Chambers Global 2024

Wilberforce Chambers is an impressive set, noted for its expertise in complex commercial chancery litigation arising in the UK and across several international and offshore jurisdictions. The team is regularly instructed in company, insolvency and civil fraud disputes, and offers considerable strength when undertaking complex commercial litigation involving elements of pensions, trusts and property law. One instructing solicitor notes: “The set is always my first port of call. It has a large stable of barristers so there’s always someone at the right level whether I need a silk or junior.” Members are instructed in high-profile matters of the greatest complexity including Tulip LLP v Bitcoin Association, a multibillion-pound cryptocurrency claim, and Suppipat & others v Narondej & 16 others, a matter concerning an alleged fraud arising out of the sale of Thailand’s largest wind energy company.

Alan Gourgey KC is “a fantastic advocate, who’s very bright and quick at analysing matters.” “Very much a details person, he’s excellent at strategic thinking. In court he has very clear judgment and an excellent advocacy style.” “His written pleading is impressive.”

John Wardell KC is “Always keen to listen to the entire team and give his advice following input from everyone: clients, solicitors and any other relevant people. Very responsive and highly engaging,  he really gets to grips with the facts and chases points down.” “An absolutely lovely man, who’s forthright and not afraid to give a very robust view on the chances of success. A very strong advocate who stands by his word, he understands the pressures solicitors are under, and is mindful of commercial realities.” “John is extremely effective in court – he doesn’t waste words and is both direct and clear. His style reflects his written advocacy; its sharp and succinct.”

Thomas Grant KC is “very able on points of complex academic law, he’s an excellent, very persuasive advocate, who’s very experienced in front of judges at all levels of seniority. He’s also good with lay clients too and very charming.” “Thomas did a brilliant job on the advocacy: he had great presence in court, and cut to the chase effectively. Excellent on his feet, he was brilliant on the strategy and easy to work with. All round, he did a super job.”

Clare Stanley KC “She absorbed a huge amount of information and was so direct; there was no beating around the bush. Outspoken and robust in a good way, she backed me up to the hilt with the client and was collaborative in her working style.” “Very responsive and easy to work with, she rolls her sleeves up and gets stuck into the matters. Excellent in court and always very well prepared, she is excellent on case strategy.” “A no nonsense, go get ’em type of advocate, who impresses  with her trial craft.”

Fenner Moeran KC is “an exceptional barrister specialising in civil fraud cases. His deep knowledge of the law, combined with his meticulous analysis, sets him apart. This allows him to navigate complex legal issues with ease. His intellectual courage ensures that no aspect of the case goes unexamined,  and he leaves no stone unturned in his analysis of the facts and evidence. He is a formidable advocate and his compelling arguments are difficult to resist. With his user-friendly approach, clients can rely on him for exceptional legal representation and guidance.”

Terence Mowschenson KC “An effective and direct advocate who doesn’t pull any punches.”

Tim Penny KC is “a charming advocate who captivates the court, even when he’s handling difficult points. Tim has the ear and trust of the court and can take any argument forward well. He is also great at cross examination, proving both calm and composed.” “A very strong advocate, who is client friendly and easy to get on with. Judges love his easy approach to his advocacy, which is both effective and persuasive.” “Excellent in court and always on top of his brief.”

James Ayliffe KC “One of the most pleasant, hardworking impressive barristers around. He’s very clever and a hugely effective advocate.”

Lawrence Cohen KC has been described as a someone who “has good institutional knowledge and the ability to apply in-depth knowledge contextually and against a backdrop of current legal positions and authorities.” “It’s always a pleasure to have him as an opponent; he’s very charming to deal with.”

Lexa Hilliard KC is “very good at trial and very detailed in her approach, she is just so easy with the judge.” “Absolutely brilliant and a safe pair of hands on any matter.” “She is a very capable advocate, who is delightful to work with, in all respects.”

