Fountain Court Chambers, International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

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International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Fountain Court Chambers has a solid arbitration offering and vast international capabilities. Its barristers have established multi-jurisdictional expertise and act in high-profile disputes across Singapore, Switzerland, the UAE and Russia, to name a few. The set wields considerable expertise in a range of industries, regularly acting as either counsel or arbitrator in big-ticket insurance and energy arbitrations, often governed by LCIA, ICC and DIFC rules. A market source notes that the set "distinguishes itself from its peers through its consistent delivery of high-calibre legal services."

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Strengths

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The Fountain Court Chambers clerks are very approachable, very responsive and very good to work with.

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance respondent
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Senior clerk Alex Taylor is simply the best clerk in London, and deputy senior clerk Sian Huckett is a star also.

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance respondent
UK Bar

The Fountain Court Chambers clerks are very approachable, very responsive and very good to work with.

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance respondent
UK Bar

Senior clerk Alex Taylor is simply the best clerk in London, and deputy senior clerk Sian Huckett is a star also.

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance respondent
UK Bar

Notable Practitioners

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Bankim Thanki

Band 1

Bankim Thanki KC is well regarded for the breadth of his expertise in relation to international arbitration. He has handled a number of ICC and UNCITRAL arbitrations seated in Stockholm, Singapore and the British Virgin Islands. He also handles arbitrations under the Energy Charter Treaty. As well as acting as counsel, he also sits as arbitrator.

Bankim is one of the best at the Bar for arbitration. He has that reputation, and deservedly so. I'd never have any hesitation recommending him.

Bankim is an absolute pleasure to work with and a completely unflappable advocate of great charm.

Bankim is extremely knowledgeable, and is quick to identify the key issues and adept at advising on what will and won't work in front of a tribunal.

Bankim is excellent and incredibly clever. He is one of the leading barristers in London.

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Alexander Milner

Band 3

Alexander Milner KC is well versed in handling cases involving Russian and CIS elements. He has a varied practice that covers arbitral proceedings under LCIA and ICC rules, as well as ad hoc arbitrations. He demonstrates his strength in providing counsel on enforcement issues as well as commercial and investment treaty work. He draws strength from his bilingual capabilities.

Alexander is very intelligent, down to earth and all over the details of a case.

Alexander Milner is a great Russian linguist, which definitely distinguishes him from many others in this field.

Alexander is a thorough, methodical and incredibly bright litigator. He's developed an effective advocacy style. He's just excellent.

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Anneliese Day

Band 3

Anneliese Day KC, already well known for her award-winning construction practice, has an impressive commercial arbitration practice that sees her appear before the ICC, SCC and LCIA on highly complex and high-value matters. She also acts as an arbitrator.

I'm very impressed by how effortlessly Anneliese picks up details and presents them to the tribunal. Her advocacy style is very formidable and very authoritative.

Anneliese Day is a top-drawer practitioner.

Anneliese Day is an exquisite advocate. She's probably the nicest but deadliest cross-examiner I have ever seen.

Anneliese is at the top of her game in international arbitration. She is ruthlessly effective in court and is just an absolutely stellar advocate - a real star of the Bar.

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Ben Valentin

Band 4

Ben Valentin KC handles an international arbitration practice that focuses on disputes arising in the insurance, finance, aviation and energy industries. He frequently acts on behalf of clients in the British Virgin Islands and East Asia in arbitrations governed by ICC rules.

His ability to clarify matters and to analyse them from an English law perspective is so impressive. His written work and oral submissions are just outstanding.

Ben's too good for words. He provides well-thought-through, robust opinions that judges love.

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David Railton

Band 4

David Railton KC is noted for having a solid arbitration practice that focuses on insurance-related disputes. He has particular expertise in Bermuda Form arbitrations. In addition to undertaking advocacy he sits as an arbitrator.

David is a fantastic thinker.

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James Cutress

Band 4

James Cutress KC is renowned for the strength of his arbitration practice, which covers such areas as aviation, finance and reinsurance. He has experience in handling matters under ARIAS and LCIA rules, and he has handled arbitrations in several jurisdictions including those in Africa, Europe and Asia.

James is brilliant on paper and an all-round fantastic barrister. He's a brain on a stick.

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Timothy Howe

Band 4

Timothy Howe KC handles a wide array of disputes resolved by means of international arbitration, and has noted expertise in finance and energy matters. He has appeared in various arbitral venues, including London, Singapore and Vienna. He is adept at acting under various institutional rules including those of the LCIA and ICC as well as ad hoc arbitrations under UNCITRAL. He has substantial expertise in arbitrations in which sovereign states are participants.

Timothy is very smart, very commercial and easy to work with.

Timothy Howe is one of the sharpest brains at the commercial Bar today and a thoroughly nice individual.

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