Erskine Chambers is ‘renowned, deservedly, as the go-to set for complicated corporate law questions’ and ‘a top set for company law disputes with a good selection of barristers at various levels’. Among the set’s many prominent silks is David Chivers KC, who recently handled an appeal to the Privy Council from Antigua to consider the power of directors to enter into poison pill arrangements at common law in IGlobe v Sinovac. Opposing counsel in that case were the set’s own James Potts KC and Andrew Blake. Martin Moore KC, who is widely recognised as a leading voice on transactional matters, advised GSK on contentious issues arising from the demerger of its consumer healthcare division to Haleon plc, and handled a high-value appraisal action in Bermuda on behalf of Jardine Matheson Group. Turning to the set’s juniors, Nigel Dougherty recently acted for directors of the owner of London’s Wolseley restaurant in successfully resisting an injunction sought by MI Squared that would have prevented a proposed £38m rescue package. Mary Stokes has retired from practice.
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Testimonials
‘All of the clerks I have dealt with are helpful and friendly, especially Seamus Nixon.’
‘They are all excellent, they know their barristers and the court and are easy to deal with.’
‘The clerks are a delight to work with – the set is smaller than some of the other bigger sets and well served by the clerks who know their team well.’
‘Responsive, helpful and easy to work with. Special mention to Alex Calder.’
‘The clerks are responsive, efficient, and easy to deal with.’
‘Renowned, deservedly, as the go to set for complicated corporate law questions.’
‘Erskine are the go-to set for company work. They have a relatively small team but a good range of juniors. They offer a useful programme of webinars.’
‘Small but perfectly formed. It’s no wonder they are top of the tree and on speed dial when it comes to corporate law. Litigators love the enthusiasm of the barristers to go into court; corporate transaction lawyers love the forensic analysis of the law that enables them to make ‘bet the company’ decisions.’
Work highlights
4 Stone Buildings
4 Stone Buildings ‘has incredible ability at all years of call’, and one client remarks that it is ‘a leading set for company law and provides top-class service’. Jonathan Crow KC frequently appears in Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and Privy Council cases, a recent example being his work for Jardine Matheson group of companies in a multimillion-dollar appraisal claim brought by investors concerning a substantial corporate reorganisation of the holding company. Among the juniors, Christopher Harrison is a recognised expert in shareholder disputes – in Laxmi BNS Holdings Limited he handled a seven-week trial arising from four connected proceedings concerning the ownership and control of one of the UK’s biggest pharmaceutical suppliers, the B&S Group.
Testimonials
‘Clerks are excellent and always find a way to make it happen, whatever the constraints, time pressures or diary difficulties.’
‘The clerks are uniformly excellent, approachable and available. Ryan Tunkel in particular is a real asset to the set.’
‘Ryan Tunkel is highly responsive and easy to work with.’
‘The service level of the clerks’ room is second to none. They’re highly responsive, professional and always on hand to assist when required.’
‘Great clerks room. Very on top of it and a pleasure to work with. Ben Lashmar and Ryan Tunkel stand out.’
‘For a small set they are undoubtedly the market leaders in all company disputes. They have incredible ability at all years of call.’
‘Our go-to set for this kind of work. There is strength in depth at the junior counsel level and the set attracts well-rounded individuals. Always a pleasure to work with them.’
‘Leading set for company law which is widely used with our firm and has been for many years. Top-class service.’
Maitland Chambers
At Maitland Chambers, company work is a mainstay of the practice, whether domestic or cross-border, and members are frequently active in complex shareholder disputes, unfair prejudice petitions, and claims for breach of fiduciary duty. The set has some standout silks, among them Matthew Collings KC, who successfully defended directors in a multimillion-pound claim for breach of fiduciary duty, TMO Renewables v Yeo - after a lengthy trial it was concluded that defendant had acted in bad faith but had caused the insolvent claimants no loss, so dismissed the claim, and an appeal over costs for one of five defendants was dismissed. Another prominent silk is Christopher Parker KC, who led the defence of a director in Traded Life Policies Ltd v Leach, which concerned alleged dishonest breach of fiduciary duty. Catherine Addy KC recently acted for the respondents to a long-running shareholders’ unfair prejudice petition concerning a large-scale national security company and serious allegations of breach of duty and fraud.
Work highlights
Serle Court
Serle Court is highly-respected for its work on company law litigation, particularly offshore matters, and it has a deep bench of talent at both junior and silk levels. It is ‘one of the most comprehensive commercial Chancery sets in the UK’, and clients remark that it is ‘exceptionally strong, flexible and collaborative, and consistently brilliant’. Philip Marshall KC recently worked with Guernsey advocates for the claimant liquidators of an international construction company in a claim exceeding $1bn for fraudulent trading and conspiracy to defraud. Daniel Lightman KC, who is frequently instructed on many leading and cutting-edge company law and minority shareholder cases, is another standout silk. Tom Braithwaite, who is acting for the defendant in a shareholder dispute concerning the ownership of a hospital, and David Drake are among the vastly experienced senior juniors.
Testimonials
‘In my view the Serle Court clerks room is outstanding, with a culture developed over the last few decades by Steve Whitaker, who retired as Head Clerk in April 2023 after 48 years at the set. Nick Hockney is an experienced clerk who develops an excellent rapport with solicitors, Daniel Wheeler is bright and responsive and Charlie Payne is a risking star as a clerk.’
‘Serle Court has excellent strength in depth, and the clerks consistently go above and beyond to ensure they can identify available counsel.’
‘The clerks are excellent and provide very good service. Make themselves available and ensure they deliver wherever possible. Also very commercial in approach. Nick Hockney, Dan Wheeler and Emma Quin are particularly good.’
‘The Serle Court clerks are excellent. Their mindset is solutions-focused and they are great to deal with over quotes, availability etc; personable and sensible. I have dealt with a range of clerks at the set and have been impressed by all.’
‘Nick Hockney offers great service. He is commercial, user-friendly and extremely responsive.’
‘Serle is a great set with very good depth.’
‘Serle Court are an exceptionally strong set. They are decisive but also flexible and collaborative, consistently brilliant, and I would highly recommend them in this area.’
‘Serle Court remains the friendliest set out there, but also a highly capable one.’
South Square
South Square is perhaps best known for insolvency and restructuring work in the corporate field, but members are frequently involved in high-value directors duties cases and other matters concerning the intricacies of company law, including having status of ‘the go-to set for offshore insolvency work’ with ‘a strong company practice, including incredible strength in depth’. David Alexander KC is currently acting for Incredible Power in a high-value shareholder litigation concerning claims of unfair prejudice, just and equitable winding-up, breach of fiduciary duty and conspiracy. David Allison KC’s strong company law practice saw him lead the counsel team for Nostrum Oil and Gas plc in a matter that raises novel issues concerning the impact of sanctions arising from the war in Ukraine. William Willson is a highly regarded senior-junior commercial Chancery practitioner.
Testimonials
‘The clerks at South Square provide an excellent service.’
‘Good sensible clerking with reasonable fees. Chris Filby is very helpful and responsive and no nonsense or exaggerated brief fees that need to be heavily negotiated.’
‘The clerks at South Square are excellent. They are highly professional, yet accommodating to commercial needs and practicalities. They are a pleasure to work with. Of particular note are Dylan Playfoot and Marco Malatesta.’
‘Without a doubt my favourite clerks room. Pragmatic, commercial, reasonable, friendly, responsive, flexible. Everything that you could wish for. Dylan Playfoot and Marco Malatesta stand out but all are excellent.’
‘Clerks are fast and helpfully reactive. One can be open with them about the client’s needs and will be dealt with effectively and professionally.’
‘It is the go-to set for offshore insolvency work.’
‘South Square is unquestionably the top chambers for restructuring and insolvency, with a strong company practice, including incredible strength in depth.’
‘There are some truly excellent juniors coming up through the ranks and still several Silks at the top of their game.’