Nikki Singla KC is “very knowledgeable and has a nice style about him. He takes on board things you say and you can have a very healthy dialogue and debate with him. Super responsive and approachable, he makes himself available night and day.” “Very tenacious and brilliant at cross-examination, he’s a real master of his brief. He is a tough but wonderful barrister, who offers a Rolls-Royce service.” “Brilliant with clients, personable, measured and someone who instils confidence, he gets good results.”

Thomas Lowe KC “Judges love him; he has a great approach and an affable manner in court.” “He’s an impressive performer.”

Tiffany Scott KC is a “very on top of the detail and someone with real clarity of thought, she is totally focused on understanding the facts and legal issues in a case. Possessed of an incredible intellect, she  makes a fiercely complicated case seem a lot simpler than it is.” “Tiffany is extremely clever and always has an eye to the future – she foresees potential problems down the line and takes action to avoid them. Always realistic with clients, she helps them make informed decisions.” “Incredibly commercially sound.”

Andrew Mold KC is “very commercial, easy to work with and someone who gets to the point very quickly.” “A very pleasant person to deal with.”

Ian Croxford KC “A thoroughly lovely man, he’s very honest and a genuine opponent.” “A very sound, hard-working, and thorough individual.”

James Bailey KC “Knowledgeable, approachable and a very good advocate.”

Marcia Shekerdemian KC “Always first rate when it comes to tactics and someone who knows the court system very well.” “Incredibly easy to work with, very charming and very client oriented. She’s someone whom clients respect as she has a straightforward way of explaining legal content.” “A very clever barrister, who is very assured in court.”

Edward Sawyer is “a very capable fellow.” “Offered impressive advice and support: he identified issues and options before providing a clear route map for us to follow.” “Everything was written very lucidly and clearly signposted for the judge. He made complex concepts easy to understand.”

Graeme Halkerston is said to be “technically brilliant and responsive. A fearless advocate.” “He has an astonishing work rate and a fantastic ability to unpick and understand everything very quickly.”

Thomas Robinson “An absolute delight to work with, he is ferociously intelligent, very quick to grasp the detail, alive to commercial sensitivities and very personable and client friendly.” “As well as having technical expertise, he always makes practical suggestions. Very accommodating and tremendously, clever, he has a really calm and impactful manner in court.” “He knows his stuff and is extremely user friendly. We work very closely with him and he’s very easy to pick up the phone to and ask questions of.”

Bobby Friedman “very comprehensive, highly intelligent and someone who communicates very effectively.” “He is without a doubt fantastic with clients; he’s super user friendly.” “A fantastic barrister who can handle cases singlehandedly against much more experienced barristers and merge into a larger team with ease. He is very user friendly from the perspective of a solicitor and clients are always happy to work with him.”

Emer Murphy is “very bright, hardworking and user-friendly – a future star of the bar.”

Emily McKechnie is “smart, aggressive, really good to deal with and very responsive. She will be a big name in the industry in a few years time.” “Emily was very responsive and put a lot of effort into producing work within short deadlines. Her contribution to the matter was integral to providing the client with sound advice from an English law perspective, and she considered the case from all angles.” “Excellent and easy to work with.”

Jack Watson “A top quality barrister working on complicated matters, who is comfortable taking the lead on large and complex cases. He provides clear and concise advice at every stage.” “Very commercially minded, he gets to point very quickly and is good on his feet.” “Incredibly accomplished, responsive and articulate.”

James McCreath is “James provided sound, clear and concise advice and was mindful of the commercial realities within which our client operates.” “He’s a measured and well balanced advocate.”

Tom Roscoe is “Incredibly responsive, very diligent, very able, good on the detail, and someone who comes out with helpful, constructive suggestions.” “I was very impressed with Tom. He had excellent knowledge and recall of the details of our case which spanned a significant period. He gave us good, strategic advice throughout. His written and oral advocacy proved highly persuasive and resulted in us achieving an excellent result for our client.” “Excellent, responsive and clear.”

