Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery

An impressive set, noted for its expertise in high-value commercial litigation as well as complex insolvency, company and property matters. Instructing solicitors praise Enterprise Chambers for its "excellent barristers, who are well able to deal with complex and difficult cases." The team is particularly well regarded for its handling of shareholder disputes, and members are regularly instructed in both domestic and international matters. Its recent cases include Mintpal Ltd; Wolloff & Short v Kennedy, a ground-breaking crypto-currency matter; and Hotel Portfolio II UK Ltd v SMA, a piece of litigation arising from a high value commercial fraud.

"Always available and very responsive, the clerks come back on any queries without delay and are able to very quickly suggest counsel for new work."

"The clerks, and in particular Raj Lamba, are helpful, efficient and effective."

The team is led by senior clerk Michael Ireland.

Edward Francis "A little hidden gem and a man with the intellect to be a judge someday." "Ed is brilliant for the unusual, the technical and the downright obscure matters as he takes a strong intellectual approach to his work. He is also particularly responsive." "On his feet he is astonishingly good. He manages to explain complex factual scenarios in a clear fashion and his cross-examination is nothing short of exceptional. In addition, he turns his paperwork round with great speed and doesn't sit on the fence when it comes to giving advice, which is really helpful. That really gives confidence to clients and solicitors alike."

Kavan Gunaratna "One of the most industrious barristers around and a man with a good eye for detail. Really friendly, really firm in court and a really good advocate, he works hard to get the job done properly." "Well liked by clients, he takes a deeply analytical approach and delivers advice in a clear and accessible way." "A man with a razor sharp intellect, who leaves no stone unturned. He's a beautiful advocate, who remains very calm under pressure."

Niall McCulloch "A very calming presence in court, he's not overly aggressive. This approach tends to endear him to judges who regularly come round to his point of view." "Unflustered in all he does, he’s dependable and gets the job done."

James Davies "James' preparation is always very thorough and he fully grasps all of the factual and legal information in a case. The quality of his advice, written and oral, is excellent." "Really calm yet assertive, he works hard to get the best out of clients." "He's always happy to pick up the phone and talk to you about any matter or issue you might have. He's very, very approachable."

James Pickering KC "James is a great team player, who is always ready to pitch in and be responsive." "Very user friendly and incredibly good on his feet."

Simon Johnson "Works incredibly hard and is very user-friendly. He's absolutely charming and never loses his cool even when he has a very challenging client. Simon is intellectually very strong and produces excellent pleadings and superior advocacy." "Apart from being a brain and a half, he is an excellent advocate. His ability to assimilate complex details is incredible." "Seeing him on his feet and firing on all cylinders is a pure pleasure. His written work is sharp and he provides practical solutions to problems. He's also responsive to all members of the instructing team."