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Quadrant Chambers

Commercial Dispute Resolution

UK Bar Guide 2026 : London (Bar)


Quadrant Chambers

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Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Members of Quadrant Chambers maintain busy commercial dispute practices and regularly receive an abundance of both domestic and international instructions. Recent matters include: Orlen Trading Switzerland GmBH v Hannon International Middle East DMCC, a series of high-value disputes concerning the non-performance of an oil supply contract; Google v Tsargrad Media & others, a widely reported case regarding the enforcability of Russian judicial penalties amounting to many billions times global GDP; and Union Properties v Al Hammadi, Khouri and others, a claim regarding unlawful means conspiracy involving novel points of jurisdictional law in the Abu Dhabi Global Market. The set's barristers are highlighted for their insight on complex matters. A commentator praises the set as having "a real depth of quality barristers who share this ability to get to the heart of a matter and provide clear-cut commercial advice."

Simon Slattery is the senior clerk.

Strengths

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  • Assistant practice manager Billy Becket has very been good. He's an extremely capable clerk who puts the right people in the right places, all the while keeping costs in mind.

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  • The clerks are excellent and provide a bespoke service. They are always extremely friendly and helpful to us.

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  • Practice managers Mike Wright and John Walker are my go-to clerks. They are both extremely helpful and responsive on all matters, regardless of how big or small they are.

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  • Senior clerk Simon Slattery is extremely responsive. He is always trying to provide a solution.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Simon Rainey
    Band 1Simon Rainey

    Simon Rainey

    • Simon has a fantastic legal brain and is capable of jumping into a matter and adding immediate value. He is brilliant at remaining flexible while also being very clear on the underlying law.

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    • He is devastating at cross-examination of technical experts, and very smooth and good with clients and solicitors.

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    • He is very good at taking clients through the issues and strategy and giving them reassurance during the dispute.

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    • Simon Rainey is simply the best shipping KC in the country.

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    • Simon's reputation as the best in the business is well deserved.

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  • Band 2Paul Downes
    Band 2Paul Downes

    Paul Downes

    • Paul Downs is hands-on, thoughtful and very good.

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    • He inspires great client loyalty.

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    • A really good cross-examiner. He is relentless in his approach when he needs to be, which stands out.

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    • Paul is very user-friendly and rolls his sleeves up. He is happy to speak whenever and works well with instructing solicitors.

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  • Band 3Yash Kulkarni
    Band 3Yash Kulkarni

    Yash Kulkarni

    • Brilliant intellectually and at cross-examination, and someone's whose preparation is spot on. He has the ability to put forward complicated matters in a user-friendly way.

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    • Yash Kulkarni is a very strong KC who is extremely client and solicitor-friendly.

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    • He is very responsive and sharp-witted, and has great powers of contractual analysis.

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  • Band 4Joseph Sullivan
    Band 4Joseph Sullivan

    Joseph Sullivan

    • I can't say enough good things about Joseph Sullivan. He gets all the big calls right, and he acts well above his call. He's really strong.

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    • Joseph Sullivan is incredibly user-friendly. Time and again, he demonstrates a detailed understanding of the commercial realities clients face and is able to tailor his advice and actions accordingly.

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    • Joseph is a really fantastic junior who is really analytically brilliant and very practical. He writes well and is very strong in court.

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  • Band 4Stewart Chirnside
    Band 4Stewart Chirnside

    Stewart Chirnside

    • Stewart is extremely efficient and responsive, and held in very high esteem. He is fully immersed in the detail of everything, and he brings a fresh perspective to cases.

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    • Stewart Chirnside always punches above his weight. His drafting is excellent, and he always provides well-reasoned, sound advice.

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    • Stewart Chirnside is incredibly bright, and his drafting is brilliant. He runs rings around KCs.

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  • Band 5Christopher Jay
    Band 5Christopher Jay

    Christopher Jay

    • Christopher Jay is a pleasure to work with. He is responsive and constantly able to meet very tight deadlines.

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    • Christopher Jay has an exceptional eye for detail and is a heavy hitter when drafting pleadings. On his feet, he is extremely capable, and will give the other side a run for their money.

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  • Band 5Emily Saunderson
    Band 5Emily Saunderson

    Emily Saunderson

    • She is meticulous and has a real attention to detail, as well as a really calm and convincing manner. It's great to work with her.

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    • I've been enormously impressed by Emily Saunderson. My associates really like her, and she is easy to talk to. She is very commercial and just deals with things superbly efficiently.

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  • Band 5Robert-Jan Temmink
    Band 5Robert-Jan Temmink

    Robert-Jan Temmink

    • Excellent at dealing with presentations to a group of clients, he carries people with him whomever he is speaking to. When it comes to advocacy on difficult matters, he's first class.

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    • Robert is an extraordinary advocate. Observing him in action is like watching a seasoned conductor orchestrate a symphony, with every question strategically placed to elicit the truth.

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  • Band 6Andrew Guy Blackwood
    Band 6Andrew Guy Blackwood

    Andrew Guy Blackwood

    • Guy Blackwood is easy, friendly, affable, available and hard-working. He is very good with clients and utterly reliable.

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  • Band 6Jeremy Richmond
    Band 6Jeremy Richmond

    Jeremy Richmond

    • A brilliant advocate with a razor-sharp intellect who strategically drives every matter forward, providing the commercial and legal advice clients need.

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    • Jeremy's brain is huge. He is a real asset to have on your side.

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  • Band 6Simon Oakes
    Band 6Simon Oakes

    Simon Oakes

    • Simon is very intelligent. He gets into the detail and is mindful of client needs.

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    • Simon is an exceptional and assiduous advocate whom it is a delight to work with.

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  • Band 6Turlough Stone
    Band 6Turlough Stone

    Turlough Stone

    • An excellent advocate, Turlough Stone delivers great written work and is wonderful with clients. He never disappoints.

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    • Turlough is very supportive and easy to deal with. Additionally, he is reliable and has a good knowledge of legal issues instructed on.

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    • Turlough Stone is a really top-quality barrister in terms of his intellect, attention to detail and lateral thinking. He is also responsive and enjoyable to work with.

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