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What the Team is Known For

The barristers at St John's Chambers offer significant expertise in a variety of company law matters, including unfair prejudice petitions and shareholder disputes. The barristers also have considerable experience in breach of warranty claims, breaches of fiduciary duty cases and trade secrets disputes. The members advise a range of domestic and international clients. A recent work highlight for the set was Capital Green Recycling v Bird, a claim for damages for misrepresentation and breach of warranty.

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Simon Lyons, Paul Bennett and practice manager Rob Bocock are good clerks who are all very friendly.

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Charlie Newington-Bridges
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Charlie Newington-Bridges is known for his work in company and chancery litigation, with a particular skill for understanding complex financial details. He has experience appearing before both the High Court and the Court of Appeal.

Charlie is excellent. He is very responsive, considered and methodical in his approach. He also instils confidence in the clients and is very good in court.

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James Pearce-Smith
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James Pearce-Smith has a broad practice, spanning commercial litigation, company disputes and insolvency cases. He draws on his experience as a commercial litigation solicitor as well as handling traditional chancery work. He is noted for his expertise in professional negligence cases. He is particularly adept at handling shareholder disputes and claims involving share purchase agreements.

James is absolutely superb at trial. He is fantastic on cross-examination and very calm under pressure.

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John FH Dickinson
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John Dickinson is recognised for his wide-ranging practice which includes chancery work and commercial litigation, with a specialism in company disputes. He advises on breach of company registration issues, warranty claims and shareholder disputes as well as professional negligence cases.

John is very thorough and able.

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