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
Over 150 reported cases establish the breadth of Matthew’s expertise in his specialist areas covering Company, Insolvency, and Commercial Chancery (litigation and advisory work). Matthew is an experienced trial and appellate advocate (in England and abroad), and also regularly appears in tribunals, as well as arbitrations, expert determinations and mediations. Recent trials include the well-publicised disputes of Conway v Eze, and Conran Holdings. Recent appeals include two leading cases in the Supreme Court: Patel v Mirza on illegality, and FHR on constructive trusts. An extensive offshore practice embraces matters in Hong Kong, the Channel Islands, and Singapore. Matthew has been called to the Bar in the Cayman Islands; and in the BVI, where he has appeared in a number of substantial applications, trials and appeals, including Staray Capital v Cha recently in the Privy Council.
Memberships
Chancery Bar Association, COMBAR, INSOL International and Commerical Fraud Lawyers Association. Former Member, Insolvency Rules Advisory Committee.
Education
London School of Economics (LLB).
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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.'