Christopher Harris KC

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Christopher Harris KC
Christopher Harris KC is an impressive performer in the space with significant experience representing clients in commercial international arbitration disputes relating to a wide array of industries. He is well regarded for his advocacy in high-value oil and gas disputes and infrastructure-related arbitrations. He regularly acts in arbitrations under ICSID, UNCITRAL and ICC rules. He also acts in investment treaty arbitrations.

"He is excellent at making oral arguments, very analytical, straightforward and easy to deal with."

"He's authoritative and unfussy, and is not afraid of making robust submissions when the need arises."

"Christopher is a highly recommended barrister with great skill in cross-examination."

"He is a very compelling advocate with an encyclopaedic knowledge of international law."

Christopher Harris KC
Christopher Harris KC of 3 Verulam Buildings is rising through the ranks of the Energy Bar. Harris is a barrister with a particular reputation in international arbitration, who is expert both in the technical side of oil and gas disputes and in financing issues. As well as acting for large oil companies, he is familiar with the issues inherent in representing national governments, especially in the Middle East and Central Asia. He has appeared in an array of oil and gas industry cases, particularly those concerning the upstream and midstream market.

"He's very analytical, very straightforward and easy to deal with."

"He's an excellent strategist when it comes to the big picture and surgical when it comes to the details."

Christopher Harris KC
Christopher Harris KC is a distinguished silk for investment treaty arbitration. He is highly experienced at acting for both investors and states, often in disputes involving major energy holdings. He has notable expertise in rules governing commercial cooperation between Islamic states.

"He's got very good judgement on the strategy calls about which arguments to run."

Christopher Harris KC

"Great with clients, very clever and someone who leaves no stone unturned."

"He is very good on his feet and comes very well prepared."