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Louise Hutton KC

UK Bar 2026

Essex Court Chambers

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Banking & Finance

London (Bar)

8 years ranked

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

18 years ranked

Chancery: Commercial

London (Bar)

15 years ranked

Restructuring/Insolvency

London (Bar)

7 years ranked

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Louise Hutton KC has worked in substantial and high-profile matters for a range of clients, including banks and administrators. Her experience includes issues of fraud and breaches of fiduciary duty, and she is skilled at acting in arbitration proceedings.

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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Louise Hutton KC is sought after for her advice and advocacy in major pieces of fraud litigation incorporating the full spectrum of allegations. Many of her cases are banking-related.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Louise Hutton KC is a well-respected commercial barrister with expertise spanning commercial, fraud and insolvency. She often advises on high-value, cross-border restructuring and insolvency claims in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

She has the courage of her convictions and she is always available and approachable.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar
Louise is highly articulate, exceptionally bright, has a deep understanding of the law and is willing to think laterally around the arguments.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar
She has been impressively nimble in navigating complex issues and has taken clear, robust views on difficult technical points.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar
She is elegant and forceful on her feet.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar
She is excellent; extremely bright and fantastic in court.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar
She is always right in the law, and in the analysis and advice to the client in determining strategy.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar