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We are one of the UK’s leading sets of barristers’ chambers acting and advising in a wide variety of commercial disputes both domestically and overseas.

Established more than 70 years ago, we have developed a strong reputation in all areas of commercial litigation including banking, commercial fraud, commercial chancery, insurance, offshore litigation, construction and energy, professional discipline, professional negligence, costs, and sports law.

Historically the preeminent set for professional negligence and costs work, chambers has been involved in many of the landmark legal cases of the 20th and 21st centuries.

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Commercial Litigation

We regularly advise on, and appear in, complex and high-value disputes in the Commercial Court and the Chancery Division of the High Court, as well as in international commercial arbitrations and commercial courts overseas.

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Construction & Engineering

Our members have considerable expertise in all types of construction and engineering disputes and disputes relating to all aspects of the energy sector, both domestic and international.

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Pupillage

A pupillage at 4 New Square Chambers will give you a real insight into what it is like to practise in a leading commercial set of chambers.

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Professional Negligence

Members of chambers appear in many of the most prominent and high value professional negligence cases.

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‘The practitioners here are in high demand, with instructing solicitors praising them for being "at the top of their game."’

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‘Without doubt, one of the best chambers in England and Wales, unrivalled in the experience and abilities of its barristers’

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‘The breadth and depth of their expertise is unparalleled.’

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‘Regularly called upon by both top international law firms and boutique litigation firms to act in high-profile contentious matters’

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George Spalton KC appointed as one of the UK delegates to the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR

4 New Square Chambers’ George Spalton KC has been appointed as one…

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We are delighted to announce that Camilla Cockerill, William Birch and Edward Grigg have accepted tenancy offers following the successful completion of their pupillages

We are delighted to announce that Camilla Cockerill, William Birch and Edward…

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Success for 4 New Square Chambers in Legal 500’s 2023 UK Bar Guide

We are pleased to announce that 4 New Square Chambers has received…

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When Tax Schemes Go Sour

In this podcast episode, barristers Paul Mitchell KC and Ben Smiley focus…

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Patrick Lawrence KC speaking at the White Paper Pensions Conference: Shaping New Law into Solution-Focused Advice for your Clients

4 New Square Chambers’ Patrick Lawrence KC will join the panel at the White Paper…

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We are one of the UK’s leading sets of barristers’ chambers acting and advising in a wide variety of commercial disputes both domestically and overseas.

Featured areas

Commercial Litigation

Construction & Engineering

Pupillage

Professional Negligence

‘The practitioners here are in high demand, with instructing solicitors praising them for being "at the top of their game."’

‘Without doubt, one of the best chambers in England and Wales, unrivalled in the experience and abilities of its barristers’

‘The breadth and depth of their expertise is unparalleled.’

‘Regularly called upon by both top international law firms and boutique litigation firms to act in high-profile contentious matters’

Featured articles & publications

George Spalton KC appointed as one of the UK delegates to the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR

We are delighted to announce that Camilla Cockerill, William Birch and Edward Grigg have accepted tenancy offers following the successful completion of their pupillages

Success for 4 New Square Chambers in Legal 500’s 2023 UK Bar Guide

Featured podcasts

When Tax Schemes Go Sour

Featured events

Patrick Lawrence KC speaking at the White Paper Pensions Conference: Shaping New Law into Solution-Focused Advice for your Clients

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