4 Stone Buildings ‘has incredible ability at all years of call’, and one client remarks that it is ‘a leading set for company law and provides top-class service’. Jonathan Crow KC frequently appears in Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and Privy Council cases, a recent example being his work for Jardine Matheson group of companies in a multimillion-dollar appraisal claim brought by investors concerning a substantial corporate reorganisation of the holding company. Among the juniors, Christopher Harrison is a recognised expert in shareholder disputes – in Laxmi BNS Holdings Limited he handled a seven-week trial arising from four connected proceedings concerning the ownership and control of one of the UK’s biggest pharmaceutical suppliers, the B&S Group.
Rising stars
Zara McGlone – 4 Stone Buildings ‘Undoubtedly a future star of the Bar, Zara is incredibly sharp, extremely charming and her knowledge of company law is impeccable.’
Ranked: Tier 1
Emma Horner – 4 Stone Buildings ‘Emma is extremely charming, incredibly sharp, very thorough and all over the detail, and she has a strong commercial sense.’
Ranked: Tier 1
Leading Silks
George Bompas KC – 4 Stone Buildings ‘George has an excellent legal brain, being able quickly to analyse large quantities of material and provide first-class advice on strategy and merits.’
Ranked: Tier 1
Jonathan Crow KC – 4 Stone Buildings ‘An excellent advocate with an incredible ability to hold the attention of any judge, incisive and very hard working.’
Ranked: Tier 1
Richard Hill KC – 4 Stone Buildings ‘A robust and engaging advocate who commands a courtroom, and an excellent tactician who gets to the heart of a case easily.’
Ranked: Tier 1
John Brisby KC – 4 Stone Buildings ‘John is a ferocious cross-examiner and is on top of the details of a case very quickly.’
Ranked: Tier 1
Andrew de Mestre KC – 4 Stone Buildings ‘Andrew is supremely intelligent, his written advice is clear and articulate, and he provides simple conclusions stripping out the irrelevant and expertly explaining the law.’
Ranked: Tier 3
Hermann Boeddinghaus KC – 4 Stone Buildings ‘Hermann is a very astute and bright advocate, who produces top-notch work under intense time pressure and knows when to push the difficult points at a hearing.’
Ranked: Tier 4
2023 Silks
Alexander Cook KC – 4 Stone Buildings ‘Alex is extremely thorough and also very hands on, and he grasps complex factual and legal issues with ease.’
Leading Juniors
Christopher Harrison – 4 Stone Buildings ‘Christopher’s attention to detail is fantastic, he has excellent forensic skills and his advocacy is balanced and impressive.’
Ranked: Tier 1
Tiran Nersessian – 4 Stone Buildings ‘Tiran’s analytical skills are excellent, and his vast experience means that he is able to grasp essentials and interpret the fine detail of a matter whilst not losing sight of the bigger picture.’
Ranked: Tier 2
James Knott – 4 Stone Buildings ‘James has a very nice, calm, style of advocacy, and he is good at picking out only the key points and presenting well to the judge.’
Ranked: Tier 3
Gregory Denton-Cox – 4 Stone Buildings ‘Greg is an excellent barrister, giving commercial advice underpinned by serious intellectual rigour and knowledge.’
Ranked: Tier 3
Tom Gentleman – 4 Stone Buildings ‘Tom is an exceptionally strong lawyer, and a fantastic team player whose written advocacy is well structured, clear and persuasive.’
Ranked: Tier 4
Alastair Tomson – 4 Stone Buildings ‘Alastair has a clinical drafting style that is naturally persuasive and inherently logical, and he keeps a very clear and calm head in even the most heavily fought litigation.’
Ranked: Tier 4
Donald Lilly – 4 Stone Buildings ‘Donald is very user-friendly, works well as part of a team and is highly regarded by clients, as he excels in all aspects of his work – research, drafting and oral advocacy.’
Ranked: Tier 4
Anna Markham – 4 Stone Buildings
Ranked: Tier 5
Clerks
‘Our go-to set for this kind of work. There is strength in depth at the junior counsel level and the set attracts well-rounded individuals. Always a pleasure to work with them.’
The service level of the clerks’ room is second to none. They’re highly responsive, professional and always on hand to assist when required.’
