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Chris Staples

UK 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Commodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading

UK-wide

5 years ranked

Environment & Climate Change

London (Firms)

3 years ranked

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Commodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading - UK-wide

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Chris Staples is co-head of the firm's global commodities group. He is recognised for his expertise in the derivatives and energy trading space. His clients include banks, governments and corporates.

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Environment & Climate Change - London (Firms)

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Chris Staples regularly advises clients in the energy and banking sectors. He is noted for his expertise in emissions trading matters and has a particular focus on climate change regulation.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Chris is a very commercial, hard-working and knowledgeable lawyer who delivers to an exceptionally high level in tight timeframes.

    Commodities: Derivatives & Energy TradingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Chris Staples really does get it. You throw any problem at him and he immediately understands it, and he has a lovely solutions-oriented approach.

    Commodities: Derivatives & Energy TradingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • He provides strong carbon market advice.

    Environment & Climate ChangeChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • You throw any problem at him, and he immediately understands it and has a lovely solutions-oriented approach. No one else in the market matches his level of expertise.

    Environment & Climate ChangeChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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