Nine Chambers Commercial Litigation Barristers Recognised in The Legal 500 UK Bar 2026

Nine Chambers is pleased to announce that members of its Commercial Litigation Team have been recognised in The Legal 500 UK Bar 2026 for their expertise and excellence in advocacy.

Band 2 Leading Junior – Andrew Clark

Andrew Clark is recognised by The Legal 500 UK Bar 2026 as a Band 2 Leading Junior in Commercial Litigation. The directory notes:

“Andrew is assiduous and dedicated as well as intellectually highly able and effective. He is able to communicate clearly difficult concepts and principles of law both in written advocacy but also oral advocacy. He is an excellent barrister in this field and is highly recommended.”

Called to the Bar in 1994 after training and practising as a solicitor, Andrew has developed a broad commercial and chancery practice, with particular expertise in consumer credit and financial services litigation in which he has appeared before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. His practice also spans group litigation, succession, real property, and commercial landlord and tenant disputes, where he is valued for his clarity of advice, rigorous preparation, and highly effective advocacy.

Band 2 Leading Junior – James Fryer-Spedding

James Fryer-Spedding is recognised by The Legal 500 UK Bar 2026 as a Band 2 Leading Junior in Commercial Litigation. A highly regarded barrister of over thirty years’ call, James has extensive experience across chancery and commercial law. He is known for his ability to simplify complex issues through clear, logical analysis and to handle substantial volumes of paperwork with both speed and precision. Instructing solicitors value his strong advocacy, strategic approach, and clear communication, which consistently provide clients with confidence and clarity throughout proceedings.