Enterprise Chambers, Chancery: Commercial

About

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Enterprise Chambers is widely regarded for its expertise in Chancery: Commercial matters, representing a broad spectrum of clients, including multinational corporations, financial institutions, SMEs, and individuals. Our barristers have a wealth of experience in handling complex disputes across the full spectrum of commercial litigation and advisory work, providing high-quality representation in the High Court (and above).

Our team’s strong litigation skills are complemented by significant experience in arbitration, giving clients a comprehensive approach to dispute resolution. We regularly handle cases involving intricate contractual disputes, civil fraud, and banking matters. Our members are also skilled in areas such as guarantees, securities, and loans, providing clients with clear and strategic guidance in these complex areas.

We have particular strength in financial services regulation, insurance and reinsurance disputes, and matters concerning the sale and carriage of goods. Our expertise extends to private international law, reflecting our ability to navigate cross-border complexities.

At Enterprise Chambers, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service tailored to the specific needs of our clients, consistently achieving successful outcomes in high-stakes commercial disputes.

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Chancery: Commercial - London (Bar)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

An impressive set, noted for its expertise in high-value commercial litigation as well as complex insolvency, company and property matters. The team is particularly well regarded for its handling of shareholder disputes, and its members are regularly instructed in both domestic and international matters. Recent cases handled by the set include Hotel Portfolio II UK Ltd v SMA, a matter arising out of a commercial fraud valued at £220 million deriving from the sale of 37 Thistle Group hotels. Members also appeared in Hamilton v Barrow, Barrow and Welsh, a five-day multi-track trial arising from an alleged “Ponzi” scheme, and Clearcourse v Jethwa, a multimillion-pound dispute over a share sale agreement.

Michael Ireland is the senior clerk.

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Strengths

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Michael Ireland is great to work with – he's knowledgeable, responsive and highly commercial. The clerks working below him are equally good in their dealings.

Chancery: Commercial respondent
UK Bar

The clerks are pleasant, friendly and always anxious to help. They also try to oblige with counsel and availability.

Chancery: Commercial respondent
UK Bar

Michael Ireland is great to work with – he's knowledgeable, responsive and highly commercial. The clerks working below him are equally good in their dealings.

Chancery: Commercial respondent
UK Bar

The clerks are pleasant, friendly and always anxious to help. They also try to oblige with counsel and availability.

Chancery: Commercial respondent
UK Bar

Notable Practitioners

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Edward Francis

Band 3

Edward is a most intellectually able junior, who is good for property and insolvency disputes. He is an exceptional advocate.

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Kavan Gunaratna

Band 3

A very clever lawyer with a high level of emotional intelligence. He really thinks through a problem from every dimension and angle.

Kavan has a deep understanding of real estate and property matters. He is an excellent choice for clients and a pleasure to work with.

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Niall McCulloch

Band 3

Niall is very patient and is resolute in the way he gets his points across. He is especially strong at cross-examination.

Niall is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is exceptionally bright and very technical, and has meticulous attention to deal. His written work is very good and he is very thorough.

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James Davies

Band 4

He's very responsive and clearly bright, and produces excellent written work. He's good on his feet, very likeable and a real pleasure to work with.

Very thorough, commercially minded and great with clients. He is fantastic, and a rising star.

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James Pickering

Band 4

James is a superb barrister, who is very client-friendly. He is very good at finding creative solutions.

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Simon Johnson

Band 4

Simon is a fine barrister whose depth of knowledge is beyond impressive. His drafting is meticulous, as is his ability to get to the root end of a problem efficiently.

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