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

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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 Fountain Court Chambers has an "excellent set of juniors and silks with the expertise to cover a wide range of cases." Another interviewee comments: "The set has assembled the best brains and the hardest working advocates and is providing the disputes market with a commercial and flexible team."

Alex Taylor is the senior clerk.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Bankim Thanki
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Bankim Thanki
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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 very good on strategy and approach.

Bankim is very compact and well put together in presentation and arguments. He does not use an unnecessary word and is quietly effective.

Anneliese Day
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Anneliese Day
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Band 2

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.

Outstanding in all respects. Feels like one of the team, really rolls up her sleeves to prepare a case and a superb strategist. Everything you hear about her formidable advocacy is true!

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Alexander Milner
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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 Milner is an incredibly clever and intuitive barrister.

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Ben Valentin
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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.

Ben is like a Rolls Royce of a KC. He's amazingly clever, commercial and easy to work with.

He is extremely fast in his advice and his pleadings are ultra clear. He has a way of analysing and drafting that is clear.

James Cutress
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James Cutress
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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.

He is a very smooth operator, very effective in conveying a very complex set of facts and technical points to a judge in a digestible manner.

Richard Lissack
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Richard Lissack
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Band 4

Richard Lissack KC is a highly sought silk for high stakes commercial arbitration matters under such rules as the ICSID. Lissack provides expertise in a wide range of sectors including banking, health and sports, among numerous others.

Richard Lissack is an incredible leader and makes complicated problems look simple.

Richard gives you the impression he has thought of every single detail and provides a certain level of calm and clarity you don't get from many counsel, even senior KCs.

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Timothy Howe
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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 Howe is very skilled.

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International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

Bankim Thanki KC
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Bankim Thanki KC
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Band 1
Anneliese Day KC
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Anneliese Day KC
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Band 2
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Alexander Milner KC
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Band 3
4
Ben Valentin KC
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Band 4
James Cutress KC
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James Cutress KC
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Band 4
Richard Lissack KC
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Richard Lissack KC
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Band 4
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Timothy Howe KC
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Band 4