David Bateson
‘David is a highly regarded international arbitrator. He is always very well prepared and knows the facts inside out.'
Viewed as ‘one of the leading sets of chambers for arbitration matters’, 39 Essex Chambers ’team is well versed in handling international arbitrations under the rules of the ICC, SIAC, HKIAC and ICSID institutions. David Bateson is ‘vastly experienced in construction, engineering, commercial and arbitration law – he is an efficient, capable and fair arbitrator’. Loretta Malintoppi regularly presides over complex disputes touching on China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia, India and Thailand. Steven Lim has ‘deep knowledge of arbitration practice and procedure and is rigorous and thorough in his analysis’.
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- '39 Essex Chambers has an excellent set of arbitrators.'
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Leading silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Steven Lim
Steven is efficient and intelligent, and manages the arbitration process well. He is charming, and has an excellent demeanour.'
Loretta Malintoppi
She is diligent and well-organised. A great lawyer.'
Peter Rees KC
An excellent presiding arbitrator with an authoritative style and an excellent grasp of technical issues.'
Marion Smith KC
Marion is an excellent arbitrator. She is very conscientious, hard working, and diplomatic.’