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Christopher Smith KC

UK Bar 2026

Essex Court Chambers

Ranked in 1 practice area

Shipping & Commodities

London (Bar)

21 years ranked

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UK Bar

Shipping & Commodities - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Christopher Smith KC is a commercial silk with a reputable wet and dry shipping practice. He has expertise in shipbuilding, collisions, towage, charter party and bill of lading disputes. His knowledge extends to safe port and berth matters.

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An excellent KC who is very user-friendly and always available, providing great legal and commercial advice.
Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar
Christopher is a great KC who is very thorough and incredibly hard-working, with very good legal knowledge in his fields. He is a good advocate.
Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar
He has a measured advocacy style that is really persuasive, and he can deal with tribunals and judges on an intellectual level.
Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar