Maitland Chambers frequently appears in the Commercial Court and the Chancery Division, as well as in international courts and arbitration tribunals. David Mumford KC and Watson Pringle are defending the shipping company FESCO against conspiracy claims made by imprisoned Russian businessman Ziyavudin Magomedov, related to his efforts to resist a raid by the Russian state on his assets. Meanwhile, Andrew Twigger KC is representing Primer Design Ltd and Novacyt S.A. in a multi-million-pound claim filed by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care over a contract to supply rapid-PCR test kits during the COVID-19 pandemic. In JD Wetherspoon v AB Inbev UK, Gregory Banner KC is representing the claimant in a contractual dispute regarding responsibility for installing taps for serving Budweiser beers under a 20-year agreement. Following the corporate restructuring of a private hospital group, Rebecca Page successfully defended Gerard Barnes against Henderson & Jones’s accusations of breach of directors’ duties, conspiracy, and dishonest assistance.

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Silks

Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

Juniors

Leading Juniors
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