Edward Gilmore

Professional practice

Edward has a varied commercial practice, spanning the range of Chambers’ work.

Ranked as a Leading Junior and Rising Star in The Legal 500 (Commercial Litigation; Fraud: Civil), and as Up-and-Coming in Chambers and Partners (Banking and Finance; Fraud: Civil), Edward is described by clients in these directories as a “complete superstar. He is not fazed by anything and really gets stuck into a case”, as having “excellent legal knowledge”, as being “sensational in terms of work ethic and dedication”, and as “an extremely amiable person to work with”.

He has particular expertise in high proﬁle, heavy disputes relating to civil fraud, banking, international trade and energy and commodities. Recent examples include: FDIC-R v Barclays & Ors, a claim brought by a US government agency in respect of the LIBOR scandal against eight USD LIBOR panel banks and the British Bankers Association under US law and EU competition law based on the banks’ collusive ‘lowballing’ of USD LIBOR (a 16-week trial is listed for early 2026) and The Republic of Mozambique v Credit Suisse & Ors; Commercial Court proceedings worth at least US$3 billion concerning the enforceability of sovereign guarantees in the wake of the ‘Tuna Bond’ scandal, raising issues of conspiracy, bribery, dishonest assistance and knowing receipt, and state immunity. The three-month trial of the dispute was one of The Lawyer’s Top 20 Cases for 2023.

At the start of practice, Edward was a judicial assistant in the Commercial Court to Foxton J (as he then was) and Andrew Baker J.

What Others Say

The Legal 500 UK Bar 2026, Commercial litigation:

“Eddie is an excellent team player. He has a fantastic manner, which makes him very client-friendly. He explains complicated technical points in an easy to understand way and is good at dissecting the opposing parties’ evidence and submissions.”

The Legal 500 UK Bar 2026, Civil Fraud:

“A complete superstar. He is not fazed by anything and really gets stuck into a case.”

Chambers UK Bar 2026, Banking and Finance

“He has excellent legal knowledge, is very thorough and is an extremely amiable person to work with.”

Chambers UK Bar 2026, Civil Fraud

“Edward is sensational in terms of work ethic and dedication.”

Examples of Recent Cases

Re a Company (2025): (Grand Court Cayman): Just and equitable winding-up petition and contractual claim under an LPA concerning a Cayman Exempted Limited Partnership which operates a US-based Biotech private equity fund worth over US$2bn.
Renaissance Securities v ILLC Chlodwig [2025] 1 Lloyd’s Rep 518: leading case concerning the grant of anti-suit injunction in respect of claims brought in Russia against company aﬃliates in order to circumvent London-seated arbitration agreements. Led by Paul Lowenstein KC. Edward made oral submissions on the contractual basis for granting such an anti-suit injunction.
Federal Deposit Insurance v Barclays (2024-2025)(Chancery Division, Financial List): Acting for the Claimant, a United States statutory receiver, in these proceedings brought in respect of the LIBOR scandal against eight USD LIBOR panel banks and the British Bankers Association under US law and EU competition law based on the banks’ collusive ‘lowballing’ of USD LIBOR. A 16-week trial was listed for early 2026.
Republic of Mozambique v Credit Suisse [2024] EWHC 1957 (Comm). Acted for the Republic in US$3 billion civil fraud dispute concerning the enforceability of sovereign guarantees, issues of state immunity and claims in conspiracy, bribery, deceit, dishonest assistance and knowing receipt. The 3-month trial of the dispute was one of The Lawyer’s Top 20 Cases for 2023. Earlier judgments include: [2023] 1 WLR 2428; [2023] EWHC 514 (Comm). Led by (variously) Joe Smouha KC, Jonathan Adkin KC, Jeremy Brier KC, Ciaran Keller, Richard Blakely, Charlotte Tan, Zahler Bryan, Ryan Ferro and Akash Sonecha.
Angela Chen v Ma Ting Hoi Albert (2023-) (BVI Commercial Division): Acting for the claimant lenders to a construction project for the second tallest skyscraper in Taiwan, in a claim for unlawful means conspiracy raising allegations of the misappropriation of security, and for injunctions restraining and the appointment of receivers to control the shareholding in the project. Led by Paul Lowenstein KC.
LCIA arbitration (2024) – acted for minority shareholder in an unfair prejudice petition. The dispute was worth over £100 million and raised issues unlawful means conspiracy and fraudulent misappropriations. Led by Andrew Fulton KC.

