Commercial Dispute Resolution
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 2
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(020) 7583 1770Chambers Review
Blackstone Chambers' barristers are au fait with all manner of commercial cases, and are also particularly noted for their acumen in the fraud, financial services, sports law and competition worlds. They regularly get their teeth into the major cases of the day, such as: Munícipio de Mariana & Ors v BHP Group (UK) Limited & Anor, the largest opt-in group action before the English courts; IMG Data Limited v Perform Content Services Limited, a breach of contract and conspiracy claim; and The Eclipse litigation, claims brought in relation to a failed investment scheme. One source praises the set as “undoubtedly one of the leading firms in the commercial litigation sphere”. Another interviewee notes that the set is “brilliant at handling the most complex and technical international disputes”.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks are incredibly accommodating, very commercially minded and willing to show flexibility on matters."
"Deputy Senior Clerks Derek Sutton and Adam Sloane are very approachable and highly knowledgeable. Always willing to work things through with us, they are hugely professional, supportive and helpful."
"They're the best in the business, and offer a Rolls-Royce service."
"Clerks Danny Compton and Marc Armstrong both offer exceptional service levels and responsiveness. They are incredibly helpful and great to work with."
"Blackstone Chambers have good events and training. The set is fully engaged in the market and highly adept at business development."
"The clerks are incredibly accommodating, very commercially minded and willing to show flexibility on matters."
"Deputy Senior Clerks Derek Sutton and Adam Sloane are very approachable and highly knowledgeable. Always willing to work things through with us, they are hugely professional, supportive and helpful."
"They're the best in the business, and offer a Rolls-Royce service."
"Clerks Danny Compton and Marc Armstrong both offer exceptional service levels and responsiveness. They are incredibly helpful and great to work with."
"Blackstone Chambers have good events and training. The set is fully engaged in the market and highly adept at business development."
Notable Practitioners
"A joy to work with, he is incredibly sharp, commercially minded and a killer in cross-examination."
"Andrew is a superb advocate. His strategic advice is always spot on."
"His cross-examination skills are matchless, and his ability to read the court and present the evidence in the most persuasive and compelling way is impressive."
"He is an absolutely formidable cross-examiner."
"He is very user-friendly. Clients love him and he is very much ready to roll up his sleeves."
"An incredible advocate, who is bright and hard-working."
"Very smart; he's a barrister with a good analytical brain."
"Fraser is the cleverest man alive; he is brilliant."
"Fraser has an excellent manner. He always appears very measured and persuasive before the judge."
"Fraser is a pleasure to work with and an exceptional thinker. He is able to grasp the intricacies of anything put before him, and he always gives sound, pragmatic advice."
"He is a favourite of solicitors in shareholder disputes."
"Fraser is excellent in all regards. He is exceptionally bright, hands-on and close to the detail. He is also very good at explaining the legal position to clients in terms they will understand."
"He is a fearsome cross-examiner and a stylish advocate."
"A tenacious performer, who brings a lot of dynamism to the team."
"She is a very effective advocate."
"She is super-bright and very hard-working."
"There is no one at the bar that works harder than her and I am constantly amazed at the cases she is involved in. She is in pretty much every big action."
"Shaheed is methodical and very detailed focused in how she prepares. She's also exceptional in her drafting."
"He's an excellent all-around commercial silk, who really has everything you need to fight the biggest commercial cases."
"He is very courteous and gets the court on his side."
"He is really user-friendly and commercial."
"Bright and very easy to deal with."
"Exceptional, hard-working and very user-friendly."
"He is very good on interlocutory applications."
"A great tactician and a very effective advocate."
"Andrew’s advocacy is clear, persuasive and precise. He knows which legal arguments to press and when to do so."
"Harry is absolutely fantastic. He quickly becomes part of the team and his advice is excellent, from both a technical and practical perspective. His strategic acumen is a particular strength."
"In a really difficult legal issue, I would trust Harry every time to deliver in a succinct way."
"Harry is absolutely brilliant. A quality act, who is measured, commercial and ready to roll up his sleeves."
"A calm and authoritative advocate at the peak of his powers."