Work highlights
Wilberforce Chambers
Wilberforce Chambers has ‘strength-in-depth in all areas to the highest standard’ for insolvency and company law matters. The set has ‘a wide range of amazing juniors all the way up to the KCs, but particularly a phenomenal stable of mid-level juniors – you can’t go wrong’. Members are sought after for both domestic and cross-border company law work, including financial assistance, shareholder disputes and directors’ duties matters. Lexa Hilliard KC recently acted for the defendant in Titanium Capital Investments Limited, Philip Falzon Sant Manduca & Others v. Jonathan Hughes, Hughes Group Limited & Others, a high-value dispute between former partners of a business selling Covid tests. In Re Zaha Hadid, the vastly experienced Terence Mowschenson KC conducted an inquiry into corporate governance at the architectural practice of the late Dame Zaha Hadid. In 2022, the set recruited Thomas Grant KC from Maitland Chambers, who handled Wells v Hornshaw, Re Transwaste Aggregates for the claimants, which resulted in a fifteen-day High Court trial in respect of an unfair prejudice petition. Outstanding junior Sri Carmichael is frequently instructed on s.994 unfair prejudice petitions and breach of directors’ duty claims.
Testimonials
‘Andrew Barnes, Fraser Geddes and Danny Smillie all deserve special mention for their excellence and are genuinely a pleasure to deal with. The clerking team as a whole is fantastic and very easy to use. They are open and honest in their dealings, are approachable and genuinely nice people.’
‘Antonia Matthew is very helpful and good. She knows her job very well.’
‘The clerks provide all the support you could reasonably expect. Danny Smillie has been a great help over the years in recommending particular counsel and assisting whenever required.’
‘Fabulous trustworthy clerks who really understand the service and how to deal with solicitors. Andrew Barnes, Fraser Geddes and Antonia Matthew are all really good at their jobs.’
‘User-friendly, accessible and flexible. Everything you should expect from a modern set is there.’
‘A pleasure to work with from the clerks to the counsel. Always looking to assist wherever they can. Counsel is always available to assist. A wide range of amazing juniors all the way up to the KCs.’
‘The set contains a high number of highly skilled and effective barristers.’
‘Strength-in-depth in all areas to the highest standard.’
Work highlights
XXIV Old Buildings
XXIV Old Buildings is ‘the supreme set for trust and commercial work and anything offshore, with an excellent roster of counsel at all levels’. The set has built a solid reputation for company law work, which typically arises from its highly regarded practices in Chancery and offshore matters. Head of chambers Elspeth Talbot Rice KC remains a standout silk for domestic and cross-border company matters. Stephen Moverley Smith KC’s highlights include long-running case Re Genmar Resources Ltd, concerning winding up and unfair prejudice claims in relation to an oil trading business, with allegations of asset misappropriation. Stuart Adair remains a standout junior in this field, his recent work including unfair prejudice proceedings for the claimant in Excess Reserves Limited v Patel and others.
Testimonials
‘The chambers and their clerks always have a good range and availability of Counsel.’
‘Paul Horsfield is doing a great job since taking over. He is very responsive and commercial.’
‘The XXIV clerks are practical and commercial, with a keen eye on the market.’
‘The clerks are all very responsive – particularly Paul Horsfield.’
‘Always helpful, easy to come to an agreement on fees.’
‘XXIV remain the supreme set for trust and commercial work and anything offshore. With an excellent roster of counsel at all levels, you know you will get good quality work and that junior/newbie barristers will be well-supported.’
‘Great set, packed with great performers.’
‘XXIV Chambers continues to offer a great range of experience and specialisms across the Commercial and Commercial Chancery disputes. I always enjoy working with its barristers, who are down to earth but with superb depth in their respective areas, which often includes ones that are otherwise hard to find the right expertise in.’
Work highlights
Enterprise Chambers
Enterprise Chambers is ‘strong for company disputes and insolvency’ and clients regard it as ‘a very friendly set with a real team spirit’. Members cover all aspects of litigation and advisory work involving companies, directors and shareholders, including unfair prejudice claims, derivative actions, claims against directors and directors’ disqualification matters. Top-rated junior Niall McCulloch was recently instructed in Bouchier, Williams and Bell (Liquidators of Tiuta International) v Booth and Nicholas, on behalf of the liquidators of an insolvent company, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, regarding a £70m fraud perpetrated on an unregulated investment fund and its investors. The ‘fiercely intelligent’ Simon Johnson is also sought after for cross-border disputes.
