Erskine Chambers is widely regarded as the leading set for both litigation and advisory work, its members are frequently involved in the most high-value and complex matters concerning corporate reorganisations, restructurings, mergers, and insolvencies. Martin Moore KC had a key role in Re Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited, Bermuda litigation arising from the restructuring of the Hong Kong conglomerate. David Chivers KC is another of the set’s standout silks, and his work for the appellant 1Globe v Sinovac, an appeal to the Privy Council from Antigua, is a key matter in determining whether a poison pill arrangement common under US or Canadian law impacted upon shareholder rights. Andrew Thompson KC is currently involved in Zedra v THG, a case on limitation in unfair prejudice claims.
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'The clerks were excellent. We liaised predominantly with Seamus Nixon (Practice Manager) who was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. They were always responsive and efficient.'
- 'Excellent service, very responsive. Michael Shillingford is a pleasure to work with.'
'Polite and helpful. Seamus Nixon is great.'
- 'Alex Calder is an absolute class act.'
- 'Erskine Chambers is undoubtedly the go-to set for company law issues - a real specialism of many of the barristers in chambers.'
- 'Brilliant chambers and the one to go to for company law. So many of their barristers are fantastic in this area.'
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.
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.
Conor McLaughlin
‘Conor is incredibly approachable and user-friendly. Clients are immediately put at ease with his gentle and calm manner, and he is also able to inject an element of humour where appropriate.’
Samuel Parsons
Chantelle Staynings
‘Chantelle is good at identifying the important legal points and ignoring the noise. She has sound judgement and stands her ground.’
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
