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Barristers inthe internationallegal market

Barristers of England and Wales provide specialist advocacy and legal advisory services of the highest quality to clients around the world as follows:

• They primarily act as advocates in court proceedings (both in the courts of England and Wales and in many other jurisdictions), arbitrations, adjudications and mediations.

• They also act as arbitrators, adjudicators, and mediators where qualified to do so.

• They provide expert advice on matters governed by the law of England and Wales and (where permitted) other jurisdictions.

• They can be instructed to provide expert evidence on English law for foreign court proceedings.

As lawyers in independent practice, barristers are able to offer their services at competitive rates and can be instructed on a flexible basis as and when their particular services are required.

The Bar is an outward-looking profession with an international reputation for excellence. Its services are increasingly in demand throughout the globalised legal market. Lawyers from jurisdictions outside of England and Wales may instruct barristers directly, without needing to instruct an English law firm, in a range of international transactions and disputes.

This guide focuses on how barristers can help to provide solutions to a wide range of disputes and non-contentious legal problems. It explains the role of barristers and how they are well placed to assist with many types of legal issues. The guide also explains how you can instruct a barrister and features a list of barristers’ chambers which offer international legal services.

About barristers 4-5 How barristers can help 6 Specialist advocates 6 Advisory work 8 Specialist arbitrators and mediators 8 Expert witnesses 8 Working as a team 9 Why choose England and Wales as a 10 centre for dispute resolution? Fact and figures 12-13 Specialist judges and court facilities 14 How to instruct the right barrister 15 List of barristers’ chambers 16-37 Specialist Bar Associations 38

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The Bar Council represents over 16,600 self-employed and employed barristers in England and Wales.

The Bar Council promotes:

– The Bar’s high-quality specialist advocacy and advisory services;

– Fair access to justice for all;– The highest standards of ethics,

equality and diversity across the profession; and

– The development of business opportunities for barristers at home and abroad.

The Bar Council

Introduction

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They draft written statements of case and other pleadings, advise on evidence, and present arguments in writing and orally. They provide expert legal advice both in connection with legal proceedings and for transactional or other non-contentious work.

Barristers are specialists in one or more areas of law and offer a high degree of knowledge, skill and expertise in their fields of practice.

The main focus of a barrister’s work is advocacy and advising on disputes, whether in court or arbitration. Because barristers are recognised for their expertise in advocacy their services are in high demand in the international legal market.

Like consultants, barristers in independent practice can be instructed on a case-by-case basis. They are professionally obliged to promote fearlessly the best interests of their client without regard to their own interests or any consequences to themselves. Barristers are obliged to protect the confidentiality of their client’s affairs and will carry out any instructions they receive personally, unless they are working as part of a team or their client expressly permits them to delegate work to others.

Most barristers are sole practitioners who are self-employed and typically work alongside other independent barristers in shared premises known as sets of chambers. Each set of chambers tends

to specialise in one or more areas of law and will employ staff to provide administrative support and management services. Generally, each set of chambers will have its own website through which you can find out more information about its barristers and their specialist areas of practice (see page 16 onwards).

Importantly, barrister members within any given chambers do not share their profits and are not in partnership with one another. Their main source of work is from other lawyers rather than from clients directly. Working in this way means that barristers generally do not compete with solicitors, law firms or other legal professionals and are therefore ideal partners for international firms seeking to enhance

their existing offering with specialist legal expertise from English and Welsh practitioners.

Barristers practise under a Code of Conduct which is enforced by the independent Bar Standards Board. The Bar Council is proud of the very high professional standards at the Bar of England and Wales, which is evidenced by the fact that both client complaints and disciplinary sanctions remain at consistently low levels. Practising barristers are also required to maintain adequate professional indemnity insurance.

“Assisted with drafting and

supervising the implementation of the rules and regulations of a major, emerging,

international financial centre.”

A barrister is an expert advocate who represents clients and argues their cases, in person, before courts, arbitrators, adjudicators and tribunals of all kinds.

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PractisingBarristers

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About Barristers

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Barristers frequently advise or appear as advocates in international disputes. They also act in a quasi-judicial capacity: as arbitrators, adjudicators or as mediators. They can advise clients on both contentious and non-contentious matters. They can assist with the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitration awards in England and Wales, and of English judgments and arbitration awards internationally.

Barristers specialise in one or more sectors and offer a high degree of knowledge in their fields of practice. Apart from international litigation in the courts of England and Wales, they regularly appear in international arbitrations and international tribunals, such as the International Criminal Court or the European Court of Human Rights.

All barristers have full rights of audience, which means they are permitted to appear before all courts and tribunals in England and Wales. A number of international commercial

courts also permit English barristers to appear before them without needing to be admitted locally. Many barristers are qualified in other jurisdictions, where they have rights of audience in court and can advise on the law of that jurisdiction. This is particularly so in the case of other common law jurisdictions such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai and parts of the Caribbean, although a number of barristers are also qualified in other jurisdictions and legal systems.

