Nine Chambers has been recognised in the Chambers and Partners UK Bar 2026 guide for Real Estate Litigation

Congratulations to James Fryer-Spedding (Band 1) and David Gilchrist (Band 2) for their continued excellence in complex property and land disputes. Their recognition reflects Nine Chambers’ longstanding reputation for clarity, precision, and success in chancery and commercial advocacy.

James Fryer-Spedding, ranked Band 1 for Real Estate Litigation in Chambers & Partners 2026, is a leading chancery and commercial barrister with over thirty years’ experience. He is recognised for his mastery of complex property and land disputes, including restrictive covenants, easements, boundaries, adverse possession, and landlord-tenant matters. James is praised for his precise, analytical advocacy and his ability to translate intricate technical issues into clear, strategic advice. His calm, pragmatic approach and meticulous preparation have earned him a loyal following among solicitors and clients alike, with consistent recognition in both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 as one of the foremost property specialists on the Northern Circuit.

David Gilchrist, ranked Band 2 for Real Estate Litigation in Chambers & Partners 2026, is Head of the Business and Property Team at Nine Chambers and has practised exclusively in this field for nearly 30 years. He is a highly experienced advocate in both trial and appellate courts, regularly appearing in the County Court, High Court, and Tribunal system. David’s practice spans complex property disputes, wills and trusts, landlord and tenant matters, and company and professional negligence claims. Recognised for his precise advocacy and clear written advice, he is also an accredited CEDR mediator with a growing reputation for resolving contentious property and inheritance disputes efficiently and pragmatically.