Commercial Litigation

Some examples of our recent commercial litigation work include significant cases involving:

• Matters relating to force majeure and material adverse change clauses arising out of the Covid pandemic
• High-profile multi-jurisdictional proceedings concerning allegations of civil fraud in the context of corporate insolvencies
• Claims arising out of cross-border financing transactions and securities in an insolvency context
• Joint venture disputes, and most recently one with alleged losses of almost USD 1 billion, and another involving allegations of civil fraud and breach of confidentiality
• High profile financial services regulatory cases
• Massive multi-party professional negligence actions
• Unfair prejudice petitions concerning raising novel valuation issues arising out of the Covid pandemic
• Landmark cases on the interpretation and application of indexation provisions (in particular in trust documentation)
• Complex claims for the rectification of trust deeds and contracts
• Disputes concerning franchise agreements
• Cross-border claims by insolvency practitioners against company directors involving novel disclosure issues
• Cases concerning international supply contracts

The team includes members of COMBAR (Commercial Bar Association), Chancery Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Law Council of Australia, London Common Law & Commercial Bar Association,

The team boasts a number of members ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Please view our barrister profiles for ranking details on individuals.

Outer Temple Chambers is a global set and the commercial team has vast experience of international litigation, with professional associates and door tenants based around the world. Our services include advisory work, advocacy and representation in courts and tribunals – globally. We also offer international mediation, arbitration, expert determination, and early neutral evaluation (ENE) where we provide an impartial assessment of the merits of your case before legal proceedings.

Various members are qualified to practice in other jurisdictions including Europe, Middle-East, US and Caribbean Asia-Pacific

Find out more about our global commercial team here.

“He always finds the right argument, and the right way to deliver it, he also knows when to step in and fits in very well to a client team.” Legal 500; Commercial Litigation (Andrew Spink KC)

“A phenomenal worker who is incredibly intelligent … He is all over every tiny detail.” “He is a truly excellent practitioner and a brilliant team player.” Chambers & Partners; Chancery Commercial (Nicolas Stallworthy KC)

“.. calm and sensible with a loyal client following. He has very good commercial judgement and is easy to work with.” Chambers & Partners; Chancery Commercial (David E Grant KC)

“Extremely bright, enthusiastic and commercial – she produces excellent written work and is able to both empathise with clients whilst providing well considered independent advice.” Legal 500; Commercial Litigation (Justina Stewart)

“Incredibly impressive and a force to be reckoned with” “Strong, dynamic and commercial. She’s a force and great to use on difficult insolvency claims.” Legal 500; Insolvency (Justina Stewart)

“A pleasure to work with. She has a great grasp of the detail and strikes a good commercial and pragmatic balance in her advice.” “Her grasp of the fine details and the quality of her work make her a real asset to any team.” Chambers & Partners; Commercial Dispute Resolution (Justina Stewart)

“She oozes quality, is meticulous and always engaging. She is very pragmatic and always delivers on her promises.” Legal 500 Insolvency (Helen Pugh)

“A silent assassin.” Legal 500; Insolvency (Elaine Palser)

‘A top choice for professional negligence claims against insolvency practitioners. Very efficient, thorough and clearly an expert in her field.’ Legal 500; Insolvency (Elaine Palser)