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One Essex Court

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

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One Essex Court

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

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

One Essex Court has formidable expertise in international arbitration and is able to draw on a strong bench of renowned practitioners who handle a wide array of commercial and insurance-related disputes. The set enjoys an international reputation, with members appearing in arbitrations seated in London, Singapore, Dubai, Geneva and Stockholm. Barristers at the set appear in a range of high-profile disputes on behalf of clients in the energy and finance sectors, among others. A source praise the set for having: "deep expertise and very erudite lawyers." The barristers are well versed in the rules of major arbitral institutions, including the LCIA, the ICC, HKIAC, ICSID and SIAC, and often handle cases governed by foreign law. An interviewee comments: "One Essex Court has a very specialised team of commercial law lawyers who can deal with very complicated issues."

Strengths

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  • Clerks are always very responsive and polite. They are always willing to help and find a barrister that is available on short notice.

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  • They are one of the best clerking teams in the London bar. They understand the court system incredibly well and a pleasure to deal with.

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  • The clerking team is extremely effective and easy to deal.

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  • Deputy senior clerk Jackie Ginty is excellent.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsLaurence Rabinowitz
    Star IndividualsLaurence Rabinowitz

    Laurence Rabinowitz

    Laurence Rabinowitz KC is widely considered by clients and peers to be a formidable silk. He is celebrated for his broad international arbitration practice and has longstanding expertise in issues relating to the energy and financial sectors, among others. His commercial abilities are devoted to both arbitration and litigation. He is adept at handling arbitrations under the auspices of the ICC, SIAC, UNCITRAL and HKIAC.

    • When you have the most difficult and knotty points in high-profile hearings, he is the guy you want to go to. He is a real pleasure to deal with.

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    • He is spectacularly knowledgeable and a very calm and steady pair of hands.

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  • Band 1Alexander Gunning
    Band 1Alexander Gunning

    Alexander Gunning

    Alexander Gunning KC handles an impressive number of complex cases, regularly acting under institutions such as the LCIA and ICC. He is particularly well versed in disputes relating to the mining, energy and financial services sectors for clients based across Asia. Clients note his meticulous work ethic and ability to distil huge volumes of information against seemingly impossible deadlines.

    • Alexander is phenomenally intelligent and has a grasp of detail which is second to none.

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    • He is an exceptional advocate with a keen analytical mind, allowing him to break down even the most intricate legal issues with clarity.

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    • Alex Gunning is an absolutely first-rate KC. He possesses every quality that the clients dream for the best advocate for the case. On top of that, he is extremely delightful to work with.

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  • Band 1David Wolfson
    Band 1David Wolfson

    David Wolfson

    Lord Wolfson is a distinguished and highly sought-after silk with broad commercial expertise. He has received instructions from major financial institutions and governments, and has considerable experience acting under LCIA and ICSID rules.

    • He can turn a case around and is a consummate professional. His courtroom manner is fantastic and he delivers it all with easy going stature.

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    • A class operator.

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    • A rare gem of a leading silk who is prepared to make himself available out of hours and to roll his sleeves up, as well as providing excellent strategic advice.

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  • Band 2Daniel Hubbard
    Band 2Daniel Hubbard

    Daniel Hubbard

    Daniel Hubbard frequently acts as sole counsel in high-value international arbitrations, with particular emphasis on disputes regarding issues of oil and gas. He has experience handling disputes under LCIA rules.

    • Daniel is brilliant and really smart on the papers.

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  • Band 2Daniel Toledano
    Band 2Daniel Toledano

    Daniel Toledano

    Daniel Toledano KC handles international arbitrations governed by the rules of various arbitral bodies, including the LCIA, the ICC and SIAC. He has notable expertise in cases stemming from the commodities and technology sectors, and receives particularly strong endorsements from the market for his advocacy in energy-related disputes.

    • A real star of the commercial bar.

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    • He's fantastic, charming, considered and commercially-minded.

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    • Daniel Toledano is a humble, dynamic advocate and great fun to work with.

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  • Band 3Alain Choo Choy
    Band 3Alain Choo Choy

    Alain Choo Choy

    Alain Choo Choy KC provides solid advice and representation in commercial arbitrations, particularly those in connection with questions of jurisdiction and conflicting laws. He has notable expertise in banking and civil fraud disputes. He is experienced in handling LCIA and ICC arbitrations.

    • He gives you a very deep analysis of the issues, his advocacy skills are good and he takes a methodical approach.

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    • He is very gifted and very bright, capable of picking things up very quickly.

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  • Band 3Eleanor Campbell
    Band 3Eleanor Campbell

    Eleanor Campbell

    Eleanor Campbell is well reputed for her commercial arbitration expertise. She represents a range of notable clients in significant multi-jurisdictional claims before the ICC. She has experience acting as a junior and also appearing as sole counsel.

    • Eleanor Campbell is a highly skilled barrister known for her sharp analytical abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

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  • Band 3Rachel Oakeshott
    Band 3Rachel Oakeshott

    Rachel Oakeshott

    Rachel Oakeshott is frequently seen acting in large-scale arbitrations in the ICC and LCIA. She has experience of the pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors, among many others, and receives strong endorsement for her commercial expertise.

    • Rachel is very user-friendly, so diligent and adopts a commercial approach.

