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Keith Chipato

Keith Chipato

Work Department

  AREAS OF EXPERTISE Banking & Finance Civil Commercial Commercial Landlord and Tenant Consumer Credit Consumer Rights Contract Corporate Insolvency Crime Defence Family Housing Landlord & Tenant Licensing Personal Injury Personal Insolvency Property Property Co-Ownership Public

Position

Introduction

Keith has a general civil practice which includes personal injury, housing, property and insolvency (personal and corporate).

He has experience in dealing with housing matters ranging from possession to homelessness, unlawful evictions and HMOs.  His practice includes both commercial and residential leases and appears in tribunals. As a result of his experience, he appears in county and high courts regularly for applications, trials as well as appeals.

Keith also has extensive experience in personal injury matters, where he has represented both Claimants and Defendants in road traffic accidents, employer liability and public liability cases.

He adopts an empathetic, yet pragmatic and meticulous approach to cases and displays excellent advocacy, securing great outcomes for clients. He is able to negotiate and/or provide solutions to commercial problems and handles complex issues effortlessly.

Prior to becoming a barrister, Keith worked at the Financial Ombudsman Service. The knowledge he gained is particularly useful when dealing with consumer credit matters as well as financial products.

Keith’s experience in crime includes prosecuting and defending in magistrates court and has undertaken family law matters as well.

Career

Testimonials

Professional

Keith is an amazing Barrister. Every time Keith has been instructed by our firm, he has always been very competent and achieved a positive and favourable outcome for the client. Keith is very down to earth and will always go the extra mile to assist.

Languages

English

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Education

City Law School: Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) (Very Competent)

Nottingham Trent University: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Awards & Prizes

The Inner Temple Exhibition Award and Duke of Edinburgh Scholarship