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Adam Kramer KC
Ranked in 6 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

Group Litigation

All Circuits

5 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

18 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

15 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Insurance

London (Bar)

15 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Banking & Finance

London (Bar)

14 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Chancery: Commercial

London (Bar)

5 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Global 2025

About

Provided by Adam Kramer KC

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Adam Kramer KC is a highly regarded commercial litigator and arbitration advocate specialising in banking and finance, commercial fraud, energy and insurance and reinsurance disputes. He has extensive experience of group/multi-party litigation. He is frequently instructed in large-scale, high-profile matters, most recently in the Covid-19 business interruption insurance test cases and appeals (Bath Racecourse; London International Exhibition Centre; Stonegate; FCA test case), the Glencore securities claim, the NOx diesel emissions group claims, and the UCL Covid-19 students’ claim.

Adam is an expert in contract damages, being the sole author of leading practitioner text - The Law of Contract Damages (4th edition published 2025 by Sweet & Maxwell), and sits as arbitrator and deputy High Court judge. He is consistently ranked highly across multiple practice areas in the legal directories and praised for his sharp analytical skils, in-depth knowledge and courtroom style.

Career

Called 2004, silk 2021; Gray’s Inn; formerly law lecturer at Durham University and University College Oxford.

Professional Memberships

COMBAR; ChBA; PNBA; LCIA; Society of Legal Scholars; JUSTICE.

Publications

The Law of Contract Damages, 4th edition (Sweet & Maxwell, 2025)

Personal

Manchester Grammar School; University College, Oxford University (BA Hons); McGil University, Canada (LLM).

Chambers Review

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Group Litigation - All Circuits

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial

Adam Kramer KC enjoys a high profile in the group litigation field, having acted for claimants in a number of large-scale securities and consumer claims.

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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

Adam Kramer KC is a highly regarded commercial practitioner adept at handling disputes in areas such as fraud, insurance, energy and banking. He has dealt with a range of allegations over the course of his career including breach of contract, conspiracy and deceit.

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Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)

2
Band 2
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Insurance - London (Bar)

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

Adam Kramer KC possesses capabilities across the full spectrum of insurance and reinsurance work, being particularly notable for his sterling reputation in the banking sector. He further demonstrates expertise in professional indemnity disputes. He has an in-depth knowledge of insurance broker issues.

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Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Adam Kramer KC is a highly accomplished individual experienced in acting for national and international banks, administrators, liquidators and funds in a broad range of financial cases. He has an impressive track record in handling class actions as well as claims relating to fraud, contracts and derivatives.

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Chancery: Commercial - London (Bar)

3
Band 3
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Strengths

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He has star quality. He is very clever. He always has the judge's attention. He is a standout expert in quantum and damages and utterly brilliant.

Group Litigation respondent
UK Bar

He can digest ridiculous amounts of information and present them in simple and persuasive way. In huge cases, he can cut through a lot of nonsense and get to the issues judges care about.

Group Litigation respondent
UK Bar

Adam Kramer KC is a rare combination of being an entertaining and persuasive advocate.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK Bar

A really good, tenacious advocate.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK Bar

Brilliant, funny, charming and an excellent advocate with a huge brain. He is the full package.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK Bar

He is very insightful and very persuasive in court.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK Bar

Adam Kramer has got a very positive attitude to things and pushes hard to find good things we can pursue. He is very strong on the damages and quantum side of arguments.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK Bar

He is very user-friendly and cuts through complicated issues in order to present them in a straightforward manner to judges and clients.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK Bar

Adam Kramer KC is a deft advocate; he is a natural on his feet, and approaches matters with a calm confidence that is refreshing for both clients and judges alike.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK Bar

He has a high level of attention to detail and is very incisive.

Insurance respondent
UK Bar

Adam is exceptionally strong on his feet, which is backed up by his quick thinking and meticulous preparation.

Insurance respondent
UK Bar

When it comes to damages, there's no one else to ask who even gets close.

Insurance respondent
UK Bar

He is really nice to deal with and extremely clever.

Insurance respondent
UK Bar

He is able to make novel and creative arguments, which is not an easy task. Adam is a standout star when tackling difficult arguments.

Insurance respondent
UK Bar

Adam is fantastic - he is one of my go-to barristers.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK Bar

He is a confident, fluent advocate.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK Bar

Adam is very responsive and good to work with.

Chancery: Commercial respondent
UK Bar

Adam is very technically excellent, but also has the ability to simplify everything for the client, even complex strategy. He is great in court.

Chancery: Commercial respondent
UK Bar

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