Chris deals with Professional Negligence (issues arising out of insolvency and solicitors in particular) and complex commercial disputes.
Chris specialises in Contentious Probate / Inheritance claims and develops the firms practice in this field in particular.
Chris has experience of working for major businesses across the UK and further afield in all manner of negligence, recovery and litigation work.
Chris is a Member of Professional Negligence Lawyers Association.
Recovery of agency commissions upon Angolan supply contract value at £1.6 million.
Resolution of substantial administrative receivers’ fee dispute.
Acting for taxpayer in the case Jones v Garnett ("Arctic Systems") in Lords Defeat of HMRC was estimated to expose HMRC to £1bn plus in lost revenue.
Acting for Dubai claimant for recovery of loss from mis-sold complex derivatives in Court of Appeal ANZ v Peekay Intermark.
Chris enjoys mountaineering, skiing, rugby and military history.
“Leading individual”
Chambers UK 2011