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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 3London Bar > International arbitration: counsel
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Andrew Stevens –4 Pump Court ‘Andrew is incredibly sharp, always a few steps ahead of the competition and extremely well prepared. He leaves no stone unturned in preparation which is essential in fraud cases.’
London Bar > Energy
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3Andrew Stevens – 4 Pump Court ‘Able to assimilate large amounts of documents and points very quickly, Andrew is invariably right in his assessment of merits.’
Regional International Arbitration – The Bar > Construction, energy and infrastructure
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 1Andrew Stevens – 4 Pump Court ‘An engaging, thoughtful, reliable and intelligent junior.’
4 Pump Court garners praise as ‘the go-to set for complex construction arbitration; the strength and depth is second to none‘. The set is well known for handling infrastructure, energy and construction mandates which overlap into the shipping space; offshore construction work is a key pillar of strength for the practice. The ‘fantastic advocate‘ Sean Brannigan KC continues to handle high-value claims for Korean contractors, and Sean O’Sullivan KC has a solid track record in acting for contractors in disputes arising from oil projects. Robert Scrivener is ‘a dream to run a case with as he is always several steps ahead of what needs to be done‘. Andrew Stevens is sought after for his expertise in advising on major infrastructure disputes in the nuclear, wind, solar, water and oil and gas sectors.