Christopher Snell
Call
2002
Chris has a commercial disputes practice with experience of financial services and banking and finance disputes, insolvency (both corporate and personal), civil fraud and asset recovery, cryptocurrency, company and contract disputes. He also has costs experience including litigation funding, DBA’s, CFA’s, detailed assessment and cost related disputes. Most recently, Chris was the successful party at both first instance and in the Court of Appeal in the landmark decision Lexlaw v Zuberi [2021] EWCA Civ 16. This is the first reported decision on the enforceability of Damages Based Agreements.
His cases often have an international and offshore dimension. Chris was involved in significant offshore litigation arising out of the liquidation of several large US insurance companies following the conviction of the ultimate beneficial owner for bribery and insurance fraud. He has also given expert evidence in proceedings before the Court of First Instance in Hong Kong concerning matters of English Civil Procedure.
"An extremy intelligent and organised Junior."
"Faisal is Excellent. His written work is clear, he is very measured and he has very good legal analysis."
"An extremy intelligent and organised Junior."
"Faisal is Excellent. His written work is clear, he is very measured and he has very good legal analysis."
"An extremy intelligent and organised Junior."
"Faisal is Excellent. His written work is clear, he is very measured and he has very good legal analysis."
"An extremy intelligent and organised Junior."
"Faisal is Excellent. His written work is clear, he is very measured and he has very good legal analysis."
"An extremy intelligent and organised Junior."
"Faisal is Excellent. His written work is clear, he is very measured and he has very good legal analysis."
"An extremy intelligent and organised Junior."
"Faisal is Excellent. His written work is clear, he is very measured and he has very good legal analysis."
"An extremy intelligent and organised Junior."
"Faisal is Excellent. His written work is clear, he is very measured and he has very good legal analysis."
"An extremy intelligent and organised Junior."
"Faisal is Excellent. His written work is clear, he is very measured and he has very good legal analysis."
Christopher Snell's Expertises
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Banking & Financial Regulation
Civil Fraud, Asset Recovery & Enforcement
Commercial Litigation
Costs
Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets
Insolvency
Caribbean
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Commercial Dispute Resolution
Banking & Financial Regulation
Chris frequently acts for both lenders and corporates or individuals involved in financial services and banking and finance disputes.
He has extensive experience of claims under the Financial Services and Markets Act and the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order, including alleged breaches of the general prohibition and enforceability of regulated mortgage agreements and other lending.
He has significant experience of mis-selling claims including derivative products and fixed rate loans.
Commercial Dispute Resolution
Banking & Financial Regulation
Chris frequently acts for both lenders and corporates or individuals involved in financial services and banking and finance disputes.
He has extensive experience of claims under the Financial Services and Markets Act and the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order, including alleged breaches of the general prohibition and enforceability of regulated mortgage agreements and other lending.
He has significant experience of mis-selling claims including derivative products and fixed rate loans.
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Commercial Dispute Resolution
Civil Fraud, Asset Recovery & Enforcement
Chris frequently acts in substantial and complex commercial disputes relating to fraud and asset recovery, crypto-currency, company, contract and coverage related matters.
Commercial Dispute Resolution
Civil Fraud, Asset Recovery & Enforcement
Chris frequently acts in substantial and complex commercial disputes relating to fraud and asset recovery, crypto-currency, company, contract and coverage related matters.
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Commercial Dispute Resolution
Commercial Litigation
Chris frequently acts in substantial and complex commercial disputes relating to fraud and asset recovery, crypto-currency, company, contract and coverage related matters.
Commercial Dispute Resolution
Commercial Litigation
Chris frequently acts in substantial and complex commercial disputes relating to fraud and asset recovery, crypto-currency, company, contract and coverage related matters.
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Commercial Dispute Resolution
Costs
Chris frequently provides advice on all aspects of costs litigation and has been involved with substantial costs cases before both the High Court and Court of Appeal.
He successfully represented the Claimant as sole Counsel in Lexlaw v Zuberi [2021] EWCA Civ 16, the first decision concerning the enforceability of damages based agreements (“DBAs”).
He is frequently instructed to review and draft litigation funding agreements, DBAs and CFAs and has significant experience of detailed assessments and related costs litigation.
Commercial Dispute Resolution
Costs
Chris frequently provides advice on all aspects of costs litigation and has been involved with substantial costs cases before both the High Court and Court of Appeal.
He successfully represented the Claimant as sole Counsel in Lexlaw v Zuberi [2021] EWCA Civ 16, the first decision concerning the enforceability of damages based agreements (“DBAs”).
He is frequently instructed to review and draft litigation funding agreements, DBAs and CFAs and has significant experience of detailed assessments and related costs litigation.
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Commercial Dispute Resolution
Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets
Commercial Dispute Resolution
Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets
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Commercial Dispute Resolution
Insolvency
Chris regularly acts in insolvency matters (both corporate and personal) and has experience in claims against directors for breach of duty, wrongful and fraudulent trading, and antecedent transaction claims.
Commercial Dispute Resolution
Insolvency
Chris regularly acts in insolvency matters (both corporate and personal) and has experience in claims against directors for breach of duty, wrongful and fraudulent trading, and antecedent transaction claims.
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International & Offshore
Caribbean
Chris has experience of offshore litigation having spent time working in Bermuda. During that time, he was involved in major insolvency, insurance coverage and shareholder disputes. Much of this work encompassed fraudulent activity in the United States.
International & Offshore
Caribbean
Chris has experience of offshore litigation having spent time working in Bermuda. During that time, he was involved in major insolvency, insurance coverage and shareholder disputes. Much of this work encompassed fraudulent activity in the United States.
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For a confidential conversation please contact Chief Executive and Director of Clerking, Sam Carter.
For enquiries please contact our clerks
“The clerks always go above and beyond to assist. They understand the needs of instructing solicitors, particularly in identifying suitable counsel for cases”
Chambers & Partners
“A friendly and integrated service. The clerks systems and client handling are excellent - with a can-do attitude, enabling easier planning on my side.”
Legal 500
For a confidential conversation please contact Chief Executive and Director of Clerking, Sam Carter.
For enquiries please contact our clerks
“The clerks always go above and beyond to assist. They understand the needs of instructing solicitors, particularly in identifying suitable counsel for cases”
Chambers & Partners
“A friendly and integrated service. The clerks systems and client handling are excellent - with a can-do attitude, enabling easier planning on my side.”
Legal 500