Erskine Chambers is a premier set of barristers’ chambers renowned for its expertise in corporate law, commercial litigation, restructuring, and financial services. Recognized by leading directories as a top-tier practice, it stands out for its strategic advisory capabilities and persuasive advocacy in high-stakes domestic and international matters.
The chambers combines deep technical knowledge with a pragmatic, commercial approach to resolving complex legal issues. Its members are frequently involved in landmark cases and transactions, representing a diverse clientele that includes major corporations, financial institutions, directors, shareholders, insolvency practitioners, and regulatory bodies across multiple jurisdictions.
Services Offered
- Corporate law and corporate governance
- Corporate disputes and shareholder litigation
- Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
- Corporate reorganisations
- Capital markets and structured finance
- Joint ventures
- Companies Act advice
- Shareholder disputes and shareholder activism
- Corporate regulation and enforcement
- Commercial and contractual disputes
- Civil fraud and asset recovery
- Domestic and international arbitration
- Insolvency, banking, and financial services litigation
- Injunctions and interim relief
- Mediation and expert determination
- LLP and funds disputes
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Solvent and insolvent restructuring
- Schemes of arrangement, administrations, and CVAs
- Cross-border insolvency proceedings
- Bonds, banking, and finance in insolvency contexts
- Asset recovery and challenging transactions
- Contested and public interest winding-up
- Directors’ disqualification
- Financial services regulation and enforcement
- Insurance and banking business transfers (Part VIIs)
- Funds, collective investment schemes, and public offers of securities
- Prospectus liability and market abuse
- Securitisation and structured finance
- Mis-selling claims and Conduct of Business Rules
- International and offshore litigation and advice
Erskine Chambers operates extensively, with a strong presence in offshore jurisdictions including Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Its members are experienced in cases before the Privy Council and various international courts, and the set is praised for its impressive firepower and authoritative yet practical approach.
