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Kings Chambers ‘is a go-to choice for commercial litigation matters’. Its member have national client bases, including major institutions, private sector businesses, and high-net-worth individuals. Andrew Grantham KC has a wide-ranging practice, and he handles claims involving business and share sales, the sale and carriage of goods, commercial fraud, and restrictive covenants and confidential information. In Northamber Plc v Interactive Education Solutions Ltd, Mark Harper KC is representing a business in resisting a claim that it breached an exclusive supply agreement, causing alleged losses of £2m. The set is also home to Aidan Reay, who frequently appears in the High Court and County Court, Kelly Pennifer, who is strong on civil fraud and contractual disputes, and Neil Berragan, who is regularly before the specialist business and property courts. Martin Budworth acted for the claimant in Oakwell v BFC Investment Company, which concerns a claim for several million due to unpaid consideration from the sale of Barnsley FC to Chinese-American investors. Ben Harding is another active member of the set with a growing volume of trial and injunctive work.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Harry Young is a good clerk to deal with.'
  • 'They are responsive and commercial. Harry Young and Gary Young put the relationships with firms and clients first. They are great to work with and provide an all-round great service. You can always rely upon Kings.'
  • 'Harry Young and Paul Clarke stand out as the best.'
  • 'Gary Young remains an excellent and reliable clerk.'
  • 'The service of the clerks at Kings Chambers is excellent.' 
  • 'The benefit of Kings Chambers is that they offer specialists in fields often not seen outside of the London Circuit.'
  • 'Kings Chambers is a go-to choice for commercial litigation matters, regardless of the location of the client or the court. Chambers also offer regular online training sessions across a broad spectrum of legal issues and principles, including shorter sessions focused on fundamental legal principles and practical tips.'
  • 'Excellent chambers with quality counsel.'
  • 'Strong Manchester set and a stand-out chambers on the northern market.'

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.

Adam Aldred

Kings Chambers

 'Adam is extremely knowledgeable in his field and has a calm and reassuring demeanour, which puts clients at immediate ease that their case is in safe hands. His experience in the area has also allowed him to build a network of useful contacts with various branches of expertise, making him a genuine asset.'

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.

Adam Aldred

Kings Chambers

 'Adam is extremely knowledgeable in his field and has a calm and reassuring demeanour, which puts clients at immediate ease that their case is in safe hands. His experience in the area has also allowed him to build a network of useful contacts with various branches of expertise, making him a genuine asset.'