Quadrant Chambers

Andrew Stevens is an experienced barrister and advocate in high value and complex commercial court litigation, in international arbitration in major global seats, and in international dispute resolution centres (e.g. the ADGM). He is sought after for his oral advocacy and cross-examination skills. He frequently appears against KCs and leading international arbitration counsel.

Andrew has been described in the directories as a “first class” advocate who is “exceptionally bright”, “incredibly sharp, always a few steps ahead of the competition and extremely well prepared”. He “shows exceptional legal prowess” as a “robust yet charming advocate that wins the trust of the judge with ease.”

He is known for his versatility across multiple areas of commercial disputes with particular experience of:

international commercial arbitration injunctions (including anti-suit injunctions and freezing injunctions) Commercial Court litigation construction and engineering energy (including oil & gas, offshore, solar, wind, nuclear and biomass) and mining shipbuilding and offshore shipping commodities

French (fluent) – Andrew often works on cases with a French nexus and works in French; German (good); Mandarin (very basic)

ICC LCIA Users’ Council HKIAC HK45 LMAA (Supporting Member) Combar TECBAR

Lord Denning and Lord Eastham Scholarships, Lincoln’s Inn

Falcon Chambers Prize for Land Law, University of Cambridge (highest mark in year)

Steers Prize for Law, Selwyn College, University of Cambridge

Gilbert Prizes for Modern Languages, Selwyn College, University of Cambridge

Abraham Scholarships, Selwyn College, University of Cambridge

Tripos Prizes for Modern Languages, Selwyn College, University of Cambridge

Imber-Lloyd Tallow Chandlers Award, Selwyn College, University of Cambridge (contribution to college life)

Appointments

DIFC Courts, Dubai, UAE (Part II Registered advocate; Full rights of audience)

AIFC Court, Astana, Kazakhstan (Rights of audience)

ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR (UK Delegate)

London Circuit Commercial Court, Users’ Committee

Bar Council, International Committee (Chair of Asia-Pacific Sub-Committee)

London Shipping Law Centre, YMP Committee

Publications

Andrew is one of the authors of the 6th edition of The Arbitration Act 1996 a Commentary (edited by Bruce Harris). He is responsible for a number of chapters on sections of the 1996 Act as well as the chapter on Commercial Court procedure and a chapter on anti-suit injunctions and anti-arbitration injunctions.

“Protecting the Lifeblood of International Commerce: Parties Beware” [2010] L.M.C.L.Q 548

“Is it “make your mind up” time? Cancellation and waiver in shipbuilding contracts”, Maritime Risk, September 2011 (with Sean O’Sullivan) “Charter by conduct: TTMI v Statoil” Insurance Day (with Sean O’Sullivan)

“Refund guarantees under shipbuilding contracts. Review of recent English judgments” Nordisk Medlemsblad No. 571 (with Karl Even Rygh and Henrik Aadnesen)