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Mr Michael Nolan KC 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 ‘It is a pleasure to work with him. Deep knowledge, friendly approach, well-written advice, excellent advocacy.’
London Bar > Commodities
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 4Michael Nolan KC – Quadrant Chambers ‘An amazing barrister, extremely diligent and perceptive.‘
Regional International Arbitration – The Bar > Construction, energy and infrastructure
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3Michael Nolan KC – Quadrant Chambers ‘He is very focused, and provides sound legal advice.‘
Energy sector disputes remain a prominent area of growth for Quadrant Chambers. Michael Nolan KC continues to act in arbitrations concerning the construction of oil rigs and offshore wind farms, and Luke Parsons KC has a strong track record in advising on arbitration cases involving, among other areas, the construction of floating storage and exploration platforms. Simon Rainey KC‘s workload includes large-scale international arbitration cases heard under SIAC rules.