Testimonials
‘The clerks are excellent, and particular mention goes to Michael Ireland, Raj Lamba and Kenya Mendoza. They are quick to respond and very helpful, although Simon Johnson was quite happy to correspond directly.’
‘The clerks are very on the ball and efficient and Michael Ireland is really excellent.’
‘Accommodating and responsive clerks. They’re always there to help.’
‘Efficient and pleasant to deal with from my experience.’
‘Enterprise Chambers is strong for company disputes and insolvency.’
‘Enterprise is a very friendly set with a real team spirit. There are excellent barristers at all levels, but some of the senior juniors are hidden gems and exceptionally good.’
‘Enterprise is an excellent set, with strength in depth, and a variety of counsel who can make themselves available.’
‘Affable and approachable chambers with a variety of people to instruct for different years of call.’
Work highlights
New Square Chambers
At New Square Chambers, ‘counsel is always available at short notice’ and clients describe a ‘very friendly and reliable set with strong legal knowledge and a hands-on approach’. The set has ‘very strong corporate capability and excellent strength and depth’ for both contentious and advisory matters. Robin Hollington KC led Simon Adamyk in Process Holdings Ltd v Lismore Capital Ltd, a high-value unfair prejudice, breach of warranty and fraudulent misrepresentation claim, in which a BVI joint venture company sought to enforce a multibillion-dollar arbitration award against a sovereign state.
Testimonials
‘The clerks are very proactive and capable. They run chambers very well and from an administrative perspective they manage case loads very well. I predominantly deal with Michelle Green, who even as a junior clerk was extremely capable and efficient.’
‘Cameron Grant was very responsive and I find him very easy to work with.’
‘Exceptional – Charlie Sherwood in particular gives first-class service.’
‘Charlie Sherwood is Brilliant – very knowledgeable, reliable and friendly. He is always willing to go the extra mile to assist.’
‘Excellent service from the entire team. Charlie Sherwood and Nathan Hitchman stand out in particular.’
‘Chambers have a very strong corporate capability and are my go-to set for corporate law issues; contentious and non-contentious. Aligned to this is a strong capability on insolvency related issues.’
‘New Square Chambers is an excellent set, who we regularly turn to for assistance on a range of offshore matters.’
‘Excellent strength and depth with juniors filling gaps.’
Work highlights
Erskine Chambers
Testimonials
‘All of the clerks I have dealt with are helpful and friendly, especially Seamus Nixon.’
‘They are all excellent, they know their barristers and the court and are easy to deal with.’
‘The clerks are a delight to work with – the set is smaller than some of the other bigger sets and well served by the clerks who know their team well.’
‘Responsive, helpful and easy to work with. Special mention to Alex Calder.’
‘The clerks are responsive, efficient, and easy to deal with.’
‘Renowned, deservedly, as the go to set for complicated corporate law questions.’
‘Erskine are the go-to set for company work. They have a relatively small team but a good range of juniors. They offer a useful programme of webinars.’
‘Small but perfectly formed. It’s no wonder they are top of the tree and on speed dial when it comes to corporate law. Litigators love the enthusiasm of the barristers to go into court; corporate transaction lawyers love the forensic analysis of the law that enables them to make ‘bet the company’ decisions.’
Work highlights
4 Stone Buildings
4 Stone Buildings ‘has incredible ability at all years of call’, and one client remarks that it is ‘a leading set for company law and provides top-class service’. Jonathan Crow KC frequently appears in Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and Privy Council cases, a recent example being his work for Jardine Matheson group of companies in a multimillion-dollar appraisal claim brought by investors concerning a substantial corporate reorganisation of the holding company. Among the juniors, Christopher Harrison is a recognised expert in shareholder disputes – in Laxmi BNS Holdings Limited he handled a seven-week trial arising from four connected proceedings concerning the ownership and control of one of the UK’s biggest pharmaceutical suppliers, the B&S Group.
