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Commercial Dispute Resolution - Midlands (Bar)

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

No5 Barristers' Chambers enjoys a strong reputation on the Midland Circuit and beyond for its strong commercial expertise and experience across a range of complex litigation. Areas of strength include contract and shareholder disputes, fraud, professional negligence claims and chancery matters. Members advise a range of clients, including corporations and financial institutions, as well as private individuals, in both cross-border and domestic cases. Members recently acted in Krishna Holdco Limited v Gowrie Holdings Limited, a shareholder dispute that took place following allegations of fraud and unfair prejudice.

Notable Practitioners

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Mohammed Zaman
Star Individuals

Mohammed Zaman KC is a hugely respected silk with high-level experience in Commercial Court proceedings and international arbitrations. He habitually acts for clients in shareholder and partnership disputes, along with claims of fraud, breach of contract and fiduciary duties. He is also regularly instructed in relation to cases involving fraudulent borrowing and conspiracy.

He is the most thorough advocate I've ever come across.

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Mark Anderson
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Band 1

Mark Anderson KC is held in high esteem for his formidable courtroom presence and meticulous attention to detail. He regularly represents clients from the finance, transport and sport sectors in a variety of commercial and chancery disputes, and also has considerable expertise in professional negligence. He is particularly well known for his handling of partnership disputes involving business sale agreements.

Very good at knowing which types of arguments will go down well with a judge and how to put arguments to a judge.

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Yasmin Yasseri
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Band 1

Yasmin Yasseri is a successful commercial barrister experienced in handling a wide range of complex disputes. She is regularly instructed in matters involving partnership and shareholder disputes.

She has very good judgement, knows a good point from a bad point and knows how to pack a punch.

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David Mitchell
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Band 2

David Mitchell is a well-regarded barrister offering expertise in a wide range of commercial and chancery cases. He is particularly adept at handling contentious probate and property disputes.

He always looks for angles with a view to resolve the situation.

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David Taylor
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Band 2

David Taylor is well known for his focused approach to commercial contract disputes in sectors including construction and packaging. He is also recognised for his expertise in property disputes and landlord and tenant matters, as well as arbitration proceedings.

His cross-examination was exceptional.

Samir Amin
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Samir Amin
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Band 2

Samir Amin is developing a strong commercial litigation practice. He is often instructed on sale of goods disputes, contractual disputes and matters pertaining to breach of directors' duties.

He consistently demonstrated sound judgment, excellent advocacy skills and a reassuring command of both the facts and the law.

Alexander Heylin
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Alexander Heylin
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Band 3

Alexander Heylin is a reputable barrister often instructed by solicitors in High Court cases. He is noted for his experience in areas including fraud, company and insolvency.

He has a 'no-nonsense' approach and does not hold back.

Jason Perrin
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Jason Perrin
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Band 3

Jason Perrin is a commended junior for his experience across a range of commercial and property matters. He is particularly adept in his handling of breach of contract claims.

He's very thorough, with good attention to detail; exactly what you want from a junior on a big commercial case.

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Annie Townley
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Up and Coming

Annie Townley is an up-and-coming junior in the Birmingham market. She regularly features, both led and un-led, across a broad range of commercial matters.

Annie is very conscientious in her work and always thorough.

Ranked Barristers at
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Silks (KC)

Midlands (Bar)

Commercial Dispute Resolution

Mohammed Zaman KC
Star Individuals
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Mark Anderson KC
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Band 1

Juniors

Midlands (Bar)

Commercial Dispute Resolution

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Yasmin Yasseri
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Band 1
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David Mitchell
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Band 2
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David Taylor
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Band 2
Samir Amin
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Samir Amin
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Band 2
Alexander Heylin
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Alexander Heylin
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Band 3
Jason Perrin
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Jason Perrin
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Band 3
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Annie Townley
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Up and Coming