Commercial Dispute Resolution
UK Bar Guide 2025 : Wales & Chester (Bar)
Band 1
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Civitas Law is a standout set on the Wales & Chestercircuit 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 Hussain v Asif, a shareholder dispute arising from the breach of a franchise agreement. One source describes the set as a "a good local set of chambers to use for instructions and obtaining advice on litigation cases".
Matthew Goodwill and Danielle Smith are the practice managers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks will do anything to try and accommodate us, and always make sure there is someone who will be proportionate to the cost of the case."
"The clerks will do anything to try and accommodate us, and always make sure there is someone who will be proportionate to the cost of the case."
Notable Practitioners
Anthony Vines is a barrister with adiversepractice that includes cases concerningstatutory 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.
"Anthony goes above and beyond for clients; very personable and approachable."
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.
"He was very thorough and explained things really well to the client."
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 always that helping hand. If there's a real crisis, she's always there for you."
"She is doing a lot at the interplay of wills and trusts and commercial law."
Owain Rhys James' broad practice includes commercial law as well as property andpublic matters. He is frequently instructed on construction disputes and acts for both claimants and defendants.
"He has a proper track record of doing commercial work."