Group Litigation
UK Bar Guide 2025 : All Circuits
Band 3
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4 New Square Chambers' members are well versed in group litigation across a variety of contexts including fraud, product liability, professional negligence and banking and finance, among others. The set boasts barristers with, in the words of one source, "brilliant analytical minds that provide clear and strong advice." This year, members have appeared both claimant and defendant side in a number of high-profile matters including Allianz & Others v RSA Insurance, a group action by 60 institutional investors under Section 90A of FSMA; Various Investors v G4S, a group action bought by a large investor group concerning an investment fraud; and the Dieselgate emissions litigation.
Lizzy Stewart is the CEO and senior clerk.
Strengths
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"4 New Square Chambers are very modern and progressive when it comes to fees and working practices; they are very commercial in their approach."
"4 New Square Chambers are very modern and progressive when it comes to fees and working practices; they are very commercial in their approach."
Notable Practitioners
George McDonald is vastly experienced in the management of group claims throughout their life cycle. His expertise covers traditional GLO cases and representative actions via CPR 19.6 or competition law. He is also highly regarded for his expertise in the funding and cost mechanisms of group litigation.
"On the funding elements of class actions, George is great."
"George is very user-friendly."
Daniel Saoul KC demonstrates experience in group litigation across a variety of areas including banking and finance, fraud and professional negligence.
"Dan is extremely bright and a well-rounded advocate. He is good on the law, good on the paperwork and a very good tactician."
"Daniel is without question the best advocate I've ever worked with."
Isabel Barter is an increasingly prominent junior who garners praise for her experience in product liability and professional negligence group litigation.
"She is very good on product liability."
"An impressive barrister."
Shail Patel KC is a highly regarded practitioner whose strong background in financial services has gained him a growing reputation for investment and shareholder group actions. He specialises in investor fraud and prospectus claims under Sections 90 and 90A of FSMA.
"Shail has a brilliant ability to thoughtfully analyse the points at issue and provide succinct solutions and advice."
"Shail is an excellent barrister. He is a delight to work with - charming, sensitive to client needs and dynamic."
"Shail is absolutely outstanding."