Anna Littler is said to be “very wise and good at getting to the core of issues, she doesn’t get bogged down in complexities. She’s very commercial and on the ball, never missing a trick. A joy to work with, she is always calm and happy.” “Anna is hard-working, technically brilliant, and someone who provides hands-on support.” “Her output is incredibly high in terms of its quality and she has the technical aspects of a case down to a tee. She’s also  considerate, which is key when matters are running high on emotion. All in all she’s a real role model for people in the industry.”

Jonathan Chew is “able, practical, clever and resourceful, he’s good with clients, hard working, and accessible.” “He’s really personable and has a very effective courtroom manner that judges warm to quickly.” “A really solid barrister, who provides pragmatic solutions and is good on the strategy.”

Tim Matthewson “switched on, bright, diligent and user-friendly.” “Very calm and highly intelligent. He’s all over the detail and someone you really enjoy working with him as he’s very polite and considerate.”

Wilberforce Chambers offers significant strength and depth in all the major offshore jurisdictions, including those in the Channel Islands, the Caribbean and Asia. Market commentators regard it as a “top class” set, “boasting some of the top names of the offshore Bar.” Members of the set are instructed to act in matters such as trust litigation, high-value commercial disputes, fraud claims and insolvency matters. Its barristers continue to appear in a number of high-profile cases, such as Halabi v Equity Trust (Jersey). The Privy Council handed down a landmark decision regarding the insolvent trust, which will have a significant impact on the wider industry. A particular fan of the set remarked: “I love Wilberforce Chambers. It is by far and away the easiest set to deal with.” They continue: “I have no doubt that in the field, it stands out against the other chambers.”

Brian Green KC is a market leader in chancery work who is regularly instructed by solicitors due to his ability to handle the most complex and high-profile litigation. He has a wide-ranging practice, but proves particularly adept at cases concerning trusts and pensions. He has handled matters in Bermuda, Hong Kong and Jersey. “The crème de la crème of barristers in the trusts dispute world.”

Jonathan Hilliard KC has an excellent reputation for trusts and commercial litigation work. His practice has led him to act in the Isle of Man, Gibraltar, the Channel Islands and the BVI, among other jurisdictions. “Jonathan’s mind works at an unbelievable pace and his analytical ability is incredible. He’s a pleasure to work with, and an enormous support when he’s in court.” “Jonathan is the most capable and thorough advocate I’ve ever dealt with. His agility to assimilate information is extraordinary. He has a fantastic ear for what the court needs in order to persuade it to do what you want.” “A superbly clever man; he’s a go-to for large, complicated matters.”

Robert Ham KC is a very highly regarded practitioner who receives effusive praise for his outstanding efforts in private client work, tax law and pensions. He acts in cases in Guernsey, the Caribbean and the Isle of Man, among other jurisdictions. “Robert is a quiet, yet effective advocate who keeps things simple, but produces bold submissions.” “Robert is hugely experienced.”

Thomas Lowe KC has a wealth of experience of appearing in the Cayman Islands and the BVI, acting in a wide range of private client disputes and contentious trust matters. He has a particular forte in handling litigation following the collapse of investment structures, and regularly acts in disputes between fund managers. Lowe is frequently called upon by commercial clients including banks and insurance companies. He also provides expertise in matters relating to fraud and insolvency. “Tom has quite a following in Cayman – he is well respected by the judiciary and practitioners alike.” “Truly exceptional – Thomas is the best.” “Thomas is extremely good on his feet and highly familiar with the Bench in Cayman.”

Clare Stanley KC is noted for her commercial and company law practice, encompassing the likes of insolvency and fraud matters. She has further expertise in handling trust dispute cases. She is well versed in the intricacies of acting in a number of offshore jurisdictions, including the Cayman Islands. “Clare is on top of all the detail and very robust.” “Clare is extremely level-headed – unruffled in the darkest of storms. She is the most responsive and committed silk I’ve ever instructed, and her ability to work seamlessly with solicitors really stands out.” “Clare has always impressed me. She’s extremely hard-working and has a calmness about her. Her advice is extremely clear and there’s very little room for doubt. She’s a pleasure to work with.”