Barristers are specifically trained in the skills of case presentation and cross-examination. They hone those skills over many years of advocacy training and practice. In comparison to other lawyers they are likely to have spent a greater proportion of their time working as advocates and therefore have a wealth of experience to draw upon

when guiding their clients through the many challenges of international litigation and arbitration.Some of the services which barristers can provide include:• Presenting oral and written

arguments to a court or tribunal on their client’s behalf;

• Expertly cross-examining witnesses where oral evidence is given;

• Drafting pleadings and other documents setting out their client’s case;

• Assisting with the preparation of witness statements and other evidence;

• Suggesting appropriate expert witnesses and providing advice as to their suitability; and

• Giving expert evidence on matters of English and Welsh law, and international law, in the courts and tribunals of other jurisdictions.

At all stages a barrister will give objective and independent advice as to the prospects of success, identify

any weaknesses in the case, and advise as to what evidence is necessary to prove their client’s case. From the outset, a barrister will advise on strategy, drawing on his or her considerable experience of litigation and arbitration. International clients frequently find that coming straight to a barrister when there is the prospect of a dispute saves considerable time and expenditure. This is because barristers can efficiently and effectively advise on the strategic options, the chances of success, and the relevant evidentiary requirements. They are also well placed to give independent advice on which law firms to instruct, should additional litigation or arbitration support be required.

How barristers can help

Specialist advocates

“Represented United Nations

whistleblowers in Geneva and

defended them from retaliation.”

Barristers frequently advise on contentious and non-contentious legal matters across all areas of commercial and non-commercial life. Their extensive experience as trial lawyers makes their expertise particularly valuable in areas where a client needs advice about the approach that a court or arbitral panel is likely to take to a proposed decision, but they are equally comfortable advising in purely non-contentious areas such as company or trust structures, or tax planning. Barristers are able to ground their advice not only in their specialist legal knowledge and expertise but also in the experience gained from dealing with a wide variety of clients and from running their own practices, so that their advice is always rooted in a sense of commercial reality.

Some barristers develop highly specialised practices in which they become leading experts on some of the most difficult legal issues. English and Welsh solicitors and firms of foreign lawyers frequently instruct specialist barristers to advise upon points of law that arise in complex cases.

The Bar is a leading profession in the field of international arbitration. Barristers are frequently instructed not only as legal representatives but also as arbitrators, in the UK and other major arbitration centres around the world. This includes working with co-arbitrators from other jurisdictions and cultures in disputes that are not governed by English law. Their expertise in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has also led to barristers being appointed as mediators, adjudicators and on dispute boards.

Barristers can provide expert evidence on the law and court procedure of England and Wales for overseas courts and arbitration proceedings. This expertise may be in written or oral form and may include attendance at court or in proceedings overseas. It can be on any aspect of the law: from the law of contract or divorce, to anti-corruption or trusts.

Barristers are flexible in their working methods, and their ability to communicate directly with their legal and lay clients generally facilitates positive working relationships. Whilst barristers often act as the lead on a client’s case, they are also frequently instructed to work together as part of a larger team, providing specific advice and assistance alongside other legal professionals

Of approximately 13,400 barristers in independent practice in England and Wales nearly 1,700 hold the rank of Queen’s Counsel

(widely known as QCs). To become a QC, a barrister must go through a rigorous and transparent selection process. The mark of QC is internationally recognised as demonstrating that a barrister has achieved the highest standards as an advocate.

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Advisory work

Expert witnesses

Working as part of a team

Specialist arbitrators & mediators

“Advising and appearing in trial for the Special Investigations Task Force in the Turks & Caicos in relation to corruption by the former Premier and others.”

Parties frequently choose the law of England and Wales as the law under which to resolve disputes arising from international contracts, even where the subject matter and the parties may have no other connection with this jurisdiction. English and Welsh law is by far the most popular choice of law in the commercial field worldwide. It is a highly developed, precedent-based system, where the courts rely on previously decided cases to guide them in their decision-making. It is usually possible to find the answers to international legal questions under English and Welsh law by reference to the reasoning applied in earlier cases. This means that our legal system offers greater legal certainty than in most other jurisdictions, both before and after a dispute arises. English and Welsh law has a strong international reputation not only for its transparency and predictability but also for its ability to adapt to modern commercial needs.

The legal system of England and Wales is divided into six regions (or “Circuits”), all of which are home to expert barristers and in any of which legal proceedings can be issued before an exceptional collection of judges. There are specialist business court centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle. England’s capital, London, is one of the leading financial and commercial centres in the world, where many high-value transactions are concluded in fields such as banking and financial services, insurance, energy, aviation, shipping and international trade. It has long enjoyed a pre-eminent

reputation in all types of dispute resolution and is particularly renowned for its expertise in commercial and business cases. In addition to a number of international arbitral institutions such as the London Court of International Arbitration, London is home to the Rolls Building, a first-class modern facility which houses the specialist commercial, business and property courts of the High Court.