Arbitration & related court applications

Renaissance Securities v ILLC Chlodwig [2025] 1 Lloyd’s Rep 518: (led by Paul Lowenstein KC) Acting for the appellant and applicant in this leading Court of Appeal case concerning the grant of anti-suit injunctions in respect of claims brought in Russia against company affiliates in order to circumvent LCIA arbitration agreements. I made oral submissions on the contractual basis which I address further below
LCIA Arbitration (2025): (with Tom Corby) LCIA arbitration concerning the sale and construction of luxury cruise ships, and application for anti-suit injunction in support of arbitration to prevent a party from pursuing Court proceedings in Florida.
LCIA Arbitration (2025): sole counsel in ongoing commodities dispute concerning the sale and purchase of allegedly off-specification oil
LCIA arbitration (2024): (led by Andrew Fulton KC) Acted for minority shareholder in an unfair prejudice petition worth over £100 million. The case settled shortly before trial.
Ad hoc arbitration (2022): acted for the yard in US$500 million arbitration concerning the termination of a contract for the construction of a semi-submersible drilling rig. With Duncan Matthews KC, Siddharth Dhar KC, John Snider, Catherine Jung, Luke Tattersall.
LCIA Arbitration (2020-2021): acted for successful buyers in US$40 million claim for undelivered quantities of crude oil against state-owned oil producer.

Banking & financial services

Re a Company (2025): (Grand Court Cayman): Just and equitable winding-up petition and contractual claim under an LPA concerning a Cayman Exempted Limited Partnership which operates a US-based Biotech private equity fund worth over US$2bn.
Renaissance Securities v ILLC Chlodwig [2025] 1 Lloyd’s Rep 518: leading case concerning the grant of anti-suit injunction in respect of claims brought in Russia against company aﬃliates in order to circumvent London-seated arbitration agreements. Led by Paul Lowenstein KC. Edward made oral submissions on the contractual basis for granting such an anti-suit injunction.
Federal Deposit Insurance v Barclays (2024-2025)(Chancery Division, Financial List): Acting for the Claimant, a United States statutory receiver, in these proceedings brought in respect of the LIBOR scandal against eight USD LIBOR panel banks and the British Bankers Association under US law and EU competition law based on the banks’ collusive ‘lowballing’ of USD LIBOR. A 16-week trial was listed for early 2026.
Republic of Mozambique v Credit Suisse [2024] EWHC 1957 (Comm). Acted for the Republic in US$3 billion civil fraud dispute concerning the enforceability of sovereign guarantees, issues of state immunity and claims in conspiracy, bribery, deceit, dishonest assistance and knowing receipt. The 3-month trial of the dispute was one of The Lawyer’s Top 20 Cases for 2023. Earlier judgments include: [2023] 1 WLR 2428; [2023] EWHC 514 (Comm). Led by (variously) Joe Smouha KC, Jonathan Adkin KC, Jeremy Brier KC, Ciaran Keller, Richard Blakely, Charlotte Tan, Zahler Bryan, Ryan Ferro and Akash Sonecha.
Angela Chen v Ma Ting Hoi Albert (2023-) (BVI Commercial Division): Acting for the claimant lenders to a construction project for the second tallest skyscraper in Taiwan, in a claim for unlawful means conspiracy raising allegations of the misappropriation of security, and for injunctions restraining and the appointment of receivers to control the shareholding in the project. Led by Paul Lowenstein KC.

