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Employment - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Stuart Ritchie KC offers a unique blend of expertise in both employment and commercial law, paying particular attention to matters involving fiduciary duties. He appears frequently in cases involving senior executives embroiled in matters relating to interim injunctions and team moves.
Strengths
He is clear, commercial and timely with his advice.
Stuart is one of the best barristers at bar. He's a joy to watch. He has a lovely manner, a beautiful turns of phrase and is able to cut through cases and cross-examination.
Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
Strengths
Stuart is an absolute leader of the Commercial Bar at the senior end. He rolls his sleeves up, is incredibly approachable and is someone whose advocacy is phenomenal.
Stuart is phenomenal. He has a huge brain and intellect, and presents things in a very precise way in court.
Stuart is a phenomenal silk, who gets to grips with complex issues astonishingly quickly. He is an elite advocate and a great team player, who is brilliant on strategy and just an excellent leader.
Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Stuart Ritchie KC is a broad commercial barrister who takes on high-level fraud work covering all manner of issues including trusts, dishonest assistance and breach of duty. He handles arbitration proceedings as well as litigation.
Strengths
Stuart is brilliant with clients and builds a great relationship with them. He's also a very smooth opponent and a class act in court.
His advocacy is fantastic.
Company - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Stuart Ritchie KC of Fountain Court Chambers is recognised for his excellent practice in a broad range of commercial law disciplines. Within company law, he is particularly well regarded for his work acting in director's duties cases, including those heard at the Supreme Court. He is also frequently instructed by leading corporate firms in regard to sensitive shareholder disputes.
Strengths
Stuart is frightfully intelligent, modest, unassuming and brilliant in court.
Stuart is a smooth operator. He is really good on the detail and at picking up key points.
Stuart is an outstanding commercial silk. His preparation and attention to detail are second to none, and his advocacy is superb.
Partnership - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Stuart Ritchie KC of Fountain Court Chambers stands out for his mastery of matters concerning LLPs or fiduciary duties or those affecting individuals holding senior executive positions in commercial partnerships. Particularly active in the territory where company, partnership and employment law intersect, he receives especially enthusiastic praise for the quality and determination of his advocacy.
Strengths
Stuart Ritchie KC is completely approachable and an excellent team player. He takes complete responsibility for the case and inspires total confidence.
