Bringing unique experience in company law, insolvency and financial services matters to commercial litigation, Erskine Chambers has a developed offering in a range of disputes. Andrew Thompson KC appeared in Shift Global v Yodel, defending a claim brought in an attempt to exercise alleged options to buy the now-discontinued delivery company, while Andrew Blake is instructed on behalf of two of three defendants in Athene Holdings Ltd v Imran Siddiqui and ors, proceedings stemming from a split in an American private equity firm. Also at the junior level is Jack Rivett an ‘excellent litigator, with a deep understanding and a very mature view of the law’ who has acted for The Secretary of State for Business and Trade in a breach of contract dispute against Greensill Bank.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Lawyers
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
2026 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
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.
