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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
He is technically excellent, and has a real depth of experience and expertise.
David produced exceptional advocacy. He is very hard-working and turns around advice very quickly.
He is a very clever, brilliant person. His views are always honest, thoughtful and well analysed.
It is very easy to work with David. He is very commercial and a team player,who is always well prepared.
As a company lawyer, David Chivers KC is absolutely authoritative.
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
He is phenomenal advocate because he has a very strong presence in court. He is a joy to watch.
David is a trusted voice. He has the highest integrity.
David has the best of both worlds - he is a powerful advocate and has the brain to back it up.
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
He is both extremely clever and has a really punchy advocacy style which is persuasive and successful.
His top-tier knowledge of insolvency is matched by his top-tier work ethic and excellent client-handling skills.
David is very commercial, a team player and clients like him. He is well prepared and is an excellent advocate.
His presence in court is exceptional and he is very hardworking and turns around advice quickly.
Chancery: Commercial - London (Bar)
Strengths
David is incredibly calm, and nothing flusters him. He has a nice style of advocacy and is able to tailor it on the hoof when he sees what the judge is interested in.
David Chivers is very commercial. He is a team player, and clients like him.
David is a barrister of exceptional skill. His advocacy is concise, persuasive and compelling, and his professionalism makes him a pleasure to work with. He is a true and valuable asset to any case.