Chambers Global 2011

Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery (Band 2) 

Terence Mowschenson QC has "a remarkable depth of knowledge combined with very good judgement," and is identified as "a go-to person if you want to bounce some unusual ideas around." His chancery practice covers the full range of commercial and financial matters. "Extremely compelling advocate" Christopher Nugee QC is highlighted for his "uncanny knack of exceeding expectations at every turn." He recently represented Land Securities in its dispute with Fladgate Fielder arising from a development at Oxford Street. Lawrence Cohen QC is recommended for complex, cross-border and high-value commercial chancery cases. He "provides definitive answers to difficult questions" and has "a gift for coming up with particularly innovative and creative solutions." He has significant experience acting in offshore jurisdictions, such as BVI and the Cayman Islands. Ian Croxford QC "has real charisma in court" and a long-standing reputation for his commercial chancery work. His work regularly involves international aspects, and he recently acted in a USD60 million fraud claim brought by the Zambian government against its former president. Market sources recognise Thomas Lowe QC for the depth of his offshore practice, a great deal of which involves disputes arising from investment fund collapses or high-value private client work. He is an "extremely impressive and intelligent advocate who always sees the big picture." He has been acting in Bancredito v GFN, which involves work in the USA, the Cayman Islands, Panama and the Dominican Republic. John Wardell QC is lauded for his style in the courtroom: "He makes his points forcefully without going over the top." His work over the last year has been incredibly high profile, and he has had major roles in Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi v Baskan Gida and in Iesini v Westrip.

Edward Sawyer is lauded for his "truly impressive analytical abilities." He also offers substantial experience of foreign jurisdictions. His recent work has taken place in the Cayman Islands, the Isle of Man, Monaco and Norway. Clare Stanley is "a very user-friendly barrister" who "quickly grasps all the pertinent issues in a case." International and offshore litigation makes up a large proportion of her practice, and she has worked throughout Jersey, the Bahamas, the BVI, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, the Republic of Congo and Zambia.

Dispute Resolution: Commercial

Ian Croxford QC of Wilberforce Chambers is identified as "a superb cross-examiner who has a forceful presence in court." Recent notable work has included Equitable Synergy v Pacific Alliance and Vitol SA v Delta Petrol Unrenleri Ticaret & Petroserve.