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Fionn Pilbrow KC

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 6 practice areas

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Practice Areas

Fionn Pilbrow KC is a well-established and highly-regarded commercial KC, with an enviably broad commercial practice. He is above all a litigator and an advocate, applying that expertise across the broad spectrum of commercial work, with clients turning to him, in both litigation and arbitration, for the most challenging cases.

Fionn appears most often in the Commercial Court but also acts regularly in the appellate courts, the Chancery Division and all other divisions of the High Court, as well as before specialist tribunals. He also acts frequently in arbitration, and he has experience of arbitrations under a wide range of institutional rules.

Fionn is known for his oral advocacy, his penetrating analysis and for being extremely responsive and user-friendly. Current or recent court work includes: acting for the claimant in Rusal v Whiteleave & Potanin; acting for Neil Gerard in the Al Sadeq / Quzmar / Stokoe litigation, as well as the Azima litigation and the Mikadze litigation; Al Aggad v Al Aggad & others; and, representing one of the individual defendants in FRC v KPMG (the Carillion litigation).

In addition, Fionn chairs the tenancy committee of Brick Court Chambers and is Secretary of the Commercial Bar Association.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Fionn Pilbrow KC is an in-demand barrister with a reputation for taking tough domestic and international fraud cases to trial. He acts for both claimants and defendants.

Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Fionn Pilbrow KC is a familiar presence at the Energy Bar. He regularly handles high-value disputes concerning joint venture terms, mining licences and product quality, among other issues. He is particularly noted for his expertise in matters involving detailed technical evidence. Pilbrow has considerable experience acting in high-value fraud cases for energy industry clients. His experience covers arbitrations in the ICC, UNCITRAL and the LCIA, as well as cases before the Commercial Court, the Technology and Construction Court and the Administrative Court.

Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Fionn Pilbrow KC is a proficient silk with expertise in handling complex financial matters. He frequently acts for international organisations and in cases concerning offshore jurisdictions. Pilbrow has effectively established a niche in matters concerning the Takeover Code.

Shipping & Commodities - London (Bar)

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Fionn Pilbrow KC of Brick Court Chambers is a well-regarded barrister noted for his strong commercial practice, offering broad-ranging expertise in commodities and international trade disputes.

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Fionn Pilbrow KC acts on behalf of a variety of individuals and organisations including oil companies, banks, insurers and reinsurers. He is experienced in disputes conducted under the LCIA and ICC, as well as arbitrations pursuant to LMAA rules. He also has experience obtaining and enforcing arbitration awards.

Strengths

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  • He is clever, personable, eloquent and assured on his feet.

    Fraud: CivilUK Bar
  • Fionn is brilliant on his feet and great at cross examination. Unlike other barristers of his seniority, he understands the game from the solicitor's perspective.

    Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
  • He is excellent on his feet and in writing.

    Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
  • Fionn picks things up with a phenomenal speed. He is very bright and extremely diligent. It feels like he's going to war for you; he makes you feel very secure in that sense.

    Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
  • He is a delightful advocate who is relaxed and adopts a humorous, light touch to proceedings.

    Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
  • Fionn is a role model for junior silks. He is intellectually right up there, but he is also a really charming and user-friendly individual. He is a pleasure to work with and very responsive.

    Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar

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