18 St John Street Chambers

18 St John Street hosts a number of excellent barristers with a broad range of experience in company and insolvency law. Jennifer Newstead-Taylor’s varied practice encompasses bankruptcy restriction orders, applications for provisional liquidators, and public interest winding up petitions. She is praised by clients in particular as a ‘true expert in complex disqualification proceedings’. ’Measured and persuasive advocate’ Elisabeth Tythcott regularly appears in the Business and Property Courts. With a reputation for his ‘down-to-earth communication style’ and ability to ’delicately manage client expectations’, Oliver Caplan handles both individual and corporate insolvency cases.

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Testimonials

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'The clerks, specifically Matthew Smith, are extremely helpful. They are very prompt in replying to emails and accommodating in regard to costs where able to. The clerks are also willing to go above and beyond in terms of filing documents with the court.'
'The clerks are excellent and are always available and on hand. Daniel Parker and Katie Brown will always go the extra mile.'
'The clerking seems better than most. Katie Brown is an excellent clerk.'
'The clerks are quick to respond and can generally offer a range of quality counsel priced appropriately to the matter.'
'This is an improving set that is now definitely on a par with the best in Manchester.'
'The set offers an excellent quality of counsel who are good to work alongside.'

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Richard Chapman KC

‘Richard is an excellent advocate and a thorough cross-examiner. He has the ear of the judge.'

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