Christopher Harris KC

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Christopher Harris KC is widely recognised as a leading advocate in litigation and arbitration across a range of industry sectors. He is renowned for his strategic vision and advocacy, as well as his approachability. Admitted in the Eastern Caribbean, the DIFC and Switzerland, as well as England & Wales, Christopher has a truly international practice, appearing regularly before trial and appellate courts and arbitral tribunals around the world. In addition to his distinguished reputation before the English Courts, he has gained particular regard for his deep understanding and experience of the practice of international arbitration. Alongside his broad commercial practice, he enjoys a leading public international law caseload and is one of the most experienced and in-demand King's Counsel acting in investment treaty disputes. Christopher is also sought after as an arbitrator, having been appointed in more than 40 cases across an array of disputes under all major rules, including ICSID and a president of an ICSID annulment committee . Christopher is currently the UK member of the ICC Court of Arbitration and a UK designee to the ICSID Panel of Arbitrators. He speaks French and German and has used both professionally.