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Welcome to Thirteen Old Square®, a set of barristers in London
specialising in Chancery and Commercial Law.
Chambers was established in 2004 by leading
QC, John McDonnell, with the aim of combining the best traditions
of the English Bar with a fully commercial approach and the most
modern technology. We seek to achieve the highest standards of objectivity
in our advice, tenacity in defence of our clients’ interests,
awareness of their business requirements, and efficiency in our
service.
We have 25 barristers, ranging from
highly experienced practitioners to junior members with outstanding
qualifications, and a first-rate team of clerks
led by Justin Brown. We provide legal advice and draft documents
in both contentious and non-contentious matters, and represent clients
in litigation, inquiries, arbitrations and mediations. Our expertise
and facilities enable us to provide
effective representation in proceedings ranging from urgent applications
for injunctions (including freezing or search orders) to complex
trials and arbitrations. Senior members also act as arbitrators
and mediators. For
further information about our areas of expertise,
click here or contact our clerks.
We are all practising members of the English Bar; and some of
us also have qualifications or experience in other legal systems.
We are frequently instructed in international or multi-jurisdictional
cases involving issues of conflict of laws and foreign laws. We
represent clients in English, European and International courts
and tribunals, as well courts and tribunals in a number of other
countries. Members are fluent or have a working knowledge of a variety
of languages. Further details of our experience and knowledge
of other legal systems, jurisdictions and languages can be found
here.
We are normally instructed by lawyers or other professional advisers
based in England or other countries; some members can also be instructed
directly. We accept instructions in accordance with the Code
of Practice of the English Bar. For further information about
instructing us, click here or contact
our clerks.
The Chambers is in a historic location
in the heart of Lincoln’s Inn next to the Royal Courts
of Justice. Designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott and constructed
in 1880, the premises have been refurbished to provide modern office
facilities while retaining attractive period features.
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