With ‘a good range of experience and expertise’, St Philips Chambers is a ’go-to in the Midlands for commercial barristers’. John Brennan has a strong reputation for his client care skills and ‘superb and winning advocacy style’ – he has recently acted in several disputes concerning family businesses. In Parker v Patel & Others, Robert Mundy is representing the principal defendant in relation to a civil fraud claim arising from a failed private hospital development project. Noted particularly for his skill in cross-examination, Ali Tabari focuses on commercial litigation with fraud, insolvency, company, and finance elements. He recently acted in high-profile case Henderson & Jones v Ross, Barnes and Others, representing the former directors of a company liable for fitting faulty PIP breast implants, accused of dishonestly conspiring with Barclays Bank and their solicitors to restructure the company in order to avoid various liabilities, including for compensation to victims of the scandal.
Testimonials
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- 'Ross Hands is a great addition to the team - he's simply a great clerk.'
- 'The clerks are excellent. They are quick to communicate and source counsel. Justin Luckman is ably supported by Ross Hands, Jake Smithers and Tom Kelly. The service cannot be faulted.'
- 'St Philips is a well-clerked set with good response times, availability and market-rate fees.'
- 'St-Philips boasts some of the most experienced barristers and some of the most helpful and accommodating clerks in the region. They are clearly keen and actively engaged in raising the profile of the BPC in Birmingham, and as a set they have the strength and breadth of expertise to support the BPC's growth.'
- 'St Philips is the go-to Chambers in the Midlands for commercial barristers. The offer a broad range of talent.'
- 'With many barristers in this filed, they are the best in Birmingham. The clerks always ensure good availability for hearings (even last minute) and regular training is put on, including mock trials, which is particularly helpful for young solicitors.'
- 'St Philips is the chambers of choice in Birmingham and the Midlands for commercial work.'