Ranking tables
UK Bar London (Bar) Shipping & Commodities
Band 2
Star Individuals
- Luke Parsons KCQuadrant Chambers
- Simon Rainey KCQuadrant Chambers
Band 1
- Charles Kimmins KC Twenty Essex
- David Lewis KC Twenty Essex
- Duncan Matthews KC Twenty Essex
- Elizabeth Blackburn KC 36 Stone
- Lionel Persey KC Quadrant Chambers
- Michael Ashcroft KC Twenty Essex
- Peter MacDonald Eggers KC 7 King's Bench Walk
- Philip Edey KC Twenty Essex
- Richard Lord KC Brick Court Chambers
- Robert Thomas KC Quadrant Chambers
- Sean O'Sullivan KC 4 Pump Court
- Simon Croall KC Quadrant Chambers
- Steven Berry KC Essex Court Chambers
- Timothy Hill KC Twenty Essex
- Vasanti Selvaratnam KC 36 Stone
- Alistair Schaff KC7 King's Bench Walk
- Christopher Hancock KCTwenty Essex
- Dominic Kendrick KC7 King's Bench Walk
- John Russell KCQuadrant Chambers
- Jonathan Gaisman KC7 King's Bench Walk
- Michael Collett KCTwenty Essex
- Timothy Young KCTwenty Essex
Band 2
- Alexander Gunning KC One Essex Court
- Chirag Karia KC Quadrant Chambers
- Christopher Smith KC Essex Court Chambers
- Nigel Cooper KC Quadrant Chambers
- Nigel Jacobs KC Quadrant Chambers
- Philippa Hopkins KC Essex Court Chambers
- Poonam Melwani KC Quadrant Chambers
- Richard Southern KC 7 King's Bench Walk
- Sara Masters KC Twenty Essex
- Siobán Healy KC 7 King's Bench Walk
- Stephen Hofmeyr KC 7 King's Bench Walk
- David Allen KC7 King's Bench Walk
- Julian Kenny KCTwenty Essex
- Michael Coburn KCTwenty Essex
- Richard Waller KC7 King's Bench Walk
Band 3
- Chris Smith KC Quadrant Chambers
- Claire Blanchard KC Essex Court Chambers
- David Bailey KC 7 King's Bench Walk
- Graham Dunning KC Essex Court Chambers
- Henry Byam-Cook KC Twenty Essex
- James M Turner KC Quadrant Chambers
- Michael Nolan KC Quadrant Chambers
- Nichola Warrender KC Quadrant Chambers
- Nigel Eaton KC Essex Court Chambers
- Stewart Buckingham KC Quadrant Chambers
- Thomas Macey-Dare KC Quadrant Chambers
- Yash Kulkarni KC Quadrant Chambers
- David Goldstone KCQuadrant Chambers
- Michael Davey KCQuadrant Chambers
- Nick Vineall KC4 Pump Court
- Stephen Kenny KC7 King's Bench Walk
Band 4
- Alexander Wright KC 4 Pump Court
- Fionn Pilbrow KC Brick Court Chambers
- Gavin Kealey KC 7 King's Bench Walk
- James Leabeater KC 4 Pump Court
- Jawdat Khurshid KC 7 King's Bench Walk
- Jeffrey Gruder KC Essex Court Chambers
- Jeremy Brier KC Essex Court Chambers
- John Passmore KC Quadrant Chambers
- Lawrence Akka KC Twenty Essex
- Michael Holmes KC 7 King's Bench Walk
- Philip Riches KC Twenty Essex
- Simon Milnes KC Twenty Essex
- Jern-Fei Ng KC7BR
- John Kimbell KCQuadrant Chambers
- Nicholas Craig KC3 Verulam Buildings
- Nigel Tozzi KC4 Pump Court
New Silks
- Luke Pearce KC Twenty Essex
- N G Casey KC7 King's Bench Walk
Star Individuals
Band 1
Band 2
- Alexander MacDonald 7 King's Bench Walk
- Ben Gardner Quadrant Chambers
- Daniel Bovensiepen Twenty Essex
- David Walsh Essex Court Chambers
- Gemma Morgan Quadrant Chambers
- Marcus Mander 7 King's Bench Walk
- Mark Jones 36 Stone
- Oliver Caplin Twenty Essex
- Paul Henton Quadrant Chambers
- Ravi Aswani 36 Stone
- Sandra Healy 7 King's Bench Walk
- Susannah Jones Twenty Essex
- Benjamin Parker7 King's Bench Walk
- Richard Sarll7 King's Bench Walk
- Tom BirdQuadrant Chambers
Band 3
- Adam Turner 7 King's Bench Walk
- Alex Carless Twenty Essex
- Andrew Carruth Quadrant Chambers
- Charles Debattista 36 Stone
- Charlotte Tan Brick Court Chambers
- Clara Benn 7 King's Bench Walk
- Francis Hornyold-Strickland Monckton Chambers
- James Shirley Quadrant Chambers
- Jason Robinson 7 King's Bench Walk
- Jessica Sutherland 7 King's Bench Walk
- Josephine Davies Twenty Essex
- Karen Maxwell Twenty Essex
- Paul Toms Quadrant Chambers
- Rachel Toney 36 Stone
- Tom Corby Twenty Essex
- Andrew LeungQuadrant Chambers
- Andrew Stevens4 Pump Court
- Gavin Geary7 King's Bench Walk
- Henry EllisQuadrant Chambers
- James Watthey4 Pump Court
- Mark StiggelboutQuadrant Chambers
- Natalie MooreQuadrant Chambers
- Peter StevensonQuadrant Chambers
Band 4
- Adam Board Essex Court Chambers
- Andrew Feld Twenty Essex
- Andrew Pearson 7 King's Bench Walk
- Angharad Parry Twenty Essex
- Colleen Hanley Twenty Essex
- Ed Jones 4 Pump Court
- Jocelin Gale 7 King's Bench Walk
- Koye Akoni Quadrant Chambers
- Max Davidson Quadrant Chambers
- Rani Noakes 4 Pump Court
- Robert Scrivener 4 Pump Court
- Saira Paruk Quadrant Chambers
- Sarah Martin 7 King's Bench Walk
- Thomas Steward 4 Pump Court
- Tom Nixon Quadrant Chambers
- Charles Holroyd7 King's Bench Walk
