Banking and Finance (including consumer credit) (Tier 4)
4 Stone Buildings houses a strong complement of highly experienced banking silks and juniors. The set can often be found on complex mandates, usually with an insolvency or regulatory bent. Notable cases included Singularis Holdings Limited v Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Limited, in which Robert Miles QC and Andrew de Mestre QC represented the claimant, and Jonathan Crow QC the respondent. Richard Hill QC, Sharif Shivji and Alastair Tomson also represented the claimaint in Al Khorafi v Bank Sarasin-Alpen before the DIFC.
John Brisby QC – 4 Stone Buildings ‘Outstandingly clever with a compelling court style and a pleasure to work with.’
Ranked: Tier 5
Jonathan Crow QC – 4 Stone Buildings ‘A very effective advocate, focused on the main issues, and calmly persuasive.’
Ranked: Tier 3
Robert Miles QC – 4 Stone Buildings ‘His cross-examination skills are measured and effective.’
Ranked: Tier 1
Richard Hill QC – 4 Stone Buildings ‘Leaves no stone unturned when it comes to assessing details and evidence and is usually thinking a step or two ahead of his opponents.’
Ranked: Tier 5
Andrew de Mestre QC – 4 Stone Buildings ‘Charming, down-to-earth and highly responsive, with first-rate client-care skills.’
Ranked: Tier 1
Christopher Harrison – 4 Stone Buildings ‘Very erudite and thorough to a tee.’
Ranked: Tier 3
Sharif Shivji – 4 Stone Buildings ‘He really is first class, he combines charm and an ease of manner with a deft touch and strategic acumen.’
Ranked: Tier 2
Alastair Tomson – 4 Stone Buildings ‘Great to work with.’
Ranked: Tier 4
