Areas of expertise

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