JUNIOR PROFILE

George Hilton

UK Bar 2026

Monckton Chambers

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Property Damage

London (Bar)

3 years ranked

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

London (Bar)

2 years ranked

Insurance

London (Bar)

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

George specialises in commercial disputes and international arbitrations, with knowledge and experience across a number of industry sectors, particularly in financial services, insurance and reinsurance, construction, and information technology. George’s practice encompasses specialist commercial law including expertise in commercial fraud, IT, insolvency and cross-border disputes. Many of his cases involve scientific, engineering and IT subject matter.

Career

University of Oxford, Chemistry – first-class honours, Oxford University Press Chemistry Prize, New College Scholar

Lincoln’s Inn – Lord Mansfield Scholar, Buchanan Prize, Sir Jean-Pierre Warner Award, Hardwicke Entrance Award, Levitt Scholarship

Prior to joining Chambers, George worked at the EU Commission in Brussels (DG SANCO) and at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co (Technology and Pharmaceutical M&A).

Professional Memberships

COMBAR, TECBAR, CHBA, IPBA

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Property Damage - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

George Hilton is well regarded for his ability to represent insurers and public bodies in complex cases arising out of flooding, fires and construction defects.

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

Band 4

Individual Editorial

George Hilton is commended for his truly international practice, advising on arbitrations touching an impressively broad range of jurisdictions. Notable areas of expertise include oil and gas, joint ventures disputes and construction claims. He has appeared in several high-stakes arbitrations under ICC, LCIA, GAFTA, DIAC and ad hoc rules.

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Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

George Hilton has a very well established insurance and reinsurance practice. He has a wide range of knowledge covering such areas as construction and property damage. Hilton is very comfortable taking the lead role in complex matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

George Hilton is a real talent.
Property DamageUK Bar
George has got this depth of understanding of technical issues, pleadings and skeletons which is so elegant.
Property DamageUK Bar
Truly exceptional; he provides excellent and insightful analysis when put on the spot and is a fantastic advocate.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar
George is supremely bright and able to deploy his intellect to great effect.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar
George's drafting is very good and he is very user-friendly.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar
George has good level of experience, is personable and knowledgeable.
InsuranceUK Bar