Banking and finance (including consumer credit)

3 Verulam Buildings

Noted for being one of the ‘go-to chambers for banking disputes,’ 3 Verulam Buildings houses members that are regularly instructed on complex, high-value claims, with clients benefitting from the set’s related expertise in other practice areas, ranging from commercial litigation, to civil fraud. Members are experienced in a wide range of banking and finance-related issues and services, including syndicated lending, securitisations and derivatives instruments. The set was recently involved in the case of Farol & Others v Clydesdale Bank and National Australia Bank which, led by Andrew Onslow KC, with Lisa Lacob, Liisa Lahti and Emma Hughes, saw the team act for over eight hundred claimants in large group proceedings concerning the breakage costs charged to customers of Clydesdale on early termination of tailored business loans, as well as the trial of four test claims. Other notable members include Hannah Glover, who is acting for one of the lead defendant groups in claims brought by the Danish tax authority in SKAT v Solo Capital Partners; and Rajesh Pillai KC, who has an active cross-border practice.

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Témoignages

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'The clerking team at 3VB is highly responsive to enquiries, easy to negotiate with and very approachable. Stephen Penson is particularly impressive, he understands exactly who his clients are looking for and goes out of his way to provide a top tier service.'
'Tremendous banking set.'
'The clerks are very commercial, user-friendly and helpful to law firms. They genuinely try to make it work for law firms and their clients.'
'3 Verulam Buildings is very strong in financial services and fraud.'
'3 Verulam Buildings are the go-to set for commercial court and financial list work, with all their barristers - from the most junior to the most senior - being at the top of their game.'

Avocats

2025 Silks

William Edwards KC

Meilleurs Juniors

Scott Ralston

‘Fiercely intelligent senior junior. His forensic analysis is vital for any complex litigation. A real brain box.’

Christopher Bond

Easy to work with.'

Christopher Burdin

Excellent written work. Encyclopaedic memory. Very approachable. Would instruct him again in a flash.’

William Day

Will is superb. He delivers common sense advice with perfect clarity and concision. His straight-forward manner is truly refreshing. You would be forgiven for forgetting his fierce intellect, given his knack for putting clients at ease. On his feet, he is dynamic and unflappable, even in the trickiest of situations. A versatile and valued advocate, who will soon achieve stellar status.’

Charlotte Eborall

‘Charlotte is extremely impressive and instils huge confidence in her solicitors. She listens, in contrast to other senior juniors who just press ahead with how they wish to do things. Charlotte strikes the perfect balance of being incredibly sharp, pragmatic and client friendly. She is an excellent advocate; measured and gauges her audience well which plays well with the judiciary.’

Richard Hanke

‘Richard Hanke is one of the foremost specialist banking juniors at the Bar. Anything he doesn’t know about banking law is not worth knowing. Extremely calm under pressure, a delight to work with. Superb on paper and a quietly effective advocate who is an excellent cross-examiner. A go-to choice for any complex retail banking litigation. Leaders seek him out and solicitors love him: a fabulous junior.’

Ian Higgins

Lisa Lacob

‘A force of nature. Fearless and calm under pressure. A forceful, effective advocate who will fight tooth and nail for her clients. A standout claimant junior who will go the extra mile. A good team player, who will carry her leader where necessary. Underestimate her at your peril.’

Liisa Lahti

‘She is passionate and fights very hard for her clients. She did a fair bit of the advocacy at trial despite being led by a silk and was impressive on her feet. She was always good humoured too.’

David Simpson

‘David is one of our favourite barristers to work with. He is responsive, collaborative, clever, succinct on paper and is simply a standout star in a very impressive set. He is skilled in dealing with clients and a fearless advocate. He always has time to talk through a difficult issue and his support and assistance over the years has been much relied upon and appreciated.’

Adam Temple

‘Works very hard. Always available to talk to you. Bright, but also pragmatic. Highly recommended.’

Cleon Catsambis

‘Very commercial in his advice. Ability to distil complicated facts and law into digestible advice and provide a clear strategy.'

Alexia Knight

‘A superb advocate and strategist.’

Michael Lazarus

James Potts

‘Very hard working and technically able barrister - a good advocate.'

Victor Steinmetz

Victor is a delight to work with. He is all over the detail, and understand what clients want to see. He always makes himself available and helps to answer the most difficult questions. Victor is an absolute star.’

Sarah Tulip

‘Sarah is an astute and analytical lawyer who has been exceptional at maintaining an overview of the case and its various facts, whilst also focusing her advice on specific issues and ensuring that the case is run efficiently and to the best level.’

Mark Wassouf

Mark is thorough, pragmatic and has a good commercial instinct. He is clearly extremely sharp and his legal analysis is well-reasoned, solution-focused and clearly articulated.’

Rebecca Zaman

‘She is a can-do junior who is easy to work with and is willing to roll her sleeves up and be part of the team. She is also an able advocate.’

Philip Hinks

‘Experienced senior junior; strong all-round lawyer and good advocate.’

George McPherson

George is brilliant. He is technically very strong and good on his feet. He has endless patience with clients, a good manner and works extremely hard.’

Teniola Onabanjo

Teniola has excellent and persuasive advocacy skills. She is able to deliver coherent, well structured and concise submissions.’

Anthony Pavlovich

Anthony is very good at providing clear and concise advice on complex topics, and preparing short and effective statements.’

Theodor van Sante

Theo is an excellent junior, with an outstanding knowledge of technical regulatory issues particularly in the fields of financial services and insurance.’

Rising stars

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