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Karen Maxwell

Karen Maxwell

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Twenty Essex
 Twenty Essex

Ranked in 1 practice area

Shipping & Commodities

UK

6 years ranked

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Karen practises in commercial law and international trade, with a particular focus on arbitration and shipping. After being called to the Bar, Karen practised at Twenty Essex where she established a commercial law practice. She then spent time at Practical Law Company (PLC), establishing and leading Practical Law Arbitration, before returning to the Bar. Karen is regularly instructed to advise and appear in shipping, shipbuilding, and arbitration disputes.

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Chambers Global Guide

Shipping & Commodities - UK

Band 2
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Karen Maxwell is an experienced barrister recognised for her competencies in shipping and shipbuilding arbitrations, where she is particularly noted for her expertise in procedural issues and challenges.

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  • Karen is an outstanding senior junior and is always calm and responsive.

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  • Karen Maxwell engages in highly complicated and challenging issues in a calm manner, and this drives things forward in a great way.

    Shipping & CommoditiesChambers Global Guide

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