Commercial Dispute Resolution | UK Bar

Birmingham-based St Philips Chambers is sought out for its strong team of commercial barristers, catering to a broad range of clients in the Midlands and nationwide. Areas of expertise include shareholder claims, contract disputes and civil fraud. The set also houses experts in real estate litigation. Regularly acting for domestic and international clients, St Philips is a popular choice for both claimants and defendants in the automotive, finance and real estate sectors. Members of the set were recently involved in Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea v AirBnB, a test case to decide whether the Norwich pharmacal jurisdiction could be used by local authorities suspecting tenancy fraud. One solicitor comments: "St Philips Chambers have high calibre barristers who can deal with high value and complex commercial litigation."

No5 Barristers' Chambers enjoys a strong reputation on the Midland Circuit and beyond for its strong commercial expertise and experience across a range of complex litigation. Areas of strength include contract and shareholder disputes, fraud, professional negligence claims and chancery matters. Members advise a range of clients including corporations and financial institutions as well as private individuals, in both cross-border and domestic cases. Members recently acted in Krishna Holdco Limited v Gowrie Holdings Limited, a shareholder dispute alleging unfair prejudice and fraud. Instructing solicitors report: "No5 is home to very talented barristers who are well researched, prepared and very engaging."