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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Kings Chambers maintains its strong reputation and continues to be a go-to set for all manner of company law matters. Its barristers advise on directors' duties and breaches of fiduciary duty, unfair prejudice claims and shareholder disputes, among other issues. A work highlight for the set is Re Pentagon Sport South Limited; Bischof & Anor v Flatman & Ors, acting for the petitioners in a Section 994 petition relating to one company in the Pentagon Play business. The set attracts instructions from both individuals and large companies, and members of Kings Chambers are frequently called on to act in international matters. A source reports that the set has "strength in depth" and "the barristers are of the highest quality in their field".

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Strengths

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  • The clerking at Kings Chambers is brilliant. Gary Young is a legend when it comes to clerking, and he has a great way about him.

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  • The clerks are polite and professional.

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  • I have found Gary Young, chief clerk, to be great to deal with.

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  • Harry Young, senior clerk, is dead responsive. He is very good at coming back to me.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ben Harding
    Ben Harding

    Ben Harding

    Ben Harding is an experienced junior with extensive expertise in commercial litigation and dispute resolution. He is also well versed in company law and is able to advise on unfair prejudice petitions and shareholder disputes.

    • Ben Harding is attentive and academic. He is completely reliable and responsive.

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    • Ben is exceptionally gifted in terms of his knowledge of the law and rules, and his written work is exceptional. He's a top-performing all-rounder.

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  • Mark Harper
    Mark Harper

    Mark Harper

    Mark Harper KC is recognised for his wide expertise in contentious company matters and regularly acts in cases relating to shareholder disputes, professional negligence and restraint of trade. He also has experience in general commercial litigation and sport-related disputes.

    • Mark's submissions were well positioned.

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    • Mark Harper is great. He has an excellent manner and is always charming.

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  • Martin Budworth
    Martin Budworth

    Martin Budworth

    Martin Budworth handles notable cases concerning company law, including shareholder actions and offshore trust issues. He demonstrates particular expertise in Section 994 petitions, and he also has experience across commercial litigation and employment mandates.

    • Martin has a very good reputation.

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    • Martin Budworth is a first-class commercial barrister with a thriving practice.

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  • Paul Chaisty
    Paul Chaisty

    Paul Chaisty

    Paul Chaisty KC is a hugely experienced silk with a strong track record of acting in partnership, insolvency and business law disputes. He has considerable experience handling cross-border litigation, especially in connection with BVI matters.

    • Paul is a highly efficient and effective advocate with great strategic acumen.

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    • Paul Chaisty is a long-standing star for the regional Bar. He's a very safe pair of hands.

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  • Andrew Grantham
    Andrew Grantham

    Andrew Grantham

    Andrew Grantham KC is an expert in shareholder disputes. He is adept at handling unfair prejudice claims and derivative actions, among other disputes.

    • Andrew is very experienced and he is technically very good. He deals with clients very competently.

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    • Andrew Grantham is a go-to barrister who is thorough and dependable. I trust what he says because he knows his stuff.

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    • The matter is technical and complex, but Andrew has very quickly grasped the issues and understood what the client has been trying to accomplish.

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