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Fountain Court Chambers

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

In tandem with its wider expertise in commercial litigation, Fountain Court Chambers maintains a strong practice within the field of company law. The set has long-standing experience in both non-contentious mandates and court cases, acting for both claimants and defendants. Its wide-ranging activity spans breaches of fiduciary duties, company director disqualification proceedings and shareholder agreement issues and disputes, including unfair prejudice petitions. Recent matters include Athene Holdings v Imran Siddiqui and others, where the set acted for the claimant in a dispute proceeding in Bermuda. members also appeared in Scandia Hus v Dawson, representing the petitioner in an unfair prejudice petition and just and equitable winding up petition. Interviewees state that "nothing phases the barristers here, however complex the issues in question are," and "Its members are brilliant and very commerical."

Alex Taylor is the senior clerk.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks always respond quickly and are very helpful.

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  • Fountain Court Chambers has very capable clerks, including the highly respected Sian Huckett.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Bridget Lucas
    Bridget Lucas

    Bridget Lucas

    Bridget Lucas KC is a talented silk who is particularly active in international matters, having been instructed in cases involving the Channel Islands and the Caribbean. Her areas of focus include boardroom and shareholder disputes, including breach of duty claims. She also possesses niche expertise in representing offshore nominees and custodians and non-executive directors.

    • Bridget has done a lot of company law work. She is jolly good.

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    • Bridget is very thoughtful about the complexities involved in a case and very good at reducing them to key points of attack. She's also very personable and good at dealing with difficult clients.

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  • Stuart Ritchie
    Stuart Ritchie

    Stuart Ritchie

    Stuart Ritchie KC is recognised for his excellent practice in a broad range of commercial law disciplines. Within company law, he is particularly well regarded for his work acting in director's duties cases, including those heard at the Supreme Court. He is also frequently instructed by leading corporate firms in regard to sensitive shareholder disputes.

    • Stuart Ritchie KC is very user-friendly and someone who gets stuck into cases. He is excellent.

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    • Stuart is an unbelievably brilliant barrister.

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  • Alex Barden
    Alex Barden

    Alex Barden

    Alex Barden KC is a highly regarded barrister who is regularly instructed in disputes involving financial institutions. He is experienced in claims arising from shareholders' agreements, takeovers and joint ventures, and has particular skill in litigation concerning large shareholder investments. Alex also exhibits regulatory expertise with regard to the City Code and the FCA.

    • I am a big fan of Alex. He is measured on his feet, super bright, hardworking and someone with good judgement.

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    • Alex Barden KC is incredibly hard-working.

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