Craig Orr KC

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 2

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

30 Years Ranked

Band 3

Banking & Finance

London (Bar)

17 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2024

About

Provided by Craig Orr KC

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Barrister practising across the spectrum of commercial dispute resolution (both litigation and international arbitration). Areas of expertise include banking and finance, professional negligence (especially accountants' negligence), civil fraud, insurance, energy and natural resources, product liability and all forms of contractual disputes (including construction and joint venture disputes). Recent work includes representing Dr Craig Wright in actions arising out of his claim to be the creator of Bitcoin; a commodities trader in a series of coal trading arbitrations; a technology investment fund in a multi-billion loan dispute; an investment platform provider in proceedings brought by retail investors; a pension fund in proceedings concerning ground rent investments; a leading insurer in business interruption litigation arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic; Luxembourg liquidators in multi-jurisdictional investment disputes; and contractors in UNCITRAL and LCIA arbitrations arising out of the design and construction of military facilities. In addition, Craig represents a product manufacturer in the Public Inquiry and litigation arising out of the Grenfell Tower fire. He also has extensive experience of giving evidence on English law in foreign proceedings (including in Canada and Singapore).

Career

Studied law at Cambridge University (MA) and Oxford University (BCL, Vinerian Scholar). Called to the Bar in 1986. Fox Scholar (at McCarthy Tetrault in Canada) from 1986-87. Practised in London since 1988. Appointed Silk in 2006.

Professional Memberships

COMBAR.

Publications

Contributor: Fountain Court on Carriage by Air; Professional Negligence & Liability; Blockchain: Legal and Regulatory Guidance (The Law Society); and Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Corruption Law.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK-Bar

Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)

Band 2

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Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Craig Orr KC has a markedly international practice, often appearing in the courts of both Europe and the Far East representing both banks and claimants. His practice in financial disputes focuses on matters involving complex investment arrangements and derivatives. He also has notable experience of cases involving conspiracy claims and allegations of fraud.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

A very persuasive advocate.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

He is always all over the detail.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

Craig is magnificent. He is very effective and a team player. He has an amazing eye for detail, and immerses himself in the case.