forum chambers

Forum is a Commercial Litigation Set of Chambers based in London, Manchester and Bristol with particular expertise in Financial Services, Insolvency, Civil Fraud and Professional Negligence.

About Us

Forum Chambers is a Commercial Set of Chambers, with particular focus on complex matters involving Financial Services, Insolvency, Professional Negligence, Civil Fraud and Commercial Litigation.

At Forum we believe that teamwork is essential to giving high quality legal advice and excellent client service. Each of our barristers has unique skills and an inimitable style but we work co-operatively to deliver results. We pride ourselves on offering practical commercial advice which is tailored to the particular needs and goals of our clients. We seek to be ahead of the game, able to analyse future trends and to devise strategies to respond. We understand how to handle disputes, whether it’s a single, high value claim or a large volume of similar claims.

Forum has recently achieved some ground breaking Judgments in Civil Fraud and have been involved in complex Litigation involving Financial Services, Insolvency and Professional Negligence.

Forum Chambers acts for individuals and large entities in both the UK and outside of the UK.

“Forum Chambers are the chambers of choice if you want specialist boutique banking and financial claims advice and exceptional service from commercially minded barristers, headed up by the excellent David McIlroy.”

The Legal 500, 2023

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A really impressive bench of barristers in a very responsive set. Forum is very much a set of strong but commercial lawyers. The clerking is second to none and Conor Fagan leads a stellar team with the addition of Millie Plumpton bolstering the set even further.

Forum Chambers are the chambers of choice if you want specialist boutique banking and financial claims advice and exceptional service from commercially minded barristers, headed up by the excellent David McIlroy. The clerking team are proactive at building relationships and promoting the work of their barristers.

The clerks at Forum are always approachable and appear to be keen to help. They are very efficient in the way they support their members.

Forum is a fantastic set to work with. They are all approachable, friendly and responsive. The clerks go out of their way to support us and provide assistance whenever they can. We know for example if something urgent is needed we can pick up the phone to Forum and they will be able to deliver.