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Chancery: Commercial - London (Bar)

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Erskine Chambers is well regarded for its expertise spanning a wide range of commercial chancery matters, and has a strong bench of barristers routinely instructed in high-profile cases. One instructing solicitor says "its counsel are extremely knowledgeable and well respected by clients, solicitors, opponents and judges alike." Members are experienced in the handling of complex commercial litigation, including difficult insolvency, banking and financial services, company and civil fraud disputes. Over the years, the set has been involved in many of the leading cases before the Chancery and Commercial courts, including ENRC v Dechert LLP & The Director of the SFO, a claim arising out of Dechert's and the SFO’s conduct in relation to an investigation into ENRC. Members of the set have also appeared in ClientEarth v Shell plc, a derivative claim brought by an activist shareholder, alleging breaches of duty by Shell’s directors relating to their management of the risks associated with climate change. Michael Shillingford and Alex Calder are the joint senior clerks.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Chivers
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Band 1

David is incredibly calm, and nothing flusters him. He has a nice style of advocacy and is able to tailor it on the hoof when he sees what the judge is interested in.

David Chivers is very commercial. He is a team player, and clients like him.

David is a barrister of exceptional skill. His advocacy is concise, persuasive and compelling, and his professionalism makes him a pleasure to work with. He is a true and valuable asset to any case.

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Edward Davies
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Band 2

Ed is very commercial in his approach and a joy to work with.

Edward is excellent at cross-examination and brilliant in trial.

Edward gives very robust advice and is unusually good with clients. Judges listen to him because he is so knowledgeable, but most importantly his opponents respect and fear him.

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Jack Rivett
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Band 2

Jack is extremely talented in all aspects of his practice. He has a reassuring manner with lay clients and solicitors, and delivers advice in a style that is easily digestible.

Jack is a subject matter expert who is calm and steady in his advice and support – I have complete faith in him.

Jack is insanely good, extremely hard-working and very, very brainy. He also has an infectious sense of humour.

The cases Jack handles are often factually complex and emotionally difficult, but he always navigates them well, however choppy the waters.

Jack is immensely impressive. He is very able and intelligent, and also client-friendly. It's a delight to work with him. His advocacy is good as well.

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James Potts
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Band 2

James is superb. His advocacy is top drawer, and his attention to detail is excellent. He is a great team member, and I thoroughly enjoy working with him.

James Potts is absolutely brilliant. Its' a results business and he delivers on that front consistently. His advocacy is excellent.

James is a real expert in the area who is user-friendly, responsive and happy to work to tight deadlines.

He is very enthusiastic, determined, competitive and someone who likes to win. James knows company law inside out and has good judgement as to how judges and arbitrators will think.

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Peter Arden
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Band 2

Peter is one of the most senior and respected insolvency KCs in the market.

Peter is very clever and calm in court.

Peter is a great team player who is very user-friendly and extremely bright. He is able to summarise and explain complicated issues to clients in a very inclusive way.

Peter is a real guru when it comes to the technical aspects of corporate and personal insolvency. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the authorities.

Ranked Barristers at
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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Chancery: Commercial

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David Chivers KC
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Band 1
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Edward Davies KC
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Band 2
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James Potts KC
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Band 2
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Peter Arden KC
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Band 2

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London (Bar)

Chancery: Commercial

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Jack Rivett
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Band 2