The judges of the courts in England and Wales have a worldwide reputation for quality and independence, and their judgments can be widely enforced in many international jurisdictions. The popularity of our legal system is demonstrated by the fact that around 80% of cases in the Commercial Court have at least one party from abroad, with a further 50% of the cases having no connection to England and Wales whatsoever, other than the jurisdiction in which resolution is sought.

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Why choose England and Wales as a centre of dispute resolution?

“Advised the Staff Association of the Pan-American Health Organisation in Washington DC.”

“Over 80% of parties in London Court of International Arbitration cases are not of English nationality, which reflects the institution’s truly international character.”

Chambers

disputes were resolved by alternative dispute resolution in the UK

Members of the Bar now receive instructions from abroad(a number that has doubled in 10 years)

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of governing law in all global corporate arbitrations is English Law

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of cases in the Commercial Court have at least one party from abroad

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of cases in theUK Commercial Courtwere internationalin nature in 2018

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Facts and figures

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One of the main advantages of our legal system to international parties is the judiciary of England and Wales. Our judges are drawn from the most experienced practitioners, and have an established and worldwide reputation for efficiency, speed, consistency and incorruptibility.

Judges in England and Wales are well versed in dealing with other systems of law. Where the law governing all or part of a dispute is not English law, they will receive and evaluate evidence of that law and decide the dispute accordingly.

The High Court’s centre of international dispute resolution is the purpose-built Rolls Building, in the heart of London. It brings together specialist judges from the Commercial, Technology and Construction, and Patents Courts, and the Chancery Division.

It provides 31 courtrooms (including three extremely large ‘super courts’), 11 hearing rooms (for related work such as bankruptcy hearings), 55 public consultation rooms, and improved IT infrastructure for parties involved in proceedings. It contains the largest concentration of specialist commercial judicial expertise anywhere in the world, covering all areas of commercial and business law.

The Rolls Building is also home to the Financial List, a specialist list set up in 2015 to handle complex, cross-jurisdictional and high-value claims related to the financial markets.

A key feature of the List is the financial expertise and experience of its judges, who are responsible for cases allocated to them from inception through to enforcement. The Financial List helps to ensure that the courts of England and Wales adapt to the needs of the international financial community.

There are no restrictions on barristers receiving instructions from international lawyers. Overseas law firms and in-house counsel can instruct barristers easily and directly, without the use of a domestic law firm. This provides foreign lawyers with direct access to a legal specialist without having to lose time or incur expense through an intermediary.

The first step is to identify a barrister or a set of chambers which specialises in the field of law relevant to the dispute or non-contentious legal problem. The Bar Directory, an online service run by Juriosity in partnership with the Bar Council, can be used to find a barrister by searching for a range of criteria, and is available at www.juriosity.com

In addition to the commercially available directories, many of the Specialist Bar Associations publish useful directories of their members on their websites, which are listed at the end of this booklet

Once you have identified a barrister or set of chambers, the chambers’ clerks or practice managers are usually the first point of contact and will be able to check both the availability and the cost of the desired barrister. Where necessary they can also advise on which individual barrister or team of barristers would be most suitable for your case.

Full details of the rules governing international direct access to the Bar can be found on the Bar Council’s website: bit.ly/InstructingBarristers

Some barristers can now receive instructions directly from lay clients. For more information, please visit: www.directaccessportal.co.uk

The Bar Council produces several resources which are designed to assist international clients in identifying and instructing the right barristers. The Bar Council’s resources can be found here: bit.ly/International ClientInformation

The next section features advertisements from sets of chambers that specialise in international work. You can go to the chambers’ websites to get more information and ascertain an individual barristers’ availability through the set’s clerks or practice managers.

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Specialist judges and court facilities

How to instruct the right barrister

“Delivering a programme for new legislation for a Caribbean nation, including drafting the proposed legislation and training the prosecutors, judges, police and defence attorneys on the final legislation passed by Parliament.”

“Appeared before the Administrative Tribunals of the World Bank in Washington DC, the International Labour Organisation in Geneva, the Asian Development Bank in Manila and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London.”

