Offshore (Bar)

4 Stone Buildings is a highly regarded set able to offer particular expertise in the BVI, the Cayman Islands, Bermuda and the Channel Islands, while sustaining praiseworthy capability in the DIFC and the Far East. Members of chambers are frequently instructed to act in a variety of matters including trusts, liquidations and shareholder action fund disputes. This year the set has represented Kathryn Ma Wai Fong, as executrix of the estate of Datuk Wong Kie Nai, in significantly high-profile multi-jurisdictional proceedings brought by family members. The barristers "have a good grasp and ability to keep it simple, yet effective," states an interviewee. A second commentator notes that the set "has specialised expertise where complex financial issues are at play."

"Senior clerk David Goddard is exceptional. Ben Lashmar, first junior clerk, and Ryan Tunkel, second junior clerk, are also very good."

"Ben Lashmar and Ryan Tunkel are patient and accommodating with ever-changing schedules."

"The clerking at 4 Stone Buildings has been excellent across the board. They're very easy to work with and very responsive."

Jonathan Crow KC
Jonathan Crow KC is a formidable offshore advocate with an outstanding track record in heavyweight commercial, company and public law cases. The broad geographic spread of his work takes him to Hong Kong, the Channel Islands and several Caribbean jurisdictions. He is sought after for his knowledge of trusts disputes, as well as investment fund and property cases, and he also frequently appears before the Privy Council. "Jonathan is a top-class act. He's easy to work with and will roll up his sleeves." "Jonathan is a superb barrister; market-leading for sure. Everyone wants to be him." "Jonathan's the real deal. A true star in the offshore world." "Jonathan's such a nice man. He's so smooth on his feet and incredibly persuasive. He's a really really good advocate."

John Brisby KC
John Brisby KC has a busy commercial practice that sees him tackle work in Gibraltar, the Isle of Man, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, among other jurisdictions. He has attained a fine reputation for his excellent courtroom advocacy and has acted in cases relating to the collapses of Enron, Barings, Maxwell and Barlow Clowes. His primary expertise is in fraud, insolvency and company law, including shareholder disputes. "John brings so much experience and respect to any case. You get something useful or important from every conversation you have with him." "John is a real bruiser, he performs best in a tough fight and definitely has the ear of the court, he is not shy about anything." "John is a super effective advocate and cross-examiner."

Sharif Shivji KC
Sharif Shivji KC delivers standout performances in financial services litigation and has a highly international practice that sees him work in places such as Dubai, the BVI and Trinidad & Tobago. He is well known for his private client work including high-value divorce agreements, where he advises on trust-related issues, among others. "Sharif is an excellent advocate and is highly detail-oriented. He has the precision of a surgeon, with phenomenal mastery over his time when pleading." "Sharif is an astute advocate."