-regarded junior barrister with experience handling high-profile, cross-border fraud disputes. He assists clients in claims involving allegations of bribery, embezzlement and fraudulent misrepresentation.

He is incredibly hard-working, calm and measured.

Nico is strong lawyer who is very hard-working, commercial and client-friendly in his approach.

He is very effective on his feet.

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Stuart Ritchie
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Band 1

Stuart Ritchie KC is a broad commercial barrister who takes on high-level fraud work covering all manner of issues including trusts, dishonest assistance and breach of duty. He handles arbitration proceedings as well as litigation.

He is an excellent draftsman and produces very clear and succinct legal drafting.

He is a brilliant advocate.

He is a wonderful barrister. He is a superb advocate and incredibly clever, with outstanding judgement and tactical nous.

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Jeffrey Chapman
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Band 2

Jeffrey Chapman KC is a standout silk with a broad commercial and banking practice who appears on behalf of claimants and defendants in fraud-related claims. He has dealt with a wide variety of allegations, including conspiracy, dishonesty and misrepresentation.

He understands dynamics and pressures that are not just legal, and is really creative in his thinking.

A brilliant advocate who is really good at dealing with difficult cases.

He is hugely experienced in fraud, so he can come up with good strategic ideas.

He is incredibly nice and radiates calm. He is a safe pair of hands.

He is responsive, diligent and clever.

Patrick Goodall
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Patrick Goodall
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Band 2

Patrick Goodall KC has scored wins in numerous high-profile fraud claims. Many of his instructions originate in Europe and Asia.

Patrick Goodall KC is a great advocate. He is super calm and clever.

He is flexible, fiercely intelligent and incredibly responsive.

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Rosalind Phelps
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Band 2

Rosalind Phelps KC is an exemplary commercial and banking barrister who often acts in complex fraud disputes. She has experience dealing with numerous allegations including dishonest assistance, misrepresentation and conspiracy. She has notable expertise in matters arising in the banking sector.

She is decisive, sharp and always right.

Rosalind Phelps KC is calm, forensic and clear in her advice.

She is intellectually creative and willing to take risks but has sound judgement.

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Ben Valentin
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Band 3

Ben Valentin KC is a talented silk who has amassed extensive experience handling complex cases of alleged fraud. His broad commercial practice also touches on a number of other areas, including insolvency and professional negligence.

He is very strategic and decisive, and weighs up technical, practical, and strategic issues very well.

His high intellect and emotional intelligence is a great combination.

He is legally and strategically astute and a brilliant advocate.

Ben Valentin KC remains exceptional, combining technical brilliance with strong strategic skills, even under acute time pressure.

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Laura John
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Band 3

Laura John KC is an esteemed silk who has a solid grasp of banking-related fraud. She is familiar with the various allegations that arise in such cases, including rate rigging, fraudulent misrepresentation and conspiracy.

She is absolutely excellent on her feet.

She is very good with strategy and easy to work with.

Her advocacy is very clear, and it is always structured. It is the kind of advocacy that judges like.

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Stephen Rubin
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Band 3

Stephen Rubin KC is an exceptional commercial advocate instructed in multimillion-pound fraud litigation and arbitrations concerning various allegations including conspiracy and corruption. His work often has an international aspect, involving jurisdictions in places such as Europe, Asia and the Caribbean.

Stephen Rubin KC is very good. He brings disputes back up to a high level so the judges and tribunals can understand the bigger picture.

Stephen Rubin KC is absolutely excellent.

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Tamara Oppenheimer
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Band 3

Tamara Oppenheimer KC is a well-regarded barrister with a growing reputation in commercial fraud matters. She has experience handling cases involving allegations of misrepresentation and conspiracy, and is frequently instructed in matters with a corporate crime element.

Tamara is a very technical advocate.

She is brilliant in legal strategy advice and is very assured in arguing complex legal points.

Tamara Oppenheimer is technically brilliant, responsive, sees straight to the key issues and always provides a clear-sighted opinion on the law, combined with wise strategic advice.

She has exceptional judgment and tenacity.

