South Eastern Circuit
1 Crown Office Row is ‘an excellent set’ for commercial work on the South Eastern Circuit, with ’impressive’ barristers at all levels of seniority, particularly ‘at the junior end’. Kate Richmond has a varied commercial disputes practice with an emphasis on consumer credit and business-to-business contract work. Paul Ashwell is a senior junior who stands out for his experience in contractual disputes involving allegations of dishonesty and fraud.
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Position
Paul Ashwell offers expertise across the full range of commercial and property law, including probate and planning. He is recommended as a Band 1 practitioner by both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. He lectures frequently on the development of law in his practice areas.
Career
Call: 1977; Inner Temple.
Memberships
Planning and Environment Bar Association; Property Bar Association; London Common Law Bar Association.
Education
Clark University (1976 BA High Hons).
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- 'David Bingham and Tom Hills stand out across the industry.'
- '1 Crown Office Row has probably the best clerks' room around. The clerks are all very approachable and accommodating. They are very responsive and on the rare occasions there is a delay in responding to an enquiry, they will provide updates. You do not experience the "radio silence" you often receive from other sets, and never have to chase.'
- 'The clerks offer an excellent service - David Bingham, Tom Hills, Gemma Welling and Ben Earle are all organised, responsive and a pleasure to work with.'
- 'Ben Earle in particular stands out; he is a go-to clerk.'
- '1 COR is a very broad and capable chambers.'
- '1 Crown Office Row is an excellent set. They have a fantastic team of clerks and the barristers there at all levels are impressive.'
- '1 Crown Office Row has a good range of counsel, with particular strength at the junior (under 15 years call) end. The clerks are very approachable and accommodating. Their webinars are also very useful.'