Gilead Cooper KC  has a great standing in offshore litigation and has noted ability in trusts, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and professional negligence disputes. He also handles property disputes and art law. He has appeared in court proceedings in the BVI, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands and Hong Kong. “Gilead is one of the leading lights of the international trust Bar. He’s very clever, an excellent advocate, and very hard-working. You definitely want to have him on your team.” “Gilead is very thoughtful, responsive and good fun to work with.” “Gilead is very efficient in the way that he works; he cuts straight through to the detail.”

John Wardell KC has a strong commercial and company law practice and a broad range of expertise, including in fraud and breach of fiduciary duty cases. He is admitted to the Bar in the BVI and has further experience in the Cayman Islands. “An outstanding advocate and a real bulldog in the courtroom.” “John is a ruthless commercial barrister. He is really, really good on his feet – deceptively so.” “John has been involved in some of the most high-profile disputes in Cayman and is very much sought after. He brings his considerable insight and experience and always works towards reaching the best solution for his clients.”

Michael Furness KC is an impressive silk who is especially knowledgeable in trusts and tax disputes, as well as contentious and non-contentious pension scheme work. His practice regularly leads him to appear in Bermudian trust cases, and he has experience acting in Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal. He also provides counsel on professional negligence claims. “Michael’s intellectually very strong and he has a very relaxed manner that belies the thinking that goes on underneath. He’s a pleasure to work with.”

Terence Mowschenson KC is a popular and much-admired chancery silk who has undertaken a range of banking, finance, company and insolvency cases worldwide. His practice also encompasses joint ventures and partnerships. He has appeared in a wide range of jurisdictions, including Gibraltar, the Isle of Man, the Cayman Islands and the BVI. He has additional expertise in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. “Terence is very good – he’s very experienced, easy to work with and sensible. You know you can trust his judgement.” “Terence is our first choice for complex trusts matters.”

Andrew Mold KC adroitly handles a diverse range of traditional and commercial chancery matters, demonstrating considerable strength in cases concerning trusts, professional liability and company law. His practice has led him to litigate or advise on matters in the Cayman Islands, Jersey, the Isle of Man, Bermuda and Singapore. He is experienced in intra-family disputes including high-value divorce proceedings. “Andrew is an excellent advocate and produces high-quality written work. He is extremely responsive and thoroughly engaged with the case from start to finish.”

Nikki Singla KC is a highly regarded performer with experience appearing for clients in the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Mauritius, Dubai and the Channel Islands. Solicitors turn to him for advice on a wide range of commercial and business cases, and admire him for his specialist trusts expertise. His clients include high net worth families and trustees. He regularly handles shareholder disputes, negligence and joint venture ownership disputes, among others. “Nikki has one of the sharpest legal analytical minds that I have ever worked with, he can take a very complex problem and distil it into something simple and compelling.” “Nikki Singla KC is a master of facts and excels in his advocacy in commercial litigation.” “Nikki is responsive, intelligent and has good judgement.”

Graeme Halkerston is very well acquainted with the offshore market, having worked for several years as a partner in a leading firm in the Cayman Islands. The bulk of his work is BVI or Cayman Islands-based. He maintains a diverse and dynamic commercial litigation practice and has strengths in banking and financial disputes, restructuring proceedings and cross-border fraud. “Graeme is technically brilliant, responsive, and a fearless advocate.” “My go-to barrister for really complex matters. He has this fantastic ability to unpick and understand everything very fast, and has an encyclopedic knowledge of all the latest updates.” “Graeme is the first choice for complex corporate disputes, especially those involving unfair prejudice claims.”

