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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Members of Erskine Chambers frequently appear before courts in the BVI, the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, the DIFC, Hong Kong and the Channel Islands. Its practitioners regularly act in shareholder disputes, civil fraud, banking matters and insolvencies. Members continue to represent clients in prominent cases such as IGlobe v Sinovac, an appeal to the Privy Council from Antigua. One interviewee comments that the set provides "first-class practical, commercial advice with a meticulous eye for detail and outstanding lateral thinking on knotty legal issues." Another source adds: " Erskine Chambers has an excellent reputation for chancery and commercial lawyers."

Michael Shillingford and Alex Calder are joint senior clerks.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Chivers
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Band 1

David Chivers KC boasts a strong following in the Caribbean and Bermuda, having been called to the Bar of the BVI and ad hoc to the Bars of the Cayman Islands and Bermuda. His practice comprises a great deal of corporate and company litigation, and he regularly acts in restructuring and insolvency cases.

He is phenomenal advocate because he has a very strong presence in court. He is a joy to watch.

David is a trusted voice. He has the highest integrity.

David has the best of both worlds - he is a powerful advocate and has the brain to back it up.

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Andrew Blake
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Band 2

Andrew Blake is recognised for his thriving offshore commercial, corporate and restructuring/insolvency practice. He has an impressive résumé, having appeared in several high-profile global cases. He is called to the BVI Bar and has appeared as sole counsel before the BVI court, as well as acting in litigation in Bermuda and Antigua.

Andrew is a stellar junior with first-class commercial acumen and a deep understanding of corporate and commercial legal issues.

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Edward Davies
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Band 2

Edward Davies KC's strong offshore practice covers company work, corporate insolvency and commercial litigation. He is called to the Bar of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, and regularly acts in high-profile matters in the BVI and Bermuda.

He is an excellent strategist and performs great under pressure. Edward is also very nice to work with and very approachable.

He's excellent at getting across a big pile of papers with speed and coming up with reasonable solutions.

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Michael Todd
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Band 2

Michael Todd KC has vast expertise in company law disputes. He handles matters in Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, and has notable skill in dealing with cases concerning contentious takeovers, complex restructurings and corporate insolvency. He has recently been instructed in significant shareholder disputes.

He's a force of nature. Michael is very energetic and passionate about cases and positions that we take on cases.

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Anna Scharnetzky
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Band 4

Anna Scharnetzky is a highly sought-after junior admitted to the BVI bar who also regularly acts in matters in Bermuda. She is very well-versed in corporate matters with a particular expertise in insolvency and restructuring.

Anna is a meticulous and sophisticated legal practitioner, with an ability to get to the heart of complex legal problems rapidly and communicate effective solutions.

Ranked Barristers at
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David Chivers KC
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Edward Davies KC
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Michael Todd KC
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Juniors

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Andrew Blake
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Anna Scharnetzky
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