Band 3
Band 3
About
Provided by Helen Evans KC
Practice Areas
Principal areas of practice are professional liability, fraud, disciplinary/regulatory, contempt of court and insurance coverage. Recent example of Helen’s work include:
• acting for a Big 4 Accountancy Firm being sued over tax advice by a hedge fund billionaire;
• Representing a former partner in a city law firm in relation to failures to carry out money laundering checks;
• Representing the main KPMG partner in the FRC proceedings arising out of the collapse of Carillion
• Appearing in the Court of Appeal on the leading case on abuse of process in claims against solicitors (Allsop v Banner Jones), the
insurance coverage dispute arising out of the Jirehouse fraud (Discovery Land v AXIS) and a challenge to the disbarment of a
barrister (Bar Standards Board v Sophia Cannon)
Career
Called to the Bar in 2001. Appointed KC in 2022. Appointed Chair of CIMA Appeal Panel, 2024. Chair of COMBAR’s Sub-Committee reviewing contempt of court, 2024. Formerly sat as Deputy District Judge.
Professional Memberships
PNBA, Chancery Bar Association, COMBAR, LCLBA, ARDL. Former member of Bar Standards Board Prosecuting Counsel.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Helen Evans KC is sought after for high-profile FRC proceedings and for disciplinary matters involving barristers and solicitors.
Helen Evans KC is regularly instructed in high-profile professional negligence cases against insurance brokers, surveyors, lawyers and financial professionals. She demonstrates proficiency in large-scale litigation involving multiple parties.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"She has an exceptional ability to paint a picture for the tribunal and conveys her client's position with clarity with an utter determination for the case."
"Helen is probably the most hands-on KC I've ever worked with. She's extremely impressive both in terms of her knowledge and her ability to get up to speed."
"She is highly responsive and clear on her timelines. She is also fantastic on keeping up to date in the tribunal."
"Her advice is always spot on. She is able to help us and clients understand complex points."
"One of the smartest barristers I have had the privilege of working with. She has excellent advocacy skills and is absolutely someone you want on your team."
"Helen's organisation and clear thinking in the most tricky, document-heavy claims is formidable, paired with her ability to remain commercial so as to ensure we can all see the wood through the trees."
"She has an exceptional ability to paint a picture for the tribunal and conveys her client's position with clarity with an utter determination for the case."
"Helen is probably the most hands-on KC I've ever worked with. She's extremely impressive both in terms of her knowledge and her ability to get up to speed."
"She is highly responsive and clear on her timelines. She is also fantastic on keeping up to date in the tribunal."
"Her advice is always spot on. She is able to help us and clients understand complex points."
"One of the smartest barristers I have had the privilege of working with. She has excellent advocacy skills and is absolutely someone you want on your team."
"Helen's organisation and clear thinking in the most tricky, document-heavy claims is formidable, paired with her ability to remain commercial so as to ensure we can all see the wood through the trees."
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