SILK PROFILE

Harry Matovu KC

UK Bar 2026

Brick Court Chambers

Ranked in 5 practice areas

International Arbitration: Arbitrators

London (Bar)

6 years ranked

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

14 years ranked

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

6 years ranked

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

London (Bar)

2 years ranked

Insurance

London (Bar)

12 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

“… a brilliant silk and a phenomenal advocate." "Harry is simply masterful in every way. He has a unique ability to deliver the most cutting submissions with such guile and charm that it entirely disarms his opponent." (Chambers & Partners 2025)

Harry Matovu KC is a noted advocate, described in current directories as “An amazing advocate who has the entire court under his spell when he speaks”; “the gold standard”, whose analytical capacity and advocacy are “stellar, and … second to none”; and “incredibly clever, spectacular with details and one of the most charming advocates at the Bar." (Legal 500, 2026). He was named in The Lawyer ‘Hot 100’ List for 2021 and he was nominated as Silk (KC) of the Year for International Arbitration in the Legal 500 Awards 2020 and 2022, as well as Arbitrator of the Year in the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2023. He has been recognised in the Powerlist 2025 for the fifth year in succession as one of the most influential Black professionals in the UK.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

International Arbitration: Arbitrators - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Harry Matovu KC presides as arbitrator in high-value and complex commercial arbitrations, particularly those arising from disputes in Africa. He has significant experience arbitrating shareholder disputes and contractual claims in the energy and construction sectors, often handled under ICC rules.

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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Harry Matovu KC is an experienced practitioner with a varying commercial practice. He is regularly instructed in complex civil fraud matters, often with an international element. He is also praised for his courtroom advocacy.

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

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Harry Matovu KC is a heavyweight commercial silk who brings his impressive skill set to bear for both sovereign states and companies alike in high-stakes international arbitrations. He has notable expertise representing clients in arbitrations concerning Africa-related disputes. He has in-depth knowledge of related arbitral matters such as enforcements.

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Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Harry Matovu KC is an accomplished insurance and reinsurance practitioner, who has particular expertise in war risk, professional indemnity agreements and jurisdiction issues. He is also a highly regarded arbitrator with a broad international practice.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Harry Matovu was superb as an arbitrator. He handles questions extremely well and gets to the heart of a matter.
International Arbitration: ArbitratorsUK Bar
Harry Matovu is an outstanding advocate.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
He is a syrupy smooth advocate who has seen and done it all. He knows how to capture the court.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
He is an iron fist in a velvet glove. His courtroom manner is elegant and wispish, but powerful and thought-provoking.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
He is probably the most elegant speaker at the Commercial Bar. Go to him if you want someone to do opening submissions. He speaks beautifully.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
A wonderful advocate.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar