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Commercial Dispute Resolution - Midlands (Bar)
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Band 1
What the Team is Known For

Birmingham-based St Philips Chambers is sought out for its strong team of commercial barristers, catering to a broad range of clients in the Midlands and nationwide. Areas of expertise include shareholder claims, contract disputes and civil fraud. The set also houses experts in real estate litigation. Regularly acting for domestic and international clients, St Philips is a popular choice for both claimants and defendants in the automotive, finance and real estate sectors. Members of the set were recently involved in Reeves v Alt Financial Group Limited, a £2 million claim concerning breach of an employment contract. One solicitor comments: "St Philips is one of the leading sets in Birmingham, with a strong depth and range of barristers of varying experience."

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John Randall KC
John Randall KC
Star Individuals

John Randall KC is an accomplished commercial practitioner who has often been described as the "go-to" silk in Birmingham. He frequently represents financial institutions and corporations in complex commercial and chancery disputes, including contractual disputes, fraud and issues relating to sale purchase agreements. He has further experience in sustainability and profitability issues.

"John has a keen understanding of the issues at hand and how to resolve them."

"John is an incredibly bright and persuasive advocate. He is very well known on the circuit."

Ali Tabari
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Ali Tabari
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Band 1

Ali Tabari is recognised for the highly practical tenor of his advice on commercial and chancery litigation matters. He provides further expertise in areas such as banking and finance, insolvency, fraud and professional liability. He is particularly adept at handling unfair prejudice petitions and shareholder disputes. He regularly acts on behalf of national firms, banks, insolvency office holders and insurance companies, among other clients.

"Ali is a really strong barrister destined to be a KC. He is amazing with clients and provides commercial advice that always gets to the heart of the issue."

"Ali is a go-to for commercial work in Birmingham. Judges and clients like him."

"Ali has the ear of the Judiciary in Birmingham and I really enjoy working with him. He is approachable, efficient and always there to assist."

"Ali is a very competent junior barrister. He has done some impressive cases and he has really good courtroom experience."

"Ali is a very savvy litigator and a friendly and charming barrister. His experience is beyond his years."

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Avtar Khangure KC
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Band 1

Avtar Khangure KC impresses clients with his far-reaching knowledge in areas such as banking, company law, insolvency and professional negligence. His diverse clientele ranges from private individuals to major corporations.

"Avtar is a very confident and smooth counsel. He's very clear and concise, and keeps focus."

John Brennan
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John Brennan
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Band 1

John Brennan is an exceptional barrister who receives accolades for his sharp intellect and detailed knowledge of commercial and chancery law. He is recognised for his provision of high-quality advice and adept representation in litigation arising out of fraud and breach of contract, as well as property and construction disputes. He is also well regarded for his handling of professional negligence actions.

"John is an expert in his field and is very strong in his commercial understanding of cases."

"John is extremely easy to get on with, polite and just good-natured, which is very useful in a trial when perhaps emotions can get a bit high."

"In a tough case, John will come out on top as he knows what he is doing, both in his experience and in his excellent working knowledge of the law."

Mark Grant
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Mark Grant
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Band 1

Mark Grant is a well-regarded barrister noted for his adroit handling of commercial disputes. He offers expertise in warranty claims, shareholder disputes and restraint of trade matters, and regularly appears for his clients in interim applications.

"Mark is brilliant and a good all-round litigator; he's incredibly user-friendly and always available, and his drafting is excellent."

"Mark is a friendly barrister and he is very sound. He was also a solicitor previously too, so he has seen both sides of the fence."

Robert Mundy
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Robert Mundy
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Band 1

Robert Mundy is an established commercial barrister who frequently appears before the courts on behalf of financial institutions and public authorities. He has expertise in employment, company and insolvency matters, and receives praise for his thoughtful, measured approach and impressive advocacy style. He is particularly well regarded for his handling of unfair prejudice petitions, restrictive covenant claims and disputes concerning directors' duties.

"Rob is excellent technically. He is able to convey confidence, as it is quite clear that he knows what he is talking about and leaves you no doubt that he is thoroughly researched."

"Robert is really easy to deal with, really personable and has great judgement. He really gets into the trenches with you and wants to remain involved throughout the matter."

"Robert is our go-to counsel for commercial and chancery work. He is absolutely excellent and judges like and follow what he says."

"Mundy is good with clients, very clever and analytical with documents."

Marc Brown
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Marc Brown
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Band 2

Marc Brown is a prominent barrister who comes recommended for his meticulous approach and strength across a number of areas, including business disputes, property issues and consumer law. He has a particular focus on restructuring and insolvency matters. He regularly acts for companies and individual clients, in addition to garnering frequent instructions from insolvency practitioners.

"Marc is a superb advocate and his drafting style is second to none."

"Marc is easy to get on with, judges love him and he is very personable and speaks on matters with authority."

"Marc is one of best barristers I have used; so personable to the clients and very down to earth."

Simon Clegg
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Simon Clegg
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Band 2

Simon Clegg is a personable and experienced barrister offering broad expertise across the field of general commercial litigation. He is particularly highly regarded for his specialist knowledge of banking and finance, company, partnership, insolvency and property disputes.

"Simon is charming and friendly, and his experience in litigation really holds him in good stead. He is a good household name that people trust because of how experienced he is."

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Edmund Beever
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Band 3

Edmund Beever is a dedicated commercial barrister who is recognised for his insight into fraud, employment and director dispute cases, among other areas. He frequently appears before the courts to obtain injunctive relief, freezing orders and restrictive covenants for clients engaged in commercial employment disputes. A member of the Attorney General's Panel, he regularly acts for government departments including the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Justice.

"Edmund is my go-to for restrictive covenants work – he is very knowledgeable in this area."

Kirsty White
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Kirsty White
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Band 3

Kirsty White is instructed in a range of commercial disputes. She is notable for her expertise in fraud claims and in cases involving injunctions.

"Kirsty is a bright and astute lawyer."

"Kirsty is approachable and responsive. She is also commercial, pragmatic and able to get into the detail of a matter quickly."

Natalie Kearney
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Natalie Kearney
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Band 3

Natalie Kearney regularly appears as sole counsel in the High Court and County Court. She is experienced in company and insolvency law disputes.

"Natalie is extremely thorough and a hard-working advocate who is personable and easy to deal with."

"She's very thorough for a junior barrister; I rate her highly."

"Natalie is clever and presents very well in court. She really is a good lawyer to have on your side."

Ranked Barristers at
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Silks (KC)

Midlands (Bar)

Commercial Dispute Resolution

John Randall KC
John Randall KC
Star Individuals
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Avtar Khangure KC
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Band 1

Juniors

Midlands (Bar)

Commercial Dispute Resolution

Ali Tabari
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Ali Tabari
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Band 1
John Brennan
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John Brennan
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Band 1
Mark Grant
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Mark Grant
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Band 1
Robert Mundy
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Robert Mundy
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Band 1
Marc Brown
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Marc Brown
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Band 2
Simon Clegg
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Simon Clegg
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Band 2
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Edmund Beever
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Band 3
Kirsty White
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Kirsty White
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Band 3
Natalie Kearney
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Natalie Kearney
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Band 3