SILK PROFILE

Ian Wilson KC

UK Bar 2026

3 Verulam Buildings

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Banking & Finance

London (Bar)

16 years ranked

Consumer Finance

All Circuits

3 years ranked

About

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Career

Ian Wilson KC has a commercial litigation practice, specialising in banking and finance (including consumer credit and regulatory work), commercial fraud, insolvency and professional negligence. Ian is recognised as a leading expert in his field and is regularly instructed by UK and foreign banks and financial institutions, as well as large insolvency firms, in some of their most substantial and significant cases. He has extensive experience of commercial and retail banking, including securities, derivatives, investment management, and international finance. He has particular experience in representing banks in mis-selling claims, fraud trials, payment protection insurance and commission claims, “unfair relationship” claims, group litigation and multi-jurisdictional issues.

Ian is also a recognised academic lawyer. He is the general co-editor of the latest (2023) edition of Paget on Banking Law, the leading textbook in this field. He will be the co-author of two new books due to be published in 2025, one on third party rights in commercial law, and the other on the law of international finance. In 2024, he was a speaker-participant at a symposium on private law at Cambridge University.

Professional Memberships

COMBAR, LCLCBA

Publications

General co-editor of Paget on Banking Law.

Personal

Beyond his legal practice, Ian is a pianist and organist (playing to a professional standard), and an Associate of the Royal College of Music.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Ian Wilson KC enjoys a good reputation with regard to his representation in banking matters, which commonly turn on issues of securities, swaps, options and structured financial products. He also has noted expertise in relation to the Consumer Credit Act. His practice further covers insolvency, commercial fraud, energy disputes and professional negligence.

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Consumer Finance - All Circuits

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Ian Wilson is an experienced commercial litigator who regularly advises on consumer credit matters and financial mis-selling claims. Clients include banks, insurance companies and financial institutions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Ian has a great courtroom manner and gives very good, strategic advice.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar
He is a fantastic barrister and has a very good commercial understanding.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar
He is a dream to work with - a superb advocate, highly personable and he hits the right note in his advisory work.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar
Ian is absolutely at the top of his game and instils confidence in his clients. He is very experienced, measured in court and a very effective cross- examiner.
Consumer FinanceUK Bar
Ian is a very intelligent silk with an impressive court presence and a gentle but effective cross-examination style. He inspires confidence in solicitors, clients and judges.
Consumer FinanceUK Bar
Ian adopts a calm approach and is unflappable.
Consumer FinanceUK Bar