Chambers Review
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Chancery: Commercial - London (Bar)
What the Team is Known For
In addition to offering significant strength in insolvency law, South Square is also highly regarded for its expertise in a wide range of commercial chancery disputes. The barristers here are noted for their "supreme ability to handle complex, sophisticated matters" and are well versed in the handling of both contentious and non-contentious cases. Members are regularly called upon to act in claims brought against accountants and professional service firms, and in complex cases involving derivatives and securitisation transactions, among other commercial matters. The team is known for its expert handling of both domestic and international disputes. Recent examples include Credit Suisse v SoftBank Vision II Fund, a high-profile claim by a Credit Suisse sub-fund. Members also appeared in Mitchell v Al Jaber, a Supreme Court case deciding whether a company's director continues to owe fiduciary duties after its liquidation, and Public Institution for Social Security v Al-Rajaan, a USD1 billion fraud case arising from alleged bribery of the claimant's former director general. Dylan Playfoot is the senior clerk.
