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Civitas Chambers

Commercial Dispute Resolution

UK Bar Guide 2026 : Wales & Chester (Bar)

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Commercial Dispute Resolution - Wales & Chester (Bar)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Civitas Law is a standout set on the Wales & Chester circuit whose members act in a broad array of commercial litigation, including contractual, partnership and shareholder disputes. The set is also an excellent choice for insolvency and real estate litigation. Members recently acted in JJ Aggregates v Evan Lewis & Justin Lewis, regarding the recovery of a commercial loan. One source says that Civitas Law "always provides expert and professional assistance".

Matthew Goodwill and Danielle Smith are the practice managers.

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Strengths

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  • The chambers is really good. The clerks are really efficient.

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  • All the clerks respond promptly,

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  • Matthew Goodwill has been very helpful at fulfilling our needs and helping to bail us out of a few situations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Anthony Vines
    Anthony Vines

    Anthony Vines

    Anthony Vines is a barrister with a diverse practice that includes cases concerning statutory demands, injunction proceedings and construction disputes. He also receives a significant number of instructions in regulatory and fraud cases. In addition to undertaking litigation, he serves as a mediator.

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  • Kate Parker
    Kate Parker

    Kate Parker

    Kate Parker focuses her practice on the intersection between commercial and chancery law. She is notable for her expertise in contract, partnership and shareholder disputes.

    • Kate is very friendly. She is consistent and unflappable. She gets herself up to speed quickly to assist, even when instructed at the last minute, and provides pragmatic advice.

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  • Owain Rhys James
    Owain Rhys James

    Owain Rhys James

    Owain Rhys James' broad practice includes commercial law as well as property and public matters. He is frequently instructed on construction disputes and acts for both claimants and defendants.

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  • Dan Dyson
    Dan Dyson

    Dan Dyson

    Dan Dyson advises on disputes arising out of areas including insolvency, real estate, commercial transactions and fraud. He has acted before the High Court and Court of Appeal on numerous occasions.

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