Dispute Resolution: Commercial
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 2
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Twenty Essex has excellent commercial litigation capability and barristers who are experienced in arguing matters in all of the highest courts. Barristers here have skill in a number of areas including intellectual property, insurance, shipping, international arbitration, and energy, and are particularly noted for their expertise in private international law. Recent examples of the sets work include the Abraaj Litigation, taking place in the Cayman Islands, and Republic of Mozambique v Credit Suisse & Others, a very high value Commercial Court case. Other matters handled include ClientEarth v Shell PLC and the Board of Shell, a high value claim relating to alleged breaches of duty.
"The clerks, including practice director Arron Zitver and practice manager Sam McDowall, are extremely efficient and understand client needs. They are helpful and flexible where required."
"We have been consistently impressed by the level of service and responsiveness provided by the clerks at the set. They demonstrate a genuine passion for their work and a deep commitment to ensuring that we receive the best possible service."
"Practice manager Robert Wheeler and assistant practice manager George Wootton are responsive and efficient."
Notable Practitioners
Duncan Matthews KC
"Duncan Matthews is a polished advocate with natural authority and real stature."
"A real heavyweight and a highly experienced commercial advocate."
"He is extremely thorough and diligent in his work."
Philip Edey KC
"Philip Edey is a very smooth advocate, who has the ear of the court."
"Philip is a fantastic advocate, who is extremely client friendly and a total pleasure to work with."
"He is incredibly committed and exhibits an attention to detail that is second to none."
Charles Kimmins KC
"Charles Kimmins is an excellent advocate. He explains things well, is empathetic and has a sense of humour."
Paul Lowenstein KC
"Paul Lowenstein is user-friendly and effective in court."
"Paul has the ear of the court and tribunal. He is an excellent advocate, who is easily able to grasp the details in a case."
Susannah Jones
"Susannah Jones is incredibly resourceful, organised and diligent."
"The quality of Susannah's analysis and her excellent written work both impress."
Belinda McRae
"Belinda is responsive, user-friendly and extremely hard working. Her drafting is excellent and her skeleton arguments are a thing of beauty."
"Belinda sees through the noise and delivers fantastic advice."
"Belinda is really proactive and good at thinking ahead about what challenges we are likely to face."
"Belinda is incredibly clever, hugely committed to the case and someone you would be absolutely comfortable putting in front of a client."
David Lewis KC
"David makes himself familiar with the case and available for all work that needs to be done. A barrister who never sacrifices quality, he is fantastic at providing advice in a clear and succinct manner, even when the issues in the case are complicated."
"Brilliant at structuring arguments in a methodical way."
"David Lewis does exceptionally well in technically challenging cases."
Philip Riches KC
"Philip has excellent technical ability and is a very pleasant member of the team."
"He is extremely hard working and thorough."
Andrew Ayres KC
"Very much on top of the detail, he has an excellent rapport with judges and manages to stay calm even in the most fraught circumstances."
"His real strength is his advocacy, which is very smooth."
"Simply brilliant on paper and on his feet."
Andrew Fulton KC
"Andrew Fulton is very user-friendly and fun to work with, as well as extremely tenacious. He will absolutely go the extra mile."
Blair Leahy KC
"Blair Leahy has fantastic commercial acumen."
"An excellent choice for anything insolvency related or fraud focused. She is excellent on her feet."
Harris Bor
"Harris dovetails very well with his instructing solicitors and acts in a very collaborative way."
"He has a great ability to interact with clients."
Mark Tushingham
"Extremely bright, very user-friendly and good with clients."
"Very smart, professional and co-operative."
"Mark has an ability to understand the key issues and find the killer legal point. He is a very good analytical barrister who sees the big picture."
Sam Goodman
"Sam Goodman has a very great knowledge of the law and a keen understanding of legal procedures."
"Sam is very on top of the details of the case, and drafts very comprehensive pleadings."
Thomas Raphael KC
"Thomas Raphael has a very cerebral, intellectual style. He produces extremely impressive skeleton arguments."
Tony Beswetherick KC
"A very capable pair of hands."
"Tony has encyclopaedic knowledge of company law and insolvency. He is also very good on the nuances of arguing offshore cases."
Josephine Davies KC
"Josephine Davies absorbs herself into the team but is also able to give an independent perspective on the case."
"Very good at condensing difficult concepts into straightforward summaries."
"Josephine is incredibly thorough and a master of her brief. Up to date with the legislation and the case law, she produces thorough written work that makes it easy for judges to judge."
Luke Pearce KC
"Very diligent, hardworking and an excellent team player."
"Luke is a very clear, smooth advocate, who is easy to work with."