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Company - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
David Chivers KC is a heavyweight practitioner in company law, with deep expertise in high-stakes disputes both domestically and offshore. He also offers notable experience in advising on corporate transactional work and schemes of arrangement. His company practice is further bolstered by expertise in corporate restructuring.
Strengths
David is one of the best company law silks. He is an excellent leader who is very clear with his advice and fills you with confidence.
David commands the attention of the client and is very strong strategically.
I never fail to be impressed with the quality of David's output and he is always listened to with deep respect by the tribunals.
Offshore - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
David Chivers KC boasts a strong following in the Caribbean and Bermuda, 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.
Strengths
David is very responsive, user-friendly, hands-on and intelligent. He has been a calm, effective and formidable advocate.
A really top-notch lawyer, very easy to recommend. He combines unparalleled expertise with a phenomenal work ethic.
One of the top KCs in the BVI. He's fantastic to work with, has a scary brain and is just incredibly experienced.
Chancery: Commercial - London (Bar)
Strengths
David is an excellent leader. Very clear in his advice, he will give an opinion that reflects what the outcome will be. He fills you with confidence and is one of the best company law silks.
David is very approachable and his advocacy skills are just fabulous.
Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
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
David is among the very best. He has a wonderfully mild and polite manner which supplements his effectiveness as an advocate and makes him a pleasure to work with.
He is a top-notch lawyer and comes highly recommended. He combines unparalleled expertise with a phenomenal work ethic.
David is strong in commercial contracts and insolvency cases. He is the safest pair of hands, eye-wateringly bright and a genuinely nice person. The quality of his output is impressive.
Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
Strengths
David is fantastic to work with. He has a scarily large brain and is just incredibly experienced.
David is an excellent leader. He is very clear in his advice and he consistently gives opinions that are reflected in the outcome of a case.
David combines approachability with fabulous advocacy skills.
He's ferociously bright, his written work is excellent and he's a persuasive advocate who gets the judge on side quickly.