Commercial

Commercial dispute resolution is at the heart of everything we do. Whether a case falls within the areas of banking, energy or construction, insurance or IP, real estate, pensions or professional negligence, it's still a commercial case. The trick is to combine a profound grasp of the commercial principles with an in-depth knowledge of the specific sector.

At Wilberforce Chambers, we pride ourselves on the breadth of expertise we bring to the table. Our members are familiar with most areas of business and their particular issues and concerns. This, together with our renowned creativity and outstanding analytical skills, enables us to get to grips with cases quickly, giving advice and developing strategies that address these concerns.

Our commercial work extends to both contentious and non-contentious matters. The emphasis, however, is on contentious work in the widest sense - i.e. situations where a dispute has arisen, or may arise, between commercial parties. We see ourselves primarily as advocates, protecting and furthering the interests of our clients.

Our extensive experience spans all courts and tribunals dealing with commercial disputes. In the Chancery Division, which increasingly deals with many of the larger commercial disputes, there are few who can match us ("strong individuals reside at this pre-eminent set" - Chambers UK). However, we are extremely active in high-value, complex cases in the Commercial Court, Queen's Bench Division and the TCC, as well as the Court of Appeal and House of Lords. Members also appear in substantial commercial disputes in overseas courts - for example, in the Bahamas, the BVI, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Recognising the uncertainties, costs and delays involved in litigation, we are always on the look-out for opportunities to negotiate a consensual outcome to commercial disputes. For the same reason, we have wide experience of arbitration and alternative forms of dispute resolution, such as mediation. Our members have considerable experience of most of the arbitral tribunals dealing with commercial work, both as arbitrators and counsel, and many of our members are also accredited mediators.

Commercial group brochure

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