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Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

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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Notable Practitioners

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1
Simon Rainey KC
1
Band 1

"Simon is first class."

"Simon is outstanding. You just sit, watch and admire his ability."

2
Paul Downes KC
2
Band 2

"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."

3
Yash Kulkarni KC
3
Band 3

"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."

4
Joseph Sullivan
4
Band 4

"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."

4
Stewart Chirnside
4
Band 4

"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."

5
Christopher Jay
5
Band 5

"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."

5
Emily Saunderson
5
Band 5

"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."

5
Robert-Jan Temmink KC
5
Band 5

"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 Oakes
5
Simon Oakes
5
Band 5

"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."

5
Turlough Stone
5
Band 5

"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."

6
Andrew Guy Blackwood KC
6
Band 6

"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."

Jeremy Richmond KC
6
Jeremy Richmond KC
6
Band 6

"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."

Ranked Barristers at
Quadrant Chambers

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Band

Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Commercial Dispute Resolution

1
Simon Rainey KC
1
Band 1
2
Paul Downes KC
2
Band 2
3
Yash Kulkarni KC
3
Band 3
5
Robert-Jan Temmink KC
5
Band 5
6
Andrew Guy Blackwood KC
6
Band 6
Jeremy Richmond KC
6
Jeremy Richmond KC
6
Band 6

Juniors

London (Bar)

Commercial Dispute Resolution

4
Joseph Sullivan
4
Band 4
4
Stewart Chirnside
4
Band 4
5
Christopher Jay
5
Band 5
5
Emily Saunderson
5
Band 5
Simon Oakes
5
Simon Oakes
5
Band 5
5
Turlough Stone
5
Band 5