Maxwell Myers

Maxwell has a standout and rapidly developing commercial chancery practice spanning commercial litigation, insolvency, property litigation, and contentious trusts and probate. He is regularly instructed, both led and unled, in complex, high-value and factually intensive disputes, including High Court litigation, appellate work, arbitration, and multi-day trials.

Maxwell is frequently entrusted with substantial matters beyond the level typically expected of his year of call and regularly appears against, and alongside, leading silks and ranked juniors across Chambers’ core practice areas. His recent work includes multi-million-pound shareholder disputes, LCIA arbitration, high-profile probate litigation, complex property and insolvency claims, and heavyweight commercial disputes involving allegations of fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, conspiracy, and financial misconduct.

He has developed particular expertise in disputes involving the overlap between commercial, insolvency and property law, including shareholder disputes, transactions at an undervalue, proprietary claims, trusts of land, and recovery actions involving allegations of asset dissipation and fraud.

Maxwell was appointed to the Attorney General’s C Panel in 2023 and is building a significant body of government and regulatory work alongside his commercial practice.

He is known for combining robust strategic advice with confident and effective advocacy, and is regularly instructed in technically complex and document-heavy disputes requiring detailed forensic analysis of financial and witness evidence. Instructing solicitors value his ability to take ownership of substantial litigation and to deliver clear, commercially focused advice in high-pressure contexts.

Over recent years, Maxwell has maintained a consistently heavy caseload across Chambers’ core practice areas, frequently managing multiple substantial matters concurrently. Notwithstanding his year of call, he is operating at a level commensurate with significantly more senior juniors and is increasingly instructed in cases of real significance and complexity.

Maxwell regularly appears in the High Court, County Court, Insolvency and Companies Court, First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), and in arbitration proceedings.

During pupillage, Maxwell was seconded to the Commercial Disputes and Regulatory department of Womble Bond Dickinson LLP, where he worked on a substantial LCIA arbitration concerning the financing of commercial fishing vessels and a landmark appeal under the Indian Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016.

Prior to coming to the Bar, Maxwell graduated with a First Class degree in Law from the University of Nottingham before completing the BCL at Magdalen College, Oxford. He was awarded both Lord Denning and Megarry Scholarships by Lincoln’s Inn. Before pupillage, he worked as a Research Assistant at the Law Commission on projects concerning wills reform and the Land Registration Act 2002 and lectured in tax law at UCL.

Commercial

Maxwell accepts instructions across the full spectrum of commercial litigation and arbitration and is regularly instructed in complex, high-value and document-heavy disputes involving shareholder claims, contractual disputes, professional negligence, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and warranty claims.

He regularly appears as sole and junior counsel in the High Court and County Court, acting both at trial and in interlocutory proceedings, including applications for injunctive relief.

Recent highlights include:

Presbar Diecastings Ltd v Atkins & Shield [2026] EWHC 399 (Ch)
Acting (led by Richard Clegg) for the Defendants in a multi-million-pound warranty claim arising from the sale of a substantial metal diecasting business. The matter raises significant issues concerning the assessment of damages for breach of warranty in the context of share purchase agreements.
A & Others v B (LCIA Arbitration)
Acting (led by Rupert D’Cruz KC) in a high-value LCIA arbitration involving investments exceeding USD 32 million in an international telecommunications business operating in Uzbekistan.
Jose & Ors v Swamy & Ors
Acting (led by Mark Warwick KC) in a complex multi-million-pound shareholder dispute involving allegations of unfair prejudice, misappropriation of company funds, and derivative claims concerning businesses operating in the residential care sector.
Mackenzie v Rosenblatt Solicitors & Rosenblatt Ltd [2023] EWHC 331 (Ch)
Acting (led by Hugh Jackson) in a substantial professional negligence claim arising from failed conspiracy proceedings involving claims valued at up to £220 million. The case attracted extensive legal and national media coverage and provided important guidance on conspiracy pleading and solicitors’ advisory duties.
Langer v McKeown & Stratos Club Ltd [2020] EWHC 3485 (Ch); McKeown v Langer [2021] EWCA Civ 1792
Acting (led by Romie Tager KC and Jamie Carpenter KC) in a multi-million-pound unfair prejudice petition involving allegations of financial misconduct and misappropriation of company assets. Maxwell subsequently acted in the Court of Appeal proceedings concerning significant costs issues arising out of split trials and Calderbank offers.

Earlier in his career, Maxwell assisted in:

Harb v Prince Abdul Aziz [2018] EWHC 508 (Ch)
Bennett v Bennett [2018] EWHC 1931 (Ch)
Advisory work arising from the Vneshprombank LLC v Bedzhamov litigation, a multi-billion-pound fraud claim arising out of the liquidation of a Russian bank.