Civil fraud & asset recovery

Re a Company (2025): (Grand Court Cayman): Just and equitable winding-up petition and contractual claim under an LPA concerning a Cayman Exempted Limited Partnership which operates a US-based Biotech private equity fund worth over US$2bn.
Federal Deposit Insurance v Barclays (2024-2025)(Chancery Division, Financial List): Acting for the Claimant, a United States statutory receiver, in these proceedings brought in respect of the LIBOR scandal against eight USD LIBOR panel banks and the British Bankers Association under US law and EU competition law based on the banks’ collusive ‘lowballing’ of USD LIBOR. A 16-week trial was listed for early 2026.
LCIA arbitration (2024) – acted for minority shareholder in an unfair prejudice petition. The dispute was worth over £100 million and raised issues unlawful means conspiracy and fraudulent misappropriations. Led by Andrew Fulton KC.
Republic of Mozambique v Credit Suisse [2024] EWHC 1957 (Comm). Acted for the Republic in US$3 billion civil fraud dispute concerning the enforceability of sovereign guarantees, issues of state immunity and claims in conspiracy, bribery, deceit, dishonest assistance and knowing receipt. The 3-month trial of the dispute was one of The Lawyer’s Top 20 Cases for 2023. Earlier judgments include: [2023] 1 WLR 2428; [2023] EWHC 514 (Comm). Led by (variously) Joe Smouha KC, Jonathan Adkin KC, Jeremy Brier KC, Ciaran Keller, Richard Blakely, Charlotte Tan, Zahler Bryan, Ryan Ferro and Akash Sonecha.
Angela Chen v Ma Ting Hoi Albert (2023-) (BVI Commercial Division): Acting for the claimant lenders to a construction project for the second tallest skyscraper in Taiwan, in a claim for unlawful means conspiracy raising allegations of the misappropriation of security, and for injunctions restraining and the appointment of receivers to control the shareholding in the project. Led by Paul Lowenstein KC.
Alfa-Bank v Kipford Ventures (2021-22): for the claimant bank in US$180 million fraudulent conspiracy claim relating to the ﬁnancing of the acquisition of a Siberian coal mine (EC Court of Appeal and BVI Commercial Division). Led by Paul Lowenstein KC and Tony Beswetherick KC.
A v B (2022-): (Commercial Court) Conﬁdential letter of request application brought by Silicon Valley billionaire hedge fund manager for evidence in support of Californian proceedings.
A v B (2021-): (Commercial Court) acted for US investment fund in Norwich Pharmacal and pre-action disclosure application brought in the Commercial Court against blue-chip insurance brokerage concerning its role in a fraudulent scheme conducted against the applicant. Equity Real Estate and others v Verdi Construction (in liquidation) (2020-2021): acted for successful applicants in application under s. 130(2) of the Insolvency Act and Norwich Pharmacal application against insolvent defendant for disclosure in relation to substantial fraud conducted against applicants.
Equity Real Estate v Verdi Construction (in liquidation) (2020-21): (ChD) (led by Justin Higgo KC) Acted for successful applicants in application under s. 130(2) of the Insolvency Act and Norwich Pharmacal application against insolvent defendant for disclosure in relation to substantial property fraud conducted against applicants.
Advised on liability of and extradition of Singapore resident for contempt of court, following breaches of Commercial Court orders by company of which he is a director.
Advised on and drafted the settlement agreement for a complex multi-million-pound dispute involving seven parties and four separate proceedings involving claims in contract, for breaches of ﬁduciary and directors’ duties and common intention constructive trust.
Assisted in Commercial Court application seeking an inquiry into damages following the successful discharge of a US$3 billion worldwide freezing and proprietary injunction.
Assisted in LCIA-MIAC arbitration acting on behalf of a number of African private equity funds in a dispute raising issues of fraud and partnership law.