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Timothy Howe
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Band 3

Timothy Howe KC is an experienced silk with a global practice who is routinely engaged to act in multimillion-pound fraud disputes. Many of his cases since the financial crisis have concerned banking fraud. He is notable for acting on matters involving alleged Euribor manipulation as well as alleged tax and securities fraud.

Timothy Howe KC is an outstanding practitioner and strategist.

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Adam Zellick
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Band 4

Adam Zellick KC has an established civil fraud practice, acting on cross-border matters frequently involving financial institutions. He acts for defendants, and his capabilities in civil fraud are well supported by his broader commercial practice.

4
Alexander Milner
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Band 4

Alexander Milner KC receives praise for his broad commercial practice, which encompasses a range of work including fraudulent misrepresentation, freezing injunctions and international arbitrations. As a fluent Russian speaker, Alexander is well placed to handle cases with cross-border elements involving Russian law.

He is very hard-working, responsive and reliable.

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Derrick Dale
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Band 4

Derrick Dale KC is noted for his expertise in high-value and complex civil fraud claims relating to freezing injunctions, fraudulent conspiracy and fraudulent misrepresentation. He is routinely instructed as main counsel and has additional experience as an arbitrator.

Derrick is very smart and personable.

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James Duffy
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Band 4

James Duffy KC has plentiful experience acting on multi-jurisdictional frauds arising from contexts including Libor manipulation and securities fraud. Prior to taking silk, he developed expertise handling interlocutory applications, including for freezing orders.

He is very rigorous and constructs strong arguments.

He has brilliant strategic insight and is extremely user-friendly.

James is a very calm and relaxed advocate.

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Leonora Sagan
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Band 4

Leonora Sagan has experience across both criminal and civil law, bringing that expertise to fraud cases. She has a broad fraud practice across a range of contexts including banking and professional misconduct. She takes instructions from corporate and individual clients, whether as claimants or defendants.

She has great poise and calmness and is very reassuring, especially to clients but also to leaders and silks.

Her paperwork is beautifully written; it is very thoughtful, clever and incisive.

She has a fantastic practice and is a good advocate.

Leonora is a brilliant junior and is rightly in high demand for her combination of tremendous written advocacy and great strategic and tactical judgment.

Nick Daly
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Nick Daly
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Band 4

Nick Daly has experience as sole counsel on civil fraud cases, as well as being led on very large, cross-border matters. He has represented corporate clients in pensions and consumer frauds, and is often instructed on behalf of claimant financial institutions.

Nick is a very charming, fluent and persuasive individual.

He is incredibly experienced and a smooth operator.

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Paul Sinclair
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Band 4

Paul Sinclair KC has a recognised civil fraud practice covering cases involving fraudulent misrepresentation to procurement and freezing injunctions. He also has significant experience handling work related to Africa and the Middle East.

Paul Sinclair KC is very methodical and responsive.

A fantastic leader in every sense of the word, supremely measured and effective.

His ability to think quickly on his feet is supported by his deep legal knowledge, which makes him a go-to advocate.

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Richard Handyside
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Band 4

Richard Handyside KC brings his expertise in banking and financial services to bear in banking fraud cases. Many of his matters have international elements, and he frequently acts on behalf of financial providers.

He is a safe pair of hands.

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Samuel Ritchie
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Band 4

Samuel Ritchie has over a decade of experience in civil fraud cases, acting in large international cases. He is comfortable acting for claimants and defendants in a range of contexts, including misappropriation of trust funds and investment frauds.

He has superb drafting skills, excellent judgement and clients love him.

He is reliable and a good strategic thinker.

He combines legal brilliance with great judgment and an ability to produce compelling written and oral submissions.

He is completely unflappable with clients, and the court loves his advocacy style; it is persuasive but humorous.

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Simon Atrill
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Band 4

Simon Atrill KC has deployed his talents in several major multimillion-pound fraud trials. Much of his work is international in nature, and he has notable expertise in Russian cases. He is sought out by both claimants and defendants.

A calm, serious advocate who is a clever, clear and a safe pair of hands.

He is excellent advocate who is very measured and reads the courtroom well.

