Banking & Finance
UK Bar Guide 2025 : Northern (Bar)
Band 1
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Kings Chambers is the go-to set for banking and finance disputes on the Northern Circuit, with a strong team of experienced silks and well-regarded juniors. Members regularly act on behalf of national and global banks or financial institutions, as well as other corporations. The team's expertise encompasses disputes involving fraud, asset finance and mis-selling among other areas. One source commented: "Kings is a first-class chambers from the clerks to the KCs and the quality and service levels are second to none in the Northern market," while another said that Kings is a "go-to set for banking and finance litigation in the North."
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks at Kings are prompt and pleasant."
"Kings has a friendly, good clerking team who are very responsive. Chief clerk Gary Young really has his finger on the pulse at all times."
"Senior clerk Harry Young is also a solid operator, as is clerk Brandon Singh."
"The clerks at Kings are prompt and pleasant."
"Kings has a friendly, good clerking team who are very responsive. Chief clerk Gary Young really has his finger on the pulse at all times."
"Senior clerk Harry Young is also a solid operator, as is clerk Brandon Singh."
Notable Practitioners
Ben Harding frequently appears on behalf of and against banks and other financial institutions. His expertise includes disputes involving loans, indemnities, and consumer credit, as well as mis-selling more generally.
"Ben is very responsive, always on time, and is extremely reliable. He is very thorough in what he does and is an incredibly thoughtful barrister."
"Ben is incredibly responsive. The quality of his work is very good and he is both approachable and friendly."
"Ben is an extremely good barrister but is also very personable."
Mark Harper KC is an excellent silk with an impressively broad financial practice. His areas of expertise include banking and finance, shareholder and company disputes, professional negligence and sports-related disputes. His offering also covers cases concerning partnership and restraint of trade. He often acts for leading financial institutions bringing claims relating to the enforcement of debt guarantees.
"Mark is an excellent barrister who is very responsive and great with clients."
Paul Chaisty KC is a seasoned commercial chancery silk. His practice is expansive and he has established himself as a go-to practitioner for company law, professional negligence and fraud. In the banking area, he frequently acts in matters concerning fraudulent misrepresentation and misappropriation. He often acts for large national or international clients and high net worth individuals. He is also called to the Bar of the BVI and the Bahamas.
"Paul is a very strong barrister for banking and finance matters."
Eleanor Temple KC of Kings Chambers has a broad commercial practice that takes in director disqualification and company law. In addition to her banking expertise, she is also noted for her expertise in insolvency and restructuring matters. She has a wealth of experience in the area of international banking and finance litigation work and particular expertise in cases involving the Channel Islands. She displays prowess in cases relating to multiple jurisdictions such as advising on where proceedings should be issued, as well as the interplay of international regulation.
"Eleanor produces very impressive written and oral advocacy."
Ranked Barristers at
Kings Chambers
Silks (KC)
Northern (Bar)