Commercial dispute resolution

Re a Company (2025): (Grand Court Cayman): Just and equitable winding-up petition and contractual claim under an LPA concerning a Cayman Exempted Limited Partnership which operates a US-based Biotech private equity fund worth over US$2bn.
Federal Deposit Insurance v Barclays (2024-2025)(Chancery Division, Financial List): Acting for the Claimant, a United States statutory receiver, in these proceedings brought in respect of the LIBOR scandal against eight USD LIBOR panel banks and the British Bankers Association under US law and EU competition law based on the banks’ collusive ‘lowballing’ of USD LIBOR. A 16-week trial was listed for early 2026.
LCIA arbitration (2024) – acted for minority shareholder in an unfair prejudice petition. The dispute was worth over £100 million and raised issues unlawful means conspiracy and fraudulent misappropriations. Led by Andrew Fulton KC.
Republic of Mozambique v Credit Suisse [2024] EWHC 1957 (Comm). Acted for the Republic in US$3 billion civil fraud dispute concerning the enforceability of sovereign guarantees, issues of state immunity and claims in conspiracy, bribery, deceit, dishonest assistance and knowing receipt. The 3-month trial of the dispute was one of The Lawyer’s Top 20 Cases for 2023. Earlier judgments include: [2023] 1 WLR 2428; [2023] EWHC 514 (Comm). Led by (variously) Joe Smouha KC, Jonathan Adkin KC, Jeremy Brier KC, Ciaran Keller, Richard Blakely, Charlotte Tan, Zahler Bryan, Ryan Ferro and Akash Sonecha.
Angela Chen v Ma Ting Hoi Albert (2023-) (BVI Commercial Division): Acting for the claimant lenders to a construction project for the second tallest skyscraper in Taiwan, in a claim for unlawful means conspiracy raising allegations of the misappropriation of security, and for injunctions restraining and the appointment of receivers to control the shareholding in the project. Led by Paul Lowenstein KC.
Alfa-Bank v Kipford Ventures (2021-22): for the claimant bank in US$180 million fraudulent conspiracy claim relating to the ﬁnancing of the acquisition of a Siberian coal mine (EC Court of Appeal and BVI Commercial Division). Led by Paul Lowenstein KC and Tony Beswetherick KC.
Country Gold v Farm Investments Corporation (2021): (Commercial Court) Instructed as sole counsel acting on behalf of the successful applicant for default judgment in claim worth over US$1.8million, raising novel issues as to the proper construction of a jurisdiction clause in favour of “Great Britain” (a case note on the decision can be found here).
A v B (2022-): (Commercial Court) Conﬁdential letter of request application brought by Silicon Valley billionaire hedge fund manager for evidence in support of Californian proceedings.
A v B (2021-): (Commercial Court) acted for US investment fund in Norwich Pharmacal and pre-action disclosure application brought in the Commercial Court against blue-chip insurance brokerage concerning its role in a fraudulent scheme conducted against the applicant. Equity Real Estate and others v Verdi Construction (in liquidation) (2020-2021): acted for successful applicants in application under s. 130(2) of the Insolvency Act and Norwich Pharmacal application against insolvent defendant for disclosure in relation to substantial fraud conducted against applicants.

Energy & natural resources

Ad hoc arbitration (2022): acted for the yard in US$500 million arbitration concerning the termination of a contract for the construction of a semi-submersible drilling rig. With Duncan Matthews KC, Siddharth Dhar KC, John Snider, Catherine Jung, Luke Tattersall.
Alfa-Bank v Kipford Ventures (2021-22): for the claimant bank in US$180 million fraudulent conspiracy claim relating to the ﬁnancing of the acquisition of a Siberian coal mine (EC Court of Appeal and BVI Commercial Division). Led by Paul Lowenstein KC and Tony Beswetherick KC.
LCIA Arbitration (2021-2022): acted for successful buyers in US$40 million claim for undelivered quantities of crude oil against state- owned oil producer. Led by Christopher Hancock KC.
Advised on alleged wrongful termination of joint venture agreement for the supply of renewable energy to the UK retail market.
Assisted in advising on termination of long-term joint venture agreement for the on-shore and oﬀ-shore exploration and development of hydrocarbons.
Assisted in advising hull & machinery underwriters in relation to the accidental sinking of an oil rig oﬀ the coast of India.

International trade, transport & commodities

Edward has substantial experience advising and acting in commodities and international trade disputes. Recent examples include:

LCIA Arbitration (2025): sole counsel in ongoing commodities dispute concerning the sale and purchase of allegedly off-specification oil
LCIA Arbitration (2021-2022): acted for successful buyers in US$40 million claim for undelivered quantities of crude oil against state- owned oil producer. Led by Christopher Hancock KC.