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3 Verulam Buildings 18 4 Pump Court 18 4 Stone Buildings 19 5 PB 19 6 Pump Court 20 6KBW 20 7KBW 21 9 Bedford Row 21 9 Stone Buildings 22 11KBW 22 33 Chancery Lane 23 36 Group 23 39 Essex Chambers 24 187 Chambers 24 Atkin Chambers 25 Blackstone Chambers 25 Brick Court Chambers 26 Crown Office Cambers 26 Essex Court Chambers 27 Falcon Chambers 27

Fenners Barristers 28 Field Court Tax Chambers 28 Fountain Chambers 29 Hardwicke 29 Keating Chambers 30 Landmark Chambers 30 Maitland Chambers 31 Matrix Chambers 31 No5 Barristers’ Chambers 32 One Essex Court 32 Outer Temple Chambers 33 Pump Court Tax Chambers 33 Quadrant Chambers 34 Radcliffe Chambers 34 Serle Court 35 Temple Garden Chambers 35 Twenty Essex 36 Wilberforce Chambers 36 XXIV Barristers’ Chambers 37

List of barristers’ chambersSets of chambers .that specialise in various aspects of international work are listed below.1

1 Chambers listed have contributed to the cost of producing this publication.

A leading set of barristers’ chambers with a reputation for excellence in international commercial ltitigation and arbitration.

BankingCommercial DisputesConstruction

Cross Border Investment EnergyFinancial Services

InsuranceInternational Arbitration

Professional NegligenceShippingTechnology

www.4pumpcourt.com clerks@4pumpcourt.com +44(0)207 842 5555

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A substantial proportion of the work undertaken by chambers is on behalf of overseas clients, both in the UK and also abroad, in the Caribbean & Atlantic jurisdictions (the Bahamas, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Nevis, the Turks & Caicos Islands and Trinidad & Tobago), the Far East (Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Japan), Asia (Kazakhstan and India), Africa (Rwanda and the Seychelles) and also nearer home (the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and Gibraltar). This includes advisory work, appearing in court or in arbitrations, and also assisting in the drafting of legislation.

Senior Clerk: David Goddard Lincolns Inn, London, WC2A 3XT • DX: 385 Chancery Lane • Telephone: 020 7242 5524 • Fax: 020 7831 7907

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“ The ‘fi rst-class’ 3 Verulam Buildings is where to go with the most diffi cult questions”The Legal 500 2019

3 Verulam Buildings is one of the UK’s foremost barristers’ chambers, consistently ranked by Chambers UK and the Legal 500 as one of the leading sets for International Arbitration and notably in Commercial Litigation, Banking & Finance and Civil Fraud, areas which continue to generate some of the most

complex and high-value commercial cases.

Chambers provides litigation and advisory services across a wide range of commercial law:

For further information contact Stephen Penson or Stuart Pullum, Senior Practice Managers+44 (0)20 7831 8441 chambers@3vb.com www.3vb.com

Commercial LitigationBanking & FinanceCivil FraudEnergy & Natural Resources

Financial ServicesInsolvency & RestructuringInsurance & ReinsuranceInternational Arbitration

IT & TelecomsMedia & EntertainmentProfessional Negligence

“renowned for excellence”

barristers (including 12 QC’s). Our expertise in international

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‘Strength and depth in regulatory matters, and…one of the leading players in planning and environmental issues’Chambers & Partners

Six Pump Court Chambers is a leading set with extensive experience of international commercial and environmental litigation and arbitration. With recognised expertise in ten specialist areas, Chambers is unique in being able to draw on broad experience to provide a wide range of international litigation services.

6 Pump Court, Temple, London, EC4Y 7AREmail: clerks@6pumpcourt.co.uk J Tel: +44 (0)20 7797 8400 J www.6pumpcourt.co.uk

Chambers main areas of expertise include:-

J Environmental LawJ Energy, Oil and GasJ Utilities RegulationJ Corporate Criminal LiabilityJ Regulatory Law (including Food, Consumer Protection,

Health and Safety)J Employment Law

J Criminal Law (including Fraud, Proceeds of Crime,

Money Laundering)

J International Tax Law & Compliance

J Civil Fraud & Asset Recovery

J Commercial Litigation and Arbitration

We are a Chambers of formidable strength and ability, recognised nationally and internationally for providing advocacy and advice at the highest level to governments, corporates and individuals.

Members of Chambers are regularly instructed in matters concerning:

• Transnational criminal law, including cybercrime• International criminal law• Corporateandfinancialinvestigations• Cross-borderfinancialandregulatorycompliance• Extradition and mutual legal assistance• Misconduct• Wrongdoing

Please contact us today with your international law enquiry.

21 College Hill, London EC4R 2RP | T: +44 (0)20 3301 0910 | DX: 135185 Cheapside E: clerks@6kbw.com | W: www.6kbw.com

Head of Chambers

“Pound for pound it is easily the best chambers at the Commercial Bar”The Legal 500

Areas of Expertise• Arbitration• Auditors Negligence• Aviation• Banking & Finance• Civil Fraud

• Product Liability• Professional Negligence• Shipping & Admiralty• Sport

• Commercial Law• Commodities• Conflicts of Law• Energy & Natural Resources• Insurance & Reinsurance• International Trade & Commodities

Commercial LitigationSet of the YearLegal 500 Awards 2017Legal 500 Awards 2018

Shipping Set of the YearInsurance Set of the Year

Chambers Bar Awards 2019

7 King's Bench Walk

Senior ClerksBernie Hyatt, Greg Leydenclerks@7kbw.co.uk

Temple, London, EC4Y 1DST: +44 (0)20 7910 8300www.7kbw.co.uk

Gavin Kealey QC

Excellence in advocacy.

