Commercial disputes

Brick Court Chambers

Brick Court Chambers is home to numerous reputable silks who regularly conduct a wide range offshore commercial disputes. Vernon Flynn KC is a notable commercial silk at the set who is representing the Government of Pakistan in BVI litigation concerning the enforcement of an ICSID award in favour of Tethyan Copper Company. Mark Howard KC has substantial experience in handling cases in offshore jurisdictions, especially the BVI, Bermuda, and the Cayman Islands - he is representing CL Financial Limited in a case concerning allegations that the sale of shares from his client to Proman Holding (Bermuda) Limited was done without authority, and also at a major undervalue (Proman Holding (Bermuda) Limited v CL Financial Limited). Stephen Midwinter KC frequently represents clients in the BVI Commercial Court, while Simon Salzedo KC is especially skilled in Cayman Island appraisal litigation and representing dissenting shareholders. Among its juniors, Edward Ho and Ben Woolgar are particularly active.

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'The clerks are professional, hardworking, readily available and above all friendly and easy to get on with. They are always willing to work with you to accomplish what the client needs.'
'The set offers a formidable line up of heavy hitting Barristers, at all levels. Huge strength of depth, readily available and always able to accommodate even the busiest timetable.'
'Brick Court remains one of the leading commercial sets. Probably the first choice for big-ticket competition follow-on actions.'
'The strength in depth in Brick Court Chambers is exceptional (and indeed unequalled at the London Bar).'
'Brick Court is undoubtedly one of the leading commercial set in the UK. I have worked with multiple barristers there who demonstrate relentless capability at every level.'

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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.

Vernon Flynn KC

‘Vernon is a powerful advocate who is great to have in your corner in the toughest of cases. He combines a spectacular ability on his feet with an incisive mind and a commercial approach, and he is definitely the silk for those big-ticket bruising battles where no punches are pulled.’

Mark Howard KC

‘Mark’s advocacy is superb.'

Jasbir Dhillon KC

Stephen Midwinter KC

‘Stephen is a superb commercial silk. He is an extremely able barrister, and while he can think laterally when appropriate, he is excellent and distilling and arguing his main points in an attractive, concise and persuasive style.’

Simon Salzedo KC

Simon has an incredibly strong grasp of detailed and complex valuation issues and knows how to present them. An incredibly effective cross examiner, particularly in relation to these issues, and his written work is of the highest quality. Incredibly user friendly.’

Charles Hollander KC

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.