Testimonials
‘Clerks are excellent and always find a way to make it happen, whatever the constraints, time pressures or diary difficulties.’
‘The clerks are uniformly excellent, approachable and available. Ryan Tunkel in particular is a real asset to the set.’
‘Ryan Tunkel is highly responsive and easy to work with.’
‘The service level of the clerks’ room is second to none. They’re highly responsive, professional and always on hand to assist when required.’
‘Great clerks room. Very on top of it and a pleasure to work with. Ben Lashmar and Ryan Tunkel stand out.’
‘For a small set they are undoubtedly the market leaders in all company disputes. They have incredible ability at all years of call.’
‘Our go-to set for this kind of work. There is strength in depth at the junior counsel level and the set attracts well-rounded individuals. Always a pleasure to work with them.’
‘Leading set for company law which is widely used with our firm and has been for many years. Top-class service.’
Maitland Chambers
At Maitland Chambers, company work is a mainstay of the practice, whether domestic or cross-border, and members are frequently active in complex shareholder disputes, unfair prejudice petitions, and claims for breach of fiduciary duty. The set has some standout silks, among them Matthew Collings KC, who successfully defended directors in a multimillion-pound claim for breach of fiduciary duty, TMO Renewables v Yeo - after a lengthy trial it was concluded that defendant had acted in bad faith but had caused the insolvent claimants no loss, so dismissed the claim, and an appeal over costs for one of five defendants was dismissed. Another prominent silk is Christopher Parker KC, who led the defence of a director in Traded Life Policies Ltd v Leach, which concerned alleged dishonest breach of fiduciary duty. Catherine Addy KC recently acted for the respondents to a long-running shareholders’ unfair prejudice petition concerning a large-scale national security company and serious allegations of breach of duty and fraud.
Work highlights
Serle Court
Serle Court is highly-respected for its work on company law litigation, particularly offshore matters, and it has a deep bench of talent at both junior and silk levels. It is ‘one of the most comprehensive commercial Chancery sets in the UK’, and clients remark that it is ‘exceptionally strong, flexible and collaborative, and consistently brilliant’. Philip Marshall KC recently worked with Guernsey advocates for the claimant liquidators of an international construction company in a claim exceeding $1bn for fraudulent trading and conspiracy to defraud. Daniel Lightman KC, who is frequently instructed on many leading and cutting-edge company law and minority shareholder cases, is another standout silk. Tom Braithwaite, who is acting for the defendant in a shareholder dispute concerning the ownership of a hospital, and David Drake are among the vastly experienced senior juniors.
Testimonials
‘In my view the Serle Court clerks room is outstanding, with a culture developed over the last few decades by Steve Whitaker, who retired as Head Clerk in April 2023 after 48 years at the set. Nick Hockney is an experienced clerk who develops an excellent rapport with solicitors, Daniel Wheeler is bright and responsive and Charlie Payne is a risking star as a clerk.’
‘Serle Court has excellent strength in depth, and the clerks consistently go above and beyond to ensure they can identify available counsel.’
‘The clerks are excellent and provide very good service. Make themselves available and ensure they deliver wherever possible. Also very commercial in approach. Nick Hockney, Dan Wheeler and Emma Quin are particularly good.’
‘The Serle Court clerks are excellent. Their mindset is solutions-focused and they are great to deal with over quotes, availability etc; personable and sensible. I have dealt with a range of clerks at the set and have been impressed by all.’
‘Nick Hockney offers great service. He is commercial, user-friendly and extremely responsive.’
‘Serle is a great set with very good depth.’
‘Serle Court are an exceptionally strong set. They are decisive but also flexible and collaborative, consistently brilliant, and I would highly recommend them in this area.’
‘Serle Court remains the friendliest set out there, but also a highly capable one.’
South Square
South Square is perhaps best known for insolvency and restructuring work in the corporate field, but members are frequently involved in high-value directors duties cases and other matters concerning the intricacies of company law, including having status of ‘the go-to set for offshore insolvency work’ with ‘a strong company practice, including incredible strength in depth’. David Alexander KC is currently acting for Incredible Power in a high-value shareholder litigation concerning claims of unfair prejudice, just and equitable winding-up, breach of fiduciary duty and conspiracy. David Allison KC’s strong company law practice saw him lead the counsel team for Nostrum Oil and Gas plc in a matter that raises novel issues concerning the impact of sanctions arising from the war in Ukraine. William Willson is a highly regarded senior-junior commercial Chancery practitioner.
Testimonials
‘The clerks at South Square provide an excellent service.’
‘Good sensible clerking with reasonable fees. Chris Filby is very helpful and responsive and no nonsense or exaggerated brief fees that need to be heavily negotiated.’
‘The clerks at South Square are excellent. They are highly professional, yet accommodating to commercial needs and practicalities. They are a pleasure to work with. Of particular note are Dylan Playfoot and Marco Malatesta.’
‘Without a doubt my favourite clerks room. Pragmatic, commercial, reasonable, friendly, responsive, flexible. Everything that you could wish for. Dylan Playfoot and Marco Malatesta stand out but all are excellent.’
‘Clerks are fast and helpfully reactive. One can be open with them about the client’s needs and will be dealt with effectively and professionally.’
‘It is the go-to set for offshore insolvency work.’
‘South Square is unquestionably the top chambers for restructuring and insolvency, with a strong company practice, including incredible strength in depth.’
‘There are some truly excellent juniors coming up through the ranks and still several Silks at the top of their game.’
Work highlights
Wilberforce Chambers
Wilberforce Chambers has ‘strength-in-depth in all areas to the highest standard’ for insolvency and company law matters. The set has ‘a wide range of amazing juniors all the way up to the KCs, but particularly a phenomenal stable of mid-level juniors – you can’t go wrong’. Members are sought after for both domestic and cross-border company law work, including financial assistance, shareholder disputes and directors’ duties matters. Lexa Hilliard KC recently acted for the defendant in Titanium Capital Investments Limited, Philip Falzon Sant Manduca & Others v. Jonathan Hughes, Hughes Group Limited & Others, a high-value dispute between former partners of a business selling Covid tests. In Re Zaha Hadid, the vastly experienced Terence Mowschenson KC conducted an inquiry into corporate governance at the architectural practice of the late Dame Zaha Hadid. In 2022, the set recruited Thomas Grant KC from Maitland Chambers, who handled Wells v Hornshaw, Re Transwaste Aggregates for the claimants, which resulted in a fifteen-day High Court trial in respect of an unfair prejudice petition. Outstanding junior Sri Carmichael is frequently instructed on s.994 unfair prejudice petitions and breach of directors’ duty claims.
Testimonials
‘Andrew Barnes, Fraser Geddes and Danny Smillie all deserve special mention for their excellence and are genuinely a pleasure to deal with. The clerking team as a whole is fantastic and very easy to use. They are open and honest in their dealings, are approachable and genuinely nice people.’
‘Antonia Matthew is very helpful and good. She knows her job very well.’
‘The clerks provide all the support you could reasonably expect. Danny Smillie has been a great help over the years in recommending particular counsel and assisting whenever required.’
‘Fabulous trustworthy clerks who really understand the service and how to deal with solicitors. Andrew Barnes, Fraser Geddes and Antonia Matthew are all really good at their jobs.’
‘User-friendly, accessible and flexible. Everything you should expect from a modern set is there.’
‘A pleasure to work with from the clerks to the counsel. Always looking to assist wherever they can. Counsel is always available to assist. A wide range of amazing juniors all the way up to the KCs.’
‘The set contains a high number of highly skilled and effective barristers.’
‘Strength-in-depth in all areas to the highest standard.’
Work highlights
XXIV Old Buildings
XXIV Old Buildings is ‘the supreme set for trust and commercial work and anything offshore, with an excellent roster of counsel at all levels’. The set has built a solid reputation for company law work, which typically arises from its highly regarded practices in Chancery and offshore matters. Head of chambers Elspeth Talbot Rice KC remains a standout silk for domestic and cross-border company matters. Stephen Moverley Smith KC’s highlights include long-running case Re Genmar Resources Ltd, concerning winding up and unfair prejudice claims in relation to an oil trading business, with allegations of asset misappropriation. Stuart Adair remains a standout junior in this field, his recent work including unfair prejudice proceedings for the claimant in Excess Reserves Limited v Patel and others.
