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Mr Michael Nolan KC
Position
All aspects of the law relating to ships and the sale and carriage of goods; pollution; commodities; insurance and reinsurance; harbour law; conflicts of laws and arbitration. Cases include: A v B [2022] 1 Lloyd’s Rep 65 (Sale of Goods FOB, invalid nomination of vessel); K v A [2020] 1 Lloyd’s Rep. 28 (Sale of Goods, fraudulent interception of payment); Kaefer Aislamientos v AMS Drilling Mexico [2019] 2 Lloyd’s Rep. 128 C.A. (Jurisdiction; Oil rigs); P v Q [2018] 2 Lloyd’s Re. 452 (Arbitration, extension of time); Imperator I Maritime Co v Bunge SA [2016] EWHC 1506 (Comm) (Charterparty, hull fouling); Sarpd Oil v Addax Energy SA [2016] B.L.R. 301, CA (Commodities, security for costs); Ramburs Inc v Agrifert SA [2016] Bus. L.R. 135 (Commodities, GAFTA, substitution); The Styliani Z [2016] 1 Ll. Rep. 395 (Action in rem, amendment); Zhoushan Jinhaiwan Shipyard v Golden Exquisite [2015] 1 Ll. Rep. 283 (Shipbuilding, Cancellation), Seagrain LLC v Glencore Grain BV [2014] 1 Ll. Rep. 598, CA (GAFTA Prohibition Clause), The Athena [2013] 2 Ll. Rep. 673, CA (Charterparty, Off-hire), Pacific Basin IHX v Bulkhandling Handymax [2012] 1 Ll. Rep. 151 (Charterparty, Piracy, Conwartime), Midgulf v Groupe Chimiche Tunisien [2010] 2 Ll. Rep. 543 (Commodities, anti-suit injunction), Petroplus Marketing AG v Shell Trading [2009] 2 Ll. Rep. 611 (Commodities, oil), Pratt v Aigaion Insurance [2009] 1 Ll. Rep. 225, CA (Shipping, Marine Insurance), CTI v Transclear [2008] 2 Ll. Rep. 526, CA (Commodities, frustration), TNT Global v Denfleet [2007] 2 Ll. Rep. 504, CA (CMR, wilful misconduct), The Kitsa [2005] 1 Ll. Rep 432, (Shipping, Time Charter, barnacles), Exxonmobil v Texaco [2003] 2 Ll. Rep. 686 (Commodities, “final and binding” clause), Bayview Motors v Mitsui Fire and Marine Insurance [2003] 1 Ll. Rep 131, CA (Insurance), Dart Harbour v Sec of State for Transport [2003] 2 Ll. Rep. 607 (Administrative law, Harbour), Sandeman Coprimar v Transitos y Transportes Integrales [2003] Q.B. 1270, CA (CMR), The Margaretha Maria [2002] 2 Ll. Rep. 293, CA (Shipping, Limitation Convention, share fishermen). For further details see www.quadrantchambers.com
Career
MA (Oxon), Dip Law (City). Called 1981. Astbury Scholar. KC 2015.
Languages
French.
Memberships
COMBAR (executive committee 1998-2001), LCLBA, LMAA (supporting member), SCMA.
Education
Oxford University (MA); City University (Dip Law).
Leisure
Tennis, swimming, skiing, books, theatre, film, opera.
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Shipping
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 5Michael Nolan KC –Quadrant Chambers ‘Statesman-like and a pleasure to work with.’
London Bar > Commodities
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 4Michael Nolan KC – Quadrant Chambers ‘He has no weaknesses. His advice is always concise and to the point, easily understood and clear.’
Asia Pacific - The English Bar > Construction, energy and infrastructure
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3Michael Nolan KC – Quadrant Chambers ‘He is highly personable, diligent and thorough.’
Quadrant Chambers has been kept busy handling mandates from the energy sector, and reports an uptick in litigation involving the construction of pipelines. Simon Rainey KC is singled out for his excellent track record in advising major oil and energy companies on the construction of drilling and exploration projects. Luke Parsons KC continues to act in arbitrations concerning the construction of exploration and floating storage platforms, pipelines and oil rigs, and arbitration expert Michael Nolan KC has strong links with Singapore.
Asia Pacific - The English Bar > Shipping and commodities
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Michael Nolan KC–Quadrant Chambers ‘A concise silk who grabs the attention of the court.’