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Practical, expert advice and representation in all areas of commercial law, from complex contractual disputes to business litigation in the High Court.

1EC’s barristers have extensive experience in commercial litigation and advisory work, acting for businesses, professionals, partnerships, and individuals across a wide range of sectors. We provide clear, commercially astute advice and robust advocacy, whether in early dispute resolution or at trial. Our approach is strategic, pragmatic, and always focused on achieving the most effective outcome for our clients’ commercial objectives.

Areas We Cover

Breach of contract disputes
Supply of goods and services disputes
Agency and distribution agreements
Franchise disputes
Sale and carriage of goods
Insurance disputes
Misrepresentation, mistake, and undue influence
Economic torts (including inducing breach of contract)
Guarantees and indemnities
Commercial injunctions and urgent applications
Cross-border and jurisdictional disputes
Enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards

Our Approach

Commercial disputes can be disruptive and costly if not managed effectively. At 1EC, our barristers combine technical expertise with a clear understanding of the realities of business. We deliver practical advice and forceful advocacy, whether negotiating an early settlement or litigating in the courts, always with a focus on securing the best commercial outcome.

Members of 1EC appear regularly in the Commercial Court and in cases of a commercial nature in the Chancery Division, often substantial cross-border litigation involving complex issues of jurisdiction and choice of law, but 1EC is also justifiably proud of its strength in depth at all levels and in all areas of commercial law, most recently Dore v EasyJet Airline Co Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 1553.