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Company and CommercialBanking, Finance and InsolvencyProperty and Private ClientADR and MediationSport, Media and Entertainment Law

General Commercial Litigation is the primary area of practice with an emphasis on major trial work.

Music Litigation: David Berkley QC has developed a niche in this area. His famous clients have included Gary Barlow of Take That; Granada Television; Stone Roses’ management; and several well-known Manchester bands.

Considerable expertise and experience in contentious security and receivership issues; civil and criminal fraud trials; directors’ disqualification work.

Frequently advises in and acts on behalf of professional clients in partnership disputes including those relating to solicitors and accountancy professional practices.

Considerable expertise and experience in commercial Landlord and Tenant matters and frequently advises property clients in relation to renewals and reviews.

Qualified Mediator (College of Law credited) and willing to act as Arbitrator in commercial dispute. Member of the Commercial Law Panel of ADR Chambers.

Called 1979; Middle Temple; commercial litigation assistant Halliwell Landau 1978-1979; deputy district judge 1999; recorder (civil) 2000. He is a frequent lecturer, having conducted seminars in-house at Herbert Smith, Freshfields and other leading City firms. Has been closely associated with Nottingham Law School; the National Institute for Trial Advocacy; and a guest lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University. Qualified mediator (College of Law credited) and willing to act as arbitrator in commercial disputes. Member of the Commercial Law Panel of ADR Chambers.

Hebrew.

Manchester Jewish Grammar School; Gateshead Talmudical College; Manchester University.

Books, Talmud, music and art.