Christopher Snell

Chris’ practice covers the full spectrum of Commercial Chancery litigation, with a specific emphasis on financial services and banking and finance disputes, insolvency (both corporate and personal), civil fraud and commercial litigation. In addition, Chris also has a strong working knowledge of Costs, including litigation funding, having represented the successful party at both first instance and in the Court of Appeal in the landmark decision Lexlaw v Zuberi [2021] EWCA Civ 16, the first reported decision on the enforceability of Damages Based Agreements.

Chris has also been involved in significant offshore litigation arising out of the liquidation of a number of large US insurance companies following the conviction of the ultimate beneficial owner for bribery and insurance fraud. He has also given expert evidence in proceedings before the Court of First Instance in Hong Kong concerning matters of English Civil Procedure.

Chris is frequently instructed in cases where the opposition is represented by Leading Counsel. He is equally comfortable to act in such teams as either sole Counsel or as part of a larger team.

LLB (Hons), University of Birmingham;  BVC (Outstanding), College of Law.