SILK PROFILE

George Hayman KC

UK Bar 2026

Maitland Chambers

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

13 years ranked

Chancery: Commercial

London (Bar)

13 years ranked

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

London (Bar)

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

George specialises in commercial litigation and arbitration. His practice covers business agreements and heavy fraud and contract disputes of all kinds, often involving a major international element and across all sectors. In addition to being a trial lawyer, he is adept at navigating the full spectrum of interim orders such as asset freezing injunctions, other interim injunctions, disclosure orders and Norwich Pharmacal Relief.

He has extensive advocacy experience in the Commercial Court, the Chancery Division and the Court of Appeal in England. George is also called to the Bar of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (BVI), and the Trinidad & Tobago Bar and frequently appears in litigation in that region.

Recent high-profile cases include Tugushev v. Orlov (fraud, contract, and freezing injunction), The Namalco Litigation in Trinidad & Tobago (construction contract, and conspiracy), The Blue Sky Fraud Bitcoin Litigation (crypto currency fraud), and Tatneft v. Bogolyubov (fraud).

Career

Called to the Bar 1998; Appointed KC 2018; Called to the Bar of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (BVI) 2013; Called to the Bar of Trinidad & Tobago 2019.

Professional Memberships

COMBAR, Chancery Bar Association.

Personal

Cambridge University, MA Law.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

George Hayman KC is a well-regarded silk who takes on challenging fraud cases as part of a practice that also encompasses wider commercial chancery and media law. He is adept at obtaining and responding to injunctions such as freezing orders. His cases involve various allegations including deceit and breach of trust.

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

Band 4

Individual Editorial

George Hayman KC is recognised for his sophisticated domestic and international commercial arbitration practice. He has been instructed by a broad range of company clients in ICC, LCIA and ad hoc arbitrations, in addition to follow-on court proceedings. He has deep knowledge of offshore legal jurisdictions, having been called to the Bar of the BVI and Trinidad and Tobago.

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Strengths

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He is brilliant on his feet and is powerful in cross-examination.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar
He is very good on the law, practical and easy to work with and has top advocacy.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar
George is bright and always in court.
Chancery: CommercialUK Bar
Combines a deep understanding of the law with sharp analytical skills, George navigates even the most complex legal issues with ease and precision.
Chancery: CommercialUK Bar
His work is hallmarked by meticulous attention to detail, strategic thinking and a comprehensive understanding of the nuances within the legal landscape across multiple jurisdictions.
Chancery: CommercialUK Bar
George Hayman is very professional, good on his feet and produces clear submissions.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar