November’s PLC column: credit broker commissions

27 December

In November’s PLC regulated lending column, James Ross considers issues surrounding credit broker commissions following the recent decision in Wood v Commercial First Business Ltd (in liquidation) [2019] EWHC 2205. The column can be read here: PLC Nov 2019

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Finding of Civil Fraud in Commercial Property Case

06 December

The High Court (Queen’s Bench Division) has handed down judgment in Choi v Park & Park [2019] EWHC 3191 (QB). Robin Kingham represented the claimant in a four-day trial before Margaret Obi (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge). The claim arose out of an agreement between the parties to assign a lease of commercial […]

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Pupillage Applications Now Open

02 December

Applications for pupillage commencing in October 2021 are now open. Candidates for pupillage commencing in October 2021 should apply by completing the application form below. Guidance notes are also provided to assist prospective candidates. We also strongly recommend reading the Pupillage Brochure and Pupillage Policy and encourage candidates to complete the confidential monitoring form. Application […]

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“The leader in its field,” Gough Square Chambers is the definitive consumer law set. The chambers continues to be described by interviewees as “operating at the top of its game.” Renowned for consumer credit expertise, Gough Square is home to a deep bench of expert counsel who handle a diverse range of work for clients.”

-Chambers & Partners, 2020

Market leaders Gough Square are frequently described as a “go-to” set. In consumer law they will always be the chambers you turn to. Well known for having a deep bench of barristers. They provide a first-class service even when under significant pressure.

-Chambers & Partners, 2019

Gough Square Chambers has ‘a strong reputation for banking disputes with a regulatory focus – clients do not need to be persuaded to instruct counsel from this set’. The ‘dominant’ set for consumer, food, and trading standards matters. Square Chambers offers ‘deep knowledge across the set as a whole’ and fields a selection of ‘hugely experienced barristers who have seen it all’.

-Legal 500, 2020

Without doubt, the leading set for consumer law matters with eminent QCs, heavy-hitting mid to senior juniors and some brilliant rising stars.

-Legal 500, 2017

Consumer law is the lifeblood of this set. Its barristers are instructed on behalf of entities of every kind and are regularly involved in the most important cases of the day. The foremost chambers for consumer credit.

-Chambers & Partners, 2017

Gough Square Chambers ‘remains the go-to set for all consumer law instructions’ (including consumer credit), and solicitors ‘would not go elsewhere for this type of work’. The set is best known for its ‘unrivalled experience and expertise in consumer credit’.

-Legal 500, 2016

Gough Square Chambers is a set steeped in consumer law that has a long history of acting in the field. It houses an enviable bench of barristers who are experienced in the full spectrum of consumer matters, and who have particular expertise in consumer credit matters.

-Chambers & Partners, 2016

“Gough Square Chambers dominates in terms of its breadth of practice, strength in depth and leading caseload; ‘solicitors can do no better’ for ‘genuine strength and specialism in consumer law’.”

-Legal 500, 2015

“The number of bodies it can throw at the sector is unmatched by any other set, and its capabilities at the junior end are there for all to see. Solicitors view it as a top pick: ‘This chambers is at the very top of its game’.”

-Chambers & Partners, 2015

“The set has a long history of commitment to consumer law. A true pioneer in the field, it has been involved longer than any other set, and enjoys a very strong reputation.”

-Chambers & Partners, 2015