Ranking tables
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Rankings overview for Silks (KC)
Star Individuals
Colin Edelman KC Devereux29 Years Ranked- Ian Glick KCOne Essex Court
- Sir Jeremy Cooke KC7 King's Bench Walk
- Sir Robert Akenhead KCAtkin Chambers
- Sir Vivian Ramsey KCSir Vivian Ramsey
Band 1
David Owen KC Twenty Essex20 Years Ranked
Duncan Matthews KC Twenty Essex29 Years Ranked
Gavin Kealey KC 7 King's Bench Walk29 Years Ranked
Graham Dunning KC Essex Court Chambers29 Years Ranked
Harry Matovu KC Brick Court Chambers16 Years Ranked
Hilary Heilbron KC Brick Court Chambers28 Years Ranked
Jeffrey Gruder KC Essex Court Chambers29 Years Ranked
Joe Smouha KC Essex Court Chambers29 Years Ranked
Julian D. M. Lew KC Twenty Essex25 Years Ranked- Lionel Persey KC Quadrant Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Lord Hoffmann KC Brick Court Chambers13 Years Ranked
Nicholas Fletcher KC 4 New Square Chambers11 Years Ranked
Roger Stewart KC 4 New Square Chambers29 Years Ranked
Sara Masters KC Twenty Essex17 Years Ranked
Sir Bernard Rix KC Twenty Essex9 Years Ranked
Wendy J Miles KC Twenty Essex12 Years Ranked- Adrian Hughes KC39 Essex Chambers
- Alistair Schaff KC7 King's Bench Walk
- Andrew Bartlett KCCrown Office Chambers
- Bernard Eder KCSir Bernard Eder
- Christopher Style KCOne Essex Court
- Christopher Symons KC3 Verulam Buildings
- Dame Elizabeth Gloster KCOne Essex Court
- David Brynmor Thomas KC39 Essex Chambers
- Dominic Kendrick KC7 King's Bench Walk
- John Marrin KCKeating Chambers
- Kim Franklin KCCrown Office Chambers
- Lindy Patterson KC39 Essex Chambers
- Lord Dyson KC39 Essex Chambers
- Lord Mance KC7 King's Bench Walk
- Marcus Taverner KCKeating Chambers
- Michael Black KCXXIV Old Buildings
- Michael Crane KCFountain Court Chambers
- Nicholas Dennys KCAtkin Chambers
- Peter J Rees KC39 Essex Chambers
- Richard Harding KCKeating Chambers
- Robert Gaitskell KCKeating Chambers
- Stephen Furst KCKeating Chambers
- Timothy Elliott KCKeating Chambers
- Toby Landau KCChambers of Toby Landau KC
- Veronique Buehrlen KCKeating Chambers
- Zachary Douglas KC3 Verulam Buildings
Band 2
Anneliese Day KC Fountain Court Chambers22 Years Ranked
Helen Davies KC Brick Court Chambers26 Years Ranked
Stephen Hofmeyr KC 7 King's Bench Walk29 Years Ranked- Christopher Moger KC4 Pump Court
- Nicholas Craig KC3 Verulam Buildings
- Roger ter Haar KCCrown Office Chambers
- Timothy Howe KCFountain Court Chambers
Band 1
All Silks (KC) profiles
Star Individuals
- Colin Edelman KC
Devereux | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Star Individuals | 29 Years RankedColin Edelman KC of Devereux is highly regarded for his work in international disputes as counsel and as an arbitrator. He has particular knowledge in relation to insurance, reinsurance, pharmaceutical and energy matters. He regularly acts as sole arbitrator under the rules of leading institutions and has handled hearings taking place across the globe. - Ian Glick KCOne Essex Court | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Star Individuals
- Sir Jeremy Cooke KC7 King's Bench Walk | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Star Individuals
- Sir Robert Akenhead KCAtkin Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Star Individuals
- Sir Vivian Ramsey KCSir Vivian Ramsey | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Star Individuals
Band 1
1 David Owen KC
Twenty Essex | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedDavid Owen KC of Twenty Essex has vast experience in the market; he acts as both an arbitrator and mediator and focuses his practice on commercial disputes. He demonstrates his ability to act as sole arbitrator as well as chair. He considers handling proceedings under LCIA, ICC and LMAA rules to be a key component of his practice, although he is also called upon to provide counsel on ad hoc issues. He is well versed in disputes stemming from the energy and manufacturing sectors.1 Duncan Matthews KCTwenty Essex | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 29 Years RankedDuncan Matthews KC of Twenty Essex possesses longstanding experience in international arbitrations and has expertise in a broad spectrum of sectors including telecommunications, technology and construction. He accepts appointments under leading arbitral institutions such as the LCIA and ICC and takes part in complex ad hoc arbitrations.1 Gavin Kealey KC
7 King's Bench Walk | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 29 Years RankedGavin Kealey KC of 7 King's Bench Walk is a prominent arbitrator in the international commercial disputes sphere, best known for his expertise in insurance and reinsurance matters. He builds on many years of experience as counsel, arbitrator and deputy High Court judge. He is regularly appointed as sole arbitrator and as chair in arbitration proceedings. He often sits in London, New York, Dubai and Kuala Lumpur.1 Graham Dunning KC
Essex Court Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 29 Years RankedGraham Dunning KC of Essex Court Chambers has an impressive pedigree in international law, tackling a wide range of disputes across the globe. He demonstrates a strong understanding of LCIA and UNCITRAL rules, and frequently acts in cases which concern contractual disputes or terminations.1 Harry Matovu KC
Brick Court Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedHarry Matovu KC of Brick Court Chambers presides as arbitrator in high-value and complex commercial arbitrations, particularly those arising from disputes in Africa. He has significant experience arbitrating shareholder disputes and contractual claims in the energy and construction sectors, often handled under ICC rules.1 Hilary Heilbron KCBrick Court Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 28 Years RankedHilary Heilbron KC of Brick Court Chambers is widely considered to be a heavyweight in international arbitration who has expertise in cases concerning the energy, banking, telecommunications and pharmaceutical industries. She has been appointed under the rules of the ICC, the LCIA, the LMAA and SIAC, and has considerable experience acting as an ad hoc and emergency arbitrator. She also accepts appointments as sole arbitrator, party-appointed arbitrator and chair of the tribunal.1 Jeffrey Gruder KCEssex Court Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 29 Years RankedJeffrey Gruder KC of Essex Court Chambers is distinguished for his expertise in acting as an arbitrator in a number of high-value international disputes governed by the rules of the ICC and LCIA. He has been appointed in tribunals with seats in London and Geneva, handling claims relating to insurance policies, breach of confidence and contractual disputes. He has experience arbitrating in a number of sectors including energy, commodities, pharmaceuticals, insurance and infrastructure.1 Joe Smouha KCEssex Court Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 29 Years RankedJoe Smouha KC of Essex Court Chambers is a highly reputed international arbitrator, appointed in ad hoc arbitrations, as well as under principal arbitral bodies such as the ICC, the LCIA and ICSID. He specialises in hearing commercial disputes and has notable experience acting in arbitrations seated in London and Geneva.1 Julian D. M. Lew KCTwenty Essex | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 25 Years RankedJulian Lew KC of Twenty Essex is a seasoned arbitrator and academic with immense experience acting in commercial and investment disputes. He is often appointed as co-arbitrator, as well as sole and presiding arbitrator. He regularly handles LCSID, ICC and LCIA arbitrations.1 Lionel Persey KC
Quadrant Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 29 Years RankedLionel Persey KC of Quadrant Chambers comes recommended for his expertise as a commercial arbitrator. He sits in arbitrations across the world, particularly in Paris and Dubai, and is well versed in the rules of the LCIA, ICC and DIFC. He demonstrates notable strengths in the shipping and engineering sectors.1 Lord Hoffmann KCBrick Court Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedLord Hoffmann KC of Brick Court Chambers has developed a prestigious reputation as an arbitrator, following his career as a judge. He has been appointed in proceedings governed by many leading arbitral bodies including the ICC, SIAC, AIAC and the LCIA. He has expertise in a number of areas including investment treaties, intellectual property rights and public international law.1 Nicholas Fletcher KC
