Commercial Dispute Resolution
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 3
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Members of Quadrant Chambers maintain busy commercial dispute practices and regularly receive an abundance of both domestic and international instructions. Recent matters include: Veranova Bidco Inc v Johnson Matthey PLC, a dispute concerning a share sale and purchase agreement; DAZN v IMG, a dispute concerning football broadcasting rights; and Bahia & Others v Sidhu & others, a £23 million partnership dispute. The set's barristers are highlighted for their insight on complex matters. A commentator praisesthe set as having “a number of very commercial, hands-on barristers who are able to drill into the most complex of claims effortlessly”.
Simon Slattery is the senior clerk.
Strengths
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"The clerks and practice managers are brilliant; they are quick to respond, easy to deal with and know the practice of the barristers so well that they are always well placed to make recommendations."
"Senior clerk Simon Slattery is superb. Nothing is too much trouble for him."
"They are very proactive in running events concerning international disputes."
"The clerks are always prompt, polite and practical."
"The clerks and practice managers are brilliant; they are quick to respond, easy to deal with and know the practice of the barristers so well that they are always well placed to make recommendations."
"Senior clerk Simon Slattery is superb. Nothing is too much trouble for him."
"They are very proactive in running events concerning international disputes."
"The clerks are always prompt, polite and practical."
Notable Practitioners
"Simon is first class."
"Simon is outstanding. You just sit, watch and admire his ability."
"Paul is super hands-on and really gets involved with the points of law. He never shies away from anything and he's always really keen to be part of the team."
"He's clear in his thinking and his views, and very commercial."
"Paul is a ferocious street fighter of an advocate. He fights his client's corner with ferocity and he is excellent at navigating complex cases."
"He is a very quick and creative thinker."
"Yash Kulkarni KC is a go-to barrister for high-value, complex disputes. He drills down into the most complex of disputes with ease, providing fabulous legal advice and highly commercial solutions."
"Yash is polished and extremely well prepared. He has a fierce intellect and clients love him."
"His advocacy is stellar. Stylistically he is very smooth, calm and methodical."
"Joseph is absolutely excellent. He thinks deeply, is very diligent and is very mature in his thinking."
"Joseph is bright, very good on his feet and is able to hold his own against silks."
"Stewart is intellectually very impressive, and so quick and responsive. His written work is outstanding; he is so thorough."
"Stewart is a really good barrister for dealing with commercial contractual disputes because he is on top of all the law and is able to give clear and concise commercial advice."
"Christopher's drafting is excellent and he is extremely responsive. He analyses the situation quickly and has a magnificent hold on the facts going forward."
"Emily is incredibly user-friendly, extremely thorough and someone who leaves no stone unturned. She is also a determined advocate and not afraid to drive her point home."
"Her written work is excellent and she has great attention to detail. In this regard she's second to none."
"He is a fantastic advocate with thorough knowledge of case law."
"He is an amazing oral advocate and incredibly hands-on and very commercial. I really enjoy working with him as his written work and oral abilities are excellent."
"He understands the client's needs and is good as part of a bigger team."
"Simon is not only technically adept and someone who quickly grasps complicated issues, but he's always somebody who demonstrates an awareness of the bigger commercial picture."
"Simon Oakes knows the law very well and is indefatigable in the face of adversity. He can really turn a case around."
"Turlough drafts very well and is a great one for making himself available."
"A highly intelligent counsel who can grasp a case very easily. He is professional and has expertise in building a rapport with both clients and instructing solicitors."
"Andrew is a safe pair of hands, who is experienced and has a good bedside manner. A good advocate with a nice style about him, he's authoritative and has years of experience."
"He is very commercial."
"He delivers work to a high standard, is commercially focused and produces very strong critical analysis of a case."
"Jeremy is really focused on the client and the commercial aspects of the case. He's a very fine trial advocate."