Ranking tables
Shipping & Commodities | UK Bar
London (Bar)
Rankings overview for Sets
Star Individuals
- Luke Parsons KCQuadrant Chambers
- Simon Rainey KCQuadrant Chambers
Band 1
- Charles Kimmins KC Twenty Essex20 Years Ranked
- David Lewis KC Twenty Essex19 Years Ranked
- Duncan Matthews KC Twenty Essex29 Years Ranked
- Elizabeth Blackburn KC 36 Stone21 Years Ranked
- Lionel Persey KC Quadrant Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Michael Ashcroft KC Twenty Essex19 Years Ranked
- Peter MacDonald Eggers KC 7 King's Bench Walk14 Years Ranked
- Philip Edey KC Twenty Essex25 Years Ranked
- Richard Lord KC Brick Court Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Robert Thomas KC Quadrant Chambers26 Years Ranked
- Sean O'Sullivan KC 4 Pump Court20 Years Ranked
- Simon Croall KC Quadrant Chambers21 Years Ranked
- Steven Berry KC Essex Court Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Timothy Hill KC Twenty Essex25 Years Ranked
- Vasanti Selvaratnam KC 36 Stone29 Years Ranked
- 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 Court17 Years Ranked
- Chirag Karia KC Quadrant Chambers15 Years Ranked
- Christopher Smith KC Essex Court Chambers19 Years Ranked
- Nigel Cooper KC Quadrant Chambers21 Years Ranked
- Nigel Jacobs KC Quadrant Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Philippa Hopkins KC Essex Court Chambers25 Years Ranked
- Poonam Melwani KC Quadrant Chambers21 Years Ranked
- Richard Southern KC 7 King's Bench Walk24 Years Ranked
- Sara Masters KC Twenty Essex17 Years Ranked
- Siobán Healy KC 7 King's Bench Walk23 Years Ranked
- Stephen Hofmeyr KC 7 King's Bench Walk29 Years Ranked
- 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 Chambers20 Years Ranked
- Claire Blanchard KC Essex Court Chambers27 Years Ranked
- David Bailey KC 7 King's Bench Walk13 Years Ranked
- Graham Dunning KC Essex Court Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Henry Byam-Cook KC Twenty Essex15 Years Ranked
- James M Turner KC Quadrant Chambers25 Years Ranked
- Michael Nolan KC Quadrant Chambers17 Years Ranked
- Nichola Warrender KC Quadrant Chambers13 Years Ranked
- Nigel Eaton KC Essex Court Chambers13 Years Ranked
- Stewart Buckingham KC Quadrant Chambers19 Years Ranked
- Thomas Macey-Dare KC Quadrant Chambers11 Years Ranked
- Yash Kulkarni KC Quadrant Chambers13 Years Ranked
- 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 Court12 Years Ranked
- Fionn Pilbrow KC Brick Court Chambers14 Years Ranked
- Gavin Kealey KC 7 King's Bench Walk29 Years Ranked
- James Leabeater KC KC 4 Pump Court20 Years Ranked
- Jawdat Khurshid KC 7 King's Bench Walk19 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey Gruder KC Essex Court Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Jeremy Brier KC Essex Court Chambers12 Years Ranked
- John Passmore KC Quadrant Chambers18 Years Ranked
- Lawrence Akka KC Twenty Essex18 Years Ranked
- Michael Holmes KC 7 King's Bench Walk13 Years Ranked
- Nigel Tozzi KC 4 Pump Court29 Years Ranked
- Philip Riches KC Twenty Essex14 Years Ranked
- Simon Milnes KC Twenty Essex2 Years Ranked
- Jern-Fei Ng KC7BR
- John Kimbell KCQuadrant Chambers
- Nicholas Craig KC3 Verulam Buildings
Star Individuals
Band 1
Band 2
- Alexander MacDonald 7 King's Bench Walk12 Years Ranked
- Ben Gardner Quadrant Chambers8 Years Ranked
- Daniel Bovensiepen Twenty Essex8 Years Ranked
- David Walsh Essex Court Chambers10 Years Ranked
- Gemma Morgan Quadrant Chambers12 Years Ranked
- Marcus Mander 7 King's Bench Walk8 Years Ranked
- Mark Jones 36 Stone13 Years Ranked
- Paul Henton Quadrant Chambers12 Years Ranked
- Ravi Aswani 36 Stone14 Years Ranked
- Sandra Healy 7 King's Bench Walk12 Years Ranked
- Susannah Jones Twenty Essex16 Years Ranked
- Benjamin Parker7 King's Bench Walk
- Richard Sarll7 King's Bench Walk
- Tom BirdQuadrant Chambers
Band 3
- Adam Turner 7 King's Bench Walk10 Years Ranked
- Alex Carless Twenty Essex3 Years Ranked
- Andrew Carruth Quadrant Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Charles Debattista 36 Stone10 Years Ranked
- Charlotte Tan Brick Court Chambers10 Years Ranked
- Clara Benn 7 King's Bench Walk5 Years Ranked
- Francis Hornyold-Strickland Monckton Chambers2 Years Ranked
- James Shirley Quadrant Chambers9 Years Ranked
- Jason Robinson 7 King's Bench Walk5 Years Ranked
- Jessica Sutherland 7 King's Bench Walk13 Years Ranked
- Karen Maxwell Twenty Essex6 Years Ranked
- Rachel Toney 36 Stone20 Years Ranked
- Tom Corby Twenty Essex5 Years Ranked
- 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 Chambers2 Years Ranked
- Andrew Feld Twenty Essex2 Years Ranked
- Andrew Pearson 7 King's Bench Walk3 Years Ranked
- Angharad Parry Twenty Essex3 Years Ranked
- Colleen Hanley Twenty Essex5 Years Ranked
- Ed Jones 4 Pump Court3 Years Ranked
- Jocelin Gale 7 King's Bench Walk3 Years Ranked
- Koye Akoni Quadrant Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Max Davidson Quadrant Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Rani Noakes 4 Pump Court5 Years Ranked
- Robert Scrivener 4 Pump Court2 Years Ranked
- Saira Paruk Quadrant Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Sarah Martin 7 King's Bench Walk2 Years Ranked
- Thomas Steward 4 Pump Court6 Years Ranked
- Tom Nixon Quadrant Chambers2 Years Ranked
- 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
All Sets profiles
Band 1
1 7 King's Bench WalkShipping & Commodities2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked7 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 | 19 Years RankedA 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 | 19 Years RankedTwenty 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 | 7 Years Ranked36 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 | 11 Years Ranked4 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 | 19 Years RankedAdept 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."