UK Bar London (Bar) Chancery: Commercial

4 Stone Buildings is an impressive chancery set, housing a strong bench of barristers at both senior and junior level who are well versed in high-profile and complex disputes. The team's expertise spans a wide range of areas, and its members routinely undertake cases involving financial services and banking, commercial contracts and insolvency law. Shareholder disputes are also a key area of strength for the team, drawing on the set's established expertise in company law. The set's barristers are regularly instructed in litigation arising in the oil and gas sector, and have experience of acting in both domestic and international matters. As testament to their skill they have recently been involved in some major cases including Re the Will of the late HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh, and Marex Financial Ltd v Carlos Sevilleja Garcia. They have also had continued engagement in the high profile Autonomy Corporation v Dr Michael Lynch matter. Commentators say that "comprehensive, commercial and strategic advice is always received from this set. Its barristers are intelligent and highly approachable."

Maitland Chambers retains its reputation as a leading set for commercial chancery matters. The set's impressive bench of barristers is regularly mentioned by interviewees: "This is a really strong set with expertise across the whole Commercial Chancery spectrum." Chambers offers significant expertise in banking and finance, insolvency and civil fraud claims, and its barristers have experience of handling both domestic and international litigation and arbitrations. Recent cases of note include Carey Street Investments Limited v Brown, and Goyal & Anor v BGF Group pls & Ors, a £40-70 million claim concerning alleged fraudulent misrepresentation and unlawful means conspiracy. The set was also involved in Eva Green v White Lantern Film (Britannica) Limited, a USD1 million claim brought by the actor following her dispute with a film production company over the aborted production of the sci-fi film 'A Patriot'.

An instructing solicitor describes Serle Court as "exceptional across the board." The set houses an enviable bench of senior and junior barristers, and is regularly called upon to undertake the most complex cases in the market. Examples include Equity Real Estate (Bracknell) Ltd v Patel & Ors, a multi-million pound claim in the Chancery Division by five SPVs who are the alleged victims of a complex property fraud. Members have also appeared in Wong v Grand View, an action in the Supreme Court of Bermuda concerning the validity of five purpose trusts worth over USD15 billion. This is thought to be the largest contentious trust litigation ever

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 Thaland's largest wind energy company.

3 Verulam Buildings is particularly well regarded for its handling of commercial chancery litigation involving complex elements of banking and financial services law. Members are also well versed in civil fraud and insolvency disputes, and are regularly called upon to appear in major litigation arising in several international and offshore jurisdictions. Cases of note include Harring & Charles Trading Co & Ors v Mehta & Orcs, a high value commercial fraud claim against individuals responsible for a gold bullion fraud against Indian banks, and NMC Healthcare Limited v Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC and Noor Bank PJSC, a high profile insolvency matter.

Erskine Chambers is well regarded for its expertise spanning a wide range of commercial chancery matters, and its strong bench of barristers is routinely instructed in high-profile cases. Members are experienced in the handling of complex commercial litigation, including difficult insolvency, banking and financial services, company and civil fraud disputes. Over the years the set has been involved in many of the leading cases before the Chancery and Commercial courts, including ENRC v Decherts & The Director of the SFO, a matter regarding breach of duty. This matter involved a claim of reckless breach of duty brought against the law firm and an allegation of misfeasance in public office levelled at the Director of the Serious Fraud Office.

This set's barristers are noted for their expert handling of complex and high-profile commercial chancery disputes, with the team offering significant strength in civil fraud and banking litigation. The team receives regular instructions to handle cases in offshore jurisdictions, and frequently undertakes complex shareholder disputes involving the Far East and the CIS. Regularly instructed on both sides of major commercial chancery disputes, they have been involved in some of the most celebrated cases of recent years including BAT v Sequana, PrivatBank v Kolomoisky, and Vale International SA v Beny Stenmetz & Ors.

In addition to offering significant strength in insolvency law, South Square is also highly regarded for its expertise in a wide range of commercial chancery disputes. The team is well versed in the handling of both contentious and non-contentious matters. Members are regularly called upon to act in claims brought against accountants and professional service firms and complex cases involving derivatives and securitisation transactions, among other commercial matters. The team is known for its expert handling of both domestic and international disputes. Recent examples include Primeo Fund v HSBC, a high profile piece of litigation against HSBC contingent upon the Madoff fraud. Members also handled susbtantial multi-jurisdictional claims arising out of a global fraud uncovered in the NMC Healthcare Group which led to its subsequent collapse in 2020. They further acted in Citibank v Speciality Steel UK Ltd., a case resulting from the failure of Greensill.

XXIV Old Buildings is highly regarded for its expertise in complex cases arising in offshore jurisdictions, earning praise from instructing solicitors who say of its barristers: "They are very commercial and cover a good breadth of work." The set's members undertake a wide range of commercial chancery matters, and are frequently instructed in high-value commercial litigation, especially civil fraud and insolvency disputes. The team is also well versed in commercial matters involving elements of professional negligence, trusts and partnership law, drawing on the set's established strengths in these areas. Members have appeared in Ivanishvilli v CS Life, a USD1billion claim arising from a rogue trader fraud at a Swiss bank, and Wong v Grand View, a multi-billion dollar piece of litigation in Bermuda challenging the validity of five purpose trusts.

An impressive set, noted for its expertise in high-value commercial litigation as well as complex insolvency, company and property matters. Instructing solicitors praise Enterprise Chambers for its "excellent barristers, who are well able to deal with complex and difficult cases." The team is particularly well regarded for its handling of shareholder disputes, and members are regularly instructed in both domestic and international matters. Its recent cases include Mintpal Ltd; Wolloff & Short v Kennedy, a ground-breaking crypto-currency matter, and Hotel Portfolio II UK Ltd v SMA, a piece of litigation arising from a high value commercial fraud.

New Square Chambers handles commercial chancery disputes arising both in the UK and in several offshore jurisdictions. Areas of strength for the team include complex contractual disputes, insolvencies, shareholder disputes and high-value commercial fraud claims. The team is well versed in shareholder and partnership disputes. Members have experience of appearing before the highest courts in the UK and the Caribbean. They have recently been involved in such cases as Re Montpelier Services Ltd, a USD45 million claim involving allegations of embezzlement that was heard in the Isle of Man.

An impressive set with noted expertise in commercial chancery matters. Instructing solicitors are quick to praise Radcliffe Chambers' insolvency offering, while its strong bench of barristers also offers considerable strength in high-stakes banking, civil fraud and securities matters. International disputes concerning commercial trusts are also a key area for the team. Recent matters handled include director disqualification proceedings arising out of the collapse of Carillion PLC in 2018, and a claim against the former receivers of Blackpool FC, alleging a loss of £26m because assets were sold at an undervalue.

Selborne Chambers is a well-regarded set offering significant expertise in commercial chancery litigation. Its members are regularly instructed in civil fraud, company, partnership and general commercial disputes, as well as complex trusts and property cases. Instructing solicitors praise the barristers' expertise in these areas, saying: "counsel at Selborne prove themselves highly capable when handling complicated matters."