Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery

An impressive set, noted for its expertise in complex commercial chancery litigation arising in the UK and across several international and offshore jurisdictions. The team is regularly instructed in company, insolvency and civil fraud disputes, and offers considerable strength when undertaking complex commercial litigation involving elements of pensions, trusts and property law. One instructing solicitor notes: "The set is always my first port of call. It has a large stable of barristers so there's always someone at the right level whether I need a silk or junior." Members are instructed in high-profile matters of the greatest complexity including Tulip LLP v Bitcoin Association, a multibillion-pound cryptocurrency claim, and Suppipat & others v Narondej & 16 others, a matter concerning an alleged fraud arising out of the sale of Thailand's largest wind energy company.

"The clerking is brilliant - very efficient and friendly. I work with them a lot and they always bend over backwards to help me."

"The clerks are responsive, cooperative, and people who go out of their way to meet your requirements."

"The clerks at Wilberforce Chambers are responsive, generous with their time and polite - they are a pleasure to work with."

Nicholas Luckman is the Practice Director.

Alan Gourgey KC "A fantastic advocate, who's very bright and quick at analysing matters." "Very much a details person, he's excellent at strategic thinking. In court he has very clear judgment and an excellent advocacy style." "His written pleading is impressive."

John Wardell KC "Always keen to listen to the entire team and give his advice following input from everyone: clients, solicitors and any other relevant people. Very responsive and highly engaging,  he really gets to grips with the facts and chases points down." "An absolutely lovely man, who's forthright and not afraid to give a very robust view on the chances of success. A very strong advocate who stands by his word, he understands the pressures solicitors are under, and is mindful of commercial realities." "John is extremely effective in court - he doesn't waste words and is both direct and clear. His style reflects his written advocacy; its sharp and succinct."

Thomas Grant KC "Very able on points of complex academic law, he's an excellent, very persuasive advocate, who's very experienced in front of judges at all levels of seniority. He's also good with lay clients too and very charming." "Thomas did a brilliant job on the advocacy: he had great presence in court, and cut to the chase effectively. Excellent on his feet, he was brilliant on the strategy and easy to work with. All round, he did a super job."

Clare Stanley KC "She absorbed a huge amount of information and was so direct; there was no beating around the bush. Outspoken and robust in a good way, she backed me up to the hilt with the client and was collaborative in her working style." "Very responsive and easy to work with, she rolls her sleeves up and gets stuck into the matters. Excellent in court and always very well prepared, she is excellent on case strategy." "A no nonsense, go get 'em type of advocate, who impresses  with her trial craft."

Edward Sawyer "Edward is a very capable fellow." "Offered impressive advice and support: he identified issues and options before providing a clear route map for us to follow." "Everything was written very lucidly and clearly signposted for the judge. He made complex concepts easy to understand."

Fenner Moeran KC "Fenner is an exceptional barrister specialising in civil fraud cases. His deep knowledge of the law, combined with his meticulous analysis, sets him apart. This allows him to navigate complex legal issues with ease. His intellectual courage ensures that no aspect of the case goes unexamined,  and he leaves no stone unturned in his analysis of the facts and evidence. He is a formidable advocate and his compelling arguments are difficult to resist. With his user-friendly approach, clients can rely on him for exceptional legal representation and guidance."

Graeme Halkerston "Technically brilliant and responsive. A fearless advocate." "He has an astonishing work rate and a fantastic ability to unpick and understand everything very quickly. "

Terence Mowschenson KC "An effective and direct advocate who doesn't pull any punches."

Thomas Robinson "An absolute delight to work with, he is ferociously intelligent, very quick to grasp the detail, alive to commercial sensitivities and very personable and client friendly." "As well as having technical expertise, he always makes practical suggestions. Very accommodating and tremendously, clever, he has a really calm and impactful manner in court." "He knows his stuff and is extremely user friendly. We work very closely with him and he's very easy to pick up the phone to and ask questions of."

Tim Penny KC "A charming advocate who captivates the court, even when he's handling difficult points. Tim has the ear and trust of the court and can take any argument forward well. He is also great at cross examination, proving both calm and composed." "A very strong advocate, who is client friendly and easy to get on with. Judges love his easy approach to his advocacy, which is both effective and persuasive." "Excellent in court and always on top of his brief."

