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About
Provided by Lionel Persey KC
Practice Areas
Lionel Persey is a leading commercial barrister specialising in a wide range of areas, including Energy (upstream, midstream and downstream), every aspect of Shipping (including Shipbuilding), Infrastructure, Construction and Engineering disputes, International Arbitration and Insurance. He appears as an advocate both in court and in arbitration worldwide and has considerable experience in running technically and legally complex cases. He is a fearless advocate and cross-examiner. Lionel Persey is also an experienced arbitrator, having received over 350 appointments (as sole arbitrator, party-appointed arbitrator and chair) in ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, LMAA, SMCA, SIAC, HKIAC, AAA and Lloyd’s arbitrations.
Career
Called to the Bar in 1981, took Silk in 1997. Deputy High Court Judge (2010), sitting in the Commercial Court and Queen’s Bench Division. Recorder of the Crown Court (2002). Lloyd’s Arbitrator (2009). Chaired Merchant Shipping Act Inquiries in 2000 and 2006. Supplementary Panel of Treasury Counsel 1992-97. Member of the Gibraltar Bar. Joint Head of Quadrant Chambers (2006-2012).
Professional Memberships
COMBAR, LCLCBA, LMAA (supporting member).