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Margaret Griffin

Margaret Griffin

Position

Margaret has a formidable reputation in the fields of commercial, commercial chancery and professional liability litigation.  She has particular expertise in dealing with contentious trust matters, claims by and against trustees, director and officer (D&O) claims, shareholder claims, property disputes, fiduciary duties, civil fraud matters and professional negligence of solicitors, barristers, surveyors, architects and other professionals.  Margaret is very experienced in obtaining injunctions in the High Court and other urgent, and non-urgent, interim remedies in matters across her practice areas.

Margaret is consistently recommended as a leading junior by the legal directories in the fields of commercial, chancery and property litigation.  She is described as being “fearless”, “utterly tenacious”, “unstoppable” and “something to be reckoned with” in the courtroom.   As well as being known for the quality of her advocacy, Margaret has a reputation for being commercially astute, a tough negotiator, and someone who immediately inspires confidence in her clients.

Mentions

North Eastern Circuit • Regional Bar

Chancery, probate, and tax

Leading junior1
Margaret Griffin – Hailsham Chambers 'A first-rate, serene advocate, who sees angles where others do not.'
North Eastern Circuit • Regional Bar

Commercial litigation

Leading junior2
Margaret Griffin – Hailsham Chambers 'A junior with excellent judgement. She fights tenaciously for her clients.'