Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery

3 Verulam Buildings is particularly well regarded for its handling of commercial chancery litigation involving complex elements of banking and financial services law. Members are also well versed in civil fraud and insolvency disputes, and are regularly called upon to appear in major litigation arising in several international and offshore jurisdictions. Cases of note include Harring & Charles Trading Co & Ors v Mehta & Ors, a high value commercial fraud claim against individuals responsible for a gold bullion fraud against Indian banks, and NMC Healthcare Limited v Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC and Noor Bank PJSC, a high profile insolvency matter.

"The clerks are absolutely brilliant. They are always very responsive and willing to help."

"The set offers very responsive and user-friendly clerking."

Stephen Penson and Stuart Pullum are joint senior practice managers.

Adrian Beltrami KC "Intellectually as rigorous as they come and really good with clients, he is empathetic but delivers his views in a way which reflects his actual thinking - he's not afraid of telling clients things are difficult. Because he is so respected, he has the ear of the court." "He's a very composed advocate and just very nice to listen to. You can tell judges really respect him." "Exceptionally clever and good for really complicated legal issues, he can change the weather in a case."

Ewan McQuater KC "He's a real heavyweight and it's easy to see why he's a leader in the field. A true strategist, he's someone you want with you in the toughest of fights. His gravitas and tenacity really shine through." "Really impressive in terms of his performances at trial and his running of massive pieces of litigation."

Adam Kramer KC "User friendly and very accessible, he is a very modern style barrister."

Peter de Verneuil Smith KC "An energetic silk, who's discerning and goes the extra mile for the client. He is constantly looking for new angles to improve his case and he's a very creative thinker. Clever, proactive and commercial, he's intellectually courageous and not afraid to face legal challenges head on. Peter is robust, hard-working and a good bloke - not an automaton type in any way." "His key strength is his advocacy. Incisive in his thinking, he's at his best on his feet, promoting his client's case."

Philip Hinks "In the case he was a sea of calmness in an ocean of madness. Calm and measured, he worked hard for the client and didn't get riled easily." "Thoroughly on top of all the detail and someone with good judgement, he analyses and deals with points well." "A really easy personality to be around. In his presentation to court, he's very user friendly and commercial."

Ali Malek KC "An excellent strategist, who is very slick. He's very easy-going, friendly and someone who treats everyone with respect."

Farhaz Khan KC "He was clearly very experienced in the field and was very good at bringing someone with little knowledge up to speed.  I found him very responsive and very personable to work with." "He's very hard-working."

Jamie Riley KC "A great trial lawyer, who can convey complex messages in a clear, concise and compelling way." "A capable, bright lawyer with an easy courtroom manner."

Nicholas Craig KC "Supremely intelligent, he's a man of good judgement, who inspires confidence." "A really decent guy, who's a very effective cross-examiner. He presents extremely well and is calm under pressure. When dealing with clients he has a nice manner - he will say what he thinks but put it in a nice way."