SILK PROFILE

Christopher Hancock KC

UK Bar 2026

Twenty Essex

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Shipping & Commodities

London (Bar)

22 years ranked

Insurance

London (Bar)

19 years ranked

About

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UK Bar

Practice Areas

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.

Career

Read a full summary of Christopher's career on the Twenty Essex website

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Shipping & Commodities - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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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Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Christopher Hancock KC is an experienced insurance silk who regularly takes on high-value, complex international claims. He exhibits expertise in cases arising from significant losses in the marine and energy industries, and is expert at handling Bermuda Form arbitrations. He also advises on fidelity cover.

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Strengths

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Christopher is held in high esteem.
Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar
He is one of the leading shipping and insurance KCs.
InsuranceUK Bar
Chris is one of a handful of counsel I would trust with bet-the-company cases.
InsuranceUK Bar
He is really excellent and very experienced. Christopher has seen all of the market trends and which way the winds are blowing. He has a lot of confidence and gravitas with judges.
InsuranceUK Bar