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Insurance - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Guy Blackwood KC is engaged in significant insurance and reinsurance work that focuses particularly on the energy sector. He also handles major political and war risk claims, and is both an arbitrator and a litigator. He has notable expertise in marine insurance disputes.
Strengths
His advocacy style is relaxed but so effective.
Guy Blackwood is easy and sensible to deal with to his client's advantage. He's a polished performer with a sophisticated grasp of the issues.
He provides excellent, quality advice and is superb on his feet.
Shipping & Commodities - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Andrew Guy Blackwood KC is a well-regarded silk who is experienced in commercial litigation, specifically relating to cargo recovery, insurance disputes and smuggling matters.
Strengths
He is extremely highly regarded and a very good advocate, and judges trust him.
Andrew is a marine insurance guru.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Guy Blackwood KC is held in high regard for his ability to represent clients in arbitrations concerning insurance and reinsurance matters. He is particularly astute at handling ICC and ICSID arbitrations. His clients operate in a range of sectors, such as mining, although he is also routinely called upon by sovereign states.
Strengths
Guy is excellent on strategy and good with clients.
Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
Strengths
Guy Blackwood is easy, friendly, affable, available and hard-working. He is very good with clients and utterly reliable.