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Christopher Hancock KC

Christopher Hancock KC

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Twenty Essex
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Shipping & Commodities

UK

14 years ranked

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Having spent over 40 years at the Bar, Christopher has had a prominent practice in arbitration, commodities, insurance and shipping and has appeared before courts at all levels, including the High Court, Court of Appeal, House of Lords and Privy Council. He is a former Chairman of the Commercial Bar Association (COMBAR).

For over 20 years, Christopher has accepted appointments in arbitrations governed by the LMAA, LCIA, ICC, DIFC and SIAC Rules, as well as in ad hoc arbitrations. Christopher is also an LMAA supporting member and now devotes his time to arbitration, sitting regularly as a commercial arbitrator.

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Shipping & Commodities - UK

Band 1
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Christopher Hancock KC possesses a wide-ranging practice covering shipping and commodities disputes and arbitrations, arising principally in the offshore energy, mining and construction sectors.

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