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Commercial Dispute Resolution - Midlands (Bar)

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What the Team is Known For

Birmingham-based St Philips Chambers is sought out for its strong team of commercial barristers, catering to a broad range of clients in the Midlands and nationwide. Areas of expertise include shareholder claims, contract disputes and civil fraud. The set also houses experts in real estate litigation. Regularly acting for domestic and international clients, St Philips is a popular choice for both claimants and defendants in the automotive, finance and real estate sectors. Members of the set were recently involved in URE Energy Ltd v Notting Hill Genesis Housing Association, a claim for a £4 million termination payment, following issues related to waiver by election and estoppel.

Notable Practitioners

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Ali Tabari
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Ali Tabari
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Ali Tabari is recognised for the highly practical tenor of his advice on commercial and chancery litigation matters. He provides further expertise in areas such as banking and finance, insolvency, fraud and professional liability. He is particularly adept at handling unfair prejudice petitions and shareholder disputes. He regularly acts on behalf of national firms, banks, insolvency office holders and insurance companies, among other clients.

Whether you're running a hopeless or great case, when you listen to him you always think you're winning.

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Avtar Khangure KC
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Avtar Khangure KC impresses clients with his far-reaching knowledge in areas such as banking, company law, insolvency and professional negligence. His diverse clientele ranges from private individuals to major corporations.

Unflappable. He has a reputation for being amazingly relaxed in the most stressful situation.

John Brennan
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John Brennan
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John Brennan is an exceptional barrister who receives accolades for his sharp intellect and detailed knowledge of commercial and chancery law. He is recognised for his provision of high-quality advice and adept representation in litigation arising out of fraud and breach of contract, as well as property and construction disputes. He is also well regarded for his handling of professional negligence actions.

He knows exactly how to get into a judge's mind for the judge to be on his client's side. He is a very compelling advocate.

Mark Grant
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Mark Grant
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Mark Grant is a well-regarded barrister noted for his adroit handling of commercial disputes. He offers expertise in warranty claims, shareholder disputes and restraint of trade matters, and regularly appears for his clients in interim applications.

Good with clients, commercially astute and excellent with his analysis and advocacy.

Marc Brown
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Marc Brown
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Marc Brown is a prominent barrister who comes recommended for his meticulous approach and strength across a number of areas, including business disputes, property issues and consumer law. He has a particular focus on restructuring and insolvency matters. He regularly acts for companies and individual clients, in addition to garnering frequent instructions from insolvency practitioners.

He is as detailed in his written work as he is persuasive on his feet in court.

Simon Clegg
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Simon Clegg
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Simon Clegg is a personable and experienced barrister offering broad expertise across the field of general commercial litigation. He is particularly highly regarded for his specialist knowledge of banking and finance, company, partnership, insolvency and property disputes.

He is very cool and calm in front of a judge and good at reading cues and pressing a point or, if he thinks it's better, to move on. He is an intelligent individual.

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Edmund Beever
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Edmund Beever is a dedicated commercial barrister who is recognised for his insight into fraud, employment and director dispute cases, among other areas. He frequently appears before the courts to obtain injunctive relief, freezing orders and restrictive covenants for clients engaged in commercial employment disputes. A member of the Attorney General's Panel, he regularly acts for government departments including the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Justice.

Responsive, commercially aware and an excellent client manner. Strong on his feet, particularly in matters relating to employment restrictions and associated litigation.

Kirsty White
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Kirsty White
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Kirsty White is instructed in a range of commercial disputes. She is notable for her expertise in fraud claims and in cases involving injunctions.

Prepared to be flexible and commercial about doing what case requires while still looking out for the client.

Natalie Kearney
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Natalie Kearney
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Natalie Kearney regularly appears as sole counsel in the High Court and County Court. She is experienced in company and insolvency law disputes.

She's good on her feet and a terrific all-rounder.

Ranked Barristers at
St Philips Chambers

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Silks (KC)

Midlands (Bar)

Commercial Dispute Resolution

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Avtar Khangure KC
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Juniors

Midlands (Bar)

Commercial Dispute Resolution

Ali Tabari
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Ali Tabari
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Band 1
John Brennan
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John Brennan
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Mark Grant
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Mark Grant
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Marc Brown
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Marc Brown
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Simon Clegg
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Simon Clegg
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Band 2
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Edmund Beever
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Band 3
Kirsty White
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Kirsty White
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Band 3
Natalie Kearney
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Natalie Kearney
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Band 3