- Crisis Management

- Cross-Border Financial Crime

- Extradition

- Human Rights

- Interpol Red Notices

- Sanctions

- Strategic Planning

- War crimes

Email: Clerks@9bedfordrow.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0)20 7489 2727 | www.9bedfordrow.co.uk

‘Among the foremost experts in the field of international criminal law.’Legal 500

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“EVERYTHING YOU WANT AND EXPECT FROM A LEADING CHAMBERS”

LEGAL 500

Joint Senior Clerks: Lucy Barbet and Mark Dann, Business Development Director: Andrea Kennedy clerks@11kbw.com | +44 (0)20 7632 8500 | www.11kbw.comm

11KBW is committed to equal opportunities

For more information:

An award-winning set with exceptional expertise in:

• Asset Recovery & Tracing

• Corporate Investigations

• Bribery & Corruption

• Financial Wrongdoing

• Civil & Criminal Fraud

• Mutual Legal Assistance

‘The knowledge base and expertise here is unparalleled’ Chambers & Partners

33 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1EN | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7440 9950Email: clerks@33cllaw.com | Web: www.33cllaw.com

Ranked as a ‘leading set’ in the major legal directories, The 36 Group comprisesover 150 specialist barristers, mediators, and arbitrators. Our clients look to us to deliver a distinctively high degree of quality and creativity to resolve their legal challenges in an effective and cost-effi cient manner.

The 36 Group is a premier barristers’ chambers withmarket-leading practices and a global perspective.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:LONDON: Tel: +44 (0)20 7421 8000 / 7440 6900 SINGAPORE: Tel: +65 6808 6161 CYPRUS: Tel: +357 2504 0166 www.36group.co.uk

“ The relaxed but professional atmosphere makes clients feel comfortable and instils confi dence in the service”

LEGAL 500

2020LEADING SET

We have a wealth of expertise and experience in foreign jurisdictions and international law and have members who regularly act as advocates or advisors in:

Asia (particularly China, Singapore and Malaysia), the Caribbean (particularly Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, the Bahamas and British Virgin Islands), North America (particularly New York and Des Moines), Europe (particularly Eire, Gibraltar and Switzerland).

Also in UK offshore jurisdictions of the Channel Islands (particularly Guernsey) and the Isle of Man.

9 Stone Buildings, Lincoln’s Inn, London WC2A 3NNT: +44 (0)207 404 5055 F: +44 (0)207 405 1551 DX: 314 London Chancery Laneclerks@9stonebuildings.com www.9stonebuildings.com

• Land and property

• Private clients

• Companies

• Personal and corporate insolvency

•Bankingandfinance

• Commerce and business

• Arbitration and ADR

S T O N EBUILDINGSB a r r i s t e r s ’ C h a m b e r s9

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Located in the heart of London, 187 Fleet Street Chambers is a well established specialist crime, fraud and regulatory set with more than 60 barristers, including 7 Queen’s Counsel.

187 is ranked as a ‘leading set’ in prestigious legal directories and our highly skilled criminal law barristers regularly appear in the Court of Appeal, High Court and Crown Courts combining first class legal knowledge with formidable courtroom advocacy.

Our barristers practice in England and Wales and overseas jurisdictions, including the Channel Islands and the Turks and Caicos and offer expert opinion and representation to both UK and international clients in the following areas:

Chambers of Andrew Trollope and Richard Christie

187 Fleet Street, London EC4A 2AT

Chambers’ General Manager Maria Dimmock

Telephone0207 430 7430

Emailmaria@187fleetstreet.com

Websitewww.187fleetstreet.com

■ Criminal law

■ Serious fraud

■ Terrorism

■ Modern slavery

■ Money laundering

■ Regulatory law

■ Proceeds of crime

■ Bribery and corruption

"An impressive number of skilledinternational arbitration practitioners"Legal 500

David Barnes, CEOdbarnes@atkinchambers.com

• Commercial

• Construction and engineering

• Energy and natural resources

• Infrastructure and PFI/PPP

• IT and telecommunications

• Professional negligence

• Shipbuilding and offshore construction

• Transport

Justin Wilson, Senior Clerkjwilson@atkinchambers.com

t: +44 (0)20 7404 0102 e: clerks@atkinchambers.com www.atkinchambers.com

CONTACT:

barristers • arbitrators • mediators

LONDON+44 (0)20 7832 1111

SINGAPORE+65 6320 9272

KUALA LUMPUR+60 32 271 1085

Our members practise worldwide in a wide range of areas including commercial litigation, construction & engineering, commercial fraud, financial services, insurance, alternative dispute resolution, energy, oil & gas, planning, environmental, personal injury, public law and shipping.