4 New Square Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedNicholas Fletcher KC of 4 New Square is an experienced arbitrator with broad expertise in pharmaceutical, energy, engineering and construction disputes. Working on an international basis, he acts as sole arbitrator, party-nominated arbitrator and chair in disputes arising in Africa, the USA, Europe and the Middle East.1 Roger Stewart KC4 New Square Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 29 Years RankedRoger Stewart KC of 4 New Square has notable experience acting as both chair and co-arbitrator in a range of matters. He arbitrates disputes stemming from a range of sectors including construction, oil and gas, and mining, to name a few.1 Sara Masters KCTwenty Essex | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedSara Masters KC of Twenty Essex 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.1 Sir Bernard Rix KCTwenty Essex | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedBernard Rix KC of Twenty Essex is a former Court of Appeal judge with deep commercial law expertise. He is experienced in acting as an arbitrator in proceedings concerning a wide range of commercial issues including banking and finance, energy and natural resources, and insurance and reinsurance.1 Wendy J Miles KCTwenty Essex | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedWendy Miles KC of Twenty Essex offers extensive experience as an arbitrator covering disputes across the world. She has acted as chair, sole and co-arbitrator in arbitrations concerning disputes arising in the energy and finance sectors, among other areas.- Adrian Hughes KC39 Essex Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Alistair Schaff KC7 King's Bench Walk | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Andrew Bartlett KCCrown Office Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Bernard Eder KCSir Bernard Eder | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Christopher Style KCOne Essex Court | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Christopher Symons KC3 Verulam Buildings | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Dame Elizabeth Gloster KCOne Essex Court | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- David Brynmor Thomas KC39 Essex Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Dominic Kendrick KC7 King's Bench Walk | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Kim Franklin KCCrown Office Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Lindy Patterson KC39 Essex Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Lord Mance KC7 King's Bench Walk | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Marcus Taverner KCKeating Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Michael Black KCXXIV Old Buildings | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Michael Crane KCFountain Court Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Nicholas Dennys KCAtkin Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Peter J Rees KC39 Essex Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Richard Harding KCKeating Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Robert Gaitskell KCKeating Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Stephen Furst KCKeating Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Timothy Elliott KCKeating Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Toby Landau KCChambers of Toby Landau KC | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Veronique Buehrlen KCKeating Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Zachary Douglas KC3 Verulam Buildings | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Anneliese Day KC
Fountain Court Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedAnneliese Day KC of Fountain Court Chambers is a vastly experienced arbitrator who has been appointed in matters under a wide range of governing bodies including SIAC, DFIC-LCIA, LCIA and ICC. She is highly sought for her expertise in the construction and energy sectors.2 Helen Davies KCBrick Court Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 26 Years RankedHelen Davies KC of Brick Court Chambers is a very well-respected arbitrator often appointed in high-stakes commercial arbitrations. She has experience sitting in matters under LCIA and DFIC-LCIA rules, among many others.2 Stephen Hofmeyr KC7 King's Bench Walk | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 29 Years RankedStephen Hofmeyr of 7 King's Bench Walk is a highly regarded arbitrator frequently appointed for marine-related matters. He has significant experience in arbitrations under AIAC, LCIA, LMAA and ICC rules.- Christopher Moger KC4 Pump Court | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2
- Nicholas Craig KC3 Verulam Buildings | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2
- Roger ter Haar KCCrown Office Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2
- Timothy Howe KCFountain Court Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2