Commercial Dispute Resolution
London (Bar)
29 years ranked
Provided by Brick Court Chambers
Vernon Flynn KC ‘is a brilliant advocate who commands the attention of the court. His international experience and reputation is genuinely world class. Few can reach his heights, both intellectually and in his skills as an advocate.' (Legal 500 2026). Frequently instructed to appear in very significant high value, multi-jurisdictional disputes both domestically and across the world, Vernon has acted in cases in jurisdictions including Anguilla, Australia, Cayman Islands, Gibraltar, India, Hong Kong, Qatar, St Lucia, Seychelles, Singapore, Sweden, Tanzania, the United Arab Emirates and the Virgin Islands.
Recent appearances include three Privy Council appeals, several appeals in the UKCA and the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal, two DIFC CA hearings and three ECCA appeals on appeal from the BVI.
An expert in international arbitration under most institutional rules, acting as both arbitrator and counsel and the commercial aspects of public international law, Vernon is recognised and ranked as one of the leading KCs in both L500 and Chambers and Partners in International Arbitration, Public International Law, Offshore (Bar), Dispute Resolution: Commercial, Energy and Natural Resources, Commercial Litigation and Fraud.
Provided by Chambers
Vernon Flynn KC is a strong commercial silk who is well versed in big-ticket offshore matters across a range of jurisdictions, including the BVI, the Cayman Islands and Singapore. He is called upon for his expertise in breach of trust allegations, and is noted for his skill in handling freezing orders and enforcement actions.
Vernon Flynn KC is known for his significant expertise in handling domestic and international commercial disputes, including multi-jurisdictional arbitration. He has appeared before courts and tribunals in various jurisdictions including Dubai, Singapore, Stockholm and the Cayman Islands, acting on behalf of prominent individuals and major corporations. He has taken part in arbitrations under the auspices of the ICC and various other arbitral institutions.
Vernon Flynn KC is a respected silk with a broad commercial practice who represents clients in a vast array of energy-related disputes, principally those relating to electricity and oil and gas. His practice frequently sees him advising clients in cross-jurisdictional cases, both at trial and on appeal, and he is also regularly involved in arbitrations at UNCITRAL and the LCIA.
Provided by Chambers
Vernon is very persuasive and excellent on his feet. He is also very clear and such a hard worker.
He is immensely experienced, extremely responsive and skilled at delivering highly commercial and realistic solutions for clients.
He is first rate, user-friendly and has a lovely manner in court.
Vernon is extremely user-friendly and absolutely on top of the matter. He is a very smooth performer but tough when circumstances require it.
Vernon Flynn is understanding and will go the extra mile for clients.
Vernon Flynn is an outstanding advocate in my mind he can calm the most troubled of waters, he is extremely user-friendly and inspires confidence in clients.
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