Insolvency

Maxwell’s insolvency practice encompasses both corporate and personal insolvency matters. He regularly acts for office-holders, directors, creditors, debtors, trustees in bankruptcy and the Official Receiver in a wide range of contentious insolvency disputes.

He has developed particular expertise in wrongful trading claims, directors’ duties, bankruptcy litigation, transactions at an undervalue, insolvency-related fraud claims, and disputes involving asset recovery and proprietary issues.

Maxwell regularly appears in the Insolvency and Companies Court and is one of a small number of junior counsel regularly instructed as sole counsel in the national Winding-Up List.

Recent highlights include:

Hyde & Anor v Todd [2024] EWHC 1423 (Ch)
Acting for the Respondent director in High Court appeal proceedings concerning a £1.9 million wrongful trading claim arising from alleged MTIC fraud and issues concerning the admissibility of findings from prior proceedings.
Luxury Italian KBB Co Ltd v Boutros
Acting in long-running litigation involving bankruptcy proceedings, asset recovery claims, and allegations of improper transfers arising from a substantial construction dispute.
Swan & Phillips v Joyce
Acting as sole counsel in a successful trial resisting claims under section 339 of the Insolvency Act 1986 and establishing beneficial ownership by way of constructive trust principles.
Re Demetriades
Acting for the Official Receiver in complex proceedings involving disputed guarantees, estoppel, and post-bankruptcy interest issues.

Maxwell also regularly advises on winding-up petitions, injunctive relief, administration applications, and directors’ liabilities.

Landlord & Tenant

Maxwell has extensive experience across the full range of commercial and residential property litigation matters, including landlord and tenant disputes, lease renewals, possession claims, forfeiture proceedings, TOLATA disputes, proprietary estoppel claims, boundary disputes, and real property issues arising in an insolvency context.

He is regularly instructed in multi-day trials and contested applications and appears frequently in the County Court, High Court, and First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).

Recent highlights include:

Poundland Ltd v Drywater Investments Ltd
Acting as sole counsel for the landlord in contested renewal proceedings under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 concerning redevelopment grounds and the landlord’s intention to redevelop substantial commercial premises.
Woods v Markou
Acting in appellate possession proceedings raising novel issues concerning statutory gas safety compliance following Trecarrell House Ltd v Rouncefield.
Badescu v Racoveanu
Acting as sole counsel in a successful 4-day TOLATA trial concerning beneficial ownership of residential property and declaratory trust relief.
Tree Work Solutions Ltd v Access Point Ltd & HHGL Ltd
Acting in a substantial commercial property dispute involving issues of contractual liability, CVAs, and occupational rights.
Crimson Crescent Ltd v Tackie
Acting as sole counsel in a multi-track trial involving breach of covenant, estoppel, and the interpretation of section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Maxwell also advises on enfranchisement, village green disputes, and leasehold reform matters.

Mediation & ADR

Maxwell is regularly instructed to represent clients in mediation, arbitration, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution across the full range of commercial chancery disputes, including shareholder litigation, contractual disputes, insolvency matters, property disputes, and contentious trusts and probate claims.

He recognises the significant strategic and commercial advantages offered by ADR and adopts a pragmatic, commercially focused approach aimed at achieving effective and cost-efficient resolutions, particularly in disputes where relationships, reputational issues, or ongoing business interests require careful management.

Maxwell has substantial experience of both domestic and international arbitration, including proceedings conducted under the LCIA Rules, and is regularly involved in disputes requiring the management of complex factual and financial material, cross-border issues, and multi-party dynamics.

Recent ADR and arbitration highlights include:

Confidential LCIA Arbitration (shareholder / insolvency dispute)
Acting as sole counsel in LCIA arbitration proceedings arising out of a shareholder and settlement dispute involving allegations concerning the exercise of share option rights and the existence of an alleged dispute in respect of an admitted debt. The arbitration followed threatened winding-up proceedings and related High Court litigation concerning injunctive relief. Maxwell successfully defended the arbitration proceedings on behalf of his client, resulting in the dismissal of the claims advanced against him. The matter demonstrates Maxwell’s ability to manage strategically sensitive disputes spanning both arbitration and insolvency proceedings.
Confidential LCIA Arbitration (telecommunications sector)
Acting (led by Rupert D’Cruz KC) in an ongoing high-value LCIA arbitration arising out of investments exceeding USD 32 million in a substantial international telecommunications business with operations in Central Asia. The dispute concerns contested shareholdings, investment arrangements, and allegations relating to the management and operation of the business. The arbitration involves complex cross-border corporate structures, extensive financial evidence, and multiple parties across different jurisdictions.

Maxwell also regularly advises clients in advance of mediation and ADR, including on settlement strategy, without prejudice negotiations, and the tactical and costs implications of offers and settlement structures. His broad commercial chancery practice enables him to identify practical and commercially realistic solutions even in highly contentious disputes.

