The “clever and commercial” James Collins KC is “a great advocate and a great tactician”. He is instructed by UK and international clients to handle a wide range of commercial disputes, with a particular emphasis on commercial contracts, financial services, fraud, insurance, international trade, joint-ventures and shareholder and share purchase disputes. Most of these disputes […]
Described as the “complete package” and “the best barrister I have seen on his feet”, the “highly commercial” and “savvy” Stephen Houseman KC handles a wide range of international commercial and corporate disputes across the spectrum of business and financial sectors. His silk practice has a focus on banking, finance & investment, shareholder & company […]
Sam Wordsworth specialises in public international law and international arbitration. He is regularly instructed by Governments in international cases and has appeared before numerous international tribunals including the International Court of Justice and Tribunals constituted with respect to the Law of the Sea. He is a Visiting Professor teaching investment arbitration at Kings College, London […]
Nathan Pillow KC is a “much-praised” and “highly respected” commercial practitioner “in high demand”. He specialises in advocacy in commercial/chancery disputes both in court and in arbitration, usually involving domestic and offshore (or other international) elements, with a particular focus on civil fraud, asset-tracing and international banking and finance. Nathan usually acts as the leader […]
David Scorey KC, described as ‘ferociously intelligent’ and ‘a real fighter,’ is a commercial litigator who is a ‘ruthless opponent’ and a ‘polished advocate.’ Instructed by both UK and international clients, David specialises in complex disputes and is ‘commercially focused’ and ‘savvy’. He is ‘a deft advocate on his feet’ and ‘a stylish lawyer’ who […]
Ricky Diwan KC has a global practice in the fields of international commercial litigation, international commercial arbitration, international investment arbitration, and public international law. His practice frequently involves multi-jurisdictional disputes that give rise to both court and arbitration related claims as well as interlocutory applications under the Arbitration Act 1996 and the CPR that require […]
Neil Hart has a wide-ranging practice in the field of commercial litigation and arbitration, encompassing shipping and shipbuilding (including port and berth safety, engine failure, COA and bareboat charter disputes, superyacht construction, sale and charter), non-marine and marine insurance (including CTL and S&L issues arising from detention in Ukraine), commodities, energy, agency and shareholder / […]
Sir Franklin (Frank) Berman joined HM Diplomatic Service in 1965 and was the Legal Adviser to the Foreign & Commonwealth Office from 1991-99. For the past 20 years he has been in practice in Essex Court Chambers specializing in international arbitration and advisory work in international law. He is Visiting Professor of International Law at […]
“A master of the difficult brief” who combines “razor-sharp intelligence with enormous tenacity”, Charles Ciumei KC is a highly experienced litigator known for his innovative approach in difficult and complex cases and for his strength as an advocate who can cross-examine to “devastating effect”. He has a particular expertise in data protection, notably class actions, […]
Chris Smith’s practice covers all aspects of domestic and international commercial work, with particular emphasis on wet and dry shipping, professional negligence and related areas such as marine and non marine insurance and reinsurance. Chris’ practice involves advisory work, mediation, arbitration in England and Wales and other jurisdictions including Singapore, Hong Kong and South Africa, […]
Described as “one of the cleverest barristers at the commercial Bar”, Nigel Eaton KC has a broad-based practice in domestic and international commercial disputes, with a particular focus on shipping, ship sale and construction, international trade and commodities, insurance and reinsurance, energy and natural resources, and related areas. “Analytically brilliant and an excellent advocate”, he […]
Claire Blanchard KC has a specialist commercial practice. She is known for her robust advocacy, skillful cross examination and pragmatic, forthright approach. Experienced across a broad range of commercial disputes, both in Court and in arbitration (LCIA, ICC, LMAA, ad hoc), Claire has particular expertise in matters relating to energy and natural resources, insurance and […]