Chancery: Commercial
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 2
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Erskine Chambers is well regarded for its expertise spanning a wide range of Commercial Chancery matters, and its strong bench of barristers is routinely instructed in high-profile cases. Members are experienced in the handling of complex commercial litigation, including difficult insolvency, banking and financial services, company and civil fraud disputes. Over the years, the set has been involved in many of the leading cases before the Chancery and Commercial courts, including ENRC v Dechert LLP & The Director of the SFO, a claim arising out of Dechert's and the SFO’s conduct in relation to an investigation into ENRC. Members of the set have also appeared in ClientEarth v Shell plc, a derivative claim brought by an activist shareholder, alleging breaches of duty by Shell’s directors relating to their management of the risks associated with climate change.
Phil Reeves is the senior clerk.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"All at Erskine are really user-friendly. The clerks are nice, down-to-earth people, who really know what's going on."
"The clerks are very proactive and helpful."
"All at Erskine are really user-friendly. The clerks are nice, down-to-earth people, who really know what's going on."
"The clerks are very proactive and helpful."
Notable Practitioners
"David is very approachable and his advocacy skills are just fabulous."
"David is an excellent leader. Very clear in his advice, he will give an opinion that reflects what the outcome will be. He fills you with confidence and is one of the best company law silks."
"James is excellent and on top of his game in terms of company law and litigation. He's a very hard-working, user-friendly, effective advocate."
"James is passionate and the type of guy the clients want on a matter."
"Peter is really knowledgeable, very helpful and highly analytical."
"He is in his element when tackling complex areas of insolvency law."
"Edward is user-friendly, bright, a fantastic cross-examiner and a thorough advocate overall. He holds his ground and is very clear and crisp in his manner."
"He really goes the extra mile and is brilliant in his legal advice. He is also very commercial."
"A lawyer with great attention to detail, he has the experience and ability to be able to advise clients faced with very tricky situations."
Ranked Barristers at
Erskine Chambers
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