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This section concentrates principally on barristers advising on transactional company matters. Work recognised within this broad category includes schemes of arrangement, M&A and corporate governance advice, in addition to contentious matters related to shareholder and partnership disputes. Please note that matters pertaining to insolvency are considered under Restructuring/Insolvency.

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  1. No5 Barristers' Chambers
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    No5 Barristers' Chambers
    Company
    2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    No5 Barristers' Chambers remains a go-to set for instructing solicitors seeking counsel for high-value and complex company law matters. Barristers at the set act in a range of shareholder disputes, and are often instructed in international matters. A notable work highlight for the year was Krishna Holdco Limited v Gowrie Holdings Limited, a multimillion-pound shareholder dispute in which fraud and unfair prejudice were alleged. Members of No5 are also well versed in advisory work, such as drafting share sale agreements, company resolutions and more. Home to both experienced silks and notable juniors, No5 offers expertise at all levels and is able to assist individuals, companies and partnerships with everything from everyday corporate matters to multiparty disputes. A source comments: "No.5 Barristers is my preferred set of chambers. They are friendly yet professional and turn instructions around in a timely manner."
  2. St Philips Chambers
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    St Philips Chambers
    Company
    2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    St Philips Chambers is well equipped to advise on the full range of company issues. Held in high esteem by their local, national and international clients, barristers at St Philips continue to take on challenging unfair prejudice, misfeasance, and breach of fiduciary duty claims, among other matters. A notable work highlight this year was Gill v Thind and others, a dispute concerning the beneficial ownership of shares and also director conduct. Members regularly act in disputes regarding share agreements and other cases concerning the ownership of companies. A source sums them up as follows: "There isn't anything they can't cover."