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Company - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Andrew Thompson KC is well known for handling company, partnership and corporate insolvency disputes. His particular areas of strength include shareholder claims and breach of fiduciary duty cases, and he also has niche expertise in LLP law. He regularly appears in proceedings in the Commercial Court, Court of Appeal and Chancery Division.
Strengths
Andrew has excellent command of his brief and has presence in the courtroom. He is able to take on extraordinarily complex issues, assimilating and understanding them in a very short space of time.
Andrew is an exceptional company lawyer.
Andrew is a fantastic advocate. He is close to the detail and provides clients with clear advice, which they thoroughly appreciate.
Partnership - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Andrew Thompson KC of Erskine Chambers is noted for his expertise in LLP law and, in particular, with regard to the resolution of disputes arising from the nature of LLP agreements and structures. He also acts on matters concerning traditional professional services partnerships, winning praise for his application of valuable cross-disciplinary skills and his commercial outlook.
Strengths
Andrew Thompson KC is as good as it gets in terms of accuracy. He's a very good advocate who is among the most thorough counsel you will find at the Bar.
Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
Strengths
Andrew is absolutely brilliant. He is so considered, so smart and a first port of call for anyone faced with difficult commercial law issues.
Andrew is a very intelligent counsel who gets stuck into a case and the detail. He is also very user-friendly and a first-choice barrister for Company Act claims.
Andrew exudes clarity of thought and makes it easy for the judge.
Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Andrew Thompson KC is recognised for his expertise in director misfeasance and contentious insolvency matters. He has experience appearing in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
Strengths
He is a fantastic advocate, engages closely with strategy and adds real value for the client.
Andrew is very intelligent and great to work with. He provides both the insolvency experience and the company law experience.
Andrew is a good technical lawyer who has unparalleled experience in directors' duties and creditor duties. He is good on his feet and is tough and robust in his advocacy.