The set is at the top of its game
Chambers UK
An exceptional set
Legal 500
A go-to commercial set
Legal 500
Ahead of the game
Legal 500
Clear, concise, commercial and pragmatic advice
Chambers UK
Our core practice areas are Commercial Litigation and Arbitration, Civil Fraud, Company & Partnership, Insolvency & Asset Recovery and Offshore & Trusts, with a number of leading specialists in related fields.
We excel in the most challenging commercial disputes at the Bar. We have been consistently ranked as a leading set in all our areas of practice and we are particularly recognised for our cross-disciplinary expertise.
Maitland is described as a “go-to commercial set”, with significant expertise in commercial litigation and arbitration both in the UK and internationally.
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Maitland is a pre-eminent set noted for its expertise in high-value fraud disputes, with barristers appearing in the major trials, arbitrations and appeals taking place in England and internationally in this area.
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Maitland’s pedigree in company & partnership disputes is longstanding. We cover the full range of work, e.g. breach of directors/fiduciary duties, shareholder claims & corporate governance issues.
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Described as “a powerhouse for insolvency”, Maitland deals with everything from domestic issues to global group collapses. It has expertise in using insolvency processes to support enforcement.
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Maitland is regularly instructed in heavyweight offshore and trusts disputes offering significant experience before foreign courts at first instance and at appellate level.
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Including Banking & Financial Services, Real Estate, Media & Entertainment, IP, Cryptoassets, Professional Negligence, Tax, Private Client, Charities, ADR, Technology.
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David Mumford KC and James Kinman acted for the National Iranian Oil Company (“NIOC”) before the Court of Appeal, together with Bankim Thanki KC, Laura Newton and Marc Delehanty....
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The Court of Appeal of Trinidad & Tobago yesterday handed down judgment in the long running case of Namalco v. Estate Management and Business Development Company Ltd (EMBD) No. P129 of 2022. ...
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In a detailed judgment delivered on 6 October 2025, HHJ Hodge KC gave permission for the parties to rely on a single joint expert in the context of an expedited trial due to take place in February 2026....
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James Kinman acted for the successful applicant in this jurisdiction challenge, made in the context of a sprawling family dispute regarding an alleged partnership in Pakistan. ...
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Congratulations to former member Mr Justice Leech on his appointment by His Majesty King Charles as Vice-Chancellor of the County Palatine of Lancaster for a three-year term, with effect from 1 October 2025....
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We are delighted to be ranked once again in the Legal 500....
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