Direct Access Barrister
Kyle Lecuona
Direct Access Barrister
Kyle Lecuona
I am a barrister called to the Bar in 2010 with substantial experience acting in complex commercial disputes including those with an international element. I am an experienced litigator and regularly act as sole and junior counsel throughout the life cycle of a claim – managing risk, reputation and advising clients on commercial outcomes. I have an in-depth understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and how to deploy them most effectively based on a clients’ objectives.
In addition to litigation, I often represent clients at mediations and negotiations as well as provide non-contentious and pre-litigation strategy and advisory advice which focuses heavily on risk mitigation within commercial supply contracts, regulatory and compliance, employment matters, policy documents, and legal/strategy advice in the insurance, finance, FMCG and hospitality sectors.
Qualifications:
LLB (Hons)
Master of Laws
ACIArb
Area of Law
Business and Corporate
I regularly act on behalf of clients in disputes between shareholders/directors as well as provide non-contentious advice and representation.
Chancery
I am often instructed by clients on a wide range of Chancery matters including in urgent interim relief such as injunctions.
Commercial
I undertake a full range of commercial disputes between companies, directors and sole traders including debt recovery, contractual disputes, cross border service and jurisdiction disputes. The range of cases I have acted for clients on span the County Court, High Court, and Court of Appeal in values ranging from £30k to £40m.
Costs
I primarily undertake costs disputes as part of ongoing litigation, but can also undertake specific costs disputes including the challenging of party or solicitor costs.
Insurance and Reinsurance
I am regularly instructed by companies against their insurers for failure to pay under insurance policies. This has included successful actions on behalf of retail and hospitality clients from across the U.K.
Who do I work for?
Private clients including companies, individuals, directors, and shareholders.