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Ms Gemma Morgan
Position
Gemma has a broad commercial practice with particular focus on shipping, international trade, commodities, insurance, international arbitration and aviation. She appears regularly in the High Court, and has particular experience of jurisdictional disputes and commercial injunctions. Gemma also appears regularly in arbitrations, particularly those held on LMAA and LCIA terms.
Career
MA (Cantab), Double First; BCL (Oxon).
Memberships
COMBAR; LCLCBA.
Education
Manchester High School for Girls; Queens’ College, Cambridge (2004 MA Double First); Brasenose College, Oxford (2005 BCL).
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Shipping
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Gemma Morgan –Quadrant Chambers ‘Gemma is an extremely effective advocate, combining a real mastery of technical issues with superb strategic awareness. Her advocacy is a brilliant blend of steely authority and charm, which is extremely persuasive, especially in cross-examination of expert witnesses.’
London Bar > International arbitration: counsel
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Gemma Morgan –Quadrant Chambers ‘Excellent attention to detail; always provides succinct and thoughtful advice; a punchy advocate with great presence.’
Quadrant Chambers is increasingly seen as ‘a modern commercial set with barristers of expertise far beyond its reputation as a shipping set’ and members are additionally instructed in arbitrations across energy, mining, infrastructure, banking and insurance. Simon Rainey KC is recognised for his expertise in offshore specialist drilling and FPSO construction disputes, while on the junior end, Gemma Morgan handles arbitrations in the energy and commodities sectors while Gaurav Sharma recently appearedin BPY v MXV, a High Court challenge to an LCIA award.
London Bar > Energy
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3Gemma Morgan – Quadrant Chambers ‘Gemma is very quick to get to grips with a case, has a very good work ethos, and quickly gains the client’s trust.’
Regional International Arbitration – The Bar > Shipping and commodities
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Gemma Morgan–Quadrant Chambers ‘A natural advocate who is unflappable in hearings.’