Commercial
Experience in commercial litigation includes cases involving the sale of goods, sale and purchase agreements, contracts of guarantee and bonds. He has acted for clients both within and outside the jurisdiction, often involving conflicts of law. He has appeared in the High Court on applications and trials. He has also advised and acted in arbitrations and has regularly acted for clients in successful mediations and other forms of ADR.
Selected Cases
- Acting on behalf of the defendant in a claim arising out of the hire and servicing of a commercial helicopter.
- Acting on behalf of the Claimant in a claim arising out of a contract for the hire of a commercial wine-filling machine, Mercantile List, Manchester District Registry.
- Advising in relation to a dispute arising out of the supply and installation of defective vehicle engine batteries.
- Advising in relation to the meaning of “reasonable endeavours” in the context of a sale and purchase agreement.
News
- Crown Office Chambers ranked in Chambers Global 2021 for Construction
- Crown Office Chambers ranked in Chambers Global 2018 for Construction and Energy & Natural Resources
Events
Articles
Qualifications
- MA (Cantab)
Memberships
- Commercial Bar Association
- LCIA Young International Arbitration Group
- London Common Law & Commercial Bar Association
- Professional Negligence Bar Association
- Society of Construction Law (UK & Dubai, UAE)
- Technology & Construction Bar Association
Recommendations
“He provides measured and practical advice. Very much a team player and responsive.”
Legal 500, 2021
“He gets to grips with the contractual details, identifying areas of strength and weakness quickly.”
Chambers & Partners, 2021
“Calm and logical approach to issues which is reassuring to clients, great attention to detail, clear and concise yet thorough.”
Legal 500, 2021
“An excellent lawyer who is very persuasive in both written and oral argument, and a genuine pleasure to work with.”
Chambers & Partners, 2019
“Very calm, considered and logical as an advocate…His thorough and no-nonsense approach is particularly valued.”
Chambers & Partners, 2018
“Forthright in his advice, formidable in court and able to deliver within tight timescales.”
Legal 500, 2017
“He’s a great opponent who lets you get away with nothing.”
Chambers & Partners, 2016
“He gets salient points out of witnesses when you think there are none to be had.”
Chambers & Partners, 2016
“He is very highly regarded; he’s always on the money and has a very nice manner in court.”
Chambers & Partners, 2016
“His advocacy works extremely well in the Technology and Construction Court.”
Legal 500, 2016
“An intelligent individual who has a great manner towards both clients and tribunals.”
Chambers & Partners, 2015
“Particularly adept at handling highly technical and scientific construction and engineering cases.”
Chambers & Partners, 2014
