Chancery
The Chambers of specialises in high-stakes disputes concerning companies, contentious probate, business and property litigation. His practice encompasses:
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- Breach of fiduciary duty claims
- Trusts and estates litigation
- Professional negligence claims against solicitors
Commercial
The Chambers of Paul Chiy delivers expert legal services to clients ranging from sole traders to medium-sized enterprises, with a focus on:
- Company Law and Business Law
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Corporate governance and shareholder agreements
- Franchising and asset finance
- Contractual disputes and commercial litigation
- Partnership disputes
- Project and corporate finance
Employment and Pensions
The Chambers of Paul Chiy advises and represents clients across the spectrum of employment disputes, including:
- Unfair dismissal (capability, misconduct, redundancy)
- Whistleblowing claims
- Breach of contract and unlawful deductions from wages
- TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings)
- Employment contract drafting and disputes
- Disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Tribunal advocacy and settlement negotiations (ACAS/direct)
Family
The Chambers of Paul Chiy provides representation in sensitive family law matters, including:
- Divorce (domestic and international)
- Child custody (contact, residence, guardianship)
- Family Law Act proceedings
- Abduction (national and international)
- Care proceedings
Freedom of Information and Data Protection
The Chambers of Paul Chiy’s extensive technical and legal background underpins its expertise in:
- GDPR compliance and data breaches
- Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and appeals
- Cybersecurity and IT law
- Telecommunications and data infrastructure projects
- Software development and licensing agreements
- Systems integration and technology disputes
Landlord and Tenant
Recognised for excellence in Landlord and Tenant law, The Chambers of Paul Chiy handles disputes involving:
- Commercial and residential leases
- Leasehold enfranchisement and extensions
- Dilapidations and disrepair
- Forfeiture and possession
- Business tenancy renewals
- Service charge disputes
- Right to Manage and Right of First Refusal claims
- Tenancy and lease termination (commercial and residential)
Partnership and Joint Ventures
The Chambers of Paul Chiy is experienced in navigating complex joint venture (JV) and partnership disputes, including:
- Enforcement and breach of JV/partnership agreements
- Breach of fiduciary duty and mismanagement claims
- Asset misappropriation and recovery (knowing receipt/assistance)
- Winding up and termination of JV/partnerships