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About
Provided by Tiran Nersessian
Practice Areas
Highly regarded for his courtroom advocacy and particularly extensive experience (both led and unled) in substantial insolvency, company and commercial litigation, including several high profile matters for the government and private clients in recent years such as Carilion, Comet Group PPE Medpro, BHS, the Post Office Horizon litigation, the Grenfe l Tower Inquiry, Boris Becker and the proposed acquisition of Sky by 21st Century Fox. Examples of reported cases: Carillion (2023) - directors’ disqualification; Comet Group (2023) – preferences; OR v Obaigbena (2022) - directors duties; Be l Pottinger (2021) – CDDA and LLPs; Balengani v Sharifpoor (2020) – setting-aside judgment; Viceroy Jones (2020) – third part costs orders; Georga lides v Sec of State (2020) – rescission of undertakings; Bajaj Healthcare (2019) – misrepresentation; Leitzbach (2018) – bankruptcy, insolvency regulations; Botleigh Grange v HMRC (2018) – Cross claims/consent orders; Genz Holdings (2018) – Foreign convictions, disqualification; A&M Access Ltd (2017) – Liquidators, personal costs; CFL Finance v Rubin (2017) – IVAs; Brooks v Armstrong (2017) – wrongful trading; Kombinat Aluminjuma (2016) - Cross-Border Insolvency; Walker v NatWest (2016) – financial misse ling, administrators.
Career
MA (Oxon); Called 2002; Attorney General’s A Panel
General Editor of Mithani: Directors’ Disqualification
Professional Memberships
COMBAR; ChBA
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Tiran Nersessian is a well-regarded junior with a strong reputation in company law, as part of his broader commercial and insolvency practice. Noted for his strong advocacy, he is regularly instructed by both private and government clients to assist in matters involving directors' disqualification, directors' duties and public interest petitions against companies.
Tiran Nersessian habitually attracts instructions from both private clients and government officials owing to his strong track record in this area. His flourishing practice regularly sees him appearing as sole counsel in cases up to the Court of Appeal. His experience encompasses both corporate and personal insolvency litigation. He is particularly adept at handling cases concerning directors' disqualification and high-value contractual claims.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Tiran is an exceptional lawyer."
"Tiran provides considered, thoughtful advice and is a very effective advocate. He is one to watch in the insolvency space."
"Tiran’s analytical skills are excellent. His vast experience means that he is able to grasp the essentials and interpret the fine detail of a matter, whilst not losing sight of the bigger picture."
"Tiran is a thorough and highly regarded junior who is a delight to work with."
"Tiran is a formidable cross-examiner. What he brings to the team is just fantastic."
"Tiran is absolutely brilliant – the man you want on your side in any dispute."
"Tiran is an exceptional lawyer."
"Tiran provides considered, thoughtful advice and is a very effective advocate. He is one to watch in the insolvency space."
"Tiran’s analytical skills are excellent. His vast experience means that he is able to grasp the essentials and interpret the fine detail of a matter, whilst not losing sight of the bigger picture."
"Tiran is a thorough and highly regarded junior who is a delight to work with."
"Tiran is a formidable cross-examiner. What he brings to the team is just fantastic."
"Tiran is absolutely brilliant – the man you want on your side in any dispute."
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