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Charles Kimmins KC

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

Shipping & Commodities

UK

13 years ranked

International Arbitration - The English Bar

Global Market Leaders

5 years ranked

Dispute Resolution: Commercial

UK

7 years ranked

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International Arbitration - The English Bar - Global Market Leaders

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Charles Kimmins KC is a formidable international arbitration counsel, concentrating on arbitrations under ICC, LMAA and HKIAC rules, as well as acting in ad hoc proceedings. He advocates before tribunals across the world, acting in arbitrations seated in London, Switzerland, New York and Paris. He has particular experience in the insurance and shipping fields, and offers expertise in private equity disputes. He is skilled at leading teams of barristers in multiple related arbitrations.

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Shipping & Commodities - UK

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Charles Kimmins KC is a respected silk with notable experience concerning charter parties, bills of lading and memoranda of agreement. He is known for his expertise across the full range of shipping and commodities issues. He has acted in a number of oil and gas disputes.

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Strengths

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  • Charles Kimmins is a very tough opponent.

    International Arbitration - The English BarChambers Global Guide

  • Charles is a safe pair of hands and really dwells on matters he is asked to consider. He approaches things realistically and with the overall strategy in mind.

    Shipping & CommoditiesChambers Global Guide

  • He is always on top of the facts and the law, and thinks hard about how the judge will think.

    Shipping & CommoditiesChambers Global Guide

  • He is excellent and very on top of the details.

    Shipping & CommoditiesChambers Global Guide

  • He is very responsive and always produces very helpful discussion notes in advance of calls.

    Dispute Resolution: CommercialChambers Global Guide

  • Charles has the respect of the bench and sufficient gravitas and judgement to convince a commercial court judge that he is right. He is also extremely good at listening to clients.

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