Anna Littler has a strong practice in the offshore world. She regularly undertakes trusts litigation, including in Bermuda. She is well equipped to handle a range of issues trusts and trustees may encounter. “Anna is hard-working, technically brilliant, and provides hands-on support to leading counsel and instructing attorneys.” “Anna’s output is incredibly high-quality. She has the technical elements down, but she’s also very practical. She’s very considered and very considerate, which is key when matters are running high on emotions.”

Tom Roscoe is recognised as a prominent junior in the offshore trusts and commercial disputes space. He has ample experience appearing unled in courts across the Caribbean, notably in the BVI. He has additional exposure to matters in Gibraltar and the DIFC. “Tom is really great with clients. He’s very personable, approachable, and able to get legal information across in a very client-friendly way. His work is of a very high standard. All in all, an excellent junior.” “Tom is user-friendly, very knowledgeable about DIFC law, commercially minded, and handles himself well at hearings.” “Tom takes a sporting attitude towards litigation and relishes a good fight, whilst at the same time being easy to work with. Clients quickly trust him, and he never fails to deliver a top-quality service.”

Wilberforce Chambers is widely known as one of London’s top chancery sets, regularly involved in the largest litigation matters in the UK and offshore. It also has a high-end tax practice for private client matters. Members have recently represented HMRC in its dispute with Jamie Ritblat and others over the taxation of his property investment firm and other assets, including an employee benefit trust.

Jonathan Davey KC is a highly respected silk who is trusted with complex work by both HMRC and private clients. He is noted for his work on high-value trusts. Davey is particularly well known for his recent work in high-profile film scheme litigation. “Jonathan’s knowledge is second to none, and he has the ability to work over complex areas of law and present them in support of a client’s case in the most simple and clear manner. He can also think on his feet within the court arena and appears at all times to be confident and in control.”

Brian Green KC is a well-known chancery silk whose private client tax practice is much respected. He is an exceptional choice of counsel for taxation of trusts matters. “Brian is an absolute superstar. He is extremely user-friendly.”

Andrew Mold KC  has particular expertise in breach of trust and breach of fiduciary duty claims. He is also known for his skill with regard to the treatment of trust assets in high-value divorce cases. His experience extends to offshore disputes and he is also admitted to the Cayman Islands Bar. “Andrew is a proactive silk, whose advocacy is excellent.” “He has lots of knowledge and experience in the interplay between trusts and divorce issues.”

Brian Green KC is lauded as one of the foremost trusts barristers. He handles a broad range of both domestic and international cases, and is particularly recognised for his offshore expertise and his handling of disputes involving the variation of trusts. His recent advisory work has centred on trusts in the Bahamas, the Cook Islands, Gibraltar and New Zealand. “He is a class act and has a deep understanding of what it takes to win a case. Amazing.”

Clare Stanley KC  boasts a strong reputation in handling matters including trusts and probate, commercial litigation and professional negligence cases. She is experienced in contentious trusts litigation between beneficiaries and trustees, international trusts litigation and trust arbitration. “Clare is a titan when it comes to complex litigation. She is very bright and commands the respect of judges.”

Fenner Moeran KC is known for handling sensitive trusts disputes involving complex family situations. He often acts for large financial institutions and has developed a substantial offshore disputes practice. “Fenner is very good at reading in-between the lines. He is extremely knowledgeable and is good at seeing the bigger picture.

Gilead Cooper KC  is instructed in some of the most important and high-profile trusts cases of recent years. He has an increasingly international practice and acts for many significant clients in this area. Cooper is admitted to the BVI Bar and frequently appears in the courts of the Cayman Islands and Hong Kong. “Has a rapier-like intellect. Gilead stands back and looks at an issue from angles that others would not consider. He thinks outside of the box.”

