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Commercial Litigation

Kings Chambers

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18 St John Street Chambers

St John’s Buildings

Leading Silks

Lesley Anderson KC – Kings Chambers ‘Lesley's main strength is her analytical mind.'

David Casement KC – Kings Chambers

Paul Chaisty KC – Kings Chambers ‘Paul is a go-to counsel on any particularly difficult matters. He is extremely knowledgeable and has a wide range of expertise. He is also highly regarded for his advocacy skills.'

Richard Chapman KC – 18 St John Street Chambers ‘Richard is user-friendly and pragmatic. He will provide a clear view on the merits of a case in complex circumstances and is a good strategist.'

Andrew Grantham KC – Kings Chambers ‘Andrew is a former Oxford lecturer and it shows. He has an outstanding knowledge and understanding of the law and its application. Andrew is very good with lay clients and is a perfect support for busy commercial litigation solicitors.'

Mark Harper KC – Kings Chambers ‘Mark is technically brilliant and one of the very best at the Bar. Clients know that they are in safe hands with Mark, and that as well as delivering clear and understandable legal advice, he is ferocious on his feet.’

Giles Maynard-Connor KC – Exchange Chambers 'Giles is one of the best KCs in the North of England.'

2024 Silks

Brad Pomfret KC – 23 Essex Street ‘Brad has an incredible level of intelligence. He is able to take a very detailed, forensic approach at great depths of detail, but then present the analysis and arguments in a very straightforward and digestible way. He is available, adaptable and client focused.'

Leading Juniors

Neil Berragan – Kings Chambers ‘Neil is great to work with. He is very clever, always well prepared and very user friendly. He inspires confidence and gets on well with instructing solicitors and clients. Neil is a very persuasive advocate and it is great to have him on your side. He is consistently excellent.'

Martin Budworth – Kings Chambers ‘Martin is a brilliant and tenacious advocate with real presence. He is decisive and on the front foot as a litigator. His written work of a high level and he always puts big points at the forefront.'

Ben Harding – Kings Chambers ‘Ben blends a highly cerebral and commercial approach. He is a first-class senior junior at the Manchester Bar.’

Carly Sandbach – Selborne Chambers ‘Carly is fantastic – she is incredibly user friendly, bright, great with clients and knowledgeable on both procedure and the law.’

David Went – Exchange Chambers

Pépin Aslett – St John’s Buildings ‘Pépin has incredible knowledge and an ability to drill down to the relevant detail and identify correctly the main issues which would be at trial.’

Andrew Clark – Nine Chambers ‘Andrew is assiduous and dedicated as well as intellectually highly able and effective. He is able to communicate clearly difficult concepts and principles of law both in written advocacy but also oral advocacy. He is an excellent barrister in this field and is highly recommended.’

Stephen Connolly – Exchange Chambers ‘Stephen is an exceptional advocate and one of the finest on the circuit. His cross-examination skills are masterful.'

James Fryer-Spedding – Nine Chambers

Richard Lander – Kings Chambers ‘Richard is an excellent advocate who commands the respect of solicitors, client, judges and opponents. He is completely reliable and always thoroughly prepared. His written advice is always excellent and delivered promptly.’

James Malam – Exchange Chambers

Aidan Reay – Kings Chambers ‘Aidan is always commercial and pragmatic. He is an excellent advocate, forceful but understated advocate. He also works well with solicitors and clients in a team.’

Andrew Vinson – Exchange Chambers ‘Andrew is a confident and assured advocate who clearly has the ear of judges.’

Adam Aldred – Kings Chambers

Paul Brant – Hundred Court Chambers ‘Paul is Mr. Cool. He is not fazed by unpleasant witnesses or aggressive opposition. His demeanour is calm and collected and he approaches his submissions methodically and carefully. Paul’s strengths are in conference with the client and in hearings. He is extremely user friendly and clients love him.’

Oliver Caplan – 18 St John Street ‘Oliver is an extremely approachable barrister with an excellent legal mind and sharp advocacy skills.’

Douglas Cochran – Kings Chambers ‘Doug is excellent on his feet, in drafting documents and in terms of his manner with clients. His ability to arrive at and convey complex arguments is second to none. He is also very good with clients, particularly at reassuring them in stressful situations and letting them know that he is on their side.’

Christopher Cook –Exchange Chambers

Eleanor d’Arcy – Exchange Chambers ‘Eleanor is wonderful. She is always receptive, keen to assist, and brings interesting angles to any discussion.'

Neil Fawcett – 18 St John Street ‘Neil has meticulous attention to detail. His research is excellent too which means he thoroughly considers a case and thinks outside the box to achieve a win for the client. He always gives 110% and has all the time in the world for the client. Neil is an extremely important and valued member of any legal team.’

Emma Fisher – 7 Harrington Street ‘Emma’s advocacy skills are very impressive. She is formidable and grasps the issues quickly. Her cross-examination skills are brilliant and her summing up provides the correct amount of impact. Where there are weaknesses in a case and gaps in evidence, Emma manages to build a strategy to overcome them.’

Jonathan Fletcher-Wright – Kings Chambers

Steven Flynn – Littleton Chambers ‘Steven is a standout legal professional whose exceptional eye for detail and innovative strategic thinking set him apart in the field. His ability to devise creative and effective strategies that others might overlook consistently delivers outstanding results for clients. Steven’s approach is not only intellectually rigorous but also highly practical, ensuring that every case is handled with precision and foresight.’

