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Jeffrey Gruder KC KC
Position
Jeffrey Gruder QC is widely recognised as a leading silk at the Commercial Bar. He is “an extremely able and thorough advocate with an extraordinary knowledge of the law” as well as being “a lawyer with a nice persuasive advocacy style who is a great cross-examiner”. He is client-friendly, has a high profile practice and a wide array of experience in international litigation and arbitration. Consistently recommended as a leading counsel in both ‘The Legal 500’ and ‘Chambers UK’ directories and praised for his intellectual ability, incisiveness and approachability.
Career
Called 1977; QC 1997.
Languages
Working knowledge of French, German.
Memberships
Commercial Bar Association; Chancery Bar Association; LCIA; Panel of Arbitrators of SIAC; supporting member LMAA.
Education
Trinity Hall, Cambridge (MA first class, distinction).
Leisure
Theatre, art, cinema.
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Shipping
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 5London Bar > Insurance and reinsurance
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 4Jeffrey Gruder KC – Essex Court Chambers ‘Extremely user-friendly. Top of his field with unparalleled knowledge, Jeffrey is a pleasure to work with and a true team player.’
London Bar > International arbitration: counsel
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2London Bar > Commercial litigation
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3London Bar > International arbitration: arbitrators
Arbitrators at 24 Lincoln’s Inn Fields is ‘top notch in international arbitration’ and ‘has an outstanding roster of arbitrators’ that cater to the full spectrum of industries, most notably construction, energy, insurance and reinsurance, and shipping. Chambers, an affiliate of Essex Court Chambers, fields an impressive array of high-ranking former judges, esteemed silks, including David Mildon KC, Jeffrey Gruder KC, Iain Quirk KC, Graham Dunning KC and David Joseph KC and up-and-coming arbitrators, such as Angeline Welsh KC and Benedict Tompkins. Lord Collins is a full-time arbitrator in demand.