SILK PROFILE

Simon Milnes KC

UK Bar 2026

Twenty Essex

Ranked in 1 practice area

Shipping & Commodities

London (Bar)

4 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Simon specialises in advocacy and strategic advice in international commercial disputes, especially in the fields of energy and commodities, shipping, shipbuilding and offshore installation construction, insurance/reinsurance, infrastructure and projects, shareholder/post-M&A, and civil fraud. Asia is a particular focus of Simon’s work. He speaks and reads Chinese (Mandarin), which he uses in working with Chinese-language documents and presentation of evidence.

Career

Read a full summary of Simon’s career on the Twenty Essex website

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Shipping & Commodities - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Simon Milnes KC has extensive experience working in a wide range of shipping and commodities matters including contracts for specialised vessels and charter party disputes. He has been instructed in LMAA and SCMA arbitrations.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Simon knows the industry very well. He has sharp commercial awareness and exceptional skills in cross-examination and advocacy.
Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar
Simon is widely regarded as an excellent and proactive King's Counsel. He is praised for his strategic thinking, approachable manner and strong advocacy skills.
Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar
Simon is a great advocate and very sharp.
Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar