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Sri Carmichael

Sri Carmichael

Position

Sri specialises in civil fraud, commercial litigation, company law and insolvency.  Much of her practice focuses on fraud claims, often involving wrongdoing by directors. She also specialises in shareholder, joint venture and contractual disputes, as well as applications on behalf of officeholders and creditors. She is frequently instructed on complex civil fraud cases due to her cross-disciplinary expertise in company law and insolvency. Many of her instructions have an international dimension.

Sri is an experienced trial advocate and has appeared both as sole counsel and with a leader in high value Commercial Court, Chancery Division and arbitral matters. She has succeeded in a number of claims that have required her to undertake extensive cross-examination in respect of allegations of fraud and dishonesty.

Career

Call: 2012

Memberships

Chancery Bar Association

Commercial Bar Association

Insolvency Lawyers Association

INSOL International

R3

YFLA

IWIRC

Education

BPTC (BPP London) – Outstanding

GDL (BPP London) – Distinction

BSc Politics (University of Bristol)

Award for outstanding performance on the BPTC – Inner Temple

Exhibition Scholarships for BPTC and GDL – Inner Temple

First prize, Individual Mediator – International Academy of Dispute Resolution International Law School Mediation Tournament 2012, Chicago

First prize, Individual Mediator and first prize, Mediation Team – UK Law Schools Mediation Competition 2012

Attorney General’s C Panel of Civil Counsel

Mentions

London Bar

Commercial litigation

LEADING JUNIORS4
Sri Carmichael  – Wilberforce Chambers ‘Very diligent and thorough. Sri always takes care to keep clients updated with the progress of her work. Clear and concise drafting skills, and good empathy with clients.’
London Bar

Company

LEADING JUNIORS4
Sri Carmichael – Wilberforce Chambers ‘A ferocious intellect, laser-like attention to detail and a trojan-like work ethic, Sri is a super junior destined to be a super silk.’
London Bar

Crypto and blockchain assets

LEADING JUNIORS2
Sri Carmichael – Wilberforce Chambers ‘Sri is very bright, calm and confident.  She gives excellent commercial advice and is a pleasure to work with.’
London Bar

Fraud: civil

LEADING JUNIORS4
Sri Carmichael – Wilberforce Chambers ‘Ferocious intellect and laser-like attention to detail. A super junior destined to be a super silk.‘
London Bar

Insolvency

LEADING JUNIORS3
Sri Carmichael – Wilberforce Chambers ‘Sri’s a great advocate.  She is very good on her feet, and is able to read the judge and the room well, and change tack as required. She is diligent, responsive, and has great client handing skills.’