Dirk’s practice covers the whole range of commercial, business and property law. He also has particular experience of cross-border disputes and cases with an offshore aspect, as well as privacy and data protection law.
My work
Al Nasser & Al Masri Trading Company WLL Limited Liability Company v Munir [2022] EWHC 1174
(QB) [2022] 5 WLUK 413
(Civil procedure; default judgments; delay; fraud; natural justice; registration of foreign judgments;
setting aside)
Van Heck v Giambrone & Partners Studio Legale Associato [2022] EWHC 1098 (QB) [2022] 5 WLUK
157
(Civil procedure; administration of justice; conflict of laws; foreign proceedings; parallel proceedings;
pending actions; pending appeals; stay of proceedings)
Vitrition UK Ltd v Caine & Ors [2022] EWHC 51 (Comm)
(Civil procedure; breach of contract; breach of fiduciary duty; debarring orders; disclosure; relief
from sanctions; striking out; unless orders)
Triload Capital Ltd, Re [2020] EWHC 3264 (Ch); [2020] 11 WLUK 509
(Civil procedure; insolvency; foreign companies; full and frank disclosure; good faith; impecuniosity;
liquidation; non-compliance; security for costs)
Cowley v L.W. Carlisle & Company Limited [2020] EWHC Civ 227 (CA) [2020] 2 WLUK 305 [2020] BCC
495
(Civil procedure; company law; dissolved companies; jurisdiction; register of companies; restoration;
service; striking out)
World First (UK) Limited v Chemistree Homecare Limited [2014] EWCA 2840 (QB) 6 WLUK 878
(Contracts; banking and finance; civil procedure; anticipatory breach; foreign exchange; repudiation;
summary judgments; transactions)
Relfo Ltd (in Liquidation) v Varsani, [2012] EWHC 2168 (Ch); WLUK 918
(Restitution; insolvency; account; breach of fiduciary duty; knowing receipt; liquidators; tracing;
unjust enrichment)
Cukurova Finance International Limited & anr v Alfa Telecom Turkey Limited, HCVAP 2010/18 &
2010/24
(Application for relief pending appeal to Privy Council: inherent jurisdiction of Court of Appeal of the
Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court to stay execution and make declaratory orders and/or grant or
continue an injunction.)
Commercial Bank-Cameroun v Nixon Financial Group Limited, BVI Civil Appeal No. 5 of 2011
(Application to set aside leave to serve claim out of the jurisdiction.)
Tarquin Ltd v Telltop Ltd, BVIHCV No. 279 of 2009
(Construction of loan facility agreement.)
Pioneer Freight Futures Co Ltd v Map Marine Ltd, BVIHCV No. 308 of 2009
(Effect of premature service of statutory demand vis-a-vis futures contract.)
Pioneer Freight Futures Co Ltd v Worldlink Shipping, Samoa, BVIHCV Nos. 135 & 152 of 2009
(Proper jurisdiction for resolution of dispute over debt.)
Professional Offshore Opportunity Fund Ltd v Daiwa Securities and Banking (Europe) plc as
Custodian for KBCZAF, BVIHCV No. 6 of 2009
(Distressed hedge fund; whether dispute over debt substantial.)
About me
Having previously worked for a leading international law firm overseas, Dirk was well placed to gain
authorisation to conduct litigation when this became available to self-employed barristers in 2014.
He has done so, running cases from their inception to trial, ever since, whilst continuing to
undertake Direct Access work for litigants-in-person and accept instructions from solicitors.
As a trained mediation advocate, Dirk is as comfortable with alternative dispute resolution as he is
fighting cases through the courts.
In his spare time, Dirk is a keen supporter (and sometimes practitioner) of the performing arts, a
frequent traveller and an aspiring cook.
What my clients say
"My company recently had the privilege of being represented by Dirk in a county court action. He showed a great ability to cut through the issues and focus on the facts. Calm and eloquent, he quickly exposed the smokescreens and inconsistencies put up by the defence and resoundingly won us the day. I would have no hesitation recommending Dirk as an excellent commercial barrister and advocate." - Anthony Dallison, CEO, Fern Marketing Ltd.
"Dear Dirk, I just want to thank you for your assistance in our recent employment tribunal. We were all grateful for your professional yet charming manner throughout the proceedings. You made us feel as though you had a genuine interest in our case and calmly guided us through our first such tribunal, reducing the stress levels by some measure. We felt that you were a 'safe pair of hands', and the icing on the cake at the end of it all was that we won! I will not hesitate to recommend colleagues to you for advice and assistance..." - Colin Farmer FCA, Partner, Alliotts Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors.
"Dirk acted for me on a complicated trust of land case and successfully won the case for me due to his in depth knowledge and professional capability. He is also extremely personable and totally dedicated to his work." - Alison Middleton, homeowner.
Professional & academic
- MA (Cambridge University) – First Class
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law
- Jules Thorn Scholar & Astbury Scholar of the Middle Temple
- Completed the Keble College International Advanced Advocacy Course
- Completed Bar Council Mediation Advocacy training
- Called to the Bar of England & Wales
- Called to the Bar of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (British Virgin Islands)
- Public Direct Access qualified
- Authorised to conduct litigation
Specialisations
Locations
- All Locations
- London
- National