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Stuart Ritchie KC

UK Bar 2026

Fountain Court Chambers

Ranked in 5 practice areas

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

21 years ranked

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

13 years ranked

Employment

London (Bar)

24 years ranked

Partnership

London (Bar)

13 years ranked

Company

London (Bar)

3 years ranked

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Stuart Ritchie KC is a broad commercial barrister who takes on high-level fraud work covering all manner of issues including trusts, dishonest assistance and breach of duty. He handles arbitration proceedings as well as litigation.

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Employment - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Stuart Ritchie KC offers a unique blend of expertise in both employment and commercial law, paying particular attention to matters involving fiduciary duties. He appears frequently in cases involving senior executives embroiled in matters relating to interim injunctions and team moves.

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Partnership - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Stuart Ritchie KC of Fountain Court Chambers stands out for his mastery of matters concerning LLPs and fiduciary duties and those affecting individuals holding senior executive positions in commercial partnerships. Particularly active in the territory where company, partnership and employment law intersect, he receives especially enthusiastic praise for the quality and determination of his advocacy.

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Company - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Stuart Ritchie KC is recognised for his excellent practice in a broad range of commercial law disciplines. Within company law, he is particularly well regarded for his work acting in director's duties cases, including those heard at the Supreme Court. He is also frequently instructed by leading corporate firms in regard to sensitive shareholder disputes.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is an excellent draftsman and produces very clear and succinct legal drafting.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar
He is a brilliant advocate.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar
He is a wonderful barrister. He is a superb advocate and incredibly clever, with outstanding judgement and tactical nous.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar
He is approachable, bold and not worried about having a different opinion.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
We were way ahead of our opponent at every turn because of his excellence.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
He is technically brilliant and has fantastic advocacy skills, and his sense of judgement is such that he has yet to put a foot wrong. He should be regarded as an industry-leading silk in fraud cases.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar