Niall was called to the Bar in 2000 and practises in all matters relating to insolvency, company and commercial law. Niall spent five months on secondment with Walkers in the British Virgin Islands.  He was also admitted to the Bar of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court in 2003 and he frequently accepts instructions from the British Virgin Islands.  Niall accepts work in all areas for which Chambers is renowned and has been identified in the leading directories. 

The Directories

"a ferocious advocate and a great guy to turn to if you have a difficult case"

(Chambers UK 2013)

Instructing solicitors note his commercial approach and enjoy working with a barrister "who knows his stuff inside out and picks up on intircate points others might not see"

(Chambers UK 2013)

Niall McCulloch is a "solid and forceful advocate and technically sound barrister"

(legal 500, 2012)

Niall McCulloch is singled out for "his tenacity and his willingness to fight in the trenches for the clients."  "He is a tenacious advocate who takes no prisoners in the courtroom,"

(Chambers & Partners 2012)

Niall McCulloch has extensive experience of corporate insolvency, and his cross-border expertise is reflected in his frequent instructions to appear in the British Virgin Islands.  He appeared with Linden Ife in the high-profile Clydesdale Financial Services v Smailes.

(Chambers & Partners 2012)

the "extremely proficient" Niall McCulloch

(Legal 500, 2011)

Niall McCulloch is a "tenacious litigator with a never say die attitude"

(Legal 500, 2010)

Niall McCulloch is recommended as "a great junior". 

(Legal 500, 2010)

Sources praise Niall McCulloch, meanwhile, for his "no-nonsense approach" to insolvency matters, noting that "he doesn't get fazed and is fantastic on his feet." 

(Chambers & Partners 2010)

Niall McCulloch is praised by market sources for his "excellent writing skills."

(Chambers & Partners 2010)

Niall McCulloch "has excellent client handling skills and gets to issues quickly" 

(Legal 500, 2009)

Niall McCulloch is commended as a "really strong advocate" 

(Legal 500, 2009)

Rising star Niall McCulloch is building an impressive track record of major insolvency cases.  A "personable and enthusiastic" junior, he is prized by clients for his "can-do mindset."  They comment: "We like the fact he's prepared to roll his sleeves up and get stuck in." 

(Chambers & Partners 2009)

Niall McCulloch is"a tremendous junior," who handles a significant amount of company law matters.  He is particularly noted for providing "very good representation indeed" on shareholder advisory matters. 

(Chambers & Partners 2009)

"...and Niall McCulloch also have strong junior practices." 

(Legal 500, 2008)

A promising young barrister within the chambers in Niall McCulloch, whose company-heavy practice often takes him to the British Virgin Islands.  (Chambers & Partners 2008)

Notable Cases

Williams Trustee in Bankruptcy of Jonathan James Taylor v Taylor & Anor (2012) CA (Civ Div) (ward LJ, Lloyd LJ, Rafferty LJ) 23/10/2012

Intention; transactions at an undervalue; transactions defrauding creditors; transfer of title; purpose of property transfer; belief of judge in witness evidence; insolvency act 1986 s.423(3), s.423(1)  

Publications

Enterprise Chambers Annotated Guide to Insolvency Legislation and Practice (contributor)

Areas of Emphasis

Insolvency - All aspects of corporate and individual, preferences, transactions at undervalue and misfeasance.

Company - All aspects including shareholder disputes, director’s duties and Part VII transfers.

Commercial - All aspects including contractual disputes, insurance & reinsurance, sale of goods, finance, carriage of goods.

Career & Associations

MA University of Dundee (First Class Honours)

BA Oriel College, University of Oxford (First Class Honours)

Exhibitioner, Scholar - Oriel

Called to the Bar 2000

Hardwicke Scholarship

Called to the Bar, Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, November 2003

Member of the Chancery Bar Association

Members of the Insolvency Lawyers Association