SILK PROFILE

Sara Masters KC

UK Bar 2026

Twenty Essex

Ranked in 3 practice areas

International Arbitration: Arbitrators

London (Bar)

7 years ranked

Shipping & Commodities

London (Bar)

19 years ranked

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

London (Bar)

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Sara is the go-to Silk for cases raising difficult jurisdiction and private international law issues as her practice extends to commercial disputes, (particularly complex multi-jurisdictional disputes), EU law (with a focus on competition and private international law), shipping (including shipbuilding and ship sale disputes) and commodities, construction, energy, insurance (including marine insurance) and re-insurance.

Career

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Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

International Arbitration: Arbitrators - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Sara Masters KC is a highly experienced arbitrator who handles all aspects of commercial arbitration, chairing disputes arising in the oil and gas, technology and maritime sectors. She is well versed in arbitrations governed by LMAA, LCIA and UNCITRAL rules.

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Shipping & Commodities - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Sara Masters KC is an experienced barrister with a broad practice covering international trade and sanctions alongside shipping and commodities matters. She is especially well known for her advocacy in anti-suit injunctions and cross-border disputes. She also acts as an arbitrator and mediator.

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

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Sara Masters KC has a distinguished practice in the space which encompasses both institutional and ad hoc arbitrations. She has notable experience representing clients in disputes under the auspices of the ICC, LMAA and LCIA. She has further experience providing counsel on challenges to arbitral awards. She is renowned for her strength in handling matters concerning shipping.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Sara listens to all views and is efficient in rulings.
International Arbitration: ArbitratorsUK Bar
Sara Masters is effective, sharp and quick to absorb points.
International Arbitration: ArbitratorsUK Bar
Sara Masters is a pleasure to work with. She is a practical merits-orientated arbitrator and she does a lot of international work.
International Arbitration: ArbitratorsUK Bar
Sara is very responsive and a good barrister with a good sense of what the client requires.
Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar
Sara is excellent, hard-working and extremely strategic.
Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar
Sara Masters is very client-friendly and approachable with great commercial nous.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar