JUNIOR PROFILE
Christopher Reid

Christopher Reid

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Christopher undertakes a broad range of commercial work both domestically and internationally, and in both litigation and arbitration. In line with Chambers’ profile, he has a particular expertise in the areas of energy, construction, and engineering.

Christopher frequently acts as junior counsel as part of large teams in high-value disputes, which are often factually, legally and technically complex. In addition, he acts as sole counsel representing clients in these fields, as well as in general commercial and professional liability disputes.

Christopher has substantial arbitration experience of disputes arising in both the Middle East and the Far East. He also has a busy advisory practice on the full spectrum of issues which arise during large international projects.

Career

2013 Called to the Bar of England and Wales (Inner Temple)

2012-2013 Peter Taylor Scholarship (Inner Temple)

2012 Judicial Assistant to the Rt. Hon. Lady Justice Arden DBE

2011-2012 College Lecturer, Keble College, Oxford

2011 Distinction, Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL), St Hugh’s College, Oxford

2010-2011 AHRC Research Preparation Masters Studentship for the BCL

2010 First Class Honours, Bachelor of Law (LL.B), University College, London. Andrews Medal (Top First Overall), and Andrews Prizes (Top First in Year, 2008 and 2009)

Professional Memberships

Christopher is a member of COMBAR, the SCL, and TECBAR.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering - London (Bar)

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Christopher Reid is a highly sought junior in the construction arbitration space. He is regularly instructed as counsel in matters across the globe, including those being arbitrated under a range of rules such as SIAC and LCIA.

Construction - London (Bar)

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Christopher Reid is a highly sought-after junior with vast knowledge of international construction and engineering issues. He is adept at dealing with disputes involving extremely technical alleged design defects. Reid has experience in both being led and acting unled.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Christopher Reid is very effective and no-nonsense.

    International Arbitration: Construction/EngineeringUK Bar
  • Christopher Reid is very clever and provides clear and pragmatic advice quickly and effectively.

    ConstructionUK Bar
  • We are impressed by the level of his written advocacy, and particularly his command of technical issues.

    ConstructionUK Bar
  • Christopher gets to the issues quickly and is able to articulate the points convincingly. He is a great analytical thinker.

    ConstructionUK Bar

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