Anthony Cutler is a commercial and contract law barrister with special expertise in property, construction, insolvency, and professional negligence. Based in London, his practice spans the whole of England and Wales.
Handles commercial and contractual disputes
Works in property, landlord & tenant, and construction law
Advises on insolvency, bankruptcy, and debt recovery
Accepts cases involving professional negligence (engineers, architects, software)
Acts in aviation, passing off, malicious falsehood, breaches of confidence, and copyright
Anthony provides representation and advice in:
commercial disputes and breach of contract
property law: residential and commercial landlord & tenant, property transactions
construction disputes and costs claims
insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings
professional negligence against engineers, architects, software professionals
aviation law and regulatory issues
intellectual property: passing off, malicious falsehood, breach of confidence, copyright
Anthony Cutler’s background in engineering gives him a distinctive edge in cases involving technical or scientific evidence. Before joining the Bar, he worked as a Chartered Engineer in the offshore, railway, and automotive sectors, regularly engaging with health & safety and product liability issues.
Commercial, Property & Contract Practice
Acts for both claimants and defendants in commercial disputes involving complex accounting or technical evidence
Deals with contractual interpretation, performance, termination, and enforcement
Experienced in debt recovery, pre-action protocol, and risk assessment
Construction & Costs Work
Experienced in resolving building and infrastructure disputes, delay claims, defects, and variation issues
Advises on costs strategy, assessment, and challenges in construction litigation
Insolvency & Bankruptcy
Represents clients in insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings, including asset recovery and creditor claims
Advises on the intersection between contract rights and insolvency processes
Professional Negligence & Technical Cases
Skilled in claims against professionals such as engineers, architects, and software developers
Comfortable working with expert evidence, cross-examination of technical witnesses, and arguments on breach of duty
Aviation, IP & Specialty Disputes
Acts in aviation law matters, particularly where technical or regulatory issues arise
Handles intellectual property disputes including passing off, malicious falsehood, and Breach of Confidence / copyright
Client Approach & Reputation
Known for thorough analysis, careful preparation, and practical strategy
Communicates risks, costs, and options clearly and realistically
Works closely with clients to turn technical complexity into understandable legal arguments
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