The set is at the top of its game
Chambers UK
Sheer quality in every regard
Legal 500
A great set, full of absolute stars
Legal 500
Clear, concise, commercial and pragmatic advice
Chambers UK
An exceptional set
Legal 500
A go-to commercial set
Legal 500
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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On 9 November 2026, the Court of Appeal (Miles, Foxton and Butcher LJJ) handed down judgment dismissing an appeal by Blyvoor Gold Capital (Pty) Ltd in a dispute over a broker’s success fee on a US$60 million mining finance transaction....
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Maria Mulla, instructed by Penningtons Manches Cooper (Richard Marshall and Bronagh Adams), successfully represented the Defendants in Proctor v Martin [2026] EWHC 2841 (KB), a decision addressing significant issues concerning the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, public policy and abuse of process....
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On 30 October 2026, the Court of Appeal (the Master of the Rolls, the Vice President and Zacaroli LJ) handed down judgment dismissing an appeal by Russia’s second largest bank, VTB Bank....
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On 4 November 2026, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in SmartestEnergy Business Ltd v Odeon Arcade Ltd. The case began as an application to restrain advertisement of a winding-up petition, which was determined on a point of statutory construction concerning paragraph 3(1) of Schedule 6 to the Electricity Act 1989. ...
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We are delighted to share that Maitland has been recognised in the newly released Chambers and Partners 2027, with 106 individual rankings across 17 practice areas. This year's results include:...
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We are delighted to share that Maitland has been recognised in the newly released Legal 500 2027, with 99 individual rankings across 12 practice areas. This year's results include:...
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