“Christopher is incredibly thorough but also able to analyse and discuss complex factual and legal issues quickly. On his feet, he is a skilled cross-examiner and again able to condense complex legal and factual issues into concise, digestible, and persuasive submissions.”
The Legal 500 2025

Ranked Tier 3 in Commercial Litigation, Northern Circuit.
The Legal 500 2024

Ranked Tier 1 in Intellectual Property and Tier 3 in Commercial Litigation
The Legal 500, 2023

Ranked Tier 1 in Intellectual Property and Tier 3 in Commercial Litigation, Northern Circuit.
The Legal 500, 2022

“Particularly well known for his skill in design right matters, alongside passing-off and trade mark issues. A qualified engineer, he regularly works with clients such as manufacturing companies.”
Chambers and Partners 2021

“Particularly well known for his skill in patent, licensing and design right matters, alongside passing-off and trade mark issues.”

“A qualified engineer, he regularly works with clients such as manufacturing companies.”
Chambers and Partners 2020

“Very knowledgeable in hard IP cases.”

“He has a very good manner and is secure on his feet.”
Chambers and Partners 2019

“He is a very competent and measured barrister. He is unflappable.”

“He is methodical and client-friendly.”
Chambers and Partners 2018

“He’s a great barrister – approachable and client-friendly, he is nonetheless very hardcore with cross-examination.”

“Technically excellent but this does not detract from real fighting qualities when they are required.”
Chambers and Partners 2017

“He is an outstanding advocate and clearly knew the case inside out.”

“He is very good with the client – very user-friendly.”
Chambers and Partners 2016

“Superb performances in court.”

“He has a very nice manners that can turn to deadly aggression in an instant.”
Chambers and Partners 2015

“Commercial, efficient and communicates with clients with ease.”

“A calm, knowledgeable and able advocate.”
The Legal 500 2021

“Practices across a broad range of commercial litigation matters.”
The Legal 500 2020

“His practice includes commercial and contractual disputes and insolvency matters.”
The Legal 500 2018/19

“Recommended for a wide range of commercial matters.”
The Legal 500 2017

“Quick-thinking, flexible and tenacious.”
The Legal 500 2016

“User-friendly, client-friendly and great on detail.”
The Legal 500 2015 

“An expert in cases involving technology issues.”
The Legal 500 2014