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Henry Byam-Cook KC

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Shipping & Commodities

UK

12 years ranked

International Arbitration - The English Bar

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5 years ranked

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Shipping & Commodities - UK

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Henry Byam-Cook KC is a strong silk with a broad commercial disputes practice spanning such issues as sale contracts, ship finance, charter party disputes, shipbuilding and supply agreements. He deals with both soft and hard commodities. He handles arbitrations as well as litigation.

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International Arbitration - The English Bar - Global Market Leaders

Band 4
Individual Editorial

Henry Byam-Cook KC has a practice which covers a broad range of commercial matters including shipping, insurance and professional negligence. He has notable experience handling arbitrations governed by the rules of the LMAA, and regularly acts as counsel under ad hoc, institutional and trade arbitration rules.

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  • Henry is very intelligent and has a sophisticated level of knowledge in shipping.

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  • Henry has good experience in shipping disputes.

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  • Henry is always a pleasure to deal with, and his written work is excellent.

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  • He can drill down and challenge clients and experts, and as a result, his advocacy is great.

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