JUNIOR PROFILE

Fred Wilmot-Smith

UK Bar 2026

Brick Court Chambers

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

3 years ranked

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

3 years ranked

Group Litigation

All Circuits

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Frederick specialises in all aspects of commercial law, especially civil fraud.

He regularly appears in the Commercial Court, both led and unled. He also has substantial appellate experience, having appeared before the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and Privy Council on a number of occasions. He also provides advice and acts as an expert on all aspects of English private law.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Fred Wilmot-Smith is already recognised as a go-to junior for cross-border high-profile civil fraud proceedings. He is also experienced in appellate matters.

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Group Litigation - All Circuits

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Fred Wilmot-Smith is quickly become a highly regarded junior in group claims in tax law, and is particularly recognised for his technical expertise in remedies and restitution.

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Strengths

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He can very creatively create opportunities for clients given his real depth and knowledge. He finds practical solutions. He is hard-working and a breath of fresh air.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar
Fred is extremely bright, user-friendly, helpful and reliably good on the law.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar
Fred has the ability to spot points others don't spot, especially when dealing with complex legal arguments. He is a great oral advocate and will be a star of the future.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
Fred's written advocacy is meticulously researched, fluid and faultless, and his oral advocacy is spot-on. He is clear and compelling. Judges listen to him with great attention.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
He has incredible knowledge of the law and is uniquely placed given his time as a lecturer at Oxford. For practical and legal solutions to problems, there is no one better.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
He knows more about restitution that anyone. He has an exceptional academic background but is still commercial and practical. He's just got an absolutely encyclopaedic knowledge.
Group LitigationUK Bar