Essex Court Chambers named ‘International Arbitration Set of the Year’ at Chambers Bar Awards 2009

2 October, 2009

Essex Court Chambers and its members picked up an award for Arbitration at last night’s Chambers and Partners Bar Awards 2009.

For the fifth year running Essex Court Chambers and its members went home with the International Arbitration Set of the Year Award. Members of
Chambers had also been nominated and short listed in the categories of International Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Employment and Insurance.

Commercial
Litigation:
Silk of the Year, Joe Smouha QC
Employment: Junior of the Year, David Craig
Insurance: Set of the Year
Junior of the Year, David Scorey
International Arbitration:
Set of the Year (won)
Silk of the Year, Bernard Eder QC
  David Foxton QC
Junior of the Year, Ricky Diwan

These awards are the result of extensive and detailed research over the
last 12 months and are the leading awards recognising outstanding barristers
and sets in the UK. This year’s success again reflects the continuing success
and growth of Essex Court Chambers, whose members are recognised for the depth
and breadth of their expertise and for their appreciation of the importance of
sound client and case management.