Fraud Group maintain Band 1 ranking in Legal 500 2018

25 Bedford Row is an ‘excellent set with good counsel at all levels, giving solicitors a wide range for any particular case’

George Carter-Stephenson QC in Band 1, noted as  ‘A delightful man with an unassuming manner whom clients really take a liking to.’  Nigel Sangster QC - ‘Particularly good with vulnerable defendants in fraud trials.’ Peter Doyle QC ‘His witness cross-examinaton is succinct, calm and professional, but with humour as necessary.’ Tom Price QC ‘A polished advocate who is also tactically astute – he knows which fights to pick.’ Adrian Eissa QC  ‘A very charismatic and human jury advocate.’

Leading Juniors included in Band 1,  Nathaniel Rudolf  and Simon Pentol.   Nathaniel’s entry  notes ‘His advocacy style is easy to understand and he is very persuasive because he knows cases inside out.’  Simon Pentol - ‘Instructed as a leading junior in challenging cases.’   Other rankings Nicola Howard ‘An impressive, unflappable advocate with impeccable judgement.’ Samantha Riggs ‘She is very meticulous and is not afraid to run novel legal arguments.’ Colin Wells , ‘Very personable with clients, with a compendious knowledge of the case law.’ Geoffrey Payne ‘He is loved due to his friendly attitude, detailed preparation and high-end advocacy.’ Osman Osman , ‘Indefatigable, and charming to boot.’ Alex Jamieson ‘He knows his cases inside-out and impresses clients with his attention to detail.’ Dermot Keating ‘He works extremely hard and has a lovely manner in cross-examination.’ Michael Gomulka ‘He defends in VHCCs.’