Ranking tables
Commercial Dispute Resolution | UK Bar
Western (Bar)
Rankings overview for Sets
Band 1
- Hugh Sims KCGuildhall Chambers
Band 1
- Charlie Newington-BridgesSt John's Chambers
- James Pearce-SmithSt John's Chambers
- James WibberleyGuildhall Chambers
- Jay JagasiaGuildhall Chambers
- John FH DickinsonSt John's Chambers
- John VirgoGuildhall Chambers
- Neil LevyEnterprise Chambers
Band 2
- Alexander Whatley 3PB Barristers1 Years Ranked
- Richard Whitehouse 3PB Barristers1 Years Ranked
- Andrew MarsdenCommercial Chambers
- Natasha DzamehSt John's Chambers
- Richard AscroftGuildhall Chambers
- Ross FentemEnterprise Chambers
- Stefan RamelGuildhall Chambers
Up and Coming
- John ChurchillGuildhall Chambers
All Sets profiles
Band 1
1 Guildhall ChambersCommercial Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedGuildhall Chambers is a standout set on the Western Circuit whose barristers possess an extensive body of commercial expertise. Its members receive regular mandates to handle complex commercial litigation, with a strong leaning towards financial services work, professional negligence and fraud-related matters. The set's barristers routinely act in a broad array of contractual disputes, as well as shareholder and insolvency litigation. Members recently acted in MDW Holdings Ltd v Norvill & Norvill & Norvill, a share purchase warranty dispute. Instructing solicitors describe the set as "proactive, communicative and good with clients."1 St John's ChambersCommercial Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedSt John's Chambers is a leading commercial set on the Western Circuit with a broad stable of commercial barristers. It is able to handle the full range of commercial matters, including shareholder, partnership and contractual disputes in addition to banking litigation and professional negligence cases. The set is also an excellent choice for commercial and agricultural real estate and chancery work. Members recently acted in Capital Green Recycling v Bird, a claim for misrepresentation and breach of warranty. Market commenters report: "The barristers are incredibly experienced and very able to handle complex commercial litigation."
Band 2
2 Enterprise ChambersCommercial Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedEnterprise Chambers is an impressive set noted for its strong commercial disputes practice and its geographic reach throughout the UK. Its Bristol-based commercial barristers are particularly well versed in banking and financial services. Members represent both banks and their customers in cases concerning various matters such as debt recovery, asset finance, breaches of warranty and FCA rules. Members recently acted in Ryan v HSBC UK Bank & Mar City, claims brought seeking compensation for breaches of duty. Commenters report: "The barristers at Enterprise are always very user-friendly and accessible."