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Wilberforce Chambers

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Wilberforce Chambers represents an excellent choice of set for company matters. Its barristers frequently represent clients faced with domestic and cross-border shareholder disputes, issues of directors' duties and breaches of fiduciary duty, among other matters. Its reputation for handling offshore work is particularly strong. Notable recent mandates include BHS Group & Ors v Chappell, Henningson and Chandle, which involves a liquidators' claim for breach of fiduciary duty. Members were also instructed in Richard Shield (and Ors) v Christopher Shield (and others) & Shakespeare Martineau, a matter concerning a shareholders’ agreement and claim of negligence. Both of these cases are in the High Court, Business and Property Courts. The set is regarded by commentators as having "excellent jurists and creative thinkers" who are "efficient and strategically astute."

Nicholas Luckman is the practice director.

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Strengths

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  • Wilberforce Chambers has very organised clerks. They are very good at dealing with any issues that arise and making sure that counsel have the details and information they need.

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  • The clerks are very efficient and effective. They are very good at getting us into court at short notice when we're in difficulties.

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  • The clerks at Wilberforce Chambers provide an excellent service and are proactive in providing solutions to any issues.

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  • The clerks at Wilberforce Chambers are constantly trying to find a solution, and they're like an extension of the team. Senior practice manager Tara Shah is accessible and flexible in her approach.

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  • The clerks are excellent. They know what is going on in the matter and anticipate everyone's needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Lexa Hilliard
    Lexa Hilliard

    Lexa Hilliard

    Lexa Hilliard KC is a well-regarded silk who frequently handles claims relating to company and insolvency law. She regularly acts in cross-border shareholder disputes and offshore litigation, and has made appearances in the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands and the Caribbean. Hilliard exhibits further strength in fraud, professional negligence and banking matters.

    • She is personable, tenacious and easy to get on with. Lexa is effective and gives very good advice.

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    • Lexa thinks of innovative ways to move the case forward and is down to earth and accessible. She's good, both on her feet and on paper, and impressive technically.

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    • Lexa Hilliard KC provides clear and commercial advice. She provides excellent levels of service and is highly responsive.

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  • Marcia Shekerdemian
    Marcia Shekerdemian

    Marcia Shekerdemian

    Marcia Shekerdemian KC maintains a busy company practice, which is complemented well by her work in insolvency and restructuring cases. She regularly advises on domestic and international disputes. Notably, she has been engaged in several high-profile shareholder litigation matters and issues concerning breach of directors' duty.

    • Marcia is a highly recommended individual with an exceptional set of skills.

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    • Marcia Shekerdemian KC thinks about tactics five or six steps ahead. She is phenomenal.

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    • Marcia Shekerdemian KC is superb in terms of her legal analysis. She's brilliant with clients and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge.

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    • She's a technical expert who also knows how to diffuse a situation when feelings are high.

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  • Terence Mowschenson
    Terence Mowschenson

    Terence Mowschenson

    Terence Mowschenson KC is an esteemed silk with an outstanding reputation in company disputes, among broader experience in banking, partnership and financial services matters. He offers clients recognised strength in a wide array of cases, including those relating to shareholder claims, cross-border insolvency and fraud.

    • Terence Mowschenson KC has enormous experience and fantastic judgement.

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  • Daniel Lewis
    Daniel Lewis

    Daniel Lewis

    Daniel Lewis has a strong company practice that spans insolvency-related mandates, unfair prejudice petitions and minority shareholders' rights, among other cases. He is particularly well regarded by commentators for his expertise in directors' duties claims, and is noted for often acting unled in cases.

    • Daniel is easy to work with and creatively minded. He's good at finding solutions.

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    • Daniel Lewis is very bright and quick to pick up on the way things are going. He is commercial and practical, and judges like him.

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    • Daniel is a creative thinker who provides commercially focused advice in a friendly and collaborative manner. He is quick to grasp the key points in cases.

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    • Just a pleasure to work with throughout, he steadied the ship and got stunning results. He always had the answer.

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    • Daniel is excellent at both providing advice and drafting. He's very good with clients, and puts them at ease in difficult and stressful situations.

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