Jonathan Hilliard KC has appeared in many confidential and high-value trusts and divorce cases in the UK courts and in offshore jurisdictions. He also regularly acts for trustees in professional negligence and breach of trust claims. His expertise includes in-depth knowledge of trusts that hold complex corporate structures. “Absolutely fantastic, he’s a real team player who is switched on and very technical. He is responsive and very accessible”; “Calm under pressure and a delight to work with.” “Jonathan gives robust, carefully considered, thorough advice.”

Nikki Singla KC has a wealth of experience in handling commercial and trusts matters, and is regularly seen in the Chancery Division and the Commercial Court. He is also experienced in handling international matters, with prior cases in Mauritius, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. “Does an extraordinary job both in terms of advocacy and in terms of collaboration and strategy”; “Nikki has an excellent grasp of his field of expertise, and handles matters with a professionalism that is unmatched.”

Robert Ham KC offers significant expertise in trusts law as part of his broad private client law practice. He handles both contentious and non-contentious mandates in the UK and abroad. Ham is particularly adept dealing with offshore disputes for wealthy families and trust companies. “A brilliant adviser, who adopts a practical approach.” “He’s exceptionally experienced in trusts matters.”

Andrew Child is a highly experienced junior with a broad knowledge of domestic and offshore trusts law. He regularly acts for personal representatives, trustees and beneficiaries in breach of trust claims. Child has in-depth expertise in trust matters with a fraud element. “A barrister with a terrific reputation, who has a very compelling manner.”

Joseph Steadman, regularly instructed in the High Court, has a strong chancery practice that spans commercial matters as well as trusts and estates. He is experienced in handling onshore and offshore trust cases, and has particular expertise in advising in relation to tax considerations. “Hard-working, diplomatic and industrious, and a man with excellent technical abilities”; “The perfect junior, he is completely on top of the detail”; “Incredibly intelligent: he has a brain the size of a planet. He is also very genial and pleasant to deal with.”

Michael Ashdown has known expertise handling chancery matters including trusts and estates. He is experienced in dealing with offshore instructions, such as in Jersey, Guernsey and the BVI, and appears regularly in the High Court and the County Court. “Produces very readable opinions and is very responsive. He gets to the heart of any matter and presents his case extremely clearly.” “Michael is charming, hard-working and knowledgeable.”

Tom Roscoe has a strong chancery practice which includes advising on contentious trusts, wills and estates. He takes national and international instructions, and in particular has disputes experience in the Cayman Islands, the BVI and Guernsey. “He’s a dynamo – very clever, extremely confident and very well prepared. A pleasure to work with”; “Tom gets on top of the detail and has really good client-handling skills. He is also extremely good value.”

Wilberforce Chambers is noted for its impressive work tackling both corporate and personal insolvency matters. Members are frequently called upon to undertake cases arising both in the UK and further afield, and offer significant expertise in the handling of complex multi-jurisdictional disputes. Market commentators note that “the barristers at Wilberforce are highly intelligent and extremely capable” and “have good experience on a range of insolvency matters,” with particular areas of strength for the set spanning administrations, CVAs, restructurings and schemes of arrangement. The team is also regularly instructed in cases involving complex pensions and property elements, owing to the set’s established strengths in these areas. An enviable client list includes creditors, debtors and insolvency office holders. Recent cases of note include defending a former director against wrongful trading and misfeasance claims worth over £160 million in relation to the collapse of BHS.

Lexa Hilliard KC is an esteemed practitioner offering an impressive breadth of experience and expertise across all areas of insolvency law. She regularly takes instruction at both the domestic and international levels and has been instructed in relation to several offshore disputes in the Caribbean, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. Her respected practice focuses predominantly on advisory work. “She’s very good – approachable and personable as well as being an exceptional barrister.” “She has a brilliant legal mind relating to cross-border insolvency, and her written analysis is impressive.” “Lexa is brilliant: clear, concise and reads the court well.”

