Tony Beswetherick KC

Ranked in 5 Practice Areas

Band 3

Chancery: Commercial

London (Bar)

8 Years Ranked

Band 3

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

9 Years Ranked

Band 3

Restructuring/Insolvency

London (Bar)

12 Years Ranked

Band 3

Offshore

All Circuits

1 Years Ranked

Band 5

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

5 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

About

Provided by Tony Beswetherick KC

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Tony has a busy practice specialising in the fields of insolvency, civil fraud, commercial litigation and company law. His work has a strong international element, and he has substantial experience of cross-border issues arising in connection with foreign insolvencies, pre-emptive relief, receiverships and other asset recovery tools. In recent years, Tony’s work has particularly focused upon complex civil fraud disputes, usually involving multiple jurisdictions.

Career

Read a full summary of Tony's career on the Twenty Essex website

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Offshore - All Circuits

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Tony Beswetherick KC has a widespread offshore practice that sees him regularly instructed in the BVI, Turks and Caicos, Cayman Islands and DIFC. He is extremely well-versed in a broad array of matters such as banking, fraud and insolvency.

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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Tony Beswetherick KC manages a wide-ranging commercial caseload covering various areas including civil fraud, banking and finance, insolvency and company law. Many of his cases have an international aspect. He offers notable experience in cases of alleged conspiracy and fraudulent misrepresentation.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Tony Beswetherick KC concentrates his busy practice on corporate and personal insolvency cases, demonstrating particular prowess in those containing a fraud element. He counts administrators, liquidators and lenders among his clients.

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Chancery: Commercial - London (Bar)

Band 3

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Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)

Band 5

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Tony is analytical and his advocacy is second to none.

Offshore respondent
UK Bar

He is a great adviser and good at working through all the steps in a claim.

Offshore respondent
UK Bar

He is analytical, and his advocacy is second to none.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK Bar

He has a phenomenally sharp mind.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK Bar

He is meticulous in his preparation and has a calm, measured approach to his advocacy.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK Bar

Tony is superb and has succinct advocacy and is always aware of how the court will see an issue.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
UK Bar

He is meticulous in his preparation and has a calm, measured approach to his advocacy.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
UK Bar

He is technically very good, well trusted by clients and his advice is always on point.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
UK Bar

He is extremely bright and is able to knit together complex, multi-stranded cases into a cohesive strategy with an eye to the commercial reality of the case.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
UK Bar

I find Tony to be meticulous in his preparation and someone who adopts a calm, measured approach to his advocacy. He's an impressive all rounder.

Chancery: Commercial respondent
UK Bar

Tony is analytical, and his advocacy is second to none. He also treats everyone in the team with respect.

Chancery: Commercial respondent
UK Bar

Tony is a very clever guy who is very commercial as well. He will push the points which he justifiably can and avoid the bad points.

Chancery: Commercial respondent
UK Bar

Tony is extremely bright and is able to knit together complex multi-stranded cases into a cohesive strategy. He has an eye to the commercial reality of a case that few barristers have.

Chancery: Commercial respondent
UK Bar

Tony's written work and advocacy are excellent, and he is very commercial in his approach. Clients like and trust him.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK Bar

Tony is analytical and his advocacy is second to none. He is one of the leading silks in insolvency and treats everyone in the team with respect.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK Bar

Tony is a real master of his craft. He is superb at advocacy and very user-friendly.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK Bar

Tony Beswetherick is soft-spoken and comes up with incredibly clever points.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK Bar

Tony is analytical and his advocacy is second to none.

Offshore respondent
UK Bar

He is a great adviser and good at working through all the steps in a claim.

Offshore respondent
UK Bar

He is analytical, and his advocacy is second to none.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK Bar

He has a phenomenally sharp mind.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK Bar

He is meticulous in his preparation and has a calm, measured approach to his advocacy.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK Bar

Tony is superb and has succinct advocacy and is always aware of how the court will see an issue.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
UK Bar

He is meticulous in his preparation and has a calm, measured approach to his advocacy.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
UK Bar

He is technically very good, well trusted by clients and his advice is always on point.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
UK Bar

He is extremely bright and is able to knit together complex, multi-stranded cases into a cohesive strategy with an eye to the commercial reality of the case.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
UK Bar

I find Tony to be meticulous in his preparation and someone who adopts a calm, measured approach to his advocacy. He's an impressive all rounder.

Chancery: Commercial respondent
UK Bar

Tony is analytical, and his advocacy is second to none. He also treats everyone in the team with respect.

Chancery: Commercial respondent
UK Bar

Tony is a very clever guy who is very commercial as well. He will push the points which he justifiably can and avoid the bad points.

Chancery: Commercial respondent
UK Bar

Tony is extremely bright and is able to knit together complex multi-stranded cases into a cohesive strategy. He has an eye to the commercial reality of a case that few barristers have.

Chancery: Commercial respondent
UK Bar

Tony's written work and advocacy are excellent, and he is very commercial in his approach. Clients like and trust him.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK Bar

Tony is analytical and his advocacy is second to none. He is one of the leading silks in insolvency and treats everyone in the team with respect.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK Bar

Tony is a real master of his craft. He is superb at advocacy and very user-friendly.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK Bar

Tony Beswetherick is soft-spoken and comes up with incredibly clever points.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK Bar

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