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About
Provided by Graham Chapman KC
Practice Areas
Commercial litigation (including offshore commercial litigation) and professional liability claims in a commercial context together with domestic and international arbitration. Commercial practice spans the full range of commercial disputes including commercial fraud, investment claims, fund and trusts claims, breach of warranty and commercial contract disputes. Professional liability work includes claims against accountants and auditors, lawyers, surveyors and valuers, architects and engineers, financial services professionals, and insurance brokers and agents. Offshore work focuses on commercial dispute resolution including claims by and against trustees, fund managers, directors and auditors. Also experience of professional disciplinary matters. In the construction field he has acted for and against contractors, architects and engineers in claims concerning projects both in the UK and overseas. International experience includes cases in Bermuda, BVI, Cayman, Channel Islands, Dubai, Isle of Man and Malaysia.
Career
BA (Oxon). (1st Class). Called to the Bar (Inner Temple) 1998 (Major Scholarship). Tenant 4 New Square 1999 to date. KC 2014.
Professional Memberships
COMBAR; PNBA; TECBAR.
Personal
Educated Westcliff High School for Boys, Westcliff-on-Sea and Oriel College, Oxford (Scholar).
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Graham Chapman KC is a highly regarded commercial barrister who acts for claimants and defendants in a range of professional negligence matters. He advises in cases of auditors', solicitors' and valuers' negligence, particularly in relation to substantial tax, financial and property concerns. He is well equipped to handle cases with an international aspect. He is also a contributor to the academic literature of the field.
Graham Chapman KC of 4 New Square Chambers has a broad commercial practice which encompassesaudit negligence, investment funds and trust work. He is particularly active in the Cayman Islands, having been called to the Bar of the Cayman Grand Court, while also undertaking work in the Isle of Man,the BVIand Guernsey. Chapman can be seen acting in complex shareholder disputes.
Graham Chapman KC is an experienced commercial silk who is regularly called upon to appear in disputes arising in offshore jurisdictions such as the Cayman Islands and the BVI. He has experience handling fraud claims arising from allegations of misrepresentation, fraudulent trading and tax avoidance.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Graham is a strong tactician and a clever courtroom lawyer. His robust approach is combined with masterful wit."
"He is good on his feet, and also excellent on the paperwork."
"Relaxed and confident, he's clear and persuasive without being overly formal or aggressive."
"He gives you that extra bit of dedication, which is appreciated by clients."
"A first rate silk and my silk of choice. Graham is incredibly good on his feet, well-prepared and easy to deal with - he's accessible and commercial."
"Graham is such a nice person and he has a brilliant legal mind. He is very user-friendly and commercial, whilst being very good on his feet, calm, and just a delight to work alongside."
"He's easy to work with and highly regarded. Unflappable in court with a gentle, reassuring manner, combining persuasion with a precise and forensic mind. An advocate a court can trust and rely upon."
"Graham is down to earth and excellent all round. He has the additional advantage of being very numerate and familiar with accounting concepts."
"He is incredibly good on his feet, well prepared and easy to deal with."
"Graham is easy to work with, personable and a good advocate who's quick on his feet and knows how to apply to a judge. He is all over the details, clear and persuasive."
"Graham is incredibly good on his feet, well prepared and easy to deal with."
"Graham is outstanding across all metrics by which a KC might be assessed.He is highly commercial, strategically astute, responsive and incisive on his feet. A real pleasure to deal with."
"He's fantastic. He really wins over the clients. He knows his area inside out and can be quite bullish about his views; I think clients like that."
"A first-rate silk and my silk of choice. Graham is incredibly good on his feet, well prepared and easy to deal with - he's accessible and commercial."
"Graham is such a nice person and he has a brilliant legal mind. He is very user-friendly and commercial, while being very good on his feet, calm and just a delight to work alongside."
"He's easy to work with and highly regarded. Unflappable in court with a gentle, reassuring manner, combining persuasion with a precise and forensic mind. An advocate a court can trust and rely upon."
"Graham is a strong tactician and a clever courtroom lawyer. His robust approach is combined with masterful wit."
"He is good on his feet, and also excellent on the paperwork."
"Relaxed and confident, he's clear and persuasive without being overly formal or aggressive."
"He gives you that extra bit of dedication, which is appreciated by clients."
"A first rate silk and my silk of choice. Graham is incredibly good on his feet, well-prepared and easy to deal with - he's accessible and commercial."
"Graham is such a nice person and he has a brilliant legal mind. He is very user-friendly and commercial, whilst being very good on his feet, calm, and just a delight to work alongside."
"He's easy to work with and highly regarded. Unflappable in court with a gentle, reassuring manner, combining persuasion with a precise and forensic mind. An advocate a court can trust and rely upon."
"Graham is down to earth and excellent all round. He has the additional advantage of being very numerate and familiar with accounting concepts."
"He is incredibly good on his feet, well prepared and easy to deal with."
"Graham is easy to work with, personable and a good advocate who's quick on his feet and knows how to apply to a judge. He is all over the details, clear and persuasive."
"Graham is incredibly good on his feet, well prepared and easy to deal with."
"Graham is outstanding across all metrics by which a KC might be assessed.He is highly commercial, strategically astute, responsive and incisive on his feet. A real pleasure to deal with."
"He's fantastic. He really wins over the clients. He knows his area inside out and can be quite bullish about his views; I think clients like that."
"A first-rate silk and my silk of choice. Graham is incredibly good on his feet, well prepared and easy to deal with - he's accessible and commercial."
"Graham is such a nice person and he has a brilliant legal mind. He is very user-friendly and commercial, while being very good on his feet, calm and just a delight to work alongside."
"He's easy to work with and highly regarded. Unflappable in court with a gentle, reassuring manner, combining persuasion with a precise and forensic mind. An advocate a court can trust and rely upon."
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