SILK PROFILE

George Spalton KC

UK Bar 2026

4 New Square Chambers

Ranked in 5 practice areas

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

London (Bar)

14 years ranked

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

13 years ranked

Professional Negligence

London (Bar)

14 years ranked

Offshore

All Circuits

1 year ranked

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

George specialises in commercial litigation and arbitration and was nominated as Barrister of the Year by the Lawyer in 2024. He has particular experience of high-value international and cross-border work, acting as KC in a number of the most high-profile matters currently in the courts or before tribunals (for example acting successfully for the claimants in Suppipat v Others - a civil fraud trial heard in the Commercial Court in 2023 over the course of 20 weeks, acting successfully for Nissan v Carlos Ghosn in the BVI in 2024 and acting for Zeph in ongoing investment arbitrations against Australia). He has been instructed to appear or advise in cases in a range of jurisdictions in recent years including BVI, Trinidad, Dubai, Oman, Hong Kong and Singapore. In terms of arbitral experience George acts in both commercial and investor-state disputes and also accepts appointments as arbitrator - having acted as sole arbitrator and co-arbitrator in LCIA, ICC and ICAC arbitrations. He is on the Executive Committee of the Commercial Bar Association, the LCIA European Users Council and is a member of the LCIA Court.

Career

Call 2004, KC 2021

Professional Memberships

George is on the Executive Committee of COMBAR and was previously on the Executive Committee of the PNBA. He is also on the European Users’ Council of the LCIA.

Publications

Co-Editor: ‘Jackson & Powell on Professional Liability’ (Sweet & Maxwell) Formerly.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

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

Band 2

Individual Editorial

George Spalton KC is recommended for his expertise in international arbitration and his ability to work on disputes heard by national as well as international tribunals. He has acted in arbitrations on behalf of clients across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Australia and the British Virgin Islands, and is particularly proficient in handling disputes under ICC rules.

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Professional Negligence - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

George Spalton KC is very capable of handling professional negligence claims against lawyers and accountants, among others. In addition to his wide experience in the Commercial Court and Court of Appeal, he also has a strong reputation for international arbitration.

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Offshore - All Circuits

Band 3

Individual Editorial

George Spalton KC is an impressively knowledgeable silk with an offshore practice that sees him acting in complex commercial matters in the BVI, Cayman Islands and St Lucia, among others. He has appeared before the Court of Appeal of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. His expertise covers a wide array of issues, but he is particularly adept at tackling complicated civil fraud cases.

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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

George Spalton KC boasts an enviable practice that regularly sees him representing blue-chip clients in complex civil fraud litigation, both in the High Court and in arbitration.

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Strengths

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His client service and advocacy, in particular, are exceptional.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar
George is a consummate professional, extremely patient and a great team player that listens and treats all on the team with respect.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar
George Spalton KC is a safe pair of hands who gets the wider picture.
Professional NegligenceUK Bar
George Spalton KC is our go-to as he's excellent in writing and on his feet. More importantly, he understands what we're looking for.
Professional NegligenceUK Bar
George Spalton KC is exceptional. He's enjoyable to work with, really responsive and willing to accommodate clients.
Professional NegligenceUK Bar
George is an extremely proficient all-rounder. He is calm and collected at trial, which makes life for an instructing solicitor, a pleasure.
OffshoreUK Bar