Chris McGeever

Overview

Barrister

Chris accepts instructions across all of Chambers’ Practice Areas. He is a Pupil Supervisor and is part of Chambers' Pupillage Committee. Chris has particular experience in advocacy and drafting work arising from defended Consumer Credit claims, with a specialism in motor finance and unsecured retail lending. Recent successes in this field have included submissions on the application of the "worthwhile claim" test, on which Chris has previously written articles. He has experience in proceedings at the Court of Appeal, High Court, County Court and Employment Tribunal, having represented more than 1,400 clients at civil hearings across the jurisdiction.

Chris previously worked as an Advocacy Manager at LPC Law, during which time he held the post of Conflict Officer for the firm, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations. He was Manager to hundreds of advocates, maintaining consistently high standards of advocacy nationwide, and liaising regularly with professional clients regarding the proceedings in which they acted. Chris also led on keeping the knowledge base of clients, stakeholders and advocates up-to-date, by delivering client training seminars and by publishing regular online updates for legal professionals.

Chris is appointed to The Football Association's National Serious Case Panel.