Chambers Review
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Dispute Resolution: Commercial - UK
What the Team is Known For
Littleton Chambers has a highly creditable domestic and international commercial dispute resolution practice. Its barristers are recognised for their involvement in widely publicised cases, including those from different jurisdictions. Recent examples of the complex work handled by the barristers at Littleton Chambers include: Department of Health v PPEMedPro, a widely reported case related to the supply of surgical gowns during the pandemic; Jinxin Inc v Aser Media PTE Limited and others, a claim based on alleged fraudulent misrepresentations during the sale of a stake in an international sports media business; and Athena Capital Fund v Secretariat of the Holy See, an action seeking declaratory relief in respect of a high-value property transaction in Chelsea’s Sloane Avenue. With an impressive record across the market, its barristers are often called upon to represent clients before the highest courts. One source comments: “Littleton Chambers has an excellent spread of quality and expertise that is unmatched by other commercial chambers."
Jason Drakeford is the senior clerk.
Strengths
Littleton Chambers has an excellent team of clerks who are always on-hand to help with any problems.
The clerks are very pragmatic on fees and one can have a sensible conversation with them.
Team Leader Scott Heresy is always very friendly and invariably provides same day responses.
Senior clerk Jason Drakeford is very good. He has been around for so long, so he knows a legion of instructing solicitors very well.
There is a first-class clerking team at this chambers.
Notable practitioners
Charles Samek is a man with an extraordinary brain.
A really strong advocate, who is very good at cross-examination. He is very effective at persuading a judge to move from his or her original position.
Charles is a terrific advocate, who is really great in difficult situations. He has a fantastic ability to engage with judges.
David is all over the detail of every case and provides clear and sensible advice on risk and strategy. His input to cases makes a real difference to achieving positive outcomes.
David is incredibly talented. He is a superb advocate, who finds solutions to very knotty problems.
David Lascelles is outstanding. He is ready to engage in forensic discussions and can provide insights that no one else has thought of. The clients massively appreciate that.
Adam Solomon is just very impressive and robust in providing decisive advice. He is well liked by the judiciary.
Adam is a fine KC, who puts clients at ease and is both tenacious and pragmatic in his approach. He always sees the wider picture and is able to deftly react to the particular circumstances of a case.
Adam is relentless; he pushes the client's suit and does not omit key points. He is extremely polite but also very forceful.
He is the go-to KC for restrictive covenant and team move disputes and offers an exceptional combination of good client service and exceptional court skills. He offers an impeccable service.
Adam Solomon KC is a top-drawer commercial litigator with broad international experience.
Alexander Halban was exceptionally good. He is a very able and very bright junior.
Alexander is a really organised, accurate and friendly junior, who turns things around quickly. He is very responsive and very good at written work. He also benefits from being a Russian speaker.
Alexander is a great team player, who is hard-working and gets stuck in with you in the trenches. He is a good, safe pair of hands.
Sensible and a fighter, he knows his stuff, he has extremely good judgement and he is terrific in court. He is also very good at dealing with difficult clients.