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About
Provided by Eleanor d'Arcy
Practice Areas
Commercial
Company
Property
Insolvency
Career
Eleanor has a specialist, and diverse, Business and Property practice focusing principally on the areas of Insolvency and Corporate Restructuring, Property (both real and commercial) and Dispute Resolution.
Eleanor is frequently instructed in complex litigation where there is a cross-over between insolvency and property law and also in respect of unfair prejudice petitions, cases involving allegations of breach of directors’ duties and misfeasance and winding-up petitions on just and equitable grounds. Eleanor also acts for, and against banks, in litigation concerning allegations of undue influence pertaining to mortgages and guarantees.
As an outstanding Trial advocate, Eleanor is often instructed in matters which require an in-depth analysis of extensive documentation coupled with a fearless approach to cross-examination. Eleanor’s Trial successes this year have involved, amongst others, successfully resisting a Claim brought on the basis of alleged breaches of restrictive covenants contained within a shareholders’ agreement (arising out of the relevant company’s liquidation) and successfully resisting an action for repayment of a deposit pursuant to section 49(2) of the Law of Property Act 1925.
Recent Seminars
Eleanor frequently gives seminars on topics which arise within her practice areas. In May 2024, she addressed the Inaugural Conference of the Northern Business and Property Bar Association on the topic of “Familiarity breeds contempt – or does it? CPR Part 81 and Proceedings for Contempt”.
Professional Memberships
Chancery Bar Association
Property Bar Association
Northern Business and Property Bar Association
Lincoln’s Inn
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Eleanor d'Arcy has a notable reputation for handling a broad range of commercial chancery matters. She is instructed in relation to property, corporate restructuring and insolvency disputes.
Eleanor d'Arcy maintains a broad chancery and commercial practice which incorporates significant insolvency and restructuring work. She regularly acts for both individuals and companies, and is noted for her experience in insolvency cases relating to property. She also has experience assisting corporate clients with applications related to winding-up petitions. She is well versed in administration and liquidation proceedings.
Eleanor d'Arcy has an established chancery and commercial practice and demonstrates strong capabilities in property litigation. She is equipped to handle disputes regarding trusts of land, landlord and tenant matters and boundaries, among other cases.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Eleanor d'Arcy is a top-notch junior. She is very thorough, technically excellent and a good communicator."
"Eleanor d'Arcy goes the extra mile to satisfy clients' expectations. She has wide experience and is excellent in court."
"Eleanor's cross-examination is meticulous and she's always really well prepared. Her written work is excellent. She's very good on the law and gives sensible, proactive advice."
"Eleanor's cross-examination is meticulous and she is always really well prepared. She offers good value for money for clients and is never afraid to be direct with them."
"Eleanor is a very good advocate. She is very considered in her advice, strong when needed and very commercial. Eleanor is very good at looking at the bigger picture."
"Eleanor d'Arcy is a top-notch junior. She is very thorough, technically excellent and a good communicator."
"Eleanor d'Arcy goes the extra mile to satisfy clients' expectations. She has wide experience and is excellent in court."
"Eleanor's cross-examination is meticulous and she's always really well prepared. Her written work is excellent. She's very good on the law and gives sensible, proactive advice."
"Eleanor's cross-examination is meticulous and she is always really well prepared. She offers good value for money for clients and is never afraid to be direct with them."
"Eleanor is a very good advocate. She is very considered in her advice, strong when needed and very commercial. Eleanor is very good at looking at the bigger picture."
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