Commercial Litigation

Leading Silks

Hugh Sims KC – Guildhall Chambers ‘Hugh has an excellent intellect and grasps things very quickly. He is now experienced enough to get excellent work, is increasingly before the appellate courts, and has the ear of the court.'

Leading Juniors

Ross Fentem – Enterprise Chambers

Adam Griffiths – Queen Square Chambers ‘Adam is extremely user friendly and has a brilliant ability to connect with clients and break down complex areas of law. He is able to take a practical approach to litigation and provides open and honest advice. Adam is confident and persuasive in his advocacy and is highly recommended.’

William Hopkin – New Square Chambers ‘William is an outstanding intellect and always has his eye on what will put the client in the most advantageous strategic position when he is advising on a case. He is able to speak to, and put at ease, clients at every level of industry and professional status, and is simply able to relate to them. He handles the most aggressive of opponents with ease and can diffuse conflict.'

Jay Jagasia – Guildhall Chambers ‘Jay is an all round impressive barrister. His written work is very impressive and he gives pragmatic advice to instructing solicitors and lay clients. Jay is a very strong and compelling advocate.’

Neil Levy – Enterprise Chambers ‘Neil has a fantastic knowledge of banking and finance disputes, in particularly acting for banks. He is pragmatic, always available and extremely helpful. The quality of his drafting is top drawer and he is a brilliant advocate. Neil has represented clients in the High Court with tremendous success.’

Charlie Newington-Bridges – St John’s Chambers ‘Charlie is very calm and gives good, commercial advice. He is liked by clients, very well prepared for court hearings and an excellent advocate who thinks on his feet.’

James Pearce-Smith – St John’s Chambers 'James is client friendly as well as very capable of dealing with complex areas of law and putting them together in a compelling argument to the court.'

Stefan Ramel –Guildhall Chambers ‘Stefan is formidable in court especially when undertaking cross-examination. He has a keen eye for detail and is able to reach the nub of any issue quickly. He is good with the clients and quickly gives them confidence that he is the right man for the job.'

Lucy Walker – Guildhall Chambers

Alexander Whatley – 3PB ‘Alexander is a user-friendly barrister who is able to deal with a range of matters. He is capable in conference, and delivers advice in a way which clients find easy to understand.'

James Wibberley – Guildhall Chambers ‘James is extremely bright and hard-working, while also being great with clients - he is the full package. James is responsive and happy to roll his sleeves up to get to the heart of a dispute. He is very good on his feet, calm and persuasive.'

Richard Ascroft – Guildhall Chambers ‘Richard is very quick to grasp key legal and factual points and relates very well to clients in stressful situations. He has a clear written and oral communication style which goes down very well with judges. His work is always first rate and he has a very strong intellect.’

John Churchill – Guildhall Chambers ‘John’s written work and judgement is fantastic. He can see around corners. He is also a tenacious advocate in court who clients can depend on.’

John Dickinson – St John’s Chambers 'John is very bright. He is well organised and calm and very good with clients. His written work is very clear and of a high standard. John is also swift to respond and engage and is very user friendly.'

Natasha Dzameh – St John’s Chambers 'Natasha is super, super bright and a brilliant advocate. She is astute, thorough, and on top of the detail. Natasha is an asset to have on your side.'

Christopher Edwards – 3PB ‘Chris’ intelligence enables him to grapple with the trickiest issues, but he is then able to explain his findings in a way that makes complex matters simple for the client.’

James Hannant – Guildhall Chambers ‘Jamie is measured, confident and intelligent, and understands that preparation is key to success. He is capable on paper and an accomplished advocate. Jamie is also able to gain the confidence of clients who are in a crisis.'

Christopher Jones – St John’s Chambers

Oliver Manley – Guildhall Chambers 'Oliver's advice manages to have sufficient breadth to demonstrate a clear understanding of the issues, whilst also being able to provide it in such a way that a lay client can easily understand the advice.'

Andrew Marsden – Commercial Chambers

Jason Nickless –Pump Court Chambers

John Virgo –Guildhall Chambers

Richard Whitehouse – 3PB ‘Richard has a very analytical mindset. He is particularly good at picking up things and strategies that would usually be overlooked. He has a keen eye for detail and can provide comprehensive advice not only from a legal perspective but a commercial perspective that is particular to each of his clients objectives.’

Rising Stars

Jack Pankhurst – St John’s Chambers ‘Jack is an absolutely standout barrister who conducts himself in a way that far exceeds his year of call. He is pro-active, thorough, and incredibly detail-oriented. Clients appreciate his detailed, yet pragmatic, advice and his robust drafting. The quality of Jack’s work is exceptional.’

Commercial litigation in Regional Bar

Tier 1 sets

Guildhall Chambers

Guildhall Chambers is ‘a real powerhouse of the Western Circuit’ for commercial litigation work, with a wide range of barristers at varying levels of seniority as well as a strong client base that includes major financial institutions and large corporations. Hugh Sims KC leads the team; he regularly handles High Court litigation and has a strong appellate practice generally. In recent Court of Appeal case KVB Consultants Ltd v Jacob Hopkins McKenzie Ltd, Sims successfully represented the 26 claimant investors in claims arising from failed investments in collective investment schemes, with the decision affirming that principal firms cannot exclude liability for their appointed representatives. ‘Fastidious, responsive, and powerful advocate’ Jay Jagasia also appeared for the claimants in that case. Lucy Walker is highly regarded for providing regulatory and strategic advice to financial institutions.

Referenzen

‚The clerks, notably Stephen Arnold, are extremely helpful and responsive.‘

‚Joe Stayte is extremely approachable, proactive and professional. His work ethic is evident and he is instrumental in the chamber’s success. Finlay Duigan is always quick to respond and willing to work with solicitors and counsel to manage fees.‘

‚Clerks are good at promoting juniors coming through the ranks.‘

Highlight-Mandate

Tier 2 sets

St John's Chambers

St John’s Chambers is ‘a heavyweight regional set’ and a ‘go-to chambers for commercial disputes’ on the Western Circuit. John Dickinson’s varied recent experience has seen him handle disputes arising from procurement contracts and share sale agreements. Natasha Dzameh’s client base includes individuals, financial institutions, and domestic and international companies. She is praised by clients for her ‘attention to detail and ability to analyse the facts’. Jack Pankhurst is a rising star who is instructed by leading firms in the South West on a regular basis.

Referenzen

‚Rob Bocock, Paul Bennett, Paul Nuttall, Simon Lyons and Elizabeth Champion are all excellent. They are easily accessible and regularly go out of their way to assist. The accessibility and commerciality of the clerking team makes them a real asset to St John’s.‘

‚The clerks are great – Simon Lyons in particular. He is always cheerful and happy to help.‘

‚All the clerks are very efficient.‘

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