SILK PROFILE

John Taylor KC

UK Bar 2026

Fountain Court Chambers

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Consumer Finance

All Circuits

1 year ranked

Aviation

London (Bar)

19 years ranked

Banking & Finance

London (Bar)

22 years ranked

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

19 years ranked

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Consumer Finance - All Circuits

Band 2

Individual Editorial

John Taylor KC is a well-regarded practitioner who is experienced in handling a wide range of financial and commercial litigation. He is particularly adept in the area of mis-selling litigation.

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Aviation - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

John Taylor KC operates a broad practice of which aviation represents a substantial part. He applies his vast commercial expertise to matters concerning aircraft leasing, sales and product liability. He tackles a myriad of complex issues arising out of contested lease terminations and regularly handles both high-value aviation litigation and arbitration.

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Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

John Taylor KC has a strong track record of representing banks both in the English courts and overseas. He has particular experience in cases addressing LIBOR manipulation, the operation of standard terms and the mis-selling of interest rate swaps. His banking practice incorporates disputes in overseas jurisdictions, and he has particular experience of acting in the DIFC.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

John has a very calm manner but can be very tough when required.
Consumer FinanceUK Bar
Diligent, careful, insightful and very hard-working.
Consumer FinanceUK Bar
An excellent advocate who works hard for his clients. He's tenacious and someone who always puts in a good performance.
AviationUK Bar
John helped produce great results for our client and they were very pleased.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar
A superb counsel to have in any really technical or complex heavyweight dispute. He is one of the most thoroughly prepared advocates I've seen.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
John Taylor is easy to work with. He is bright, good on his feet and someone with a nice advocacy style.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar