Mr Christopher Jay > Chambers of Poonam Melwani KC > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Chambers of Poonam Melwani KC
Quadrant Chambers
QUADRANT HOUSE, 10 FLEET STREET
LONDON
EC4Y 1AU
England

Position

Barrister specialising in commercial litigation across the full range of chambers’ practice areas, including: shipping, insurance, reinsurance, commodities and transport, aviation, banking and finance.

Career

Called 2009; Inner Temple.

Education

Winchester College (exhibitioner 2003-04); New College Oxford (2007 MA English first class); College of law (2008 Graduate Diploma in Law, distinction; 2009 BVC); Major Scholar and Duke of Edinburgh Entrance Scholar, Inner Temple (2008).

Lawyer Rankings

London Bar > Shipping

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3

Christopher JayQuadrant Chambers  ‘He is exceptionally bright, enormously diligent and industrious, always willing to go the extra mile for his leader and his clients, and forward-thinking – with the result that he plans ahead in order meet the needs of those around him.’

Asia Pacific - The English Bar > Shipping and commodities

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2

Christopher JayQuadrant Chambers

‘Chris is an outstanding junior. He is very bright, hugely industrious, gives 100% to every case, is responsive, calm in the face of adversity, and is an exceptional addition to any litigation or arbitration team. As an advocate, he is measured, careful and effective. Tribunals are attracted by his understated and gently persuasive style.’