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Nicholas Craig KC

Nicholas Craig KC

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 7 practice areas

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Provided by 3 Verulam Buildings

Practice Areas

Nicholas specialises in complex and high-value commercial and business disputes in a wide range of sectors including banking and finance, life sciences, energy and natural resources, defence, insurance, aviation, international trade and infrastructure projects.

He is regularly instructed on interlocutory matters (including jurisdiction disputes, applications for interim remedies such as freezing, search, imaging and Norwich Pharmacal orders and letters of request) and for trial as well as in connection with the enforcement of judgments and arbitration awards (both English and foreign).

His practice is thoroughly international. In addition to regular appearances in the Commercial Court and in the Chancery Division, he has appeared before the Courts of the Grand Cayman, the British Virgin Islands and the DIFC. He has appeared as counsel in commercial arbitrations conducted under ICC, LCIA, DIFC-LCIA, SIAC, DIAC, AAA, SCC and UNCITRAL rules (as well as ad hoc arbitrations) in a wide range of disputes with seats in London, New York, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Miami, Hong Kong, Singapore and Stockholm. By virtue of this experience, he is well accustomed to acting as counsel against opponents from other jurisdictions.

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UK Bar

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

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Nicholas Craig KC has a vast experience in acting in international arbitration matters. He appears in a variety of disputes relating to subjects such as energy, insurance and telecommunications, among others. He also sits as an arbitrator.

International Arbitration: Arbitrators - London (Bar)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Nicholas Craig KC is a highly sought-after arbitrator who has experience chairing matters governed by a range of rules including those of the DIFC-LCIA, LCIA and ICC. He is very well versed in financially focused arbitrations.

Aviation - London (Bar)

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Nicholas Craig KC of 3 Verulam Buildings maintains a highly regarded practice in aviation. He is very well versed in the commercial aspects of aviation including leasing issues, insurance matters and contract disputes. Craig has additional experience acting in arbitrations.

Shipping & Commodities - London (Bar)

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Nicholas Craig KC of 3 Verulam Buildings is an adroit advocate noted for his work in the Commercial Court and in arbitration proceedings. He is particularly noted for the international dimension to his work. He also sits as an arbitrator.

Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Nicholas Craig KC has a broad international practice that takes in a wide array of insurance and reinsurance cases and has particular experience in high-value professional negligence claims. He exhibits skill in handling the jurisdictional and cross-border elements of complex litigation and arbitrations.

Strengths

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  • Nick is an excellent advocate, is quick on his feet and provides advice which is both commercial and sensible.

    International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar
  • Nicholas has a great manner about him in terms of handling a tribunal.

    International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar
  • Nicholas is fabulous, efficient and hard-working.

    International Arbitration: ArbitratorsUK Bar
  • Nick is an extremely clever tactician and a top-class advocate. He is extremely smart and quick to grasp the technical and commercial issues facing aviation clients.

    AviationUK Bar
  • Nick is super impressive, He knows the case back to front, and that really comes across in his advocacy.

    AviationUK Bar
  • Nicholas Craig is a powerful advocate who is very clear in his decision-making.

    Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar

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