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Year of Call: 1995
General commercial and chancery litigation, including, in particular:
- Company law
- Shareholder disputes
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Insolvency
- Wills and probate
Recommendations:
- Commercial Chancery, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Company and Insolvency/Corporate Recovery (Chambers & Partners)
- Dispute Resolution: Commercial and Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery (Chambers Global)
- Company, Fraud: Civil, Insolvency and Professional Negligence (Legal 500)
- Company, Insolvency and Corporate Reconstruction (Legal Experts)
Quotes:
"Of the juniors at the set, Daniel Lightman commands admiration throughout the market. "Very thorough in all he does," he is "a seriously clever man who is always on the go." He was led by Philip Marshall QC in Golfrate Holdings Angola Limitata v Asif Aziz & Others.” “The standout juniors here include Daniel Lightman, of whom one source said: “He fought more courageously and assiduously than anyone I've ever seen.” "On the junior side, Daniel Lightman continues to be a strong choice for restructuring and insolvency matters. He draws praise as a "persuasive advocate who will always dig out arguable points from the most unpromising of briefs.”" "Daniel Lightman… is noted for his work in international jurisdictions. Recently, he represented the claimant in a multimillion-dollar claim in the Cayman Islands against Fortis”: Chambers & Partners, 2010.
“Among the juniors, Daniel Lightman is ‘approachable, sensitive to client needs and has good instincts” “ ‘Renowned forceful advocate’ Philip Marshall QC ... led ‘superb junior’ Daniel Lightman for the claimants in two major claims concerning the largest supermarket chain in Angola.” “Daniel Lightman, who is ‘top notch’, acted in the Court of Appeal in Expandable & Prime v Rubin.” “Daniel Lightman appeared in the major Cayman Islands case, Tritton Developments v Fortis Bank (Cayman)”: Legal 500, 2009.
“A “star of the future,” Daniel Lightman is rated as “creative, determined and sensitive to clients' needs.” He has a wide-ranging chancery practice and also regularly appears in court in the Cayman Islands..." Sources describe Daniel Lightman as a “very proactive and hands-on advocate” who “devotes more time than expected to his clients’ needs." ... Talented juniors at the set include Daniel Lightman, “a highly effective performer” who handles considerable amounts of shareholders’ disputes. “Destined to become a real star,” he “has a practice that can only go from strength to strength.”” “… hard-working junior Daniel Lightman, “a very effective and well-prepared advocate” who “combines enthusiasm with original thinking””: Chambers & Partners, 2009.
“Peers ‘rave about’ Daniel Lightman, who is ‘excellent’”: Legal 500, 2008.
"The wide-ranging chancery practice of Daniel Lightman tends to take in substantial cases, including the recent dispute over the recording rights of the Wailers." "Also involved in the Bob Marley proceedings, Daniel Lightman is deemed a "very fine junior" by interviewees. He is "someone you want fighting your corner in a difficult case."" ""Extremely thorough, and firm but courteous," Daniel Lightman's practice often spans the company and chancery divide." "At the junior end, Daniel Lightman is dubbed "a very tenacious litigator," and peers add: "He's very thorough and knows his stuff."": Chambers & Partners, 2008.
“… the flexibility and intellect of the excellent juniors has a strong champion in Daniel Lightman – one to watch.” “Of the juniors, ‘Daniel Lightman’s work especially on shareholder’s disputes has distinct weight; his advice is keenly sought.’ ‘He is a fighter, a winner and leaves no stone unturned to produce a winning argument.’” “Among juniors we recommend the ‘dogged’ and ‘tenacious’ Daniel Lightman”: Legal 500, 2007.
“The “bright and applied” Daniel Lightman possesses “just the right kind of mind for commercial matters.” He is currently representing the defendants in the Marley litigation and has also recently acted for shareholders in international company… disputes”; “Daniel Lightman has also been noted by peers for his involvement in several extremely high-profile cases, including Knox v Deane”; “Daniel Lightman, “a no-nonsense junior” who has recently represented Oystertec in various proceedings relating to its former managing director, Paul Davidson. He also acted, without silk, for the claimant in Mumbray v Lapper”: Chambers & Partners, 2007.
“Daniel Lightman is known as ‘a real terrier’ of a junior”; “Solicitors also like Daniel Lightman for his ‘gutsy’ never-say-die attitude: he was recently instructed in Mumbray v Lapper in the Court of Appeal”: Legal 500, 2006.
"'Very clever', 'combines creativity with a significant degree of courage in front of the judges', said clients”; "is an excellent fighter and good to have in your corner”: Chambers & Partners 2006.
“Very clever, and respected as a tenacious advocate"; "Clients say that he 'really fights his corner'": Chambers & Partners 2004-5.
"Praised for 'coming up with interesting ideas and refusing to cut corners'": Chambers & Partners 2003-4.
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