Rajesh Pillai KC

Ranked in 4 Practice Areas

Band 4

Banking & Finance

London (Bar)

3 Years Ranked

Band 4

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

18 Years Ranked

Band 4

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

14 Years Ranked

Band 4

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

London (Bar)

13 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

About

Provided by Rajesh Pillai KC

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Rajesh Pillai KC is a leading advocate who acts in high-value and complex commercial disputes. He has significant international experience and regularly appears for corporate clients, high net worth individuals and states in court and international arbitration.

Particular expertise includes contractual matters, banking and financial services, joint-venture and related shareholder claims, commercial fraud, enforcement, state immunity, commercial real estate and asset management, art and cultural property, negligence and insolvency. Rajesh leads teams in heavy trials, injunction proceedings and appeals over a variety of sectors. He is often ca led upon for strategic input in cases involving cross-border enforcement and multi-jurisdictional elements.

International disputes in court and arbitration have involved the BVI, HK and PRC, Paris, Delhi, the ADGM, DIFC and the SICC. Rajesh has advised and provided expert evidence on behalf of Russian, Ukraine, Indian, PRC, US and various European, African and Middle Eastern clients. He is ca led to the Bars of New York and the BVI and is also a registered foreign practitioner with the SICC in Singapore and the DIFC Court.

Rajesh frequently works with teams of lawyers from different jurisdictions. He is regularly recommended in the UK Bar directories, as we l as Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 Global and Asia-Pacific Guides.

Rajesh accepts appointments to sit as Arbitrator.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK-Bar

Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Rajesh Pillai KC litigates and arbitrates domestic and international fraud cases on behalf of corporations and individuals. He has an intimate understanding of financial regulations. Many of his cases involve shareholders, investors, trusts and joint ventures.

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Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)

Band 4

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Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Rajesh Pillai KC is regularly instructed by financial institutions in high-stakes banking litigation matters. He has extensive experience of acting in multiple jurisdictions and is able to bring his vast knowledge of fraud issues to bear on high-profile banking mandates.

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

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Rajesh Pillai KC provides robust assistance in international arbitrations. He acts for a wide range of clients including contractors, investment funds and shareholders. He is often sought after for his expertise in offshore and foreign law disputes, particularly in connection with India. His clients include companies and individuals from around the world.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Rajesh very quickly gets on top of the issues and is thus able to present a compelling and succinct case.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK-Bar

Rajesh marshals his teams very well. He is commercial in his approach, with a forensic eye for detail. An all-rounder, his advocacy is forceful but smooth.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK-Bar

Rajesh is incredibly user-friendly. He is able to hear all of the detail but distil what is important. His advocacy is very good and his cross-examination is very effective.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK-Bar

Rajesh marshals his team very well. He is also commercial in his approach and has a forensic eye for detail.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

Smooth, experienced, well prepared and easy to get on with.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

Rajesh is really smart and hugely commercial, understands pressure points, is an effective advocate and is very good to work with in a team.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK-Bar

Rajesh is incredibly user friendly, and is able to hear all of the detail but distill what is important.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK-Bar

Rajesh is a very polished and confident advocate as well as a very savvy operator.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK-Bar

Rajesh is very thorough and always on call - you never need to follow up.

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance respondent
UK-Bar

Rajesh Pillai is hugely commercial and a very effective advocate. He understands the client's pressure points.

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance respondent
UK-Bar

Rajesh is very switched on, charismatic and adept at helping his team understand how to present in front of a tribunal.

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance respondent
UK-Bar

Rajesh is a great captain to our ship. He leads with confidence and deals with the clients, counsel and tribunal effortlessly.