Bobby Friedman "Very comprehensive, highly intelligent and someone who communicates very effectively." "He is without a doubt fantastic with clients; he's super user friendly." "A fantastic barrister who can handle cases singlehandedly against much more experienced barristers and merge into a larger team with ease. He is very user friendly from the perspective of a solicitor and clients are always happy to work with him."

Emer Murphy "Very bright, hardworking and user-friendly - a future star of the bar."

Emily McKechnie "Smart, aggressive, really good to deal with and very responsive. She will be a big name in the industry in a few years time." "Emily was very responsive and put a lot of effort into producing work within short deadlines. Her contribution to the matter was integral to providing the client with sound advice from an English law perspective, and she considered the case from all angles." "Excellent and easy to work with."

Jack Watson "A top quality barrister working on complicated matters, who is comfortable taking the lead on large and complex cases. He provides clear and concise advice at every stage." "Very commercially minded, he gets to point very quickly and is good on his feet." "Incredibly accomplished, responsive and articulate."

James Ayliffe KC "One of the most pleasant, hardworking impressive barristers around. He's very clever and a hugely effective advocate."

James McCreath "James provided sound, clear and concise advice and was mindful of the commercial realities within which our client operates." "He's a measured and well balanced advocate."

Lawrence Cohen KC "Has good institutional knowledge and the ability to apply in-depth knowledge contextually and against a backdrop of current legal positions and authorities." "It's always a pleasure to have him as an opponent; he's very charming to deal with."

Lexa Hilliard KC "Very good at trial and very detailed in her approach, she is just so easy with the judge." "Absolutely brilliant and a safe pair of hands on any matter." "She is a very capable advocate, who is delightful to work with, in all respects."

Nikki Singla KC "Nikki is very knowledgeable and has a nice style about him. He takes on board things you say and you can have a very healthy dialogue and debate with him. Super responsive and approachable, he makes himself available night and day." "Very tenacious and brilliant at cross-examination, he's a real master of his brief. He is a tough but wonderful barrister, who offers a Rolls-Royce service." "Brilliant with clients, personable, measured and someone who instils confidence, he gets good results."

Thomas Lowe KC "Judges love him; he has a great approach and an affable manner in court." "He's an impressive performer."

Tiffany Scott KC "Very on top of the detail and someone with real clarity of thought, she is totally focused on understanding the facts and legal issues in a case. Possessed of an incredible intellect, she  makes a fiercely complicated case seem a lot simpler than it is." "Tiffany is extremely clever and always has an eye to the future - she foresees potential problems down the line and takes action to avoid them. Always realistic with clients, she helps them make informed decisions." "Incredibly commercially sound."

Tom Roscoe "Incredibly responsive, very diligent, very able, good on the detail, and someone who comes out with helpful, constructive suggestions." "I was very impressed with Tom. He had excellent knowledge and recall of the details of our case which spanned a significant period. He gave us good, strategic advice throughout. His written and oral advocacy proved highly persuasive and resulted in us achieving an excellent result for our client." "Excellent, responsive and clear."

Andrew Mold KC "He's very commercial, easy to work with and someone who gets to the point very quickly." "A very pleasant person to deal with."

Anna Littler "Very wise and good at getting to the core of issues, she doesn't get bogged down in complexities. She's very commercial and on the ball, never missing a trick. A joy to work with, she is always calm and happy." "Anna is hard-working, technically brilliant, and someone who provides hands-on support." "Her output is incredibly high in terms of its quality and she has the technical aspects of a case down to a tee. She's also  considerate, which is key when matters are running high on emotion. All in all she's a real role model for people in the industry."

Ian Croxford KC "A thoroughly lovely man, he's very honest and a genuine opponent." "A very sound, hard-working, and thorough individual."

James Bailey KC "Knowledgeable, approachable and a very good advocate."

Jonathan Chew "Able, practical, clever and resourceful, he's good with clients, hard working, and accessible." "He's really personable and has a very effective courtroom manner that judges warm to quickly." "A really solid barrister, who provides pragmatic solutions and is good on the strategy."

Marcia Shekerdemian KC "Always first rate when it comes to tactics and someone who knows the court system very well." "Incredibly easy to work with, very charming and very client oriented. She's someone whom clients respect as she has a straightforward way of explaining legal content." "A very clever barrister, who is very assured in court."

Tim Matthewson "Switched on, bright, diligent and user-friendly." "Very calm and highly intelligent. He's all over the detail and someone you really enjoy working with him as he's very polite and considerate."