Set Profile > Chambers of Mark Warwick QC > London, England
Chambers of Mark Warwick QC Offices
Selborne Chambers
10 ESSEX STREET
LONDON
WC2R 3AA
England
Chambers of Mark Warwick QC > The Legal 500 Rankings
Social housing Tier 3
Property litigation Tier 3
Selborne Chambers provides ‘a fantastic service from beginning to end’ and is always able to ‘find a barrister at the appropriate level’. The set is adept on a number of fronts, with a particular focus directed towards commercial landlord and tenant work. Chambers head Mark Warwick QC recently acted in Ong v Ping in which the Court of Appeal ruled there can be an express declaration of trust in an instance where there has been conduct but no declaration. Gary Blaker QC also appeared in the Court of Appeal, acting for the claimants in P & P Property Ltd v Owen White and Catlin and Crownvent Ltd which related to property identity fraud.
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Commercial litigation Tier 4
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Media and entertainment (including art and cultural property) Tier 4
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Professional negligence Tier 4
Selborne Chambers is an 'excellent set for professional negligence' instructions with its members delivering a 'quality service'. They are often engaged on cases involving solicitors, valuers, accountants and financial services professionals. Nicholas Trompeter is defending the Chief Land Registrar in Dhillon v Barclays Bank & Chief Land Registrar, a claim to rectify the register following a series of mistaken or negligent property transfers. P & P Property Ltd v Owen White and Catlin and Crownvent, an appeal concerning property identity fraud, was a notable case for Gary Blaker QC.
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The ‘unsung heroes’ of the property Bar, Selborne Chambers ‘punches well above its weight’ in property disputes thanks to ‘good strength in depth and quality across the board from the very junior to QC level’. In the words of one source: ‘They don’t cost the earth and their quality represents superb value for money.’ In recent news, Edward Bennion-Pedley joined chambers from 42 Bedford Row. The ‘superb’ clerks’ room ‘truly sets chambers apart from any other’ and ‘couldn’t be rated higher’ by solicitors. The ‘slick, professional, top-notch’ clerks have ‘a sensible, pragmatic approach to fees’ and ‘do not over promise in the way some chambers do.’ Senior clerk Paul Bunting ‘provides an unparalleled, impeccable service’, ‘often going the extra mile for instructing solicitors’. Co-senior clerk Darren Madle is ‘first class’; ‘he will move mountains to assist at the eleventh hour – shifting diaries to accommodate urgent instructions, his help is often invaluable in securing appropriate counsel for a given instruction’. First junior Oliver Ventura is ‘incredibly helpful and always tries to accommodate, even in difficult circumstances’. ‘Friendly’ receptionist Laurie Davies is also highlighted by clients as she ‘can always be counted on to assist if needed’. Offices in: London
Chambers of Mark Warwick QC > Firm Profile
Selborne Chambers is a leading commercial chancery set. It is noted for the clear and practical advice it provides, which can be innovative, and is always mindful of clients commercial considerations. Chambers recognises the benefits of working closely with those instructing and with lay clients, and members with expertise in complementary areas can work together in teams to clients best advantage. Chambers has been praised for its responsiveness, availability and excellent turnaround. Chambers is instructed by many leading firms of solicitors, and many members accept instructions by direct access.
Types of work undertaken: Members are instructed in a wide variety of commercial and chancery areas, with an emphasis on business, corporate and commercial matters (at both litigious and transactional stages); company and financial services; corporate and personal insolvency; all areas of property-related matters; trusts and estates work; international/offshore work; civil fraud and asset recovery; telecommunications; sports law; gambling and spread betting. Professional negligence is covered in all these fields, working with solicitors, valuers, accountants, professional trustees, and financial managers and advisors. Much of the work is done in London, though members frequently advise and appear throughout the United Kingdom and in other foreign jurisdictions (including the USA, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Channel Islands, Gibraltar, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangladesh and Israel). Chambers has a regular seminar programme which it promotes in chambers and other parts of the country which is highly praised. The seminars are accredited for legal training. Members of chambers also frequently speak at large conferences on topical legal issues.
Administration: chambers is served by a highly responsive and friendly clerking team, allowing work to be processed promptly and efficiently. Please contact the senior clerks, Paul Bunting and Darren Madle (T: 020 7420 9500) or clerks@selbornechambers.co.uk
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Senior clerks | Paul Bunting and Darren Madle | ||
| First Junior | Oliver Ventura | ||
| Members of Chambers | WARWICK QC, Mark (1974, 2013) | ||
| Members of Chambers | TAGER QC, Romie (1970, 1995) | ||
| Members of Chambers | HOSSAIN QC, Ajmalul (1976, 1998) | ||
| Members of Chambers | BLAKER QC, Gary (1993, 2015) | ||
| Members of Chambers | CLARKE QC, Ian (1990, 2016) | ||
| Members of Chambers | KREMEN, Philip (1975) | ||
| Members of Chambers | BOYD, Stephen (1977) | ||
| Members of Chambers | JACKSON, Hugh (1981) | ||
| Members of Chambers | UFF, David (1981) | ||
| Members of Chambers | MENDOZA, Neil (1982) | ||
| Members of Chambers | SPACKMAN, Mark (1986) | ||
| Members of Chambers | HORNETT, Stuart (1992) | ||
| Members of Chambers | KYNOCH, Duncan (1994) | ||
| Members of Chambers | GOOLD, Alexander (1994) | ||
| Members of Chambers | CLEGG, Richard (1999) | ||
| Members of Chambers | KITSON, Justin (2000) | ||
| Members of Chambers | McNAE, Jonathan (2001) | ||
| Members of Chambers | BEER, Julia (2003) | ||
| Members of Chambers | SANDHAM, James (2003) | ||
| Members of Chambers | WEBB, Henry (2005) | ||
| Members of Chambers | TROMPETER, Nicholas (2006) | ||
| Members of Chambers | DE LA PIQUERIE, Paul (2006) | ||
| Members of Chambers | VARMA, Rahul (2007) | ||
| Members of Chambers | BROWN, Robert (2008) | ||
| Members of Chambers | McLOUGHLIN, Simon (2009) | ||
| Members of Chambers | WELFORD, David (2010)* | ||
| Members of Chambers | HAWKER, Alice (2011) | ||
| Members of Chambers | HOPE, Barnaby (2011) | ||
| Members of Chambers | TOWERS, Nicholas (2011) | ||
| Members of Chambers | PETRIE, Isabel (2012) | ||
| Members of Chambers | KUEHL, Lara (2012) | ||
| Members of Chambers | WALKER, Sarah (2013) | ||
| Members of Chambers | NG, Francis (2013) | ||
| Members of Chambers | KWOK, Oberon (2014) | ||
| Members of Chambers | de BENEDUCCI, Chris (2015) | ||
| Members of Chambers | Webb, Daniel (2015) | ||
| Members of Chambers | BAKER, Rosamund (2016) | ||
| Members of Chambers | * Door tenant |
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