Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery

Erskine Chambers is well regarded for its expertise spanning a wide range of commercial chancery matters, and its strong bench of barristers is routinely instructed in high-profile cases. 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 Decherts & The Director of the SFO, a matter regarding breach of duty. This matter involved a claim of reckless breach of duty brought against the law firm and an allegation of misfeasance in public office levelled at the Director of the Serious Fraud Office.

"The clerks are very responsive and good at handling offshore logistics."

"The clerks provided an excellent service, including picking up the phone out of hours. Michael Shillingford, deputy senior clerk, stands out."

Phil Reeves is the senior clerk.

David Chivers KC "A steel hand in a velvet glove advocate, who's all over the detail and the technical points." "His advocacy is smooth and utterly persuasive."

James Potts KC "What stands out with him is his flexible approach to working with the team. He has been very creative in how he approaches problems, using case law from other jurisdictions." "He shows good attention to detail and is a delightful guy to work with." "He's got a real clarity in the delivery of his oral advocacy - he's very easy to listen to and very concise."

Peter Arden KC "He's very quick on the uptake and has great mental agility." "Peter is excellent and really knows his stuff. He can effortlessly deal with big, difficult cases."

Jack Rivett "He's been responsive and his advocacy has been brilliant." "Impresses with his attention to detail, availability, user-friendliness and academic excellence." "A very capable junior, who produces consistently top quality work, and has a real depth of legal knowledge. Reliable and hard-working, he has very sound strategic judgment and is delightful to have on the team."

Edward Davies "Very pragmatic and good at finding a solution where there isn't an obvious one." "Everything about his advocacy and preparation for trial was brilliant but, in particular, his cross-examination was astounding. His approach was measured, calm and highly strategic– Ed always seemed to ensure his line of questioning reached the point where the witness could not avoid answering the key points in such a way that it really emphasised the weakness in their position." "A great strategist and a quick thinker, he is always one step ahead of everyone. Ed is very approachable and incredibly nice to work with. You can trust every piece of advice he gives."