"Extremely well prepared, he understands all of the detail and is trusted by judges."
"His submissions are very measured and logical."
"Robert is very strategic and thoughtful; he is able to stand back and look at the facts."
"He is measured, considered in his advice and very collaborative."
"Shane has a forensic attention to detail and leaves no stone unturned. He has an excellent manner with clients, and is extremely persuasive in court."
"Shane is sharp as a tack and easy to work with. Very knowledgeable and able to think outside of the box, he provides innovative solutions."
"Shane is an all rounder. He is incredibly smart but still commercial."
"His attention to detail is impeccable. He's extremely cerebral, highly analytical and very strategic in his approach."
"A highly commercial genius – I would instruct him on every case if I could."
"Andrew is very down to earth and very sensible; he's as clever as they come."
"Andrew's advocacy has an understated eloquence, enabled by obvious expertise across a range of legal issues. He consistently offers astute analysis and is a real pleasure to work with."
"Andrew is exceptionally charming, excellent in court and a fantastic cross-examiner. He is someone that you want on your team."
"Judges really warm to his clear presentations in court."
"He has the ability to think outside of the box in order to come up with solutions."
"Tony Peto has an impressive ability to present even the most factually complex cases in a condensed and concise manner. He thinks quickly on his feet, and deftly outmanoeuvres his opponents."
"Tony is a legend."
"His ability to think outside the box and be creative is genuinely second to none. His advocacy is first rate and when it comes to fraud injunctions, he is the go-to at the Bar, full stop."
"His head for figures is quite impressive."
"Fantastic. He gets across the detail very quickly, is cogent is his advice, and he has a masterful command of strategic issues."
"David is just brilliant. He commands a court."
"David Lowe is a brilliant barrister with great intellectual prowess. He possesses an exceptional talent for anticipating the trajectory of legal cases with precision."
"What's most impressive is how commanding he is – everyone listens to Ian."
"An excellent advocate, who is very clever and very commercial."
"Clear and to the point, he's commercial and practical in his thinking and able to understand complex technical legal issues quickly. Alan is a strategist as well as a legal technician."
"Alan is excellent at simplifying complex issues. Also strategic and commercial in his outlook, he can grasp the bigger picture and is able to spot risks before they develop."
"Andrew is a phenomenal junior, who is exceptionally bright and in full control of his brief. He's an asset to any team and a delight to work with."
"Andrew's obvious intellect and meticulous nature, coupled with his tireless effort, make him invaluable on any case. Andrew has a concise and measured advocacy style, which is incredibly effective."
"He is just an all-round fantastic junior barrister. His written communication is fantastic, and his pleadings and skeletons are first rate. He's an absolute star of the future."
"He's an excellent advocate, who is both clear and concise. He takes judges through things carefully and is just something else."
"His written work and his pleadings are just unbelievably structured and put together. He is so precise and so knowledgeable for his qualification level."
"He is an outstanding lawyer and an excellent advocate. He's also very personable and good at gaining the confidence of professional and lay clients alike."
"Daniel Cashman knew absolutely everything about the sprawling case in question and consistently came up with helpful and no-fuss solutions to problems."
"He takes the time to get the details right but always with the bigger picture and overall strategic objective in sight."
"All you could ask for from a junior; he's incredibly bright, keen, user-friendly and commercial."
"Gayatri is an exceptional junior with a sharp intellect. She is responsive, she understands the needs of the clients and she always provides practical and effective advice."
"Gayatri is an incredible junior. She manages to get to grips with a huge amount of detail very quickly, has a strong legal brain and has dealt with some incredibly complex legal and factual issues."
"She is very responsive, nice to deal with and also very good on her feet. One to watch."
"He gets stuck into incredibly complex matters, and his cross-examination is very impressive."
"A very capable, technical lawyer."
"He has excellent judgement in terms of knowing how things will play out in court."
"Smart, responsive and good to work with."
"Victoria is exceptionally bright and great with clients."
"There is not a barrister I would trust to handle complex matters with greater care than Victoria."
"She's brilliant on her feet, has a painstaking attention to detail and is very good with clients."