The set is at the top of its game
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Sheer quality in every regard
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An exceptional set
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A go-to commercial set
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Clear, concise, commercial and pragmatic advice
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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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Maitland is delighted to announce that Andrew Westwood KC, Maria Mulla, Amanda Hadkiss, Ted Loveday, Emily Gailey and Kendya Goodman have been named in the Pro Bono Recognition List 2026.Now in its third year, the List recognises all those who provided 25 hours or more pro bono legal assistance over the last year. The initiative is supported by the Law Society, the Bar Council, CILEX and all the major pro bono organisations under the aegis of the Attorney General’s Pro Bono Committee.Congratulations to Andrew, Maria, Amanda, Ted, Emily and Kendya. The full list is available here: Pro Bono Recognition List 2026...
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The High Court has handed down judgment dismissing the claims brought by the father of the late singer Amy Winehouse against two of her close friends....
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On 20 March 2026, the Commercial Court (HHJ Pelling KC) handed down judgment in BSADE v Kam [2026] EWHC 837 (Comm) following the latest application within proceedings to recognise and enforce a HK$220m judgment....
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After 60 years as a barrister, 39 of those in silk, Christopher McCall KC has retired from practice....
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Maitland is delighted to welcome James Woolrich to Chambers....
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Maitland is delighted to welcome James Shaerf to Chambers....
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