Testimonials
‘The chambers and their clerks always have a good range and availability of Counsel.’
‘Paul Horsfield is doing a great job since taking over. He is very responsive and commercial.’
‘The XXIV clerks are practical and commercial, with a keen eye on the market.’
‘The clerks are all very responsive – particularly Paul Horsfield.’
‘Always helpful, easy to come to an agreement on fees.’
‘XXIV remain the supreme set for trust and commercial work and anything offshore. With an excellent roster of counsel at all levels, you know you will get good quality work and that junior/newbie barristers will be well-supported.’
‘Great set, packed with great performers.’
‘XXIV Chambers continues to offer a great range of experience and specialisms across the Commercial and Commercial Chancery disputes. I always enjoy working with its barristers, who are down to earth but with superb depth in their respective areas, which often includes ones that are otherwise hard to find the right expertise in.’
Work highlights
Enterprise Chambers
Enterprise Chambers is ‘strong for company disputes and insolvency’ and clients regard it as ‘a very friendly set with a real team spirit’. Members cover all aspects of litigation and advisory work involving companies, directors and shareholders, including unfair prejudice claims, derivative actions, claims against directors and directors’ disqualification matters. Top-rated junior Niall McCulloch was recently instructed in Bouchier, Williams and Bell (Liquidators of Tiuta International) v Booth and Nicholas, on behalf of the liquidators of an insolvent company, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, regarding a £70m fraud perpetrated on an unregulated investment fund and its investors. The ‘fiercely intelligent’ Simon Johnson is also sought after for cross-border disputes.
Testimonials
‘The clerks are excellent, and particular mention goes to Michael Ireland, Raj Lamba and Kenya Mendoza. They are quick to respond and very helpful, although Simon Johnson was quite happy to correspond directly.’
‘The clerks are very on the ball and efficient and Michael Ireland is really excellent.’
‘Accommodating and responsive clerks. They’re always there to help.’
‘Efficient and pleasant to deal with from my experience.’
‘Enterprise Chambers is strong for company disputes and insolvency.’
‘Enterprise is a very friendly set with a real team spirit. There are excellent barristers at all levels, but some of the senior juniors are hidden gems and exceptionally good.’
‘Enterprise is an excellent set, with strength in depth, and a variety of counsel who can make themselves available.’
‘Affable and approachable chambers with a variety of people to instruct for different years of call.’
Work highlights
New Square Chambers
At New Square Chambers, ‘counsel is always available at short notice’ and clients describe a ‘very friendly and reliable set with strong legal knowledge and a hands-on approach’. The set has ‘very strong corporate capability and excellent strength and depth’ for both contentious and advisory matters. Robin Hollington KC led Simon Adamyk in Process Holdings Ltd v Lismore Capital Ltd, a high-value unfair prejudice, breach of warranty and fraudulent misrepresentation claim, in which a BVI joint venture company sought to enforce a multibillion-dollar arbitration award against a sovereign state.
Testimonials
‘The clerks are very proactive and capable. They run chambers very well and from an administrative perspective they manage case loads very well. I predominantly deal with Michelle Green, who even as a junior clerk was extremely capable and efficient.’
‘Cameron Grant was very responsive and I find him very easy to work with.’
‘Exceptional – Charlie Sherwood in particular gives first-class service.’
‘Charlie Sherwood is Brilliant – very knowledgeable, reliable and friendly. He is always willing to go the extra mile to assist.’
‘Excellent service from the entire team. Charlie Sherwood and Nathan Hitchman stand out in particular.’
‘Chambers have a very strong corporate capability and are my go-to set for corporate law issues; contentious and non-contentious. Aligned to this is a strong capability on insolvency related issues.’
‘New Square Chambers is an excellent set, who we regularly turn to for assistance on a range of offshore matters.’
‘Excellent strength and depth with juniors filling gaps.’