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Andrew Stevens
Position
Commercial barrister specialising in complex and high-value international disputes in arbitration and litigation. Particular specialism in energy (oil, gas, nuclear and renewables), infrastructure, construction (onshore and offshore), shipbuilding, shipping and finance disputes. Has acted in English commercial cases in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Acts in arbitrations seated globally, including in London, Singapore, Stockholm, Hong Kong, Geneva, China and the Netherlands under e.g. LCIA, ICC, CIETAC, HKIAC, UNCITRAL, SIAC and SMAC rules as well as ad hoc. Regularly acts for Far Eastern parties especially Chinese SOEs including in Belt & Road / PCEC disputes. Experience of acting as English law expert in Chinese court litigation and in support of Singapore litigation and as co-counsel. Fluent French speaker and has acted in arbitration in English and French.
Career
Called 2007, Lincoln’s Inn; pupillage at Essex Court Chambers; secondment to international arbitration team at Gide Loyrette Nouel, Paris; currently tenant at 4 Pump Court, London (with office in Hong Kong).
Languages
French, German, basic Mandarin.
Memberships
LCIA YIAG; HKIAC HK45; LMAA (supporting member); LSLC YMP (founding committee member); COMAR; TECBAR; Bar Council International Committee; Bar Council China Steering Group; London Circuit Commercial Court Users’ Committee.
Education
University of Cambridge (BA and MA – Law and Part I French & German); BPP Law School (2007 BVC).
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Shipping
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3Andrew Stevens –4 Pump Court ‘Very clever and extremely detailed in his work. Also prepared to be commercial when necessary. A good advocate.’
London Bar > International arbitration: counsel
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Andrew Stevens –4 Pump Court ‘Andrew’s attention to detail and responsiveness is valuable. He is very talented in analysing and preparing complex fact sets and laying out a respective case strategy.’
London Bar > Energy
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3Andrew Stevens –4 Pump Court ‘Andrew is exceptionally bright and able to get to the nub of the issue quickly. He is a robust yet charming advocate that wins the trust of the judge with ease.’
Asia Pacific - The English Bar > Shipping and commodities
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Andrew Stevens–4 Pump Court ‘Andrew shows exceptional legal prowess, unwavering dedication, and an unparalleled commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients.’
4 Pump Court is a ‘great set for shipping disputes‘. Members are well known for appearing in Hong Kong, China and Singapore in complex, long-running disputes in the maritime sector, and are equally adept at advising on a broad range of commodities matters. Sean O’Sullivan KC is singled out for his strength in handling commodities and dry shipping disputes. Alexander Wright KC‘s busy practice includes charterparties, bills of lading, contracts of affreightments, commodity sale and purchase agreements and shipbuilding matters. At the junior end, Rani Noakes is ‘a powerhouse‘, and Andrew Stevens is regularly instructed by Chinese owners and charterers in shipping mandates.
Asia Pacific - The English Bar > Construction, energy and infrastructure
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 1Andrew Stevens – 4 Pump Court ‘A highly capable junior.’
4 Pump Court features a strong team within the construction, infrastructure and energy space, with cases crossing over with shipping matters in this area. Offshore construction matters have been prominent in the group’s recent workload, and the set reports an uptick in renewable energy mandates. Sean Brannigan KC‘s caseload includes handling high-value claims for Korean contractors, and Sean O’Sullivan KC is well known for advising on disputes arising from oil projects. Robert Scrivener has a solid track record in advising on international arbitrations concerning infrastructure and energy projects, and Andrew Stevens is highly regarded for handling disputes from major Asia Pacific arbitral centres.