What the Directories say ...

Brick Court Chambers and individual members are widely and consistently recognised and recommended across numerous areas of law by the two main directories - The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.

Please see below or throughout our website for a small selection of the comments about Brick Court Chambers, or follow the links to view the latest full results of research conducted by these two directories:

 "At Brick Court, instructing solicitors know they are dealing with "a chambers with no shortage of talent or work." Said to be "consistently impressive," the set is "a first choice for truly heavyweight cases," thanks to the "exceptional range of expertise and skill" on offer both at silk and junior level." (Chambers & Partners 2012, Commercial Dispute Resolution)

"In the competition/EU law world the very finest practitioners are few on the ground, but a number of them have made a home at this set. "High-quality, practical performers," they ally excellent knowledge of black letter law with superior advocacy skills." (Chambers & Partners 2012, Competition/European Law)

"Brick Court remains committed to administrative and public law and is the place to go if you require the most commercially focused public lawyers available. It boasts a strong background in commercial regulatory, EU and competition law, which places the set in a unique position to handle public law challenges and judicial reviews spanning these sectors. It also stands out for its capability to handle work with an international dimension. Sources say: "We never hesitate to instruct barristers from here." " (Chambers & Partners 2012, Administrative & Public Law)

"This heavy hitting commercial set is a natural choice for large, market-leading cases. Its exceptional team of barristers features some of the Bar's brightest stars and offers a wealth of commercial experience, which is utilised when dealing with some of the most difficult, highest value financial disputes. Unsurprisingly, the team is often found handling claims arising out of accountancy and banking disputes." (Chambers & Partners 2012, Professional Negligence)

"‘Without question the standout chambers in the competition field', Brick Court Chambers has a ‘leading line-up' of specialists." (Legal 500 2011, EU and Competition)

"Brick Court Chambers fields ‘many talented specialists in public law' and ‘truly excellent' clerks." (Legal 500 2011, Administrative & Public Law)

"The ‘first-class' Brick Court Chambers has a ‘range of very able counsel' who are ‘value for money in complex, high-value cases'." (Legal 500 2011, International Arbitration)

"‘A first-rate set by any measure' " (Legal 500 2011, Media, Entertainment & Sport)

"The ‘pre-eminent' Brick Court Chambers is ‘outstanding for professional negligence work'." (Legal 500 2011, Professional Negligence)

"The strength and depth of its counsel at both silk and junior level is virtually unmatched, with sources insisting that "these individuals are clearly part of the leading pack in the commercial sphere." Such is the set's robust state of health that it has had ten or so silks appointed to its ranks in the last few years or so, all of whom attract quality work that is fed down to its equally accomplished juniors." (Chambers & Partners 2011, Commercial Dispute Resolution)

"Leading commercial set Brick Court is a name synonymous with excellence at the Bar. It houses a number of individuals with strong human rights experience, who more than do their bit to sustain the set's brilliant reputation." (Chambers & Partners 2011, Civil Liberties)

"Brick Court boasts an impressive array of top silks and draws upon its considerable reputation for commercial work when handling insurance matters. Instructing solicitors consider its client service to be of a very high standard: "Whilst you may risk a blasé attitude with other chambers, you know the barristers here are going to strain every sinew for you." The clerks, too, are well respected, with one commentator noting that "they have a magic touch in terms of getting hearing dates when you need them." " (Chambers & Partners 2011, Insurance)

"This set is incredibly strong in commercial disputes, and its array of "cerebral and extremely effective advocates" is regularly called upon for significant public law matters." (Chambers & Partners 2010, Administrative and public law)

"As one of the most successful commercial sets around, Brick Court has nothing left to prove in terms of its reputation. Its members have long been involved in the great matters of the day, "never tiring even when faced with the most complex cases and the tightest of deadlines."" (Chambers & Partners 2010, Civil Fraud)

"A majority of the leading commercial solicitors' firms feels that Brick Court still has an edge over nearly all of its rivals. The set's quality and depth is such that it can provide excellent counsel in leading cases however large they may be. Consistently good advice and representation is offered at a chambers that is further noted for the fact that "you can have a sensible discussion about fees." The result of all this is that Brick Court members involve themselves in some of the most important cases around." (Chambers & Partners 2010, Commercial Dispute Resolution)

"Brick Court Chambers delivers ‘a gold-standard service without arrogance and hype‘." (Legal 500 2009, Commercial Arbitration)

"No set has a broader base of all-round commercial experience than Brick Court Chambers. It is skilled in every facet of commercial litigation, a fact that necessarily informs its much-vaunted insurance practice. The members here collectively form "an absolutely amazing insurance team"." (Chambers & Partners 2010, Insurance)

"Brick Court has a formidable reputation in its core areas of EU/competition law, commercial law and public law. A set which pushes its barristers hard, it is known for being home to a "huge number of first-class practitioners" who are ably assisted by "vibrant and energetic clerks." The set is home to performers of the first rank." (Chambers & Partners 2010, EU/Competition)

"The set's best-known leader, Jonathan Sumption QC impresses. However, with four QC appointments in 2006, three in 2008 and four in 2009, many aspire to such greatness. This is because ‘advice received is top-
notch and commercially expressed, always practical, not just legalistic‘ from leaders such as Mark Hoskins QC, Alan Maclean QC, Fergus Randolph QC and Aidan Robertson QC, all with significant commercial, arbitral, EU or public law experience. One to watch is Daniel Jowell, ‘one of the most promising commercial juniors of his generation‘." (Legal 500 2009)

"Ian Moyler and Julian Hawes run ‘one of the best clerking systems in London, with tremendous strength in depth‘." (Legal 500 2009)