Chambers Review

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Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Gatehouse Chambers is home to talented silks and juniors who are regularly sought out for both domestic and cross-border matters, and have appeared in cases stretching as far afield as the Middle East and the Caribbean. Well known for their capabilities in dispute resolution, members at the set make regular appearances before the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. The barristers here continue to handle complex cases, such as Skatteforvaltningen v Solo Capital Partners, a claim bought by the Danish Tax Authority relating to alleged tax fraud, and Various claimants vs Vodafone Limited, a high-profile £160 million claim brought against Vodafone by 62 of its franchisees. A commentator reports that barristers here have "a nonpareil ability to dissect complex evidence and cut through to the heart of a case, offering clear, strategic advice and compelling advocacy even in the messiest of disputes."

Elliot Langdorf is the practice director.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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2
Nigel Jones
2
Band 2

His skeleton argument was very skilled and clear, and his oral advocacy was very good.

Nigel is phenomenal in terms of his advocacy and client handling. One thing that sets him apart is his commercial acumen.

He is very knowledgeable on the law and outstanding at exclusion clauses in consumer contracts. He is also very good with the judge because he really engages.

Charles Raffin
3
Charles Raffin
3
Band 3

Charles has been absolutely brilliant and a pleasure to work with. His advice, knowledge and eye for detail have helped the business succeed in our claims.

Charles provided practical and valuable advice on a complex dispute. His technical knowledge is excellent, and he is able to relay that knowledge in a clear and pragmatic way.

Charles Raffin is responsive, helpful and easy to communicate with.

David Lewis
3
David Lewis
3
Band 3

His work rate is phenomenal.

David is an exceptionally bright and impressive litigator. He has an excellent style and is able to win the ear of the court by the use of clear, well thought-out written and oral submissions.

David is exceptionally impressive as an advocate. His attention to detail and highly considered approach prove extremely persuasive to the court.

He is a very clever and user-friendly KC whom you want in your corner in a tough case.

David is exceptional in his preparation and great in terms of his client manner. He is very commercial and down to earth.

Emily Betts
5
Emily Betts
5
Band 5

Emily Betts is a really commercially minded barrister who has a great rapport with clients. She is easy to work with from a solicitor's perspective.

Emily Betts is responsive, poised and great with clients.

Emily Betts is very astute commercially and very good at drafting.

Paul Strelitz
6
Paul Strelitz
6
Band 6

Paul Strelitz is very good and very assured.

Paul had an excellent grasp on the case's factual and legal elements and was great at explaining complex legal arguments. He provides clear and pragmatic advice and is quick-thinking on his feet.

Paul is an excellent lawyer. who is prepared to make judgement calls and tell it like it is. He gets to the heart of complex matters with ease and is practical and pragmatic at all times.

6
PJ Kirby
6
Band 6

PJ is always very approachable and easy to communicate with.

Extremely confident and reassuring with clients, he breaks things down into a readily understandable format. He is a great litigator who knows his stuff and is very attentive and responsive.

He is very practical and commercial.

PJ is incredibly collaborative and very knowledgeable. He really gives you an answer when you need one and is keenly aware of the direction you're looking to push a case.

James Shaw
U
James Shaw
U
Up and Coming

Exceptionally bright, really quick to grasp the commercial and legal nuances of the matter, and a barrister who is strong on case strategy. He is calm in court but will push his points hard.

Ranked Barristers at
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Band

Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Commercial Dispute Resolution

2
Nigel Jones KC
2
Band 2
David Lewis KC
3
David Lewis KC
3
Band 3
6
PJ Kirby KC
6
Band 6

Juniors

London (Bar)

Commercial Dispute Resolution

Charles Raffin
3
Charles Raffin
3
Band 3
Emily Betts
5
Emily Betts
5
Band 5
Paul Strelitz
6
Paul Strelitz
6
Band 6
James Shaw
U
James Shaw
U
Up and Coming