Commercial Dispute Resolution

Lesley Anderson KC is recognised as a leading light on the Northern Circuit. Her practice covers a wide range of contentious commercial and chancery matters, including company, insolvency and property disputes. She acts for professional firms, multinational companies and financial institutions.

"Lesley's written advice is thorough, but to the point. She has a clear sense of what the client is seeking to achieve and delivers strong commercial advice."

Mark Harper KC has an impressively broad practice, with strength in company, shareholder and partnership disputes. His practice also spans litigation in areas such as professional negligence, sports and IP. He is further recognised for his expert handling of restraint of trade matters.

"Mark Harper is an outstanding advocate who is also commercially minded."

"Mark Harper is very approachable and user-friendly."

"Mark's attention to detail and ability to get into the detail amaze me; he doesn't miss a beat."

Paul Chaisty KC is a leading silk on the Northern Circuit, with an outstanding reputation in commercial matters. He deals with a broad range of cases relating to company, shareholder and joint venture disputes, as well as breaches of contract. He is also active on matters concerning civil fraud. His practice has a significant international element; he is qualified at the Bars of both the British Virgin Islands and the Bahamas.

"Paul is an excellent strategist, very hard-working and on top of everything; he is the star of the Bar for commercial disputes."

"Paul's trial preparation and cross-examination skills are great; ferocious but clinical. He is always my go-to regardless of the matter."

Kelly Pennifer is an established barrister praised for her courtroom skills. She operates in large commercial and construction-related cases, and is especially adept at handling injunctive relief, fraud and contract matters. She is also well regarded for her strength in business rate mitigation scheme cases.

"Kelly would be a go-to for complex matters. She is great with clients, provides clear and concise advice, drafts documents to the highest standards, and is a brilliant advocate."

Neil Berragan is a highly experienced barrister who is lauded for his commercial acumen and impressive advocacy. He is regularly instructed in cases concerning urgent injunctions, shareholder disputes and company issues. He is also recognised for his expertise in insolvency claims, acting on behalf of insolvency practitioners and company directors. He regularly appears in the commercial and mercantile courts as well as the Court of Appeal, and also has an active domestic and international arbitration practice.

"Neil is always utterly dependable, has great judgement and knows how things will pan out."

"Neil remains my go-to in a complex dispute."

"Neil is so brilliant because he makes things feel straightforward and he is so good at demystifying. He is just so popular and well respected."

"Neil is effectively KC in all but name; he's a good all-rounder and there is nothing he hasn't seen in his career."

Aidan Reay has strong knowledge of contractual disputes and various other areas, including matters of foreign law. He has appeared in complex cases before the High Court and Court of Appeal.

"Aidan has fantastic understanding of contract points and his cross-examination is measured and well thought-out."

"Aidan is very commercial and pragmatic. He is very popular with clients as he can speak their language, as well as being an excellent advocate."

"Aidan provides consistently useful, commercial advice. He is very good with clients and impressively robust when it comes to advocacy."

Andrew Grantham KC handles a range of cases concerning contractual disputes, commercial fraud, the sale of businesses and shares and insurance. His practice also spans professional negligence matters and claims involving restrictive covenants. He represents banks, public companies and small firms, as well as private investors.

"Andrew is extremely thorough and knowledgeable on the technical points."

"Andrew has a phenomenal legal brain."

"Andrew is extremely knowledgeable and his wide range of experience is immediately apparent. He gives honest, comprehensive advice."

"Andrew is one of the most available counsel. He's incredibly responsive, brilliant at being accessible and very good with clients, and he can see around problems."

"Andrew is very clever and very conscientious, and you know he isn't going to miss anything; he has full command of the papers and he is a top clever barrister."

Ben Harding is a talented barrister noted for his adroit handling of a wide range of commercial disputes. He offers notable expertise in professional negligence, construction and insurance matters. He is also regularly instructed in insolvency cases.

"Ben can advise on the full gambit of commercial and chancery issues."

"Attention to detail, very sound legally and very persuasive as an advocate."

David Casement KC is a well-respected silk with a broad commercial and chancery practice, including particular expertise in cases concerning sports and company disputes. He is well placed to handle restructuring and insolvency, fraud and entertainment-related work, while also possessing a strong arbitration practice. His practice serves a wide range of clients, including trustees and insolvency office holders, as well as high-profile individuals and large companies.

"David is authoritative, composed and reassuring for clients; he is a trusted adviser to the largest clients."

Martin Budworth is noted in the market for his diverse commercial practice, which includes significant work in arbitration. He acts in cases concerning company, partnership and directors' disqualification, as well as professional negligence and sports-related matters. He is frequently instructed in contentious matters involving freezing injunctions and seizure orders.

"Martin is fantastic at getting to the crux of the case and always puts the client's needs first, but in a carefully managed way in order to ensure expectations are sensible."

"Martin is very decisive and very commercial; he really knows what the issues are and goes for them."

"Martin is a very reassuring pair of hands. He has always considered the issue before him and will give you considered advice, never appears panicked and is excellent in his written submissions."

Tina Rañales-Cotos enjoys a strong reputation for her commercial work, which includes cases concerning director, partnership and shareholder matters, restrictive covenants and franchising agreements. She acts for private equity firms, banks and multinational companies, as well as public sector bodies.

"Tina is good on restrictive covenant cases with employment and commercial aspects."

"Tina is very good with clients in stressful situations."

Jonathan Fletcher-Wright is developing an impressive practice in commercial and chancery law. He acts in a range of cases, including contractual disputes and shareholder matters, including unfair prejudice petitions.

"Jonathan is extremely knowledgeable, thorough and composed under pressure."

Richard Lander is a well-regarded barrister who has a practice spanning commercial disputes and property law. He has experience covering a broad range of contract and chancery cases, including those with elements of fraud.

"Richard is commercially minded and noted for ease of use and building rapport with clients."

"Richard is excellent. He is really detailed and I would say there are few barristers better than him on breach of contract disputes."

"Richard is excellent; quite user-friendly and persuasive in court."

Steven Flynn focuses his practice on commercial disputes in the sports sector. More broadly, he advises on breach of fiduciary duty, joint ventureand breach of contract disputes.

"Steven is pragmatic, commercial and great with clients."