Offshore litigation

Edward is admitted to the bar of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, BVI and has a signiﬁcant oﬀshore practice. Recent instructions include:

Re a Company (2025): (Grand Court Cayman): Just and equitable winding-up petition and contractual claim under an LPA concerning a Cayman Exempted Limited Partnership which operates a US-based Biotech private equity fund worth over US$2bn.
Angela Chen and others v Ma Ting Hoi Albert and others (2023-) (BVI Commercial Division): Acting for the claimant lenders to a construction project for the second tallest skyscraper in Taiwan, in a claim for unlawful means conspiracy raising allegations of the misappropriation of security, and for injunctions restraining and the appointment of receivers to control the shareholding in the project. With Paul Lowenstein KC.
Alfa-Bank v Kipford Ventures (2021-22): for the claimant bank in US$180 million fraudulent conspiracy claim relating to the ﬁnancing of the acquisition of a Siberian coal mine (EC Court of Appeal and BVI Commercial Division). Led by Paul Lowenstein KC and Tony Beswetherick KC.
A v B (2020-): ongoing billion-dollar joint venture dispute in BVI between Russian businessmen.

Public international law

Edward has experience of a range of public international law issues, with particular experience of jurisdictional immunities and related issues in the English Courts. Recent instructions include:

Republic of Mozambique v Credit Suisse and others (2020-23)(Commercial Court): Acted for the Republic in US$3 billion civil fraud dispute concerning the enforceability of sovereign guarantees, issues of state immunity and claims in conspiracy, bribery, deceit, dishonest assistance and knowing receipt. The 3-month trial of the dispute was one of The Lawyer’s Top 20 Cases for 2023: [2024] EWHC 1957 (Comm). Earlier judgments include: [2023] 1 WLR 2428; [2023] EWHC 514 (Comm). With (variously) Joe Smouha KC, Jonathan Adkin KC, Jeremy Brier KC, Ciaran Keller, Richard Blakely, Charlotte Tan, Zahler Bryan, Ryan Ferro and Akash Sonecha.
The Prestige (2020-22): (Commercial Court) assisted Christopher Hancock KC and Alexander Thompson advising the P&I club in relation to its well-known US$1 billion dispute with the Republic of France and Kingdom of Spain on issues of sovereign immunity and attribution of conduct to sovereign states.
Advising (with Philip Riches KC) on the enforcement of c. US$100 million US judgment against assets of a sovereign state in London, raising issues of sovereign immunity, attribution and issues under applicable sanctions legislation.
Diag Human SE and Mr. Josef Stava v Czech Republic (PCA Case No. 2018-20): Assisted (during pupillage) Lord Veridame KC, Philip Riches KC and Jonathan Ketcheson in regard to the underlying arbitration, and related enforcement proceedings in the Commercial Court.

Shipping & admiralty

Edward has substantial experience advising and acting in a variety of shipbuilding, charterparty, bill of lading and cargo disputes. Notable recent and ongoing experience includes:

A v B (2024-): Acting in related arbitral proceedings concerning the hire-purchase of several cruise ships and for the applicant for anti-suit injunctions restraining proceedings commenced in US. Claim value of over US$40 million. Led by Tom Corby.
Ad hoc arbitration (2022): acted for the yard in US$500 million arbitration concerning the termination of a contract for the construction of a semi-submersible drilling rig. With Duncan Matthews KC, Siddharth Dhar KC, John Snider, Catherine Jung, Luke Tattersall.
The Histria Giada (2020-2022): (Commercial Court) acting for owners in claim against charterers for repayment of a customs ﬁne and for time and expenses incurred on a voyage. Led by Julian Kenny KC.
LCIA Arbitration (2021-2022): acted for successful buyers in US$40 million claim for undelivered quantities of crude oil against state- owned oil producer. Led by Christopher Hancock KC.
SCMA Arbitration (2019-2020): acted for successful claimant in wrongful termination of a bareboat charter in three-week trial worth over US$27 million. Led by Tim Hill KC and Tom Corby.

Career

2026: Tenant at Essex Court Chambers

2019: Judicial Assistant

2018 – 2026: Tenant at 20 Essex Street Chambers

Education

(2016 – 2018) City, University of London: GDL, BPTC

(2012 – 2015) University of Oxford, New College: Politics, Philosophy and Economics, First Class

Awards