Global
Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery - UK
David Chivers KC
Strengths
"A steel hand in a velvet glove advocate, who's all over the detail and the technical points."
"His advocacy is smooth and utterly persuasive."
Restructuring/Insolvency - UK
David Chivers KC
David Chivers KC remains an esteemed practitioner who offers expert counsel and representation to clients across a range of areas, with an emphasis on company law and commercial restructuring and insolvency. He has vast experience handling complex matters at both the domestic and international levels. He has represented clients at all levels of the court system, and is no stranger to the Privy Council and the Supreme Court.
Strengths
"His commercial awareness is unparalleled."
"David is an excellent all-round insolvency lawyer, both in court and on paper."
"David's intelligence and brilliant advocacy are clear, but it is his approachability which is his key strength."
Offshore (Bar) - UK
David Chivers KC
David Chivers KC boasts a strong following in the Caribbean, having been called to the Bar of the BVI and ad hoc to the Bars of the Cayman Islands and Bermuda. His practice comprises a great deal of corporate and company litigation, and he regularly acts in restructuring and insolvency cases. He also demonstrates expertise in trusts disputes.
Strengths
"David is stellar. I've been blown away by him."
"David is a smooth and utterly persuasive advocate."
"David is just phenomenally thoughtful. He has great judgement. If you offer him a complicated question, he'll pause for a couple of seconds, then provide a really concise simple answer that makes you go 'Ha! Why didn't I think of that?'"
Dispute Resolution: Commercial - UK
David Chivers KC
Strengths
"A very authoritative adviser who is thoughtful and willing."
"Smooth and utterly persuasive."