Marcia Shekerdemian KC is regularly approached by clients seeking advice on corporate and personal insolvency cases. She has carved out a niche in the area of fraud and asset recovery work, and regularly acts in cross-border cases. She represents a variety of clients including directors, debtors, office holders and lenders. “She is a fantastic KC who leads from the front and seamlessly handles defensive and offensive litigation.” “Marcia is our first choice in all contentious matters – a first-rate litigator and always first-rate on tactics and the court system.” “Marcia is very easy to work with and an expert on insolvency matters.”

Clare Stanley KC is noted for her broad expertise covering trusts, company, fraud and insolvency. Stanley is often instructed on high-value, offshore insolvency matters across the Cayman Islands, Jersey and Guernsey, with a particular focus on proceedings involving complex offshore structures and asset tracing. “She’s very responsive and gets to the point very quickly.” “She’s excellent in court and is always very well prepared.”

James Bailey KC is a well-regarded silk who has a strong practice encompassing commercial chancery, company and insolvency law. He frequently plays a key role in major, high-profile cases. He is frequently involved in cases concerning misfeasance and wrongful trading claims, and has considerable expertise in handling contentious recovery work. “He is absolutely outstanding, his advocacy in particular and the way he deals with issues on his feet – he reads the room of the court very well.” “He’s fantastic; his submissions are very analytical.”

Thomas Robinson is well known for his adept representation of clients including the Pensions Regulator and continues to be a popular choice for international insolvency matters. He has experience appearing before the Supreme Court. “He invests himself in all aspects of a case and is on top of all of the points from the get-go.” “Tom is incredibly bright, always calm and eloquent, has a great team ethic and is an absolute fighter.” “He is absolutely superb.”

Daniel Lewis is highly popular in the market for his advocacy style and personable manner. He undertakes wide-ranging insolvency work, with a particular emphasis on claims arising from participation in tax avoidance schemes. He is also well regarded for his handling of professional negligence claims both for and against insolvency office holders. He is noted for his expertise in international insolvency matters. “He is very responsive, his drafting is excellent, and he is very commercial and very knowledgeable on this area of law.” “He is an assured advocate, and his advice and knowledge of the insolvency courts fills you with confidence.”

Bobby Friedman has a broad commercial chancery practice which encompasses civil fraud, company and insolvency disputes. He is regularly instructed in both domestic and offshore matters, and is called in the British Virgin Islands. “He had a really easy, charming way about his submissions that kept the focus on the main issue.” “Bobby works exceptionally well with solicitors and their teams at all levels. All in all, he is a great package of talent and he ticks so many boxes that you would always want him on your side.” “He has an ability to cut through a case and focus on which stone to pick up and which stone to leave.”

Rachael Earle garners recognition for her individual and corporate insolvency practice, often bringing and defending claims against insolvency practitioners. She regularly defends office holders from claims of misfeasance or in relation to remuneration challenges. “Rachael is tenacious, driven and a great advocate.” “She is an excellent advocate and a go-to on all insolvency matters.” “She is knowledgeable and determined to go above and beyond for her clients.”

Sri Carmichael is regularly instructed in both corporate and personal insolvency matters. She fields considerable expertise in contentious insolvencies and has experience handling complex cases involving claims brought against directors. “She’s very, very good on her feet and has excellent client-handling skills.” “She is a great team player, always helpful and knowledgeable in her field of insolvency.” “Sri is a fantastic junior who continues to perform to a very high standard in all areas of her practice.”

Stuart Isaacs KC of Wilberforce Chambers is a well-experienced arbitrator who conducts arbitrations under a broad range of arbitral rules including ICC, SIAC, HKIAC and UNCITRAL rules. He is regularly appointed as arbitrator in complex cross-border disputes.

Stuart Isaacs KC of Wilberforce Chambers in London maintains a highly versatile international arbitration practice, acting both as counsel and as arbitrator across a variety of commercial and investment treaty cases and maintaining panel memberships of such arbitral organisations as the ICC, HKIAC and SIAC.