Nathan Banks

Nathan relocated to Manchester from the West Midlands when he became a member of chambers in 2004 after completing his 12 month pupillage with us specialising in chancery and commercial litigation.

His practice encompasses a large variety of commercial matters including all areas of personal and corporate insolvency, commercial contract disputes, professional negligence, sale of goods and hire purchase disputes on behalf of a variety of parties including multi-national corporations, local authorities and individuals.

Nathan further practises in a variety of traditional chancery areas including landlord and tenant, real property (both commercial and private), housing, highway disputes, nuisance, trusts, cohabitation disputes and probate (including Inheritance Act claims and minimising Inheritance Tax).

He has significant experience appearing in the High Court, Technology and Construction Court, County Court, Crown Court, Magistrates Court and VAT Tribunals both on and off circuit. Further, Nathan is conscious of providing quick yet thorough paperwork including advices, pleading, applications and non-contentious drafting such as trusts, wills and deeds of variation.

In addition, Nathan has a significant interest in the new Gambling Act and its possible consequences such as the new licensing regime and the potential effect of making gambling contracts enforceable.

During his spare time Nathan enjoys films, reading and a variety of sports including swimming, golf and snooker.