Real Property

Maxwell is regularly instructed across the full spectrum of real property disputes and has developed a particularly strong practice in complex co-ownership, proprietary, and land-related litigation. He acts both led and unled in the High Court and County Court in disputes involving beneficial ownership, trusts of land, proprietary estoppel, boundary disputes, easements, trespass, and equitable claims relating to land and real estate assets.

A significant proportion of Maxwell’s practice concerns high-value and factually intensive disputes involving competing proprietary interests, frequently arising in the context of family businesses, informal commercial arrangements, insolvency, or relationship breakdowns. He is regularly instructed in multi-day trials involving detailed forensic analysis of financial contributions, intentions, and historic dealings between parties.

Maxwell has particular expertise in disputes involving the intersection between real property, insolvency, and trusts law, including claims concerning transactions at an undervalue, equitable accounting, asset tracing, and the recovery of property transferred in circumstances of alleged impropriety or fraud.

Recent highlights include:

Badescu v Racoveanu
Acting as sole counsel for the successful Defendant in a 4-day multi-track trial concerning the beneficial ownership of a residential property. Maxwell successfully resisted possession proceedings and obtained declaratory relief under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996, with the Court declaring that the property was held on trust for his client absolutely.
Swan & Phillips v Joyce
Acting as sole counsel in a successful multi-day trial involving competing claims to beneficial ownership of residential property and allegations of transactions at an undervalue under section 339 of the Insolvency Act 1986. The Court upheld the Respondent’s beneficial interest by reference to constructive trust principles and carried out a substantial equitable accounting exercise.
Lee v Ayton & J A Consultancy (UK) Ltd
Acting in an ongoing substantial proprietary dispute concerning the beneficial ownership of commercial property allegedly acquired pursuant to a joint venture arrangement between high-net-worth individuals. The proceedings raise complex issues concerning resulting and common intention constructive trusts.
Luxury Italian KBB Co Ltd v Boutros
Acting in ongoing proceedings concerning the recovery of property alleged to have been improperly transferred from a bankrupt estate, involving issues of asset dissipation, equitable ownership, and insolvency-related recovery claims.

Maxwell also advises on adverse possession, restrictive covenants, village green disputes, leasehold enfranchisement, easements, and boundary disputes, and is frequently instructed in matters involving urgent injunctive relief and interim proprietary remedies.

His broad commercial chancery practice enables him to approach real property disputes strategically and commercially, particularly where claims overlap with company, insolvency, or trust-related issues.

Trusts, Probate & Estates

Maxwell is frequently instructed in contentious probate, trusts, and estates disputes, including claims involving testamentary capacity, undue influence, fraud, TOLATA disputes, proprietary claims, and applications under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.

He regularly acts as sole counsel in substantial multi-day trials involving complex factual disputes and serious allegations of misconduct.

Recent highlights include:

Gowing & Ors v Ward & Wiltshire [2024] EWHC 347 (Ch)
Acting as sole counsel for the successful executors in a heavily contested probate claim involving allegations of lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, fraudulent calumny, and lack of knowledge and approval. The judgment attracted substantial national media coverage.
Johnston v Wackett [2022] EWHC 129 (Ch); [2019] EWHC 3353 (Ch)
Acting (led by Romie Tager KC) in proceedings raising novel issues concerning the applicability of the equitable rule in Cherry v Boultbee to claims under the 1975 Act.
Lee v Ayton & J A Consultancy (UK) Ltd
Acting in a substantial proprietary claim concerning alleged joint venture arrangements and beneficial ownership of commercial property.
Badescu v Racoveanu
Acting as sole counsel in a successful trust dispute concerning beneficial ownership of residential property.
Swan & Phillips v Joyce
Acting successfully in proceedings involving constructive trusts, equitable accounting, and transactions at an undervalue.

