Dyers Chambers and One Paper Buildings merge to form Drystone Chambers

Today barrister sets Dyers Chambers and One Paper Buildings merge to create Drystone Chambers, the chambers of Karim Khalil QC and Andrew Campbell Tiech QC, based at 35 Bedford Row.

Their 5 year business plan predicts over 25 per cent growth in their key practice areas of regulatory & criminal law, trading standards, extradition and consumer law.

The set has a membership of 86, including six QCs. A further seven associate members, including one QC.

Mr Khalil said: “This merger represents our shared investment in what we believe to be the future of the bar - better concentrations of expertise and a significant investment in client service, business development, IT and premises.

“We expect significant growth over the next five years and our strength and depth will benefit all our clients.”

Mr Campbell-Tiech said: “This significant business decision is the result of a shared ethos of excellence in public service and shows that we are committed to investing in the future of all practice areas in which our barristers have expertise.

“We will be able to provide an enhanced breadth of services to individuals and families, businesses, and public authorities.”