Chambers UK
Chancery: Commercial
“Very clever, straightforward and polite, and someone you can trust. "He is very, very compelling as an advocate and can more than hold his own against leading counsel. Judges warm to him immediately.” (2019)
Chambers UK
Chancery: Commercial
“His written advocacy is first rate." "Very bright, very knowledgeable and very down-to-earth.” (2018)
Chambers UK
Chancery: Commercial
“Charming, down-to-earth and very user-friendly. He gets the judge's ear from the get-go and really presents well.” (2017)
Chambers UK
Commercial Dispute Resolution
“Charming to both clients and opponents, he is detail-oriented and perfect in his presentation in court." "He is very strong on Russian matters.” (2021)
Chambers UK
Commercial Dispute Resolution
“Very smart, very good with clients and very hard-working.” (2020)
Legal 500 UK
Commercial Litigation
“Watson has an unerring ability to find the killer points and then deliver the winning blows. A top advocate.” (2022)
Legal 500 UK
Commercial Litigation
“An excellent commercial barrister, who works hard, displays sound judgment and always delivers. He can always be relied upon to produce top quality work.” (2021)
Chambers UK
Fraud: Civil
“He's very intelligent and able to spot the tricky points and find solutions. He really gets involved and is excellent with clients.” (2022)
Legal 500 UK
Fraud: Civil
“Rare talent for hunting down the dishonesty and fraud in even the most labyrinthine dispute. A disentangler of complex thickets par excellence.” (2022)
Legal 500 UK
Fraud: Civil
“A most accomplished advocate who combines brains with astute judgement - a really safe pair of hands.” (2021)
Legal 500 UK
Fraud: Civil
“A fabulous civil fraud lawyer who grasps the complex issues quickly.” (2020)
Chambers UK
Commercial Dispute Resolution
“Very measured, thoughtful and practical, he is a calming influence in a case.” (2022)
Chambers Global
Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery
“Very clever, straightforward and polite, and someone you can trust. "He is very, very compelling as an advocate and can more than hold his own against leading counsel. Judges warm to him immediately.” (2019)
Chambers Global
Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery
“His written advocacy is first rate." "Very bright, very knowledgeable and very down-to-earth.” (2018)