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Rajesh Pillai
Position
Barrister specialising in banking, commercial fraud, company, insurance and reinsurance, entertainment, insolvency and general commercial law.
Career
Called 2002; admitted to New York Bar 2003.
Languages
French and Sinhala (both conversational).
Memberships
Middle Temple; COMBAR; New York State Bar Association.
Education
St Edward’s School; Oxford University (1998 BA Hons); Cambridge University (2000 BA Hons); New York University (2002 LLM International Law).
Leisure
Cricket, golf.
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Art and cultural property
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Rajesh Pillai KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘A very bright and engaging advocate who is particularly strong on his feet. Great on the written and advisory side too.’
London Bar > Commercial litigation
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 6Rajesh Pillai KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Raj is incredibly strong on his feet – equally comfortable in cross-examination as he is in appellate submissions.‘
London Bar > Banking and finance (including consumer credit)
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 5Rajesh Pillai KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Very bright, he identifies and gets into the key issues quickly. He brings a great deal of common sense and practicality to the team – he is responsive and approachable for any member of the instructing firm. An effective advocate who reads the court well.’
The English Bar Offshore > The English Bar Offshore
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3Asia Pacific - The English Bar > Commercial
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3Rajesh Pillai KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘An incisive silk who wears his learning lightly.’
‘Leading commercial set‘ 3 Verulam Buildings has ‘strength and depth of talent at every level‘. Investment treaty and commercial arbitration continue to be key areas of instruction within the set’s Asia Pacific practice. Ali Malek KC regularly appears in disputes under HKIAC, ICC, SIAC and LCIA rules, and is sought after for his expertise in investor-state disputes. Saima Hanif KC is ‘very energetic and responsive‘ and ‘her advocacy exudes confidence‘; she is a key name for financial regulatory matters. Rajesh Pillai KC is ‘highly recommended for commercial disputes‘, with ‘excellent advocacy skills and strong judgement – a real asset to the team‘.
Asia Pacific: Regional International Arbitration > Arbitration counsel
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2Rajesh Pillai KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘An incredibly user-friendly silk who is persuasive and remains calm under pressure.’