- Kishore Sharma4-5 Gray's Inn Square
- Matthew McGheeTwenty Essex
- Stephanie BarrettQuadrant Chambers
- Stephen Du7 King's Bench Walk
- Tim Jenns7 King's Bench Walk
Up and Coming
Band 1
1 7 King's Bench WalkShipping & Commodities2024 | Band 1 |7 King's Bench Walk is an outstanding chambers that offers first-rate expertise in shipping and commodities. Members of 7 King's Bench Walk have appeared at all levels of court in many recent, high-profile shipping cases, including YieldStreet v QBE,a high-value fraud claim involving vessels sold for scrap. The set is particularly recognised for its capabilities in insurance coverage disputes, fraud-related cases and loss of cargo claims. An interviewee notes: "7KBW is capable of quickly providing clear and concise advice to complicated matters," while another adds: "It is a go-to set for shipping disputes."1 Quadrant ChambersShipping & Commodities2024 | Band 1 |A market-leading set, Quadrant Chambers continues to excel, offering a raft of stellar silks and high-calibre juniors who exhibit strong sector expertise in both dry and wet shipping matters as well as significant commodities disputes. Members regularly appear in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court in the highest-profile cases, often with far-reaching implications. Recent instructions include NKD Maritime v Bart Maritime, a seven-day Commercial Court trial concerning a ship sale contract, under which the buyers claimed that the COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the Indian government constituted a restraint of governments. Sources say: "Quadrant has an excellent depth and is home to many of the leading barristers in shipping and commodities."1 Twenty EssexShipping & Commodities2024 | Band 1 |Twenty Essex is a standout set offering impressive expertise in shipping and commodities. The set is renowned for its exceptional shipping litigation practice and represents clients at all levels of court and in arbitration. The chambers exhibits extensive experience in claims stemming from shipbuilding, charter parties and bills of lading. Members are also adept at handling disputes relating to ship arrests, cargo damage and collisions. Work highlights for the year include Trafigura v Clearlake Shipping, a case concerning the application for a mandatory injunction, compelling the defendant to provide security to enable the release of a vessel. Clients enjoy working with the set as a result of its unique combination of expertise in energy, environmental and maritime law. The set is noted by interviewees as being "top tier" and "renowned as a leading shipping and commodities set, boasting an impressive contingent of world-class silks and excellent juniors."
Band 2
2 36 StoneShipping & Commodities2024 | Band 2 |36 Stone is commended for its members' expertise across significant commodities and shipping disputes. International trade is a particular area of competence for many counsel, who frequently act in overseas jurisdictions. Tenants have recently handled significant cases, such as the collision between 'VL Nichioh' and 'Shandong Zheng Tong'. One source remarks that the set is "brilliant, and effective at managing time and expectations." Another says they have a "good ability to grasp facts quickly and give commercial advice."2 4 Pump CourtShipping & Commodities2024 | Band 2 |4 Pump Court is an excellent set, home to members who exhibit strong capabilities in both wet and dry shipping disputes. The chambers provides a wealth of expertise in shipbuilding, cargo claims and sanctions, regularly advising on overseas jurisdictions. Members counsel clients in Mainland China and Hong Kong on marine and construction work. The set's work highlights include acting in Havila v Hijos de J Barreras, a shipbuilding dispute concerning the financing of a project for the construction of two LNG-powered ferries. Interviewees highlight the set as offering "a specialist team with some of the best barristers in the area of shipping," as well as being a "great set of chambers that is easy to deal with."2 Essex Court ChambersShipping & Commodities2024 | Band 2 |Adept across wet and dry shipping matters, members of Essex Court Chambers are regularly sought out by shipbuilders, ship owners, shipyards and insurers for their expert knowledge. Its tenants have acted in high-profile court cases, including BP Oil v Glencore Energy. A source comments they have "first-class appreciation of the law and jurisdictional issues, and know what matters to the client."