Sri specialises in commercial litigation, civil fraud, insolvency, and company law. She is recommended as a leading junior for commercial litigation, insolvency and company law in the legal directories, which describe her as “very bright and commercial”, “a superb and quick-thinking advocate” and “a pleasure to work with”.
Sri’s practice focuses on claims concerning wrongdoing by directors and other fiduciaries, as well as shareholder, joint venture and contractual disputes and applications on behalf of officeholders and creditors. She is frequently instructed on complex commercial fraud cases due to her technical expertise in company law and insolvency.
Sri is an experienced trial advocate and has appeared both as sole counsel and with a leader in high value Commercial Court, Chancery Division and arbitral matters. She has succeeded in a number of claims that have required her to undertake extensive cross-examination in respect of allegations of fraud and dishonesty.
Sri was appointed to the Attorney General’s C Panel in March 2019 in recognition of the strength of her advocacy.
Commercial disputes
Sri is instructed in a broad range of commercial matters from contractual disputes to breach of warranty claims and claims against directors and shareholders. Many of her cases have an international dimension and involve advising on urgent interim relief. Her cross-disciplinary expertise in company law and insolvency is frequently of assistance in difficult commercial cases.
Recent work includes:
Sri punches above her weight even when taking on leading KCs on difficult applications.
Sri is a pleasure to work with, she always finds the time to help and works extremely hard to meet deadlines. She is very bright and commercial in her approach.
Sri is a superb and quick thinking advocate who handles tricky situations in court with ease.
Packages first class knowledge of the law with commercial nous to give brilliant advice.
Sri has impeccable attention to detail, a very in-depth knowledge of the law and a very commercial brain.
Civil fraud and asset recovery
Sri has acted in substantial commercial fraud claims, including conspiracy claims. She has considerable experience cross-examining on allegations of fraud and dishonesty and is frequently instructed in disputes with a company law or insolvency angle due to her cross-discipline expertise.
Recent work includes:
Sri punches above her weight even when taking on leading KCs on difficult applications.
Sri is a pleasure to work with, she always finds the time to help and works extremely hard to meet deadlines. She is very bright and commercial in her approach.
Sri is a superb and quick thinking advocate who handles tricky situations in court with ease.
Packages first class knowledge of the law with commercial nous to give brilliant advice.
Sri has impeccable attention to detail, a very in-depth knowledge of the law and a very commercial brain.
Company law
Sri frequently acts in unfair prejudice petitions, claims for breaches of shareholders’ agreements and claims against directors. She also advises on technical aspects of company law concerning corporate governance, including meetings and resolutions, and has experience of joint venture disputes.
Sri has successfully acted as sole counsel in lengthy unfair prejudice and breach of duty trials involving allegations of fraud and dishonesty.
Sri also acts for the Secretary of State and advises directors in respect of proceedings under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986, including applications for permission to continue to act where a director has been disqualified or given an undertaking.
Recent work includes:
Sri punches above her weight even when taking on leading KCs on difficult applications.
Sri is a pleasure to work with, she always finds the time to help and works extremely hard to meet deadlines. She is very bright and commercial in her approach.
Sri is a superb and quick thinking advocate who handles tricky situations in court with ease.
Packages first class knowledge of the law with commercial nous to give brilliant advice.
Sri has impeccable attention to detail, a very in-depth knowledge of the law and a very commercial brain.
Insolvency
Sri acts for officeholders, creditors, companies and company directors in respect of winding up petitions and injunctions to restrain, antecedent transactions, allegations of misfeasance and wrongful trading, and other issues arising out of liquidations, administrations and CVAs.
Sri is also instructed by trustees in bankruptcy, creditors and debtors in respect of statutory demands, bankruptcy petitions (including annulment and rescission applications), IVAs and debt relief orders.
Recent work includes:
Sri punches above her weight even when taking on leading KCs on difficult applications.
Sri is a pleasure to work with, she always finds the time to help and works extremely hard to meet deadlines. She is very bright and commercial in her approach.
Sri is a superb and quick thinking advocate who handles tricky situations in court with ease.
Packages first class knowledge of the law with commercial nous to give brilliant advice.
Sri has impeccable attention to detail, a very in-depth knowledge of the law and a very commercial brain.
International arbitration
Sri is instructed in arbitral proceedings as part of her commercial practice. She has experience of LCIA and ad hoc arbitrations.
Recent work includes:
Sri punches above her weight even when taking on leading KCs on difficult applications.
Sri is a pleasure to work with, she always finds the time to help and works extremely hard to meet deadlines. She is very bright and commercial in her approach.
Sri is a superb and quick thinking advocate who handles tricky situations in court with ease.
Packages first class knowledge of the law with commercial nous to give brilliant advice.
Sri has impeccable attention to detail, a very in-depth knowledge of the law and a very commercial brain.
Registered name: Ms Sri Hannah Carmichael
VAT number: 160206453
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