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St Philips Chambers is ‘without doubt a premiere Chancery, commercial and insolvency set premier’. Avtar Khangure QC is ‘an acknowledged Midlands-based expert in insolvency law’, and insolvency practitioner Matthew Weaverprovides a commercial and pragmatic approach’. Mohammed Zaman QC has ‘a knack for uncovering the unexpected’, and James Morgan possesses ‘excellent legal knowledge’. The ‘very intelligent, methodical, thorough and charmingJohn Brennan and Edward Pepperall (‘an extremely safe pair of hands’) are also recommended. John Randall QC has an ‘ability to grasp detail’, Andrew Charman is ‘meticulous’ and ‘very user friendly’, and Stephen Eyre is ‘able to quickly assimilate complex issues and instructions’. Also recommended are Sandra Bristoll, IP specialist Aubrey Craig and Duncan Bagshaw. Lance Ashworth QC recently moved to London-based set Serle Court.

At No5 Chambers, Richard Jones QC provides ‘good tactical assurance’ in financial services matters, and property specialist David Taylor is ‘very thorough’. David Mitchellresponds effectively to the other side’s argument’, and the ‘extremely effective, clear and reliableNicola Preston has particular expertise in Chancery matters. Glenn Willetts, Mark Anderson QC and David Holloway are also recommended.

St Ive’s Chambers has an ‘excellent range of experience’. Tony Watkin is ‘very user friendly’ and ‘always provides detailed and solid advice’.

Ropewalk ChambersStephen Beresford has a significant commercial and insolvency practice, and Jonathan Owen is recommended for insurance, business and property matters.

KCH Garden Square’s James Howlett is noted for his Chancery work, which includes boundary disputes, easements and restrictive covenants.

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