Harriet Hartshorn – Exchange Chambers ‘Harriet is very good on her feet - she makes compelling and robust arguments and smartly deals with tricky judicial questions. She is always prepared to roll up her sleeves and get involved.’

David Hoffman – 18 St John Street Chambers ‘David’s communication, advice and availability are excellent.’

Anja Lansbergen-Mills – Exchange Chambers ‘Anja knows the law and procedure inside out.'

Lawrence McDonald – Exchange Chambers ‘Lawrence is very knowledgeable, calm, informed, and a great communicator.’

Steven McGarry – St John’s Buildings ‘Steven is good at legal research and creative thinking when tackling legal problems. He is a calm and effective advocate who presents his arguments with clear reasoning and authority.’

Christopher McNall – 18 St John Street Chambers ‘Chris is bright and knowledgeable. He fights hard for the client at a mediation and helps find different solutions. He also pays great attention to detail and has good negotiating skills.’

Daniel Metcalfe – St John’s Buildings ‘Daniel is thorough and user friendly as well as excellent in negotiation and strategy. He is a good advocate.’

Kelly Pennifer – Kings Chambers

Tina Ranales-Cotos – Kings Chambers ‘Tina is one of the best barristers at mediations around. She has a huge reservoir of knowledge of the law and procedure and is very good with clients as well as respected by the local judiciary.’

Richard Tetlow – Exchange Chambers ‘Richard is always in command of the detail. He communicates very well with clients and helps them navigate difficult areas with empathy and calmness.’

Asa Tolson – 23 Essex Street ‘Asa is an exceptional barrister whose dedication, precision, and advocacy skills mark him as a rising star in the legal profession. His work ethic is unparalleled and this commitment to excellence is reflected in his written work, which is consistently precise, well-reasoned, and persuasive. Asa is without doubt, future leading counsel.’

Elisabeth Tythcott – 18 St John Street Chambers ‘Elisabeth is extremely impressive. She is calm, measured, and commands authority in court.’

Guy Vickers – Exchange Chambers

Jonathan Ward – Kings Chambers

Mike Wilkinson – 18 St John Street Chambers ‘Mike brings a high level of detail to the entirety of his work. He is a technical lawyer who is very well liked by his clients for his meticulous approach.’

Rising Stars

Adil Navaid – St John’s Buildings ‘Adil’s advocacy style is exceptional. He is always familiar about the subject matter and he delivers his arguments meticulously and persuasively. His preparation for hearings is also exceptional with a thorough knowledge of the papers.’

Commercial litigation in Regional Bar

Tier 1 sets

Exchange Chambers

When it comes to commercial litigation work on the Northern Circuit, Exchange Chambers has ‘excellent strength in depth, particularly amongst juniors of all levels of seniority’. Giles Maynard-Connor KC is widely seen as ‘one of the best KCs in the North of England’ who regularly acts in relation to high-value disputes, particularly those involving allegations of fraud. Stephen Connolly is ‘a first-choice senior junior counsel in Manchester’.

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‚Joe Mawson is a first-class clerk. He is very approachable and good to work with.‘

‚Joe Mawson is second to none. He takes the time to get to know clients and build a great working relationship. He is approachable, knowledgeable and commercial.‘

‚Nick Buckley is the best clerk in the North. He runs the team with charm, efficiency and humour.‘

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Kings Chambers

Kings Chambers is a ‘preeminent set in Manchester for commercial disputes with an impressive array of highly experienced and respected KCs’. Clients also note that the set has ‘a good group of juniors coming through’. Andrew Grantham KC has an excellent reputation for acting in high-value commercial claims arising out of banking and shareholder disputes, including those involving allegations of fraud. Paul Chaisty KC ‘is highly regarded for his advocacy skills’. Neil Berragan is a fixture in the Business & Property Courts in Manchester and Liverpool. In Transportation Technologies SpA v G.P.C. Computer Software Ltd he defended his client company, a software developer that is now a subsidiary of Uber, against claims by a taxi business for alleged breaches of an exclusive distribution agreement.

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‚Gary Young is one of the best clerks in the North. He runs the clerking team at Kings very well – it functions efficiently and effectively and clients can trust him.‘

‚Gary Young and Harry Young are good to deal with and helpful.‘

‚The clerking team is superb. Gary Young and Harry Young are fantastic.‘

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Tier 3 sets

18 St John Street Chambers

18 St John Street is an ‘excellent set of chambers with a multitude of offerings when it comes to commercial litigation’. Richard Chapman KC is noted particularly for his commercial contract disputes expertise. Elisabeth Tythcott is ‘calm, measured, and commands authority in court’. Neil Fawcett is noted particularly for his expertise in relation to business interruption claims.

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‚Katie Brown is excellent to deal with.‘

‚The clerking team is always responsive, helpful and accommodating, in particular Katie Brown.‘

‚All the clerks offer a prompt and efficient service.‘

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Tier 4 sets

St John's Buildings

St John’s Buildings hosts several strong barristers with considerable commercial litigation experience. Pépin Aslett is a senior junior who focuses on high-value cases; his recent highlights include acting for the claimants in Pipi Print & Packaging Ltd v Patel & Ors, a commercial fraud case involving an international freezing order over substantial assets, including crypto-assets. At the junior end, Adil Navaid stands out for his experience in IP and copyright infringement cases.

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‚Chris Shaw is helpful and friendly.‘

‚Xanthé Young is very good. She is a delight to work with.‘

‚The clerks are pleasant to deal with and respond quickly.‘

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