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Chris Smith KC

Global 2026

 Quadrant Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Shipping & Commodities

UK

Energy & Natural Resources

UK

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Shipping & Commodities - UK

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Chris Smith KC is an accomplished silk with a wide-ranging practice encompassing dry shipping, commodities, transport and insurance disputes. He is a familiar figure in court and arbitration proceedings.

Strengths

Chris is user-friendly, responsive and good on his feet. He is able to deal with complex legal and factual issues very well.

Chris is really good - he's approachable and knows shipping law inside out.

Chris put the case across very clearly and compellingly.

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Energy & Natural Resources - UK

Band 4
Individual Editorial

Chris Smith KC is an impressive commercial silk who has expertise in energy as part of a wider shipping and commodities practice. He is highly skilled in matters pertaining to the oil and gas sector. He regularly acts on behalf of top-drawer energy companies both in court and in arbitration.

Strengths

Chris is intelligent, incisive, and knows his stuff. He's also very personable and easy to work with.

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