New Square Chambers' team has 'excellent strength and depth of knowledge' in the company law arena. The set reports an increase in work involving unfair prejudice claims, directors’ disqualification matters, breach of duty claims and breach of warranty issues. Robin Hollington KC is very highly regarded for his expertise in advising on shareholders' disputes. Among the juniors, Simon Adamyk is sought after for handling disputes with international elements, and Mark Hubbard has extensive experience in advising on claims against directors, offshore matters and shareholder disputes.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Michelle Greene is a pleasure to work with, organised, attentive and thoroughly efficient.'
  • 'The clerks are extremely organised and efficient. Charlie Sherwood in particular deserves a special mention for his professionalism and efficiency.'
  • 'Charlie Sherwood is a superstar.'
  • 'I often liaise with Cameron Grant and Charlie Sherwood who are always happy to help - both are efficient and friendly.'
  • 'A very good set for technical company and insolvency law matters.'
  • 'The set has a very good stable of people from the top down.'

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
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
David Eaton Turner
2
David Eaton Turner
New Square Chambers
‘David is an absolute pleasure to work with. His advocacy is compelling, and he is charming and good with clients.'
Simon Adamyk
2
Simon Adamyk
New Square Chambers
‘A junior who explores every possibly avenue in a case. A self-assured and strategic barrister.'
Mark Hubbard
3
Mark Hubbard
New Square Chambers
‘A junior with the quality and advocacy skills of a silk.’
Adrian Pay
4
Adrian Pay
New Square Chambers
 ‘Adrian knows company law inside out and has a real understanding of what a court is likely to do.’  
Justin Perring
5
Justin Perring
New Square Chambers
‘A junior who is able to provide candid advice to clients.’
Jessica Powers
5
Jessica Powers
New Square Chambers
‘A practical junior who is great on her feet.'