Senior Practice Manager
Practice Manager
Assistant Practice Manager
Christopher is a highly regarded commercial barrister with an established aviation practice and strong complementary expertise in commercial litigation, civil fraud and insolvency matters. Known for his pragmatic approach, Christopher is described as “sensible and measured” and strives to work constructively with the court to achieve the best possible outcome for each case. He frequently appears in the High Court’s Chancery and King’s Bench Divisions, the Commercial Court, the Technology and Construction Court (TCC), the Business and Property Courts.
Christopher has extensive experience in aviation matters and is a highly sought-after junior. He is recognised by Chambers and Partners as a Leading Junior in Aviation, clients describe him as “an excellent technical lawyer who is both responsive and helpful” and praise his “excellent client service skills”. He also has substantial experience in the field of regulation and insurance in the aviation and travel sector, clients comment “He is great for commercial insurance work, as well as casualty, cargo and regulatory matters.” Noting that “Airline clients are particularly keen on him”.
Christopher’s broad commercial practice includes providing specialist advocacy and advice to individuals and companies across a wide variety of business, finance, insolvency and professional negligence disputes. He has also represented clients in a number of claims involving allegations of fraud. His commercial expertise also encompasses a developing practice in cyber disputes including data protection as well as technology and digital assets disputes.
Christopher is a specialist aviation barrister who undertakes advocacy and advisory work in a wide variety of matters relating to aviation and travel law, including:
His notable aviation experience includes:
I am currently ranked as a band 2 counsel in Aviation in Chambers & Partners.
Author of two chapters on Articles 20 and 21 in the book The Montreal Convention: A Commentary (Elgar Commentaries in Commercial Law series), 2023.
A member of the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Air Law Group.
Christopher is regularly instructed in a wide variety of business, finance, Companies Act, property, and professional negligence disputes and has represented clients in a number of claims involving alleged fraud. Christopher’s drafting and advisory work includes contracts, indemnities, guarantees, investment vehicles, and commercial leases.
His notable commercial experience includes:
Christopher’s civil fraud practice includes dealing with a wide variety of disputes ranging from obtaining and resisting freezing and proprietary injunctions, obtaining pre-action disclosure orders, enforcement actions, and representing clients in bringing claims involving fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, knowing receipt, and dishonest assistance.
His work has includes:
Christopher regularly represents individuals and companies in the Insolvency and Companies Lists of the High Court and in various county courts. Recent advisory work has included advising on a bond claim brought by a liquidator against the insurer and surety of a former liquidator; directors’ personal liability in respect of unpaid national insurance contributions; and the impact of retention of title to goods on the liquidation of a company’s assets.
Notable Insolvency cases include:
Christopher is instructed in a wide variety of insurance cases, including employers’, public, product, D&O and professional indemnity disputes; property damage claims; regulatory compliance; contractors all risks and defects insurance; and fundamental dishonesty applications. He has acted in professional negligence cases, including those against solicitors and breach of fiduciary duties.
Notable Insurance cases:
Christopher has acted in a number of high-value arbitrations in the fields of commercial, insurance, and aviation.
Notable International Arbitration cases include:
Christopher has a developing practice in cyber (including data protection), technology, and digital assets disputes.
Notable Cyber & Crypto experience includes:
Aviation
“He’s an excellent technical lawyer who is both responsive and helpful.” “He is great for commercial insurance work, as well as casualty, cargo and regulatory matters. Airline clients are particularly keen on him.” (Chambers & Partners 2026)
Christopher is ranked as a Leading Junior (Legal 500 2026)
“Christopher is a delight to work with. He is very approachable and works hard. You can trust him.” (Chambers & Partners 2025)
“Christopher has excellent client service skills.” (Chambers & Partners 2025)
“Christopher is very sensible and measured.” (Chambers & Partners 2024)
Author of chapters on Articles 20 and 21 in The Montreal Convention: A Commentary (Elgar Commentaries in Commercial Law series), 2023.
