4 Stone Buildings has an impressive reputation in company litigation relating to directors duties, shareholder disputes and breaches of fiduciary duty. Jonathan Crow QC is a go-to barrister for cases destined for the Supreme Court and Privy Council, with recent highlights involving complex issues at the cross-sector of charity and company law. Supported by Sharif Shivji and Tom Gentleman, Richard Hill QC represented Autonomy founder Michael Lynch, who is defending civil fraud claims of over $5bn, in litigation currently running in parallel with an extradition request from the United States. Mandates often incorporate multiple jurisdictions, regularly with significant offshore aspects; John Brisby QC is assisting EY Bermuda with various investigations and potential claims while Orlando Fraser QC led 2021 silk Hermann Boeddinghaus QC and Eleanor Holland in a 12-day trial in the BVI Commercial Court. Andrew De Mestre QC is sought out for high-stakes trials, having been instructed by the claimants in Travelport v WEX, an expedited trial arising from a $1.7bn takeover affected by Covid-19.
Leading Silks
George Bompas QC – 4 Stone Buildings ‘ He has a magisterial mastery of his subject matter and an ability to express himself clearly. ’
Ranked: Tier 1
John Brisby QC – 4 Stone Buildings
Ranked: Tier 1
Jonathan Crow QC – 4 Stone Buildings ‘ An extremely articulate, smooth and persuasive advocate. ’
Ranked: Tier 1
Richard Hill QC – 4 Stone Buildings
Ranked: Tier 1
Andrew de Mestre QC – 4 Stone Buildings
Ranked: Tier 4
2020 Silks
Sharif Shivji QC – 4 Stone Buildings ‘ Sharif is a very strong technical barrister. ’
2021 Silks
Hermann Boeddinghaus QC – 4 Stone Buildings
Leading Juniors
Christopher Harrison – 4 Stone Buildings ‘ A master of the law who provides clear advice and takes ownership of a case. ’
Ranked: Tier 1
Gregory Denton-Cox – 4 Stone Buildings ‘ Greg’s encyclopedic knowledge of the leading authorities and deep well of experience in company claims across the common law world, make him our go-to company law junior and undoubtedly a star of the junior company law bar. ’
Ranked: Tier 2
Paul Greenwood – 4 Stone Buildings ‘ Strong on the law, he drafts beautifully and is very easy to work with. ’
Ranked: Tier 3
James Knott – 4 Stone Buildings ‘ His advice is very user friendly and he is excellent in dealing with difficult and demanding clients. ’
Ranked: Tier 3
Tiran Nersessian – 4 Stone Buildings
Ranked: Tier 3
Alexander Cook – 4 Stone Buildings ‘ Very thorough. ’
Ranked: Tier 4
Tom Gentleman – 4 Stone Buildings ‘ His drafting and legal analysis is very strong. ’
Ranked: Tier 4
Alastair Tomson – 4 Stone Buildings ‘ He is a trusted advisor who gives clear advice. ’
Ranked: Tier 4
Anna Markham – 4 Stone Buildings
Ranked: Tier 5
