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Christopher Symons KC

UK Bar 2026

3 Verulam Buildings

Ranked in 1 practice area

International Arbitration: Arbitrators

London (Bar)

12 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Arbitration - Arbitrator

Christopher is now a full time Arbitrator specialising in commercial arbitration particularly all aspects of insurance, reinsurance, professional negligence work, and actions for and against financial institutions. He is frequently involved in Arbitrations involving insurance and reinsurance claims but also many other commercial and financial disputes, particularly oil and gas, oil rigs and pipelines, mining, power stations, commodities and various construction disputes. Christopher chairs, and sits as the party appointed Arbitrator, in Arbitrations under the auspices of the LCIA, ICC, ARIAS, UNCITRAL, PCA, AAA and other institutions, as well as ad hoc Arbitrations. He also has considerable experience of Bermuda Form Arbitrations.

Career

Called to the Bar 1972

QC/KC 1989

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International Arbitration: Arbitrators - London (Bar)

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Christopher Symons KC is best known for his expertise in insurance and reinsurance disputes. He is also recommended for construction, telecommunications, shipping, pharmaceutical and commodities arbitrations. He acts as chair and co-arbitrator in cases under the auspices of the ICC, the LCIA and UNCITRAL, among others.

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