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  • Band 4Conall Patton
    Band 4Conall Patton

    Conall Patton

    Conall Patton KC is recognised for his thriving international arbitration practice. He regularly appears before esteemed arbitrators in complex commercial disputes, often concerning energy, natural resources or shareholder disputes. He has arbitrated under SIAC, LCIA and ICC procedural rules.

    • Conall is incredibly bright, easy to work with and a very persuasive advocate.

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    • He is excellent in front of judges and stunningly good on paper.

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  • Band 4Marcos Dracos
    Band 4Marcos Dracos

    Marcos Dracos

    Marcos Dracos KC has extensive experience in international arbitrations, including acting under LCIA and ICC rules. He garners strong support from an international client base for his expertise in the Middle East and Europe. He has rights of audience in Cyprus and the BVI.

    • He is a tactically-minded individual with a very nice manner about him.

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    • Marcos is an exceptional advocate with a strong record of results.

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    • Marcos is outstanding. He is the go-to person for complicated commercial law and contract law disputes. He is excellent in analysing complicated legal points.

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  • Band 4Neil Kitchener
    Band 4Neil Kitchener

    Neil Kitchener

    Neil Kitchener KC is an impressive commercial silk whose practice includes a regular flow of arbitration instructions. His cases span numerous sectors, including energy, insurance and intellectual property, and he has recently handled disputes relating to joint ventures.

    • Neil is very strategic, easy going whilst being incredibly hard-working.

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    • A really efficient cross-examiner and works really well on his feet.

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    • He becomes completely immersed in the matter and you would be terrified to have him on the other side. He is very easy to work with, great fun and incredibly clever and oh so hard working.

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  • Band 4Nicholas Sloboda
    Band 4Nicholas Sloboda

    Nicholas Sloboda

    Nicholas Sloboda KC comes recommended for his abilities in commercial and energy-related international arbitrations. He has considerable experience acting in high-value oil and gas-related disputes, often handled under SIAC, ICC and LCIA rules and in the Commercial Court. He regularly acts on matters arising in Africa and Europe.

    • He was excellent in cross-examination, good on the page, user-friendly and good with clients.

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    • Nick is very client friendly, very robust but also a team player when you are working with him.

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  • Band 4Richard Boulton
    Band 4Richard Boulton

    Richard Boulton

    Richard Boulton KC is a distinguished practitioner who brings significant international expertise to bear when handling arbitrations, particularly those with a financial element. He has extensive experience appearing before major arbitral institutions, including the ICC, UNCITRAL, the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce and the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague. He is also noted for his considerable expertise in quantum matters.

    • Incredibly client-friendly and collegiate with unparalleled expertise in his field.

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  • Band 4Sa'ad Hossain
    Band 4Sa'ad Hossain

    Sa'ad Hossain

    Sa'ad Hossain KC handles a range of commercial disputes, including international arbitrations of significant value, particularly in the oil and gas and petrochemical sectors. He is well versed in ICC, LCIA and SIAC proceedings, and attracts an international client base. He has deep knowledge of ancillary work, including challenges to arbitral awards.

    • A brilliant advocate who is commercial and user-friendly.

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    • Sa'ad is a very bright and cerebral barrister.

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  • Band 4Tamara Kagan
    Band 4Tamara Kagan

    Tamara Kagan

    Tamara Kagan is commended for her deep breadth of expertise in commercial litigation and arbitration. She is at home advising on complex multibillion-pound multiparty disputes. She has acted for top-tier clients before tribunals operating under LCIA, ICC, SIAC and ICDR rules, often as sole counsel. Kagan is called to the Canadian Bar and formerly worked as a solicitor at a leading US law firm.

    • A hugely impressive junior.

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    • She is fantastic with the clients and in hearings.

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  • Up and ComingJoshua Crow
    Up and ComingJoshua Crow

    Joshua Crow

    Joshua Crow earns plaudits for his international arbitration expertise. His burgeoning practice has led to him acting on several complex and high-value disputes. He has notable experience advising on LCIA and SIAC arbitrations involving parties in the oil and gas sector.

    • He is great and takes a commercial approach.

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  • Up and ComingSabrina Nanchahal
    Up and ComingSabrina Nanchahal

    Sabrina Nanchahal

    Sabrina Nanchahal is recognised as an up-and-coming junior for her impressive international arbitration prowess. She frequently acts in significant commercial LCIA and ICC arbitrations related to such sectors as energy and telecoms, among numerous others.

    • Sabrina is a brilliant junior - on top of the detail, responsive and a real pleasure to work with. She has a bright future ahead!

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    • A very committed junior.

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  • New SilksNehali Shah
    New SilksNehali Shah

    Nehali Shah

    Nehali Shah assists in high-stakes international arbitrations under the rules of institutions such as the LCIA, the ICC, the LMAA and UNCITRAL, as well as enforcement proceedings ancillary to such arbitrations. Her cases concern a myriad of matters including energy, finance and insurance disputes.

    • She has excellent drafting, absolutely stellar drafting and understands the client's case.

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    • Nehali is very engaging with the whole of the team down to the junior levels and easy to work with.

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Ranked Barristers at One Essex Court (18)

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    Laurence Rabinowitz KC

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    Alexander Gunning KC

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    David Wolfson KC

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    Daniel Toledano KC

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    Alain Choo Choy KC

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    Conall Patton KC

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    Neil Kitchener KC

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    Nicholas Sloboda KC

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    Sa'ad Hossain KC

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