Maitland Chambers is 'a top commercial litigation set'. Members of the team routinely appear in complex cases before the Commercial Court and the Chancery Division, as well as in international arbitration tribunals and courts. Richard Morgan KC has an excellent reputation for advising on high-profile disputes involving allegations of fraud. Matthew Collings KC has 'serious intellectual firepower', and Benjamin John's caseload includes acting for high-profile clients in domestic and international commercial litigation. Recent developments at the set include Rebecca Page KC taking silk in March 2025, and Arnold Ayoo joining the team in July 2025.
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Profile
Position
KC specialising in civil fraud and jurisdiction issues, insolvency, Chancery and commercial matters and international arbitrations. On roll in the BVI and called for cases in Cayman and the Isle of Man.
Career
Qualified 1988, called to Gray’s Inn and Lincoln’s Inn (ad eundem); Silk 2011. Author of ‘International Asset Chasing and Tracing’; contributor ’Butterworths Practical Insolvency’.
Memberships
Chancery Bar Association; COMBAR.
Education
St Edward’s, Oxford; University of Buckingham (1985 LLB); Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge (1987 LLM).
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Testimonials
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- 'Rob Penson and Luke Irons are both excellent.'
- 'John Wiggs is superb.'
- 'John Wiggs provides an outstanding service.'
- 'The clerks are very responsive.'
- 'A marvellous set.'
- 'Large pool of talent.'
- 'Strength in depth.'