Welcome from the Head of the Business & Property Group

St Philips Business & Property Group is the domestic and international dispute resolution team of St Philips Chambers.

Strong client relationships and an understanding of their needs are central to how we work, how we assist our clients in achieving their goals, and how we strive to excel on their behalf.

Our specialist teams are formed of business and property barristers with industry recognised expertise and market knowledge; delivering advocacy and advisory services for commercial clients and private individuals from the UK and overseas in a wide variety of matters, both contentious and non-contentious.  Many of these members are acknowledged by the legal directories as leaders in their fields, the latest of which can be viewed on the following pages.

Working in partnership with our clients, we aim to exceed expectations and are confident in our ability to provide a truly exceptional service.

“The service of the clerks’ room is a shining example of excellence to the industry. They are diligent and responsive and foster good working relationships with their instructing solicitors.” Legal 500 2024

“St Philips Chambers has an enviable collection of specialist counsel in matters of Chancery business at a variety of levels of seniority.” Legal 500 2024

“The barristers and clerks at this set are extremely personable, helpful and proactive. Their client care is excellent.” Legal 500 2024

“a tremendous commercial set with a number of talented barristers and a strong clerking team” Legal 500 2023

“St Philips Chambers is consistently operating at the top of the profession.  It is diverse and inclusive in all respects.” Legal 500 2023

“An outstanding commercial set.” Legal 500 2023

“St Philips is an excellent chamber for commercial disputes. The juniors are of extremely high quality (especially senior juniors).” Legal 500 2023

“Justin Luckman is an excellent senior clerk – best in business and looks after us extremely well.” Legal 500 2023

“Second to none, friendly, efficient, pro-active and understanding of the way insolvency works.” Legal 500

Our Business & Property Barristers:

Please get in touch with our dedicated business and property clerking team with any questions regarding our service and expertise.

Justin Luckman, Ross Hands, Jake Smithers and Tom Kelly.

commercial@st-philips.com +44 (0) 121 246 7010
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