SILK PROFILE

Luke Parsons KC

UK Bar 2026

Quadrant Chambers

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Shipping & Commodities

London (Bar)

31 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources

London (Bar)

10 years ranked

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

London (Bar)

13 years ranked

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Shipping & Commodities - London (Bar)

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

Luke Parsons KC is an esteemed silk who is well respected for his broad shipping and commodities practice covering issues such as shipbuilding, ship sale and charter party disputes. He is highly active in the Court of Appeal, the Commercial Court and the High Court, and is equally adept at arbitrations.

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Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Luke Parsons KC is highly respected for his commercial and admiralty practice. His noted shipping expertise strongly informs his adroit handling of a variety of marine engineering disputes in the E&P sector, and he is also adept at dealing with high-value corporate matters. His experience includes advising clients on disputes involving oil rigs, exploration platforms, floating storage platforms and pipelines.

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

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Luke Parsons KC acts in arbitrations across a number of markets and frequently handles high-value insurance and shipping matters. He regularly acts on behalf of sovereign states in arbitrations under ICC and LCIA rules. He is frequently instructed by top-tier international law firms.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Luke is excellent across the board.
Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar
A top silk, I'm always very impressed by him.
Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar
Luke is excellent all around.
Energy & Natural ResourcesUK Bar
Luke is a very experienced and all-round excellent advocate.
Energy & Natural ResourcesUK Bar
Luke is simply brilliant. He has a down-to-earth, back-to-basics attitude, which both we and our client find makes him a pleasure to work with.
Energy & Natural ResourcesUK Bar
Luke Parsons is a really good cross-examiner.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar