Commercial litigation

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

Andrew Clark
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Andrew Clark

Nine Chambers
Andrew is very bright and a highly capable lawyer. He is very thorough in his approach, doing assiduous research and producing detailed and persuasive documents.
Jonathan Fletcher-Wright
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Jonathan Fletcher-Wright

Kings Chambers
He was impressive at absorbing a complicated history and providing focused advice at speed. He was seamless to work with over the lengthy and urgent witness statements and dealt directly with the client where necessary to maintain speed. He was organized and cool-headed but also brought an energetic attitude that included getting across the client's frustrations about the allegations being made without losing sight of the key points. In court, he was entirely in command of his brief, had the ear of the judge, and was focused and persuasive.
David Hoffman
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David Hoffman

18 St John Street Chambers
David is an extremely intelligent barrister who has both a creative approach to commercial litigation claims, and at the same time, he also adopts a very commercial approach to obtaining a settlement of any dispute. He has a very good rapport with clients and makes them feel relaxed whether he is giving them good news or bad news about their case. He puts his creative and persuasive arguments before the court very smoothly, and his interaction with the court assists the judges in listening rather than making an immediate decision. His fees are also very reasonable, which assists clients in funding the litigation claims and a solicitor's relationship with the client.
James Malam
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James Malam

Exchange Chambers
James is great. He is very strong on the law and analyzing and arguing complex points. He presents his arguments clearly and succinctly in both oral advocacy and written submissions (and in his advice to clients). He is also very good to work with, turning things around to tight deadlines, and always well prepared. He comes up with creative approaches and is collaborative, working through strategy including the 'bigger picture' in terms of clients' wider sensitivities, priorities, etc. I continue to instruct James whenever I can and to recommend him to others.
James Fryer-Spedding
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James Fryer-Spedding

Nine Chambers
Daniel Metcalfe
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Daniel Metcalfe

St John’s Buildings
Daniel consistently delivers advice of a very high standard. His opinions are clear, well-reasoned, and reliably expressed, enabling confident decision-making at all stages of a case. He has a strong grasp of both the legal and commercial context, and his advice is always practical and strategically effective. In addition to his technical ability, Daniel is a pleasure to work with. He is approachable and is able to explain complex issues with clarity and reassurance.

Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.