Simon Rainey KC

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Simon Rainey KC
Simon Rainey KC is a highly acclaimed silk active across the shipping and commodities spaces. His exceptional practice covers diverse matters including shipbuilding, piracy and explosion, dangerous cargo and charter party disputes. He is further noted for his excellence in superyacht disputes.

"Simon is exceptionally knowledgeable, undertakes the most complex work and regularly appears in the highest courts."

"Simon is renowned and with good reason. He is the person you take difficult questions to."

"Simon is one of the best silks in shipping."

Simon Rainey KC
Simon Rainey KC is highly regarded for his expertise in handling high-profile arbitrations in connection with complex oil and gas, commodities and trade issues. He appears before a variety of arbitral institutions including the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, and acts in arbitrations seated in Hong Kong, London, Nigeria and Singapore. He is also frequently appointed as an arbitrator.

"Simon is excellent on shipping work; I rate him very highly. He is a very nice man."

"He is a top-class advocate in every way, at the top of his game. He is a brilliant KC."

"He is the best there is."

Simon Rainey KC

"Simon Rainey is absolutely top flight in his field."

"Simon is devastating at cross examination."

"Simon's reputation as the best in the business is well-deserved."

"Simon has a way of making the most complicated things really simple and he is incredibly persuasive."

Simon Rainey KC
Simon Rainey KC is a strong commercial silk with noted prowess in complex, high-profile oil and gas work. He is an expert in maritime and shipping issues, especially those concerning transportation and rig engineering. He frequently appears in the Commercial Court and Court of Appeal, as well as in arbitrations, and is highlighted by peers for his skilful advocacy.

"Simon is the best there is."

"Simon is impressive. He just comes in with really incisive points and comments. He just gets to the point."

"He's rightfully regarded as one of the top energy silks."

"His knowledge of oil and gas is incredible. He has decades of real experience."

Simon Rainey KC of Quadrant Chambers is a well-regarded arbitration lawyer with experience as counsel under the rules of SIAC, HKIAC, UNCITRAL and the ICC.

"Simon Rainey is excellent. He's truly outstanding and tremendously experienced, and very smart and commercially minded."

Simon Rainey KC of Quadrant Chambers stands out, in this region, for his work on large-scale disputes arising from the commodities, resources or shipping sectors, with recent experience of matters having Australian, Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese and South Korean connections.

"Simon Rainey is outstanding and I have instructed him many times. He is among the best."

"He is highly experienced and highly regarded."