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Chambers of James Pickering KC

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Property litigation remains a primary focus area for Enterprise Chambers. The set specialises in landlord and tenant matters, with an offering supplemented by specialist expertise in the areas of insolvency and property-related professional negligence. Kavan Gunaratna acted for the claimant in Circus Apartments Ltd v Domus BWW Group, a High Court case in which the landlord was seeking unpaid rent and disrepair claims following the collapse of the tenant into insolvency administration. Edward Francis acted on behalf of various lessees in Camden Hill Gate Ltd v Duchess of Bedford House RTM Company Limited, which concerned the scope and application of the principle that parking enjoyed as of right by residents of a block can be converted into an easement of parking.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The clerks are approachable, reasonable and courteous. I often liaise with Mark Townsend and Ian Boardman who are both sensible and always wiling to assist.'
  • 'The clerks are very on the ball and efficient and Michael Ireland is really excellent.'
  • 'The clerks room are always quick to respond and to deal with any enquiries that we have.  They are knowledgeable of Counsels work load, and easy to deal with.'
  • 'The clerks are very on the ball and efficient and Michael Ireland is really excellent.'
  • 'Enterprise is an extremely friendly set with a real team spirit.  There are excellent barristers at all levels, but some of the senior juniors are hidden gems and exceptionally good.'
  • 'Chambers have a wide variety of counsel at hand to assist in a broad range of areas.'
  • 'A very strong set and varied set. Friendly and approachable.'
  • 'Extremely capable in property and insolvency work. They have good strength in depth.'

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.

Kavan Gunaratna2

Kavan Gunaratna

Chambers of James Pickering KC

‘There is no junior barrister who prepares a case better throughout and for trial. Meticulous and exacting, Kavan knows exactly the line to tread when presenting a case to the court and is absolutely uncompromising to devastating effect.'

Sally Blackmore5

Sally Blackmore

Chambers of James Pickering KC

‘Sally is an excellent communicator and works closely with our instructing officers to provide clear and concise advice. She is always available to discuss matters and maintains excellent relationships.’

Richard Cherry5

Richard Cherry

Chambers of James Pickering KC

‘Richard is an extremely able advocate who prepares his cases with great diligence and leave no issue unexplored or investigated. He is extremely thorough and provides the very best service to his client.'

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.

Kavan Gunaratna2

Kavan Gunaratna

Chambers of James Pickering KC

‘There is no junior barrister who prepares a case better throughout and for trial. Meticulous and exacting, Kavan knows exactly the line to tread when presenting a case to the court and is absolutely uncompromising to devastating effect.'

Sally Blackmore5

Sally Blackmore

Chambers of James Pickering KC

‘Sally is an excellent communicator and works closely with our instructing officers to provide clear and concise advice. She is always available to discuss matters and maintains excellent relationships.’

Richard Cherry5

Richard Cherry

Chambers of James Pickering KC

‘Richard is an extremely able advocate who prepares his cases with great diligence and leave no issue unexplored or investigated. He is extremely thorough and provides the very best service to his client.'