Simon Rainey KC
Attentive and prompt in handling the matter, his advice was clear and practical, which was much appreciated by the client.
Quadrant Chambers remains a leading set in the commodities practice, and is particularly active in the litigation and arbitration of cross-border commodities disputes. Members of the set have led on some of the largest claims involving oil and gas, chemicals, and coal, among others. It boasts strength in depth at both junior and senior levels. Outstanding junior Benjamin Coffer has recently achieved a favourable judgement for his client in a CAFI v GTCS Trading DMCC case, managing to secure a successful appeal as a sole counsel.
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Testimonials
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- Quadrant has a superb team of clerks that will find you the right person for the job. It is crammed full of quality barristers.
- Quadrant is my go-to for commodities and shipping issues. They have a range of excellent barristers across all levels and clerks who will help find the right suit for your client's needs.
- An excellent set of chambers with other exceptional barristers. The clerk team is also very professional and client-oriented.
- Quadrant is the go-to shipping chambers.
- An established commercial set. You can be assured of quality from top to bottom.
Lawyers
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.
Simon Croall KC
Simon is a very calm individual who exudes authority. He is very persuasive when facing arbitrators, very clever, and assimilates new issues and documents extremely quickly. Clients like him very much.
Chirag Karia KC
Chirag is not only legally very strong, but also stands out for the practical and solution-oriented advice he provides.
John Russell KC
Very personable and knowledgeable, likable on his feet - the tribunal is warm to him.
Luke Parsons KC
His preparation is second to none and his advocacy is simply the best. He reads the room and always takes the most effective path with judges, arbitrators, and witnesses.
Yash Kulkarni KC
Yash is always very clear in his opinions and avoids sitting on the fence. He is great at giving usable advice under time pressure. His written submissions are always strong and produced in good time in a form ready to serve. However, he is also flexible enough to accommodate client concerns.
Michael Nolan KC
He is extremely hard-working and produces clear and comprehensive written submissions and skeleton arguments. He is very approachable and supportive.
Guy Blackwood KC
Guy is knowledgeable and able to express submissions and conduct cross-examination in a succinct and focused manner. He has an engaging manner and is a pleasure to listen to.
Stewart Buckingham KC
He is a safe pair of hands for shipping work.
Chris Smith KC
Chris is very user-friendly and has the perfect combination of technical yet swift and client-focused advice when it is required in urgent matters. Chris's knowledge of shipping and commodities matters is first-tier.
Paul Toms KC
Paul is an outstanding advocate, precise and incisive. He brings a great deal of clarity and strategic thinking to every case.
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Peter Stevenson
Paul Henton
Very user-friendly and thorough. Handles difficult opponents well with aplomb. Punches above his weight.
Henry Ellis
Henry is a future star in the shipping and commodities field. He is a powerful advocate, comfortable working with a silk or alone. His written advice is practical and commercial, and he has a strong understanding of the shipping and trading industry. He is prompt and user-friendly.
Tom Bird
Tom is both personable and approachable. He is highly intelligent, yet has the ability to explain complex issues in a way that provides clarity and insight.
Max Davidson
Jamie Hamblen
James Shirley
Koye Akoni
Saira Paruk
Saira is very responsive and easy to work with; she thinks quickly; she presents arguments concisely.
Andrew Stevens
A highly capable and commercially minded shipping barrister who is excellent at handling complex and fast-moving disputes. Technically very strong, strategically sharp, and highly responsive under pressure.
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
