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Banking & Finance | UK Bar

Western (Bar)

This section principally focuses on litigation relating to commercial banking activities. Types of matters include litigation for claims of mis-selling of financial products, professional negligence, breaches of warranty, civil fraud and matters arising out of bank failures and state bailouts.

Rankings overview for Sets

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Band 1

  1. Hugh Sims KCGuildhall Chambers
  2. Stephen Davies KCEnterprise Chambers
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Band 1

  1. John VirgoGuildhall Chambers
  2. Neil LevyEnterprise Chambers
  3. Ross FentemEnterprise Chambers
  4. Stefan RamelGuildhall Chambers
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Band 2

  1. Holly DoyleGuildhall Chambers
  2. Jay JagasiaGuildhall Chambers
  3. Lucy WalkerGuildhall Chambers

All Sets profiles

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Band 1

  1. Guildhall Chambers
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    Guildhall Chambers
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    Guildhall Chambers is a much-lauded commercial set with significant capability in banking and finance disputes. The set houses a talented team which includes pre-eminent silks and knowledgeable juniors. Members regularly act for and against major banks and other financial institutions. Members have been particularly active in cases concerning lender and bank liabilities. Members of the set were involved in the high-profile Philipp v Barclays Bank APP fraud case and acted for the claimant in an alleged mistreatment case against RBS. One interviewee noted that: "Guildhall Chambers has a very impressive team of very bright and hard-working junior barristers who all have their particular areas of specialism," while another commented that the team has a "high level of expertise and legal skills."
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Band 2

  1. Enterprise Chambers
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    Enterprise Chambers
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Enterprise Chambers is a pre-eminent national set with a strong presence on the Western Circuit. Members are routinely instructed on behalf of claimants and defendants in high-stakes banking and finance disputes. The set draws on its complementary strengths in insolvency and professional negligence to offer clients a full offering. One client noted: "Enterprise is very responsive, helpful and always available to assist," while another commented that the team is "very knowledgeable, practical and user-friendly."