The heart of the Civil Practice Group’s work is commercial dispute resolution and property litigation for which it is listed the top band 1 by both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.

It acts for and against public authorities, companies, partnerships and individuals. The commercial practice ranges from contracts to shareholder and director disputes. Property litigation includes sales and purchases of land, options, easements, boundaries, leasehold enfranchisement and town and country planning. The group also has  expertise in probate & trusts, personal injury, professional negligence and employment law.

1 Crown Office Row is described by Chambers & Partners 2023 Guide as “well respected for the quality and range of its commercial barristers. The set’s work covers a wide range of commercial matters including contractual disputes and cases involving insolvency, shareholder or director disputes and professional negligence. One interviewee reports: ‘1 Crown Office Row is in a league of its own.'”

“The set has a good breadth of experience in different types of matters and at different levels of seniority. It also offers online seminars which are helpful. Chambers has a highly experienced and capable range of barristers. Availability has never been a problem.” (Legal 500 2023)

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