Christopher Chipperton Email & Phone Number

Bristol, GB

I work with both the Disputes & Investigations and Insurance & Construction teams

London, England, United Kingdom

Financial Markets Disputes

London, England, United Kingdom

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• An award-winning and highly rated boutique law firm with an international client base and a multicultural team. My Training Contract involved undertaking six-month seats in Corporate law, Commercial Property and.
• Preparing corporate due diligence reports in relation to ‘Onshore’ and Free Zone companies on behalf of clients.
• Drafting a variety of commercial documents including shareholder agreements, agency agreements and share purchase agreements.Highlights of my Commercial Property seat include:
• Acting for a leading UAE conglomerate in the preparation of an Agreement for Lease and Lease of a new hospital development.
• Assisting with the restaurant franchising of one of the largest fast-food companies in the UAE.Highlights of my Private Client & Employment seat include:
• Drafting Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) compliant wills.

London, England, United Kingdom

• I completed a six-month secondment to the Tax Disputes & Investigations team. Highlights of my Tax Disputes seat include:
• Assisting clients with direct and indirect tax cases heard in the FTT, UTT, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
• Advising clients subject to COP 9 HMRC investigations.
• Drafting a wide range of documentation including outline disclosure, disclosure reports and witness statements.
• Engaging in ADR/Mediation on behalf of clients. Notable matters that I worked on include:
• A Group Litigation Order representing around 300 claimants. Related parties include Royal Mail and their tax status/obligations as an emanation of the state.

London, England, United Kingdom

• I reported to the Senior Partner in the Commercial Litigation team at this boutique City firm. Highlights of my time include:
• Acting for a client in a high-value professional negligence claim against a leading global accountancy firm.
• Assisting in a high-value multi-jurisdictional fraud case featuring governmental organisations and further splinter cases involving asset freezing orders and asset recovery.
• Assisting a client in a commercial dispute against the UK arm of a global luxury yacht manufacturer.

Lpc, Law

Passed LPC with Commendation. Chosen electives: - Debt Finance; - Private Acquisitions; and - Advanced Commercial Litigation.

Gdl, Law

Distinction in 3 examinations

Ancient History

Variety of modules studied including language (ancient Greek), art and architecture, ancient and modern history, and literature.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Captain of Rugby 2012 Senior Prefect 2012 Head of House 2012 Head of Charitable Works 2009-2011A-levels.