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4 New Square Chambers

Commercial Dispute Resolution

UK Bar Guide 2026 : London (Bar)


4 New Square Chambers

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Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

4 New Square Chambers is highlighted by solicitors for "a reputation built on exceptional advocacy and an unwavering dedication to client needs." The set's barristers are well acquainted with high-value, domestic commercial cases, and also gain recognition for their involvement in high-profile cross-border litigation. Recent examples of the set's impressive work include: EuroChem v Various Banks, a sanctions dispute involving on-demand bonds; Aabar Holdings Sarl & Ors v Glencore Plc & Ors, a major securities action brought by several hundred institutional investors; and Magomedov & Others v TPG & Others, a USD14 billion conspiracy claim. Lizzy Stewart is the senior clerk and CEO.

Strengths

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  • Team clerk Nick Angliss is an absolute gem. I'm not sure what we'd do without him.

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  • The clerks are excellent and do not treat the smaller clients any differently from the larger purchasers of their services.

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  • The clerks are incredibly responsive and helpful.

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  • Senior team clerk Andrew Call is personable and a real problem-solver.

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  • Deputy senior clerks Dennis Peck and Alex Dolby and senior clerk Lizzy Stewart are super commercial.They are the best clerks in the business.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Justin Fenwick
    Band 1Justin Fenwick

    Justin Fenwick

    • Justin Fenwick is an astonishing lawyer, advocate and tactician who has seen everything. The best strategist I know, he shows exceptional creativity when handling difficult cases.

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    • He has a photographic memory.

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    • Justin is a force to be reckoned with.

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    • Justin is tenacious and really fights for the client's position. He really drives home the arguments and is all across the detail.

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    • He is a very effective cross-examiner who delivers incredible results.

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  • Band 2Daniel Saoul
    Band 2Daniel Saoul

    Daniel Saoul

    • He fights incredibly hard and takes every point but remains balanced in the advice that he gives.

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    • Dan is emerging as one of the stars of the Commercial Bar and is especially good when it comes to large-scale fraud. He is meticulous in his preparation and someone who genuinely masters his brief.

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    • Dan is highly impressive and very experienced. He brings strategic focus to a case whilst also grappling with the heavy detail involved.

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    • Dan is a very calm and considered advocate who senses exactly what judges want to know.

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    • The man to go to for difficult, multifaceted cases as he has so much experience and intellectual horsepower. He is incredibly calm in the face of really difficult situations in court.

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  • Band 3George Spalton
    Band 3George Spalton

    George Spalton

    • Clients love him as he shows very good attention to detail. He is the archetype of what should constitute modern counsel.

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    • George is a quick thinker who is highly skilled at cross-examination and both extremely pragmatic and highly commercial.

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    • As well as a great barrister, he was also a great manager of what was a large team, proving particularly effective when we faced difficult circumstances.

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    • George Spalton is a great pragmatist who is very impressive on his feet.

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    • George has a fantastic ability to see the bigger picture and get stuff done.

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  • Band 3Graham Chapman
    Band 3Graham Chapman

    Graham Chapman

    • Graham Chapman is a very commercial barrister who fights your corner and truly understands the issues in a case. He is cool, calm and collected in court.

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    • Graham is authoritative but easy to work with. He is able to take clients through difficult issues in a clear and succinct way.

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    • Graham is a real street fighter for any commercial case and especially fraud cases. He leaves no stone unturned.

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    • Graham is very sharp-witted and good at client interaction. He always makes himself available and is excellent in court.

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  • Band 3Kendrah Potts
    Band 3Kendrah Potts

    Kendrah Potts

    • A silk in all but name, she works unbelievably hard for the client and has analytical skills that are second to none,

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    • Kendrah is excellent. She fits seamlessly into a wider legal team and provides cogent, practical advice, as well as excellent written submissions and oral advocacy.

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    • Kendrah Potts is commercial and realistic. She gets into the detail and is a pleasure to deal with.

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  • Band 4Ben Elkington
    Band 4Ben Elkington

    Ben Elkington

    • Ben gives very sound advice and is great value for money. He has a real knack of getting to the point when dealing with clients.

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    • Ben’s combination of legal acumen and his personable style enables him to navigate complex disputes effectively. He is a pleasure to work with.

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    • Ben is commercial and quick to get up to speed. He demonstrates unparalleled dedication to the case and the client.

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    • He is very persuasive with judges.

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  • Band 5Hugh Jory
    Band 5Hugh Jory

    Hugh Jory

    • Hugh's client service is second to none. His significant experience speaks for itself, and is evident in his vast legal knowledge combined with his great business acumen.

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    • His written and oral advocacy are both very impressive, and he is particularly strong at fraud cases.

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  • Band 5Shail Patel
    Band 5Shail Patel

    Shail Patel

    • Shail Patel has a good tactical mind and is cool, calm and collected. He is a good team player who is very flexible in his approach.

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    • Shail Patel KC is excellent. He is a real rising star and a very good advocate.

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    • Strategic and very decisive, he cuts through detail and wins clients' trust easily. He is very pragmatic and practical in terms of how he sees cases play out and how he manages the client's interest.

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  • Band 5Tim Chelmick
    Band 5Tim Chelmick

    Tim Chelmick

    • Tim Chelmick is very good at seeing the wood from the trees. He understands what the court wants, which is invaluable, and he brings great perspective to a case.

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    • Tim Chelmick is great to have in your corner if you have a complex case. Clients really like him as he is very plain speaking and a very good court advocate.

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    • Tim Chelmick is a brilliant advocate and a stellar addition to any team.

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  • Band 6Matthew Bradley
    Band 6Matthew Bradley

    Matthew Bradley

    • Matt is extremely pragmatic and commercial. He also has detailed legal knowledge and is an effective adviser when it comes to strategy.

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    • He is great at providing timely and clear-cut commercial advice, and doesn't pull his punches as an advocate.

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    • Both incisive and decisive, he gets on top of details and to the nub of the issue very quickly. When advising, he strikes a good balance between being forthright and diplomatic.

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    • His cross-examination technique is impressive.

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    • Matthew is very user-friendly and extremely good on his feet. He takes difficult points and has a very good reputation.

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  • Band 6Pippa Manby
    Band 6Pippa Manby

    Pippa Manby

    • Pippa Manby is an impressive junior with good technical skills and great confidence.

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    • Pippa Manby has a brain the size of a house and can digest and relay extremely complex information in a manner that not only we can understand but our clients can too.

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    • Pippa Manby is always very well prepared, thoughtful and responsive.

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  • Band 6Thomas Ogden
    Band 6Thomas Ogden

    Thomas Ogden

    • An extremely clever guy who is especially good at technical cases.

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    • Tom is commercial, he cuts to the chase and he can deploy legal points clearly. He is also readily available and easy to work with.

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  • Band 6Tom Shepherd
    Band 6Tom Shepherd

    Tom Shepherd

    • Tom Shepherd is technically very strong.

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    • Tom Shepherd is extremely thorough. He is also fabulous in conference with clients; he answers their questions well.

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    • Tom Shepherd is clever and very robust in his approach.

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  • New SilksLucy Colter
    New SilksLucy Colter

    Lucy Colter

    • Lucy Colter is very effective. She copes well with the nuances of the case, and her written work is first rate.

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    • Lucy Colter is very good with clients. She makes herself available, is responsive and she gets into the meat of the matter even if there's a huge volume of material to deal with.

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    • Lucy Colter is a very talented and hard-working advocate who suggests creative solutions and approaches.

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