39essex.com

Key Contact

“39 Essex Chambers is a formidable force”Chambers & Partners

“a fantastic range of expertise” The Legal 500

Our members practise worldwide in a wide range of areas including commercial litigation, construction & engineering, commercial fraud, financial services, insurance, alternative dispute resolution, energy, oil & gas, planning, environmental, personal injury, public, human rights, tax, shipping and EU law.

Lindsay ScottChief Executive & Director of ClerkingT: +44 (0)20 7832 1115M: +44 (0)7961 531 832lindsay.scott@39essex.com

“Chambers of the Year”

Website: www.blackstonechambers.com Telephone: +44 (0)20 7583 1770 Senior Clerk: garyoliver@blackstonechambers.com

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Brick Court Chambers7-8 Essex Street, London WC2R 3LD, United Kingdom+44 (0)20 7379 3550clerks@brickcourt.co.ukwww.brickcourt.co.uk

ESSEX COURT CHAMBERS

24 Lincoln’s Inn Fields London WC2A 3EG UK

T +44 (0)20 7813 8000 F +44 (0)20 7813 8080 DX 320 Chancery Lane

Senior Clerk: Joe Ferrigno E clerksroom@essexcourt.com

www.essexcourt.com

Essex Court Chambers is a leading set of barristers’ chambers, specialising in commercial and financial litigation, arbitration, public

law and public international law. Its members advise and actin a broad range of dispute resolution worldwide.

‘THE ROLLS ROYCE OF THE BAR’,

ESSEX COURT CHAMBERS IS ‘BRIMMING

WITH TALENT’ AND ‘ABSOLUTELY

BRILLIANT FROM TOP TO BOTTOM’

THE LEGAL 500 UK BAR 2019

A STRONG AND REPUTABLE SET

RECOGNISED FOR ITS MEMBERS’ REGULAR

INVOLVEMENT IN COMPLEX,HIGH-VALUE

AND LEGALLY IMPORTANT DISPUTES.

CHAMBERS UK BAR 2018

For further information please call Chambers Director, Edith A Robertson or John Stannard, Senior Clerk on 020 7353 2484 email: clerks@falcon-chambers.com

www.falcon-chambers.com

“ Falcon Chambers is a very high-quality set with exceptionally talented and intelligent barristers who specialise in property law, It is a go-to chambers for any property matter.” Chambers UK 2020

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| 3 Madingley Rd, Cambridge, CB3 0EE, UK | W www.fennerschambers.com | E clerks@fennerschambers.com | T +44 (0)1223 368761 |

Fenners Chambers have established international specialists in Marine Public Law; Shipping and Aviation Law and Family Law.

MARINE PUBLIC LAWn Specialists in marine public law at

international level, with a focus on international fisheries law, advising companies, public bodies and NGOs.

SHIPPING AND AVIATION LAWn Specialists in all aspects of shipping

and aviation law, work includes commercial, regulatory and personal

injury claims in the shipping and aviation industries worldwide.

INTERNATIONAL FAMILY LAWn Services for those involved in family

law disputes with jurisdictional and cross border issues, including cases involving children being taken abroad, wishing to return to the UK, international child arrangements and abduction cases under the Hague Convention.

n We provide advice and representation to domestic and overseas clients on

financial provision after divorce, where there are assets outside of the jurisdiction and where injunctive remedies are required to prevent movement of assets.

n We provide advice and representation to domestic and overseas clients on the enforcement of money orders.

n We provide specialist advice on the use of the High Court’s Inherent Jurisdiction.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERTISE

Services include:

• Tax appeals in all courts and tribunals

• BEPS

• Controlled foreign companies

• Double tax treaties

• EU treaty

• The non-domicile rules

• Residence rules

• ATED structures

• Remittance planning

• SDLT planning

• All personal and corporate taxes

• Land taxes

• Exchange of information

and FATCA

• Cross-border enforcement

of taxes

• The GAAR

• Image rights

• State aid problems

• Taxation and human rights issues

• Cross-border reorganisations

• International entertainers and sportspersons

• Mutual agreement procedure advice

Patrick C Soares (Head of Chambers)Patrick Way QC • Philip Baker QC • Imran S Afzal • Peter Vaines

David Bloom QC (Aust.) • Philip Goeth • Katherine BullockDoor Tenant – Porus F Kaka, Senior Advocate (India)

Field Court tax Chambers3 Field Court • Gray’s Inn • London WC1R 5EP

020 3693 3700 • chambers@fieldtax.com • www.fieldtax.com

Fountain Court Chambers is a leading set of international commercial barristers, based in the heart of London and in the Ocean Financial Centre, Singapore.

Our Chambers is closely attuned to commercial reality and client needs with effective advocacy as its hallmark.

