Maitland Chambers‘ ’top tier barristers’ assist partnerships and individual partners in disputes concerning breach of fiduciary duty, insolvencies and the winding up of partnerships, in addition to assisting with the drafting and formation of a variety of partnership structures. David Mumford KC appears before the courts and arbitrators in partnership and LLP disputes concerning everything from investment funds to property development joint ventures, while Watson Pringle is noted for his expertise in partnership disputes where fraud and asset misappropriation are alleged. Amanda Hadkiss is instructed on tech and entertainment-centred partnership disputes.
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Testimonials
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- 'Danny Wilkinson stands out - he is very responsive and genuinely cares.'
- 'The clerks are always responsive, which is important. Luke Irons in particular is very helpful.'
- 'Good and responsive.'
- 'Second to none.'
- 'Excellent strength in depth.'
- 'A good offering both of counsel options and training/events.'
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.
Ted Loveday
'Ted is excellent on his feet. He is a sharp intellect whilst also possessing the ability to translate effectively for lay clients. Ted is a great negotiator and able to help clients reach their goals, including in relation to settlement.'
Duncan McCombe
‘Duncan is a very effective junior barrister. Highly diligent and perceptive; very good client skills. Very reliable and sound judgment.’
Emily Gailey
‘Emily can get under the skin of a case remarkably quickly. Her advice is always tailored to instructions – it can be detailed and forensic, and also practical and high level as needed. She has fantastic attention to detail.’
Amanda Hadkiss
‘Amanda is a first-rate barrister. She is highly intelligent, diligent, and personable. She is someone who you want on your side.’
Watson Pringle
'A huge asset to any team. A great strategic thinker, team player and well rounded advocate. Very clear and concise submissions and able to grapple with details quickly. Highly recommend.'