Insolvency

4 Stone Buildings

4 Stone Buildings houses barristers specialising in a number of insolvency and restructuring services, with members experienced in cases ranging from directors’ disqualification, to CODA cases and insolvency litigation. Jonathan Crow KC has been involved in a number of high-value and high-profile cases, including Byers v Saudi National Bank, where liquidators brought a multi-million dollar claim of two insolvent companies against a bank for knowing receipt of funds paid in breach of trust. Tiran Nersessian is experienced in litigation, and has acted for the government and for private litigants, while Christopher Harrison has niche expertise in insolvency cases in the financial sector. Nicholas Wright and Zara McGlone are also key names at the set.

L’éditorial du Legal 500

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Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

'4 Stone is an excellent chambers. My go-to chambers. Top Silks and really good, hungry juniors.'
'Excellent. Ben Lashmar and Ryan Tunkel are particularly good.'
'This is an excellent set with some similarity to my own in terms of size and focus. It is neatly balanced and has an excellent and well-deserved reputation.'
'Very good service from the clerks. Responsive which is key for me and is always open to a conversation about fees.'
'David Goddard is a legend in the London clerking fraternity. Well liked and respected by all.'

Avocats

Leading silks

Jonathan Crow KC

‘He is a top-tier advocate with vast experience. His advocacy is exceptional.’

Richard Hill KC

Sharif Shivji KC

‘Sharif is very clever, bouncy, positive and creative. He’s a strong and persuasive advocate. His skeleton arguments are very clear. He’s excellent on client calls and gets to the point.’

George Bompas KC

John Brisby KC

Andrew de Mestre KC

A stand out practitioner.'

Hermann Boeddinghaus KC

Hermann is a sharp and formidable advocate with a very good sense of the courtroom and his opponents. No brief is too challenging for Hermann and he is always one step ahead in his strategy and is able to anticipate and fully prepare for all arguments.'

Orlando Fraser KC

2023 Silks

Alexander Cook KC

Alex is very slick – he seems to tick every box for a modern barrister. His advocacy is cool, calm and collected, and he never seems to lose his nerve! He is good on the law, and also very client-friendly, with a good commercial sense.’

Meilleurs Juniors

Tiran Nersessian

Christopher Harrison

Andrew Rose

Excellent powers of legal analysis; drafts compelling skeleton arguments.’

Donald Lilly

‘An excellent all-rounder – his written work is exemplary, and he is a confident advocate. Donald is very popular with clients.’

Albert Sampson

A strong performer both on paper and on his feet. Albert is always on top of the detail and more than able to go toe-to-toe with more senior colleagues at the bar.’

Alastair Tomson

Joseph Wigley

Karl Anderson

Karl’s knowledge in the insolvency space is exceptional. In addition, he is very personable and has a keen commercial and economic eye.’

James Knott

Absolutely outstanding in terms of the advice provided but also the strategic approach to solving issues. James has an uncanny knack of being able to make all the right calls and all at the right time.‘

Zara McGlone

Extremely helpful, always going above and beyond, so she is totally reliable. Technically excellent and very approachable.’

Rising stars

Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.