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Chambers of Mark Warwick QC
Selborne Chambers
10 ESSEX STREET
LONDON
WC2R 3AA
London

Email firm Visit website 020 7420 9500 020 7420 9555

Set overviews: England and Wales

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

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.

Leading Juniors

Nicholas Trompeter - Selborne Chambers ‘ A forceful advocate, with a delicate touch and a precise style. ’

Ranked: Tier 2

Philip Kremen - Selborne Chambers ‘ He never lets the client down. ’

Ranked: Tier 2

Richard Clegg - Selborne Chambers ‘ Very thorough with an attention to detail; excellent with clients. ’

Ranked: Tier 3

Stuart Hornett - Selborne Chambers ‘ A real team player and exceptional in cross-examination. ’

Ranked: Tier 3

Justin Kitson - Selborne Chambers ‘ He is extremely bright, prepared to get into the detail, and a great team player. ’

Ranked: Tier 3

Neil Mendoza - Selborne Chambers ‘ Very astute in the court and highly skilful at cross-examination. ’

Ranked: Tier 3

Jonathan McNae - Selborne Chambers ‘ He is excellent, a barrister of note. ’

Ranked: Tier 3

Paul de la Piquerie - Selborne Chambers ‘ Extremely client- and judge-friendly and is able to put both at ease. ’

Ranked: Tier 4

Henry Webb - Selborne Chambers ‘ A strong advocate both orally and in writing. ’

Ranked: Tier 4

Robert Brown - Selborne Chambers ‘ Very sharp, thorough and always on top of his brief. ’

Ranked: Tier 5

Alice Hawker - Selborne Chambers ‘ Thorough in her preparation and an excellent delivery in court. ’

Ranked: Tier 5

Simon McLoughlin - Selborne Chambers ‘ Extremely technically able, prepared to roll-up his sleeves to get the work done. ’

Ranked: Tier 5

James Sandham - Selborne Chambers ‘ He has an ability to think outside the box and approach problems with a fresh eye. ’

Ranked: Tier 5

Leading Silks

Romie Tager QC - Selborne Chambers ‘ An incredible work ethic that is evidenced by his attention to detail in analysing all aspects of the dispute. ’

Ranked: Tier 3

Mark Warwick QC - Selborne Chambers ‘ He is able to turn around work within a time frame that sets him apart from other silks. ’

Ranked: Tier 3

Gary Blaker QC - Selborne Chambers ‘ His strengths lie in his excellent knowledge of the law and his clear and direct advice to clients. ’

Ranked: Tier 4

Ian Clarke QC - Selborne Chambers ‘ A high-quality advocate with a personal user-friendly approach. ’

Ranked: Tier 5

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.

Leading Juniors

Hugh Jackson - Selborne Chambers ‘ He is extremely knowledgeable and a very good advocate. ’

Ranked: Tier 2

Justin Kitson - Selborne Chambers ‘ He is extremely bright, prepared to get into the detail and a great team player. ’

Ranked: Tier 2

Stuart Hornett - Selborne Chambers ‘ He is eloquent and in court and he can be flexible to think on his feet. ’

Ranked: Tier 4

Nicholas Trompeter - Selborne Chambers ‘ He is tactically astute. ’

Ranked: Tier 4

Edward Bennion-Pedley - Selborne Chambers ‘ He is diligent, hardworking, mindful of applicable time limits and has an excellent manner with clients. ’

Ranked: Tier 6

Leading Silks

Gary Blaker QC - Selborne Chambers ‘ He is clear and definitive in providing advice and has a commercial understanding of the client’s needs. ’

Ranked: Tier 4

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

Department	Name	Email	Telephone
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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