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Kings Chambers maintains its strong reputation and continues to be a go-to set for all manner of company law matters. Its barristers advise on directors' duties and breaches of fiduciary duty, unfair prejudice claims and shareholder disputes, among other issues. A work highlight for the set was in the matter of Artez Interiors and Artez Group Ltd, an unfair prejudice petition regarding allegations of unlawful exclusion and suppression of profits. The set attracts instructions from both individuals and large companies, and members of Kings Chambers are frequently called on to act in international matters. A source comments: "I continue to be impressed by Kings Chambers. The barristers are excellent practitioners and it is the go-to set for commercial matters in the North."
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks at Kings Chambers are wonderful."
"Gary Young, chief clerk, and Harry Young, senior clerk, are stand-out clerks."
"The clerks at Kings Chambers are wonderful."
"Gary Young, chief clerk, and Harry Young, senior clerk, are stand-out clerks."
Notable Practitioners
Ben Harding is an experienced junior with extensive expertise on commercial litigation and dispute resolution. He is also well versed on company law, and is able to advise on unfair prejudice petitions and shareholder disputes.
"Ben is very responsive, always on time and very thorough in what he does. He is an incredibly thoughtful barrister."
"Ben is a safe pair of hands."
David Casement KC is a well-respected silk who acts in major company disputes, including high-value insolvency and fraud litigation. He also has a specialism in sport-related disputes and has a significant arbitration practice.
"David is one of the biggest names in town. He is brilliant."
Mark Harper KC is recognised for his wide expertise in contentious company matters and regularly acts in cases relating to shareholder disputes, professional negligence and restraint of trade. He also has experience in general commercial litigation and sport-related disputes.
"Mark is a go-to silk on shareholder litigation and hugely knowledgeable on company law."
Paul Chaisty KC is a hugely experienced silk with a strong track record for acting in partnership, insolvency and business law disputes. He has considerable experience handling cross-border litigation, especially in connection with BVI matters.
"Paul is obviously excellent. He just has an incredible eye for detail."
"Paul is an excellent strategist who gets on top of important and complex details extremely quickly. He is very skilful in cross-examination and is a compelling advocate."
"Paul's trial preparation and cross-examination skills are great. He is ferocious but clinical."
Andrew Grantham KC is an expert in shareholder disputes. He is adept at handling unfair prejudice claims and derivative actions, among other disputes.
"Andrew is extremely thorough and knowledgeable on the technical points."
"Andrew is very clever, conscientious and we know he is not going to miss anything."
"Andrew is brilliant."