St Johns Buildings' Commercial and Chancery Law Team

The commercial group began life as Merchant Chambers in Manchester and merged with St Johns Buildings in July 2004.

They are recognised particularly for their expertise in Banking, Credit and Securities, Mis-selling, General Commercial law, Property, General Chancery law, Intellectual Property and Fraud.

Members are highly regarded within their individual practice fields and regularly act for high profile large multinationals as well as small businesses and individuals alike.
The group are sympathetic to clients who seek practical solutions to their problems and match their legal skills and experience to defined objectives.

OUR WORK

Advice and representation is given in all types of banking matters including securities issues, receivership, asset finance and consumer credit. Contract disputes are handled as well as construction and engineering matters and defamation. Insurance is a specialism and intellectual property services cover trademarks, patents, copyright and registered design. All types of landlord and tenant matters are dealt with. Partnership is another area and a wide range of professional negligence matters are handled.

Real property is a notable specialism and all aspects of sale and carriage of goods are dealt with. Advice is given on Trusts and Inheritance issues and Sports and Media law are also areas undertaken.

Chambers also has several Bar Council accredited mediators, including David Berkley QC, all of whom have vast experience of mediating. Members of Chambers are also accustomed to representing parties in mediations and Chambers are able to accommodate mediation hearings where necessary.

OUR SERVICE

The approach of the group is flexible and business like with an emphasis on client partnership.

We take the service we deliver to the highest levels based on:

• Clear recognition of the client's needs
• Matching comprehensive skills and experience
• Building effective relationships