Chambers UK

Commercial Dispute Resolution

"Pragmatic and solution-driven, he builds an excellent rapport with solicitors and clients." "He combines excellent strategic nous with an incredibly user-friendly manner, and is brilliant on his feet." (2020)

"Pragmatic and solution-driven, he builds excellent rapport with solicitors and clients alike." "He's a freezing order specialist with encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and a strong grasp of technicalities and procedure." (2019)

"Well known in the offshore world, he displays extremely solid analytical skills and is a joy to work with." "Shows dogged determination and has a client-friendly approach." (2018)

"Hard-working, he fights your corner and has a great manner with lay clients." "He fights tirelessly and is prepared to tackle issues others wouldn't." (2017)

"A seriously heavyweight lawyer. He can provide a strict analysis of the law, but has a serious eye on tactics the whole time." (2016)

"Hard-working, he fights your corner and has a great manner with lay clients." (2016)

"Has a strong reputation among instructing solicitors for his user-friendliness and his firm advocacy style." (2015)

"Very good with clients, and very good at delivering a hard message in a way that they will accept. He also has solid analytical skills, and you come away feeling confident about the advice he's given." (2015)

"A freezing order specialist, with an encyclopaedic knowledge and grasp of the technicalities and procedure in this field." (2015)

"Enters the rankings this year backed by considerable praise for his advocacy and client service skills." (2014)

"A freezing order specialist, he has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and a strong grasp of the technicalities and procedure in this field." (2014)

Chambers UK

Fraud: Civil

"A freezing order specialist with an encyclopedic knowledge and grasp of the technicalities and procedures in this field." "An excellent strategic thinker." (2020)

"A real specialist at the forefront of the field. He combines legal knowledge with excellent strategic thinking." (2019)

"A real specialist at the forefront of the field. He combines legal knowledge with excellent strategic thinking." "A freezing order specialist with an encyclopaedic knowledge and grasp of the technicalities and procedure in this field." (2018)

"He's very good, quick and responsive. A great team player who's pretty aggressive, he's extraordinarily thoughtful in terms of thinking of potential solutions." "He has an encyclopaedic knowledge and grasp of the technicalities and procedure in this field." (2017)

"Produces very good written work and is very good with clients too." (2016)

"First rate for jurisdictional issues and Russian and CIS work." (2015)

"The guru on freezing orders - he's a real technical authority." (2015)

"Has a significant track record of handling multi-jurisdictional fraud proceedings." (2014)

"He is considered particularly good on cases with Russian and Eastern European aspects and those concerning jurisdictional challenges." (2014)

"Brilliant with clients, he is an excellent strategist." (2014)

"Is a "new silk but you wouldn't know it," according to impressed interviewees, who give him "ten out of ten" for his strategic nous." (2013)

"Undoubted expertise and command of the law." (2012)

"Effective, assured, positive and subtle," "down-to-earth, clear advice" "user-friendly stance." "enviable reputation for his work in relation to freezing orders." (2011)

Legal 500

Commercial Litigation

"Knows the detail and is ready to answer any questions from a judge." (2020) 

"Ruthless in cross-examination, clear in presentation, and prepared to stand up to a judge when needed." (2018/19)

"A leader in all matters relating to interim relief." (2017)

"One of the top commercial and Chancery silks at the Bar." (2016)

"One of the top commercial and Chancery silks at the Bar." (2015)

"Technically strong, very commercial and not scared of telling it straight." (2014)

"A recent silk but performs as if he has been a QC for a decade or more." (2012)

"Highly organised and a calm, persuasive advocate. He is a walking encyclopaedia on injunctions." (2010)

Legal 500

Fraud: Civil

"Gives bold advice and doesn’t sit on the fence." (2020)

"First point of call with any civil fraud claim, his knowledge of freezing injunctions is second to none." (2018/19)

"He has an exceptional depth of knowledge, especially on freezing injunctions." (2017)

"The doyen of interim relief and not afraid to give clients tough advice." (2016)

"He excels at fraud work, where his knowledge of worldwide freezing orders and injunctions is second to none." (2015)

"Massively talented and commercially astute - a pleasure to instruct." (2014)

"Performs as if he has been a QC for a decade or more." (2012)

"Is a walking encyclopaedia on injunctions." (2010)

Legal 500

Offshore

"Instructed in Caribbean Chancery litigation." (2020)

Legal 500

Insolvency

"Recommended" (2013)

"Clients have absolute confidence." (2012)