Dispute Resolution: Commercial

South Square operates a thriving commercial dispute practice, and houses a strong bench of leading silks and juniors. Its practitioners are active in sophisticated litigation, with recent cases handled by the team including NMC Healthcare v Noor Capital, an antisuit injunction matter, and Credit Suisse v SoftBank, a matter arising out of the collapse of Greensill. The set is the clear market leader for commercial cases arising out of insolvency, and is praised by solicitors for having "knowledge on insolvency that is second to none."

"The clerks are very responsive and easy to deal with."

"Lewis Madle, assistant practice manager, is energetic and helpful."

"The clerks are amazing. They are responsive and attentive, and also work well with other chambers."

Dylan Playfoot is the senior clerk.

Felicity Toube KC "Felicity Toube is very practical and commercial." "Clients love Felicity because she is user friendly and at the top of her game in insolvency."

David Allison KC "David Allison is phenomenal. He is a brilliant, hugely bright advocate, whose judgement is fantastic." "David is a brilliant strategist." "David is very clear in his delivery and the points he makes. His advocacy is just so reassuring."

Adam Al-Attar "Adam is exceptionally good. He is very calm and considered, and has a persuasive advocacy style." "Adam has first rate analytical skills."

Aidan Casey KC "Aidan Casey is a great team player, who will go out of his way to accommodate solicitors and clients alike." "He is a very crisp and clear advocate." "Aidan Casey is a safe pair of hands, who is really good on his feet. He has a nice, gentle approach with the clients." "Aidan is unflappable and very calm when on his feet."

Daniel Bayfield KC "Daniel Bayfield has superb technical knowledge, having worked on many highly complex, novel cases. He is also an extremely effective communicator, who has the ability to identify the key points and arguments in a case without hesitation."

Tom Smith KC "Incredibly intelligent and commercial and a pleasure to work with." "Tom is an absolute master. He absolutely demolishes the other side with such style, making it look effortless." "Tom is very user-friendly, down to earth and practical."

Jeremy Goldring KC "Jeremy Goldring is hugely experienced and has excellent technical knowledge and judgement." "He has a great style and knows his stuff."

Richard Fisher KC "Richard is very good at dissecting a complex case and concisely identifying  the relevant issues. He is also a strong advocate, who is able to deal with difficult questions from the bench without pause." "He is a fantastic barrister and excellent to use as a sounding board." "Richard is very easy to deal with and very impressive in court." "Richard is technically excellent and creative in his approach to arguing points."