SILK PROFILE

Jason Robinson KC

UK Bar 2026

7 King's Bench Walk

Ranked in 5 practice areas

Energy & Natural Resources

London (Bar)

6 years ranked

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

7 years ranked

Shipping & Commodities

London (Bar)

6 years ranked

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

2 years ranked

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

London (Bar)

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Jason is a go-to silk in high-stakes commercial litigation and arbitration, consistently described by the directories as “an absolute star”, “a natural advocate” and “respected commercial litigator”. Before taking silk, after only 13 years, he was hailed as “one of the best juniors at the London Bar”.

He has an extensive commercial practice, which includes aviation, banking & finance, civil fraud, commodities, construction, energy, insurance, reinsurance, professional negligence, sanctions, shareholder & company disputes, shipping & admiralty, and superyacht & supercar disputes.

Recent work includes acting for the aviation hull all risks insurers in a 48-day Commercial Court trial, in their successful defence of multi-billion dollar claims regarding the loss of aircraft following the invasion of Ukraine: [2025] EWHC 1430 (Comm).

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)

New Silks

Individual Editorial

Jason Robinson KC is a respected commercial litigator who has had involvement in a range of leading energy cases. He has acted for a number of prominent energy entities including major oil companies.

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Shipping & Commodities - London (Bar)

New Silks

Individual Editorial

Jason Robinson is regularly instructed by leading shipping solicitors and P&I clubs to handle high-value cases. He is well known for representing clients in superyacht and shipbuilding cases.

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

New Silks

Individual Editorial

Jason Robinson is recognised for his prowess in international arbitration. He has cultivated a deep expertise in matters concerning insurance, energy and natural resources, shipping and maritime issues - including superyacht disputes - and civil fraud. He is favoured by his solicitor clients for particularly complex and long-running disputes. He has arbitrated before several key jurisdictions, including the LMAA, ICC, ICSID, LCIA, UNCITRAL and SIAC. Robinson now also takes on appointments as an arbitrator.

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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

New Silks

Individual Editorial

Jason Robinson KC is an in-demand barrister whose civil fraud practice commands respect. He frequently represents clients as sole counsel in both High Court litigation and arbitrations.

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Strengths

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Jason is extremely user-friendly, knowledgeable and responsive. He is a strong advocate and really understands the commercial drivers behind the dispute.
Energy & Natural ResourcesUK Bar
Jason is excellent in all aspects; he will be a leading KC in no time.
Energy & Natural ResourcesUK Bar
An excellent junior who has been justly recognised with his recent elevation to King's Counsel.
Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar
Jason is an excellent advocate. He delivers outstanding work in a very short period of time, he has an excellent ability to digest complex material and he is very enjoyable to work with.
Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar
Jason is incredibly bright, punches above his weight. He is detail-oriented, efficient and incredibly analytical.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar
An excellent cross-examiner and advocate who has commercially minded solutions.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar