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Iain Quirk KC

UK Bar 2026

Essex Court Chambers

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Media & Entertainment

London (Bar)

11 years ranked

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

1 year ranked

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

London (Bar)

13 years ranked

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Media & Entertainment - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Iain Quirk KC is an impressive commercial barrister who acts for a broad range of clients in the media and entertainment sphere, including film studios and other media entities. He is particularly adept at handling matters in the advertising and music sectors.

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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Iain Quirk KC is recognised for his growing civil fraud practice. He is routinely instructed on civil fraud claims, which include shareholder disputes and joint venture claims. He also has a significant international disputes practice.

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

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Iain Quirk KC is renowned for providing robust representation in international arbitrations under the remit of the ICC and has acted in a number of Section 68 applications. His international arbitration experience covers a wide array of industries, and he regularly handles matters concerning the oil and gas and construction sectors. He has particular interest in arbitration-related court applications such as injunctions and award challenges.

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Strengths

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He is down to earth, but he doesn't lose grip of the details.
Media & EntertainmentUK Bar
A very good advocate, Iain has launched quite an innovative way of resolving smaller disputes in arbitration that wouldn't necessarily merit a full arbitration, which might bring quite a big change.
Media & EntertainmentUK Bar
He is an impressive lawyer.
Media & EntertainmentUK Bar
He is very charismatic and a good advocate.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar
He is very good on his feet in arbitrations.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar
He is excellent in making the most complex problems look easy.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar