Exchange Chambers is praised for having ‘exceptional barristers of all levels of experience’ who work on a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including corporate and personal insolvency work, shareholder, company and partnership disputes, and commercial fraud. Giles Maynard-Connor KC‘s practice has a strong focus on corporate fraud whilst Lawrence McDonald acts for companies, individuals, office holders and public bodies. Stephen Connolly specialises in shareholder and partnership disputes and Carly Sandbach is highly adept at in commercial litigation cases, representing banks, multi-national companies, small businesses, professional services firms and private individuals.
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Testimonials
Set
‘Exchange Chambers offers considerable strength in depth in commercial, chancery and general litigation matters. They have a broad range exceptional barristers of all levels of experience available to advise as and when required.’
‘One of the leading chambers in this area, if not the pre-eminent one outside of London – a very good roster of barristers.’
‘Exchange chambers is a go-to set in Manchester.’
‘Exchange are comfortably the best set outside of London.’
‘Exchange are a strong Manchester Chambers with a wide selection of counsel on offer across all levels.
Clerking
‘The clerks are generally responsive. The are very good and responsive – Joe Mawson is always very helpful and quick to assist.’
‘The clerks tend to be very responsive. Ian Spencer and Nicole Haigh are excellent.’
‘The clerks are generally responsive and Nick Buckley as the senior clerk is larger than life and will go out of his way to help.’
‘Excellent service. Joe Mawson Senior Commercial & Chancery Clerk’s service has always been efficient and he is easy to deal with.’
‘Joe Mawson is a pleasure to work with – commercial and efficient.’
18 St John Street Chambers
18 St John Street Chambers is a ‘quality set‘. Head of chambers Richard Chapman KC is also Chair of the Northern Circuit Commercial Bar Association and has expertise in commercial contract disputes. The set also houses Elisabeth Tythcott, who handles shareholder disputes and breaches of fiduciary duties by directors. Tythcott represented the claimant in Miller v Ball, a case concerning a partnership dispute between veterinary surgeons. David Hoffman is also a notable name.
Testimonials
Set
‘The chambers are one of the leading sets in commercial litigation in the North-West, with appropriate practitioners at all levels of seniority.’
‘Chambers is always able to find a member to assist and there is real depth in the experienced juniors.’
‘Each member is equally impressive and well-versed, both in respect of the litigation and the client-facing aspects.’
‘A quality set and is always accommodating.’
‘The barristers are personable, intelligent, diligent and readily available to offer advice and guidance.’
Clerking
‘Very well clerked commercial department. Katie Brown and Ryan Pugh do everything possible to ensure barrister of choice is available. Both a real asset to Chambers.’
‘Ryan Pugh and Katie Brown have been in their roles for many years, understand the members skill sets and are very helpful. The more recently recruited practice manager, James Parks, has brought with him great experience and has added to the existing administrative excellence at the chambers.’
‘The clerks are generally very attentive and supportive, particularly with instructions on short notice.’
‘The clerking is strong. Reliable and straight on fees.’
‘Katie Brown is very professional and always very responsive.’
Kings Chambers
The members of Kings Chambers are highly adept at handling a range of matters, from breach of directors’ duties, shareholder disputes, unfair prejudice petitions and fraud, to the protection of confidential information and injunctive relief cases. The set is praised as ‘one of the pre-eminent commercial sets in Manchester’ and houses a number of commercial specialists, including head of the business and property department Lesley Anderson, who advises on all aspects of commercial contract disputes, and Mark Harper KC, who has expertise in advising on breach of director’s fiduciary duties. Other notable silks include Andrew Grantham KC and David Casement KC. The team also a strong number of juniors, including Martin Budworth and Neil Berragan.
Testimonials
Set
‘Best set outside London. Excellent training during covid.’
‘Kings provide a comprehensive programme of seminars, which are always good quality and well received. They are a very supportive and flexible set, with great strength in depth across a surprisingly wide range of work. They are consistently helpful and understand well the needs and demands of their solicitors, with whom they work closely and collaboratively, strengthening the feeling of a single team working to get the best possible result for the client.’
‘Kings is the strongest set in Manchester for commercial work.’
‘Kings are one of the pre-eminent commercial sets in Manchester, and is usually able to offer counsel in response to most instructions and at an appropriate level of seniority. They are enthusiastic providers of training.’
‘The set as a whole has a number of excellent individuals. It is extremely comforting and reassuring that there is such strength in depth, which invariably means that there are always first-class counsel available to look after our matters.’
Clerking
‘Harry Young, Louise Barnes, Gary Young, Brandon Singh, are all very approachable and good communicators, work hard at developing good relationships, anticipate well the needs and anxieties of solicitors and clients, and provide a very modern service.’
‘Gary Young is a fantastic head of commercial clerking.’
‘Harry Young is extremely responsive, communicates effectively and is pragmatic when it comes to fees.’
‘Excellent service. Gary Young and Harry Young are always available at short notice and prepared to work very hard to provide solutions.’
‘The Chancery clerks are top notch, ranging from Harry and Gary Young through to Brandon Singh. They are always helpful and accommodating and responsive to emails and requests.’
St John's Buildings
The members of St John’s Buildings act for multinationals companies, small businesses and individuals in their commercial litigation matters, especially regarding contract disputes. The set is praised for its ‘good range of counsel‘ and is home to Pépin Aslett, who has a strong practice, handling multi-part claims, and Daniel Metcalfe is also a notable name.
Testimonials
Set
‘St Johns Buildings have a good range of counsel across the practice area. They have a good range of juniors and mid ranking senior juniors especially.’
‘The set’s annual property litigation seminar in Chester is helpful.’
