SILK PROFILE

Neil Kitchener KC

UK Bar 2026

One Essex Court

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

22 years ranked

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

21 years ranked

Banking & Finance

London (Bar)

20 years ranked

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

London (Bar)

8 years ranked

About

Provided by One Essex Court

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Commercial barrister instructed in many of the heaviest and most complex cases of the day. Recent and ongoing cases include EuroChem v. ING Bank [2025] EWHC 1939 (Russian sanctions), Bourlakova v. Bourlakov [2025] EWHC 1792 (international fraud), Rasmala v. Trafigura [2025] EWHC 1569 (unjust enrichment), Nigeria LNG v. Taleveras [2025] EWCA Civ 457 (international arbitral awards). A particular emphasis on international fraud and asset tracing, financial services, shareholder and company disputes and arbitration. Frequently appears in Courts and tribunals overseas, including BVI, Cayman, Singapore.

Career

Qualified 1991, Middle Temple; Silk 2008.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Neil Kitchener KC tackles a great many cases involving allegations of fraud. His commercial practice also touches on arts and antiques, banking and finance, sports and energy law.

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Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Neil Kitchener KC maintains a wide-ranging and well-respected practice encompassing civil fraud, insolvency, company law and energy disputes. His representations in banking cases have included those addressing allegations of negligence and breaches of fiduciary duty. He has growing expertise in resolving disputes through international arbitration. Kitchener has also gained experience in cases relating to Islamic financial instruments.

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

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Neil Kitchener KC is an impressive commercial silk whose practice includes a regular flow of arbitration instructions. His cases span numerous sectors, including energy, insurance and intellectual property, and he has recently handled disputes relating to joint ventures.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is extremely user-friendly when dealing with solicitors and clients.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar
He is such a fighter and a brilliant advocate, particularly in cross-examination.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar
He creates pathways to solutions.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar
Neil is incredibly strategic and commercial. He becomes completely immersed in the matter, and you would be terrified to have him on the other side.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
Neil Kitchener KC is a really heavyweight silk and one of the best choices for complex international disputes.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
Excellent on his feet and also a pragmatic problem-solver. He is willing to make bold judgement calls.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar