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Stephen Midwinter KC

Stephen Midwinter KC

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 6 practice areas

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Practice Areas

Stephen Midwinter KC advises on and appears in a broad range of commercial disputes, in litigation and arbitration. He has appeared in commercial cases in the Supreme Court, the House of Lords, the Privy Council, the Court of Appeal, the Commercial Court, the Chancery Division and the European Court of Human Rights. He has been recommended as a leading silk by the directories in eight fields: commercial dispute resolution, insurance and reinsurance, banking, international arbitration, energy and natural resources, civil fraud, offshore and professional negligence.

A significant proportion of Stephen's work takes place in arbitration and he has appeared in and advised on arbitrations under the ICC, LCIA, ARIAS, UNCITRAL, ICSID and Stockholm Chamber of Commerce rules, as well as ad hoc arbitrations pursuant to the Arbitration Act 1996 and under the Bermuda Form. Recent instructions include a $150million dispute in the oil sector and a US$25 million LCIA arbitration concerning offshore drilling rigs. Stephen is also experienced in proceedings dealing with the enforcement of arbitral awards in the domestic courts.

Stephen also sits as an arbitrator in arbitrations for the LCIA and ICC.

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UK Bar

Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Stephen Midwinter KC is a well-regarded barrister whose practice has a strong international element, with many of his cases originating abroad. He is particularly strong in the energy and banking spheres and is experienced in matters involving allegations of fraud. He regularly acts in D&O cases and personal injury claims. He handles litigation as well as arbitrations.

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

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Stephen Midwinter KC acts as an adviser and advocate in international arbitrations, with substantial experience handling disputes under LCIA rules. He handles a wide array of disputes and has a strong emphasis on insurance and reinsurance claims and extensive knowledge of the energy and banking sectors. The disputes he is involved in are often worth tens of millions of pounds. He has developed especial expertise in CIS-related cases.

Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Stephen Midwinter KC is particularly adept at handling cases related to the oil and gas industries. He regularly appears in arbitrations and has experience in the Commercial Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Stephen Midwinter KC is an experienced advocate who acts both for and against an array of national and international banks in matters involving fraud claims and ISDA-associated matters. He has additional expertise in the insurance and energy spheres.

Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Stephen Midwinter KC is a well-regarded silk who enjoys a busy fraud practice. He is regularly instructed in cases both in England and in the BVI, and acts for claimants as well as interested third parties.

Strengths

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  • Stephen Midwinter is one of the most impressive advocates at the bar, and my top choice of King's Counsel for major complex matters.

    InsuranceUK Bar
  • Stephen Midwinter is a great insurance silk.

    InsuranceUK Bar
  • He has a cooperative approach.

    InsuranceUK Bar
  • He is a fantastic barrister who is good on his feet.

    InsuranceUK Bar
  • Stephen is an unflappable barrister with a very clear vision of a case.

    InsuranceUK Bar
  • Stephen has got the biggest brain ever. He processes information at an astonishing rate and is able to come up with precise solutions to complex issues.

    Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar

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