Mercantile Barristers
Direct Access Barristers; Legal Advice & Representation
Barristers regulated by the Bar Standards Board
About Chambers
Traditional and Commercial Chancery Barristers
Mercantile Barristers is a niche set of chambers catering to the needs of solicitor clients and direct access clients, including high net worth individuals and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to assist them with legal advice and representation in the course of their personal and professional lives. Led by Head of Chambers, Samuel Okoronkwo and located in Gray’s Inn Square, London our barristers in chambers have particular expertise in the following practise areas:
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• Civil & Commercial Litigation
• Company & Commercial Law
• Construction Law;
• Insolvency Litigation
• Private Client Advice and Representation
• Property Law
• Planning Law
• Sport, Media & Entertainment Law

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Our Practice Areas
Property Law
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Property
Private Client
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Private Client
Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
Construction Law
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Construction & Engineering Law
Planning Law
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Planning
Company & Commercial Law
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Company & Commercial

Dispute Resolution
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Dispute Resolution
Insolvency Litigation
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Insolvency & Recovery
Sport, Media & Entertainment Law
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Sports
Mercantile Barristers London
We are Specialists Consultants in Law
When legal matters are highly complex and critical, our specialist legal consultants provide the expert guidance and support you need.
At Mercantile Barristers, we’re redefining tradition. Unlike the typical image of a commercial barrister, our London-based Direct Access barristers are approachable, practical, and give clients across the UK full control of their cases- without the need for a solicitor.
Why Choose Us
Our Direct Access Barristers

Multifaceted & Interdisciplinary
Our barristers in London are cross qualified so you don’t have to go from one solicitor’s office on the High Street to barristers’ chambers at the Inns of Court.

Excellent Value
A barrister usually has lower overheads, so this will usually be more economical than retaining the solicitor alone and will cost less than instructing both.

Maximum Efficiency
You get the earliest possible direct access to the specialist – not just when a problem gets to Court. This could save you the headache, heartache and expense of avoidable litigation.

Full Transparency
You will normally know in advance the basis upon which the work will be charged, as well as your advisors view on likely prospects of success.
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Client Success Stories
“I just wanted to say thank you to Dirk for everything over the last couple of years. It has certainly been a slog at times, but your professionalism throughout has been outstanding. The speed at which you dealt with matters, particularly your email responses, genuinely made a huge difference and helped keep the whole process moving. Clearly, I would never wish to go through something like this again, but I am very pleased with the outcome in the end.”





Colin
“They drew up my business contract. Dealt with it perfectly. Really appreciated their diligence throughout.”





Chrissy T
“We used Samuel Okoronkwo Jnr for the drafting of some tenancy documents. I was very happy with the service and it was very helpful to be able to discuss them with him after they were drafted.”





Tim Frame
“I was nervous about contacting a Barrister this way but I have to say, the experience with Mercantile was quick, efficient and outstanding. I would definitely recommend them and they gave me the confidence to pursue my case. Many thanks to all.”





Rebecca Rye
“Professional, flexible and great service, very satisfied. Highly recommend.”





Anastasia B
“Have found Mercantile to be honest, diligent and willing to go the extra mile with their advice.”





Linda S
“A big thank you Dirk from Viola , Marina and myself . It was a real pleasure to see a master of his trade apply his magic. From the moment you arrived you put us all at rest and confident we had made not only the right choice but you would represent Viola in the manner she deserved . Viola has been carrying this weight around for many years and you have started her on the right path to being happy again . We are so grateful for what you have achieved for Viola that gives some security to her and her daughter . Eternally grateful Dirk”





Jose Huarcaya Huamani
“Great team, I feel comfortable with the Legal Advice and support in terms of Property Law.”





Jose Huarcaya Huamani
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