Our People are universally recognised as the best at the Bar, whether barristers or clerks.

Our Core Work is commercial: members advise and represent clients in business disputes of all kinds and at all levels.

www.fountaincourt.co.uk

Middle East

Europe & Channel Islands

North America

Latin America

Caribbean

Asia

Australia

Africa

Hardwicke, New Square, Lincoln’s Inn, London WC2A 3SB | DX: LDE 393

enquiries@hardwicke.co.uk +44 (0)20 7242 2523 hardwicke.co.uk

International

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Keating Chambers, 15 Essex Street, London, WC2R 3AA, United Kingdom clerks@keatingchambers.com | +44 (0)20 7544 2600

www.keatingchambers.com | Follow Us: @keatingchambers.com

• Construction & Engineering• Energy & Natural Resources• Infrastructure & Utilities• International Arbitration• IT & Technology• Offshore Construction

& Marine Engineering• PFI/PPP• Procurement & Competition• Professional Negligence• Property

"Unquestionably dominant construction set, sporting immense strength from outstanding senior QCs to excellent juniors.”

Chambers & Partners 2019

Our international services:

• Arbitration and mediation

• Litigation in overseas jurisdictions and in international tribunals

• Representation in Appeals to the Privy Council

• Advisory work from London and in-country

• Consultancy on constitutional, legal, and regulatory frameworks

For further information, please contact:Paul Newhall, Chief Executive

+44 (0) 20 7421 1352

+44 (0) 7990 572 297

pnewhall@landmarkchambers.co.uk

www.landmarkchambersinternational.com

www.landmarkchambers.co.uk

Advising clients throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia, North Africa and the Caribbean, our international work encompasses the following specialist areas:

• Development and Infrastructure Disputes

• Town and Country Planning

• Real Estate

• Commercial Disputes

• Public Law

• Energy and Natural Resources

• Rating and Valuation

Our expertise encompasses the full range of

commercial and commercial chancery work across

a broad range of industry sectors:

• Multi-jurisdictional disputes

• Conflict of laws

• International arbitrations

7 STONE BUILDINGS, LINCOLN'S INN, LONDON WC2A 3SZ

TELEPHONE +44 (0)20 7406 1200 FAX +44 (0)20 7406 1300

clerks@maitlandchambers.com www.maitlandchambers.com

For further information please contact our Senior Clerk John Wiggs

International Disputes

““a really ffiirrsstt--ccllaassss, professional set with ggrreeaatt ssttrreennggtthh aanndd ddeepptthh in all manner of ccoommmmeerrcciiaall disputes and aarrbbiittrraattiioonnss””

“noted for its expertise in a rraannggee ooff ooffffsshhoorree wwoorrkk, including civil fraud, insolvency and commercial and partnership disputes”

Chambers UK 2020

Chambers UK 2020

“Matrix is an extremely professional and contemporary chambers, and a dream to work with in terms of its

professionalism”

Chambers and Partners

www.matrixlaw.co.uk@matrixlawchambers+44 (0)20 7404 3447

Matrix is a barristers’ chambers located in London, Geneva and Brussels. Described as “professional and forward thinking”, Matrix is an approachable set that is proud of its record of innovation and focus on excellence.

Matrix has a multi-disciplinary approach with several members recognised as leading practitioners in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. With a strong international presence, Matrix acts in more than 114 countries for governments, international corporations, legal firms and individuals.

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Your partner ininternational lawWe offer a comprehensive international legal service including commercial and regulatory work, arbitrations, accidents abroad, and other advisory work.

We have barristers who are qualified in a variety ofjurisdictions, including in the Middle East, New York, the BVI, Cayman Islands, the Channel Islands, Australia, and New Zealand.

We are a registered entity with the DIFC (Dubai) and the ADGM (Abu Dhabi) and have barristers resident both in Dubai and New York.

www.outertemple.comclerks@outertemple.com+44 (0)20 7353 6381London Abu Dhabi Dubai New York

International Group

Head of Chambers Mark Anderson QC

No5.com

For further information contactTony McDaid Chief Executive & Director of Clerkingt: +44 (0)845 210 5555 e: international@no5.com

The International Group act in both an advisory and adversarial capacity on high-value and prominent international litigation and arbitration disputes.

Counsel have been instructed across six continents in cases relating to Banking and Finance, Commercial, Criminal, Employment, Environmental, Human Rights, Immigration and Sports law.

As one of the largest sets of barristers’ chambers in the UK with over 250 members including 30 Queen’s Counsel, we have the quality and depth of expertise to meet your legal needs.

