SILK PROFILE

Adam Sher KC

UK Bar 2026

Fountain Court Chambers

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Banking & Finance

London (Bar)

12 years ranked

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

1 year ranked

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

3 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

Provided by Fountain Court Chambers

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Civil and commercial litigation including banking, financial services, insurance, civil fraud and professional negligence.

Unparalleled expertise in benchmark litigation claims (LIBOR, EURIBOR etc), with deep experience of a wide range of banking and finance litigation, relating to derivatives (interest rate, equity and credit), syndicated lending, securitisations (RMBS/CMBS), prime brokerage; disputes concerning capacity (including in particular Italian and other European local authorities) and large scale consumer claims (e.g. so-called “SAMs” mortgage claims).

Frequently instructed in civil fraud claims in various jurisdictions, including the Mozambique “tuna bonds” controversy and claims against Credit Suisse (Loreley Financing No 30 v Credit Suisse); various international arbitrations (LCIA, SCC, UNCITRAL); insurance disputes, acting for both insureds and insurers (especially involving credit insurance or political risk), including the multi-billion dollar Russian Aircraft litigation.

Particular interest and experience in disputes concerning all aspects of legal professional privilege (including high-profile appellate cases such as Sports Direct v FRC).

Winner of “Banking Junior of the Year” at the Chambers and Partners 2017 Bar Awards (also shortlisted in 2016 and 2023) and shortlisted for “Financial Services and Insurance Junior of the Year” at Legal 500 Bar Awards in 2025.

Career

Called 2007.

Professional Memberships

Member COMBAR, London Common Law and Commercial Bar Association.

Publications

Contributor to various publication on privilege, including the 4th edition of Thanki, The Law of Privilege (2025), and the legal professional privilege chapter in Lissack & Horlick on Bribery (3rd edition, 2020).

Personal

Oriel College, Oxford, BA (First Class), BCL (Distinction), Harvard Law School, LLM.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

New Silks

Individual Editorial

Adam Sher is a well-regarded barrister capable in LIBOR-related litigation and general financial disputes, many of which have offshore elements. He acts for an array of major national and multinational retail and investment banks.

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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

New Silks

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He has a razor sharp intellect, always provides clear and concise comments, helps to chart a way forward in difficult waters and is also a pleasure to work with.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar
Adam is exceptionally clever, very hard-working and a great team player.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar
Adam is always willing to think beyond the immediate question and never fails to be ahead of everyone else in the room on the most intricate of details.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar
A dogged advocate who very much fights his client's corner.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar
I have great praise for Adam. He is a dynamo who brings great energy to a case. He is quite aggressive, which goes down well with clients.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
I can't say enough good things about Adam Sher, a man who is gifted and highly intelligent. He is always a few steps ahead of everyone in the room.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar