COMMERCIAL CHANCERY
ADVOCATES FOR DEMANDING COMMERCIAL CHANCERY DISPUTES
Commercial chancery work lies at the intersection of commercial law and equity, encompassing some of the most complex and high-value disputes before the courts.
New Temple Chambers has a strong reputation in advising and acting in demanding commercial chancery matters, where thorough legal analysis and legal principles require a clear understanding of the commercial realities in business.
Members of Chambers are regularly instructed in disputes involving companies (national and international), partnerships, professional negligence, as well as commercial property and insolvency related litigation. The work frequently involves commercial law, applications for urgent interim relief, including freezing and proprietary injunctions.
Chambers’ barristers are experienced in appearing in the High Court, including the Business and Property Courts and in providing strategic advice from the early stages of a dispute through to trial and enforcement. We are known for our rigorous approach, clarity of advocacy and ability to handle cases involving complex factual and procedural issues, including those with an international dimension.
SECTORS
Members of Chambers are instructed across a wide range of sectors in which commercial disputes and chancery principles commonly arise. Our experience reflects the fact that the nature of disputes is often driven by industry-specific structures, regulatory environments, and commercial practices.
Professional Services, Company & Partnerships
We are instructed in disputes involving professional practices, partnerships, and LLPs, including claims concerning fiduciary duties, profit allocation, and internal governance. These disputes often require a careful balance between legal analysis and commercial reality.
Technology, Media & Digital Businesses
Members of Chambers are instructed in disputes involving technology-driven businesses, including claims concerning contractual performance, misuse of confidential information, and shareholder or founder disputes. These matters often require rapid understanding of novel business models and commercially sensitive information.
Insolvency, Distress & Special Situations
Our sector experience includes acting in distressed and insolvency-related scenarios across multiple industries. We regularly advise office-holders, creditors, and directors where commercial disputes arise against the backdrop of insolvency or restructuring.
Real Estate, Property & Development
Our work includes disputes connected with property ownership, development, and investment, particularly where trust structures, joint ventures, or insolvency issues are involved. We regularly act in cases where commercial property transactions intersect with equitable rights and remedies.
Energy & Natural Resources
We act in disputes arising from large-scale projects and long-term commercial arrangements, including joint ventures and financing structures. These cases commonly involve high values, multiple parties, and technically complex contractual frameworks.
Manufacturing, Distribution & Supply Chains
We advise and act in disputes arising out of supply, distribution, and agency arrangements, including termination, exclusivity, and damages claims. Such cases frequently involve cross-border elements and competing commercial interests.
HEAD OF CHAMBERS
Charles Edwards (2002) MSt(Cantab) MSc(Lond) MRICS MCIArb FCInstCES of Middle Temple, is a high performing Barrister.
- Barrister (2002) (Middle Temple)
- Technology and Construction Bar Association
- Chancery Bar Association
- Commercial Bar Association
- MSc(Lond) King’s College London
- MSt(Cantab) University of Cambridge, Wolfson College
WHY US
- Focused advocacy where the stakes are high and the outcomes matter.
- We act decisively in complex commercial disputes combining rigorous legal analysis with clear strategic judgment to protect your commercial interests.
- We are trusted to handle business critical disputes in which financial exposure, reputation and strategic objectives are firmly at play.
EXPERIENCE
RECENT INSIGHTS
“Having had the privilege of working with Charles I can say he is extremely dedicated, precise, and utterly relentless. A leading thinker in the construction law field, and an advocate you most certainly want on your side.”
– Director (UK multidisciplinary practice)