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Mr Craig Williams
Position
Craig is developing a broad commercial disputes practice encompassing shipping, energy, international trade, aviation, and insurance. Craig acts in both court litigation and international arbitration. Craig was recently involved in AHAB v Saad, the largest case ever to be heard in the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.
He regularly acts as both junior and sole counsel.
Career
Called 2012: Inner Temple.
Enyo Law LLP: 2013 – 2014
Litigation Group (EMENA), Shell International Limited: 2014
Tenant, Quadrant Chambers (2015)
Memberships
Combar, Young Maritime Professionals, London Shipping Law Centre, ICC Young Arbitrators Forum, LCIA – Young International Arbitration Group.
Education
LLB (Dunelm), 2.1. LLM (Dunelm), Distinction. BPTC (BPP), Very Competent.
Leisure
Craig is a keen amateur boxer and enjoys watching rugby, going swimming and (most importantly) food.
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Aviation
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4Craig Williams – Quadrant Chambers ‘Craig is responsive, highly intelligent, and commercially astute, he goes the extra mile to produce quality advice and is always available to discuss it. His input is highly valuable to the client and his approach is one that they can connect with.’
Offering ‘a broad range of talent across the juniors and KCs’ who handle aviation matters, Quadrant Chambers‘ barristers are called upon by the world’s leading airlines and lessors on matters ranging from EC261 claims to major commercial disputes concerning hull damage and non-payment of rent among other issues. John Kimbell KC is frequently called upon in regard to fatal accidents while Robert-Jan Temmink KC is engaged in coverage and leasing disputes arising out of the imposition of sanctions in Russia. Matthew Reeve KC, appointed silk in 2023, acted for the family of the footballer Emiliano Sala in the inquest into his death in a crash near Guernsey in 2019, in addition to work on leasing disputes – Tom Bird acted for the aircraft’s maintenance providers in the Sala inquest. Craig Williams acts for lessors and airlines in a range of commercial disputes, while also handling hull damage and fatal accident claims.
London Bar > Shipping
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4Craig Williams – Quadrant Chambers ‘A forceful advocate.’