He has a deep understanding of commercial legal issues, in particular in the area of conflict of laws, and is an advocate who judges trust.

Adam Sher
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Adam Sher
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Band 5

Adam Sher regularly acts in civil fraud matters involving banking and finance elements. He acts for both claimants and defendants in matters involving bribery, deceit, and forgery and he has particular experience in acting against professional firms.

A dogged advocate who very much fights his client's corner.

Daniel Edmonds
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Daniel Edmonds
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Band 5

Daniel Edmonds is a strong junior with a background in economics that he brings to bear in large financial fraud cases. He is comfortable acting in multi-jurisdictional cases and has experience leading advocacy in court. He takes instructions on behalf of claimants as well as defendants.

Daniel is a brilliant intellect and a great tactician. He is unflappable and has a charming bedside manner and an unerring ability to quickly get to the root of the most complex matters.

Ian Bergson
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Ian Bergson
5
Band 5

Ian Bergson's civil fraud practice benefits from his experience acting in international fraud claims as a solicitor at a leading firm. Since joining the Bar, he has been instructed on some of the biggest cases, including before the Supreme Court.

He produces advice that is clear and concise. His written work is excellent, and his experience as a solicitor gives him an edge. He is an excellent junior.

Laurie Brock
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Laurie Brock
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Band 5

Laurie Brock earns praise for his civil fraud practice, in which he focuses on high-value and sophisticated claims involving fraudulent misrepresentation. In addition to working within a large team, he also has experience being instructed as sole counsel on aspects of large and complex claims.

Laurie is incredibly intelligent and has a knack for being able to get to the crux of the matter very quickly.

He is a superb advocate who is good on his feet, calm and analytical.

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Max Evans
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Band 5

Max Evans has a notable civil fraud practice, handling a variety of work including fraudulent misrepresentation, conspiracy and deceit. He is routinely instructed on complex, high-value claims that often appear in the High Court.

He is brilliant, exceptionally forensic and a pleasure to deal with.

Max is responsive and provides clear, well-tailored and easy-to-understand advice.

Max is a fantastic team player; he is very considerate, easy to get on with and comes out with inventive factual and legal arguments.

Samuel Rabinowitz
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Samuel Rabinowitz
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Up and Coming

Samuel Rabinowitz has a growing reputation as a strong junior in large, long-running civil fraud cases in the Commercial Court. He has experience on multi-jurisdictional cases and has acted as sole counsel before the High Court.

His ability to assimilate detail at high speed is unsurpassed. He has the knack of presenting complicated transactions in a simple, easy-to-understand way.

Alex Barden
New Silks

Alex Barden KC has a growing commercial fraud practice with expertise including corporate bribe-giving and fraudulent trading. He frequently acts for claimant entities but also has experience defending in civil fraud matters.

Alex is excellent and an absolute pleasure to work with. He is incredibly smart and commercial and all over the detail.

He produces very good written work efficiently, and he has a good advocacy style too. He is very persuasive.

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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Fraud: Civil

Bankim Thanki KC
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Bankim Thanki KC
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Band 1
1
Stuart Ritchie KC
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Band 1
2
Jeffrey Chapman KC
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Band 2
Patrick Goodall KC
2
Patrick Goodall KC
2
Band 2
2
Rosalind Phelps KC
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Band 2
3
Ben Valentin KC
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Band 3
3
Laura John KC
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Band 3
3
Stephen Rubin KC
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Band 3
3
Tamara Oppenheimer KC
3
Band 3
3
Timothy Howe KC
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Band 3
4
Adam Zellick KC
4
Band 4
4
Alexander Milner KC
4
Band 4
4
Derrick Dale KC
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Band 4
4
James Duffy KC
4
Band 4
4
Paul Sinclair KC
4
Band 4
4
Richard Handyside KC
4
Band 4
4
Simon Atrill KC
4
Band 4
Alex Barden KC
New Silks

Juniors

London (Bar)

Fraud: Civil

Nico Leslie
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Nico Leslie
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Band 1
4
Leonora Sagan
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Band 4
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