“A set in a class of its own, No5 Barristers

Chambers’ depth and calibre of counsel is

exceptional.”Legal 500

“ home to some of the biggest and best names in the market, who, year in year out, handle the juiciest and most high-profi le cases”

Chambers UK 2020

“ A ‘premier’ set for big ticket commercial disputes” Legal 500 2020

One Essex Court, LondonTemple London EC4Y 9ARUnited Kingdom

Tel +44 (0)20 7583 2000Fax +44 (0)20 7583 0118Email clerks@oeclaw.co.uk

www.oeclaw.co.uk

One Essex Court, Singapore#04-14 Maxwell Chambers Suites28 Maxwell Road Singapore 069120

Tel +65 6634 1363Fax +65 6634 1370Email singapore@oeclaw.sg

INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LITIGATIONAND ARBITRATION

Chambers UK Set of the Year 2018 Chambers UK Commercial Litigation Set of the Year 2018, 2019

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6 New Square, Lincoln’s Inn, London, WC2A 3QS Tel: +44 (0)20 7242 6105 I clerks@serlecourt.co.uk

www.serlecourt.co.uk

Serle Court “offers a variety of skill sets that others can’t provide, and houses some of the biggest names at the Bar”Chambers UK

“ Commercially-focused advice.” (Chambers UK Bar 2020)

Committed to taking a collaborative approach to everything we do, tailored to the jurisdictions in which we operate.

E: clerks@radcliffechambers.comwww.radcliffechambers.com

Radcliffe Chambers International

T: +44 (0)20 7831 0081F: +44 (0)20 7405 2560

www.quadrantchambers.com clerks@quadrantchambers.com

Quadrant Chambers is ‘simply an excellent set...’ (Legal 500 2020)

» Aviation » Banking & Finance » Commercial Dispute Resolution » Commodities & International Trade » Energy & Offshore Construction

» Fraud » Insolvency & Restructuring » Insurance & Reinsurance » International Arbitration » Shipping & Maritime

Set to make headlinesBarristers at the forefront of leading casesCivil Fraud • Clinical Negligence • Commercial • Costs & Litigation Funding • Extradition • Health & Safety • Inquests • Inquiries • Insurance • International Criminal Law • Personal Injury • Product Liability • Professional Liability • Public International Law • Public Law

LONDON1 Harcourt BuildingsTemple, London, EC4Y 9DAT +44 (0)20 7583 1315

THE HAGUELange Voorhout 82, 2514 EJ The Hague, NetherlandsT +31 70 221 06 50

HE clerks@tgchambers.comW tgchambers.comDX 382 London Chancery Lane

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LLEEGGAALL 550000 22002200

LLOONNDDOONNTel: +44 (0)207 691 2424clerks@xxiv.co.uk

GGEENNEEVVAATel: +41 (0)22 322 2500

@xxivbarristersxxiv.co.uk

Trusts, Estates & PropertyCommercial

Company & PartnershipFinancial Services

Insolvency

Civil FraudArbitration

AviationProfessional Liability

wilberforce.co.uk

“A set that is renowned internationally.”Chambers & Partners

To find out more, please email practicemanagers@wilberforce.co.uk or call +44(0) 20 7306 0102 Wilberforce Chambers, 8 New Square, Lincoln’s Inn, London WC2A 3QP

@WilberforceCh | wilberforce-chambers

A leading commercial set of chambers, the barristers of Twenty Essex offer outstanding legal minds combined

with a modern and commercial disputes experience.

enquiries@twentyessex.com+44 20 7842 1200twentyessex.com

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Administrative Law Bar Association www.adminlaw.org.uk

Bar Association for Commerce Finance and Industry www.bacfi.org

Bar Association for Local Government and the Public Service www.balgps.org.uk

Bar European Group www.bareuropeangroup.org.uk

Chancery Bar Association www.chba.org.uk

Commercial Bar Association www.combar.com

Criminal Bar Association www.criminalbar.com

Employment Law Bar Association www.elba.org.uk

Family Law Bar Association www.flba.co.uk

FDA www.fda.org.uk

Intellectual Property Bar Association www.ipba.co.uk

London Common Law and Commercial Bar Association www.lclcba.com

Midland Chancery and Commercial Bar Association www.mccba.co.uk

Northern Chancery Bar Association www.nchba.co.uk

Parliamentary Bar Mess www.parliamentarybarristers.org.uk

Personal Injuries Bar Association www.piba.org.uk

Planning and Environmental Bar Association www.peba.org.uk

Professional Negligence Bar Association www.pnba.co.uk

Property Bar Association www.propertybar.org.uk

Revenue Bar Association www.revenue-bar.org

Technology and Construction Bar Association www.tecbar.org

Specialist Bar AssociationsListed below are the Specialist Bar Associations (SBAs) together with website details. These SBAs represent barristers practising in particular areas, usually evident from the name of the SBA, together with contact details. Most SBAs also have websites which provide useful information about barristers and chambers and the areas of work they specialise in.

Further informationInternational team:

E: IntlEvents@BarCouncil.org.ukT: +44 (0)20 7611 1321

barcouncil.org.uk @thebarcouncil