Notable Cases

Secretary of State for Business and Trade v Greensill
Advisory work in the context of the high-profile directors’ disqualification proceedings arising from the collapse of Greensill Capital. The matter forms part of a wider body of international litigation arising from one of the most significant corporate collapses in recent years. The case has been identified by The Lawyer as one of the “Top 20 Cases of 2026”.
Presbar Diecastings Ltd v Atkins & Shield [2026] EWHC 399 (Ch)
Acting (led by Richard Clegg) for the Defendants in a multi-million-pound warranty claim arising from the sale of a substantial metal diecasting business. The matter raised significant issues concerning the proper measure of damages in breach of warranty claims arising out of share purchase agreements and involves detailed forensic accounting and valuation evidence. Trial ongoing.
A & Others v B (Confidential LCIA Arbitration)
Acting (led by Rupert D’Cruz KC) in a high-value LCIA arbitration arising from investments exceeding USD 32 million in an international telecommunications business operating in Central Asia. The dispute concerns contested shareholdings, investment arrangements, and allegations relating to the management and operation of the business across multiple jurisdictions.
Gowing & Ors v Ward & Wiltshire [2024] EWHC 347 (Ch)
Acting as sole counsel for the successful Executors in a heavily contested probate claim involving allegations of lack of testamentary capacity, lack of knowledge and approval, undue influence, and fraudulent calumny. Following trial, all challenges to the will were dismissed. The judgment attracted substantial national media coverage and includes significant analysis of evidential burdens and the assessment of witness evidence in contentious probate litigation.
Hyde & Anor v Todd [2024] EWHC 1423 (Ch)
Acting for the Respondent director in proceedings concerning a £2 million wrongful trading claim arising out of alleged MTIC fraud. Maxwell successfully resisted a substantial summary judgment application before Chief ICC Judge Briggs, with the decision subsequently upheld on appeal in the High Court. The matter raises complex issues concerning directors’ liability, insolvency-related fraud, and the admissibility of findings from prior proceedings.
Tates (Agents) Ltd & Gottlieb v Nicholas & Asombang
Acting as sole counsel for the Claimants in substantial and long-running litigation arising from serious allegations of employee fraud involving the misappropriation of hundreds of thousands of pounds over an extended period.Maxwell successfully represented the Claimants at a 3-week trial involving claims concerning deceit, repayment of monies paid under a settlement agreement, and related harassment proceedings. Judgment was entered in favour of the Claimants following detailed factual findings concerning fraudulent conduct and financial wrongdoing.Maxwell subsequently acted successfully in the appellate proceedings arising from the trial judgment and continues to act in related bankruptcy proceedings concerning enforcement and recovery of the judgment debt. The matter demonstrates Maxwell’s ability to manage substantial, multi-strand litigation across trial, appeal, and insolvency enforcement proceedings as sole counsel against leading opposition.

Jose & Ors v Swamy & Ors
Acting (led by Mark Warwick KC) in a complex multi-million-pound shareholder dispute involving allegations of unfair prejudice, derivative claims, and the alleged misappropriation of company funds and assets within a group operating in the residential and ancillary care sectors.
Johnston v Wackett [2022] EWHC 129 (Ch); [2019] EWHC 3353 (Ch)
Acting (led by Romie Tager KC) in substantial and long-running litigation concerning claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 arising from the late Lord Johnston’s multi-million-pound estate.Maxwell was involved both in the original six-day High Court trial, in which the claimant successfully obtained provision from the estate notwithstanding his exclusion from the will, and in subsequent Part 8 proceedings raising a novel issue concerning the applicability of the equitable rule in Cherry v Boultbee to awards made under the 1975 Act.The later proceedings concerned whether an historic unsatisfied costs order could be set off against the claimant’s award from the estate and are understood to be the first to consider the interaction between Cherry v Boultbee and statutory inheritance claims under the 1975 Act.

The litigation attracted substantial national media coverage and raised complex issues concerning equitable principles, estate administration, and family provision claims. Maxwell’s involvement across multiple stages of the proceedings demonstrates his experience in heavyweight and technically sophisticated contentious probate litigation.

Mackenzie v Rosenblatt Solicitors & Rosenblatt Ltd [2023] EWHC 331 (Ch)
Acting (led by Hugh Jackson) in a substantial professional negligence claim arising from failed conspiracy proceedings in which damages of up to £220 million had originally been sought. The judgment provides important guidance on conspiracy pleading, solicitors’ advisory duties, and litigation risk analysis and attracted extensive legal and national media coverage.
Langer v McKeown & Stratos Club Ltd [2020] EWHC 3485 (Ch); McKeown v Langer [2021] EWCA Civ 1792
Acting (led by Romie Tager KC and Jamie Carpenter KC) in a multi-million-pound unfair prejudice petition involving allegations of financial misconduct and misappropriation of company assets within a chain of late-night entertainment venues.The trial judgment is of wider significance for its treatment of equitable considerations and good faith in quasi-partnership disputes. Maxwell subsequently acted in the Court of Appeal proceedings concerning significant costs issues arising out of split trials and Calderbank offers, resulting in guidance of broader importance on costs principles and settlement offers in complex commercial litigation.
Bennett v Bennett & Others [2018] EWHC 1931 (Ch)
As a pupil, assisting Stuart Hornett. A 14-day trial of the defendant’s and additional parties’ claims to a share in the land used by East Thurrock United Football Club based upon an alleged partnership agreement and/or joint venture.
Harb v Prince Abdul Aziz [2018] EWHC 508 (Ch)
As a pupil, assisting Romie Tager KC and Ian Clarke KC. A multi-million-pound breach of contract claim based upon an alleged oral agreement for the payment of £12m and the transfer of two valuable Chelsea properties, raising issues of the certainty of contractual terms and sovereign immunity.