Caroline Pounds

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 1

Shipping & Commodities

London (Bar)

16 Years Ranked

Band 2

Energy & Natural Resources

London (Bar)

3 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2024

About

Provided by Caroline Pounds

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Caroline is an experienced and sought after senior junior whose practice encompasses all aspects of general commercial litigation and arbitration, including international arbitration. Her particular areas of specialism include shipping, energy / offshore, shipbuilding and commodities. As regards her shipping practice, Caroline has extensive experience of the full range of bill of lading and charterparty disputes, including claims for damage to/mis-delivery of cargo, unsafe port claims, claims for early/late/wrongful redelivery, off-hire disputes, claims for demurrage/damages for detention and claims concerning the application and effect of the Hague/Hague-Visby/Hamburg Rules. Caroline’s practice in the energy sector has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with a focus on upstream matters in particular. She is regularly instructed on high-value and complex disputes arising out of contracts for (e.g.) the construction / operation of semi-submersible drilling rigs and FPSOs. Caroline’s practice also includes a broad range of other shipbuilding, ship sale and purchase and commodity disputes. Please visit www.quadrantchambers.com for Caroline's detailed CV.

Career

Called to the Bar in 2003; recognised as one of Legal Week's 'Stars at the Bar' in 2013; Chambers and Partners 'Shipping Junior of the Year' in 2015 , 2020 and 2023; named as one of the top 10 maritime lawyers of 2020 by Lloyd’s List.

Professional Memberships

COMBAR; LCLCBA; Young International Arbitration Group of the LCIA; Young Arbitrators Forum of the ICC; WISTA.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK-Bar

Shipping & Commodities - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Caroline Pounds is a sought-after junior regularly engaged on a broad range of high-profile wet and dry shipping disputes and commodities cases. She is highly commended for her ability in the High Court and in arbitration, frequently appearing on a sole basis. Her instructions arise from around the world.

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Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Caroline Pounds continues to impress in heavy contractual disputes across the oil and gas sector involving construction issues, terminated contracts and disputed payments. She has experience in cases before the Commercial Court and in arbitration.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Caroline provides an incredible service. She is so bright, rock solid, and she makes complex legal problems understandable.