Clerking
‘Very professional clerking service. They are always contactable and pro-active.’
‘The clerks are approachable and responsive. Chris Brown and Rob Lang appreciate the importance of key client relationships.’
‘Chris Shaw is very professional as is Rob Lang.‘
Exchange Chambers
Testimonials
Set
‘Exchange Chambers offers considerable strength in depth in commercial, chancery and general litigation matters. They have a broad range exceptional barristers of all levels of experience available to advise as and when required.’
‘One of the leading chambers in this area, if not the pre-eminent one outside of London – a very good roster of barristers.’
‘Exchange chambers is a go-to set in Manchester.’
‘Exchange are comfortably the best set outside of London.’
‘Exchange are a strong Manchester Chambers with a wide selection of counsel on offer across all levels.
Clerking
‘The clerks are generally responsive. The are very good and responsive – Joe Mawson is always very helpful and quick to assist.’
‘The clerks tend to be very responsive. Ian Spencer and Nicole Haigh are excellent.’
‘The clerks are generally responsive and Nick Buckley as the senior clerk is larger than life and will go out of his way to help.’
‘Excellent service. Joe Mawson Senior Commercial & Chancery Clerk’s service has always been efficient and he is easy to deal with.’
‘Joe Mawson is a pleasure to work with – commercial and efficient.’
18 St John Street Chambers
18 St John Street Chambers is a ‘quality set‘. Head of chambers Richard Chapman KC is also Chair of the Northern Circuit Commercial Bar Association and has expertise in commercial contract disputes. The set also houses Elisabeth Tythcott, who handles shareholder disputes and breaches of fiduciary duties by directors. Tythcott represented the claimant in Miller v Ball, a case concerning a partnership dispute between veterinary surgeons. David Hoffman is also a notable name.
Testimonials
Set
‘The chambers are one of the leading sets in commercial litigation in the North-West, with appropriate practitioners at all levels of seniority.’
‘Chambers is always able to find a member to assist and there is real depth in the experienced juniors.’
‘Each member is equally impressive and well-versed, both in respect of the litigation and the client-facing aspects.’
‘A quality set and is always accommodating.’
‘The barristers are personable, intelligent, diligent and readily available to offer advice and guidance.’
Clerking
‘Very well clerked commercial department. Katie Brown and Ryan Pugh do everything possible to ensure barrister of choice is available. Both a real asset to Chambers.’
‘Ryan Pugh and Katie Brown have been in their roles for many years, understand the members skill sets and are very helpful. The more recently recruited practice manager, James Parks, has brought with him great experience and has added to the existing administrative excellence at the chambers.’
‘The clerks are generally very attentive and supportive, particularly with instructions on short notice.’
‘The clerking is strong. Reliable and straight on fees.’
‘Katie Brown is very professional and always very responsive.’
Kings Chambers
The members of Kings Chambers are highly adept at handling a range of matters, from breach of directors’ duties, shareholder disputes, unfair prejudice petitions and fraud, to the protection of confidential information and injunctive relief cases. The set is praised as ‘one of the pre-eminent commercial sets in Manchester’ and houses a number of commercial specialists, including head of the business and property department Lesley Anderson, who advises on all aspects of commercial contract disputes, and Mark Harper KC, who has expertise in advising on breach of director’s fiduciary duties. Other notable silks include Andrew Grantham KC and David Casement KC. The team also a strong number of juniors, including Martin Budworth and Neil Berragan.
Testimonials
Set
‘Best set outside London. Excellent training during covid.’
‘Kings provide a comprehensive programme of seminars, which are always good quality and well received. They are a very supportive and flexible set, with great strength in depth across a surprisingly wide range of work. They are consistently helpful and understand well the needs and demands of their solicitors, with whom they work closely and collaboratively, strengthening the feeling of a single team working to get the best possible result for the client.’
‘Kings is the strongest set in Manchester for commercial work.’
‘Kings are one of the pre-eminent commercial sets in Manchester, and is usually able to offer counsel in response to most instructions and at an appropriate level of seniority. They are enthusiastic providers of training.’
‘The set as a whole has a number of excellent individuals. It is extremely comforting and reassuring that there is such strength in depth, which invariably means that there are always first-class counsel available to look after our matters.’
Clerking
‘Harry Young, Louise Barnes, Gary Young, Brandon Singh, are all very approachable and good communicators, work hard at developing good relationships, anticipate well the needs and anxieties of solicitors and clients, and provide a very modern service.’
‘Gary Young is a fantastic head of commercial clerking.’
‘Harry Young is extremely responsive, communicates effectively and is pragmatic when it comes to fees.’
‘Excellent service. Gary Young and Harry Young are always available at short notice and prepared to work very hard to provide solutions.’
‘The Chancery clerks are top notch, ranging from Harry and Gary Young through to Brandon Singh. They are always helpful and accommodating and responsive to emails and requests.’
St John's Buildings
The members of St John’s Buildings act for multinationals companies, small businesses and individuals in their commercial litigation matters, especially regarding contract disputes. The set is praised for its ‘good range of counsel‘ and is home to Pépin Aslett, who has a strong practice, handling multi-part claims, and Daniel Metcalfe is also a notable name.
Testimonials
Set
‘St Johns Buildings have a good range of counsel across the practice area. They have a good range of juniors and mid ranking senior juniors especially.’
‘The set’s annual property litigation seminar in Chester is helpful.’
Clerking
‘Very professional clerking service. They are always contactable and pro-active.’
‘The clerks are approachable and responsive. Chris Brown and Rob Lang appreciate the importance of key client relationships.’
‘Chris Shaw is very professional as is Rob Lang.‘