Trinity Chambers remains ‘head and shoulders above any other local chambers for commercial work’. Simon Goldberg KC is one of the region’s leading commercial litigators and regularly handles high-value claims. Matthew Crowe is widely praised for his advocacy skills and is also noted for his ’growing presence in international arbitration’. His recent highlights including acting on behalf of the defendant in Maddison and Maddison v Sunderland City Council, with the breach of contract and loss of earnings claims in that case arising from failed negotiations between the parties for the claimant to release control of music festivals held in the region.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Steve Walker is a clerk suited to a London set but fortunately for clients he is based in the North East. The service provided is unlike any other in the north of England.'
  • 'Steve Walker is always willing to go the extra mile and builds great relationships with firms.'
  • 'The clerks' room is efficient, prompt and considerate to solicitors' needs. They know their tenants and play to their strengths. Steve Walker is a circuit leader in this regard, a pleasure to work with and an asset to chambers. Aimee Bloxham and Josh Stewart-Twilling are rising stars in the clerking world.'
  • 'The clerks work hard and are very approachable and proactive.'
  • 'The set has some exceptional barristers and clerks that are unrivalled in the north of England.'
  • 'Trinity is head and shoulders above any other local chambers for commercial work. Their annual business and property conference is an event to look forward to, full of interesting talks and opportunities for networking, and their training resources published online are  useful.'

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