'A well-known and respected set', Brick Court Chambers contains notable full- and part-time arbitrators. Helen Davies KC is appointed in arbitrations concerning energy, banking, insurance, financial services and professional negligence disputes. Klaus Reichert SC is well-versed in a diverse spread of arbitral rules, including ICSID, ICC, LCIA, ICDR and PCA. Also of note, Harry Matovu KC is experienced as arbitrator for the LACIAC, ICC, LCIA and AFSA.
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“… a brilliant silk and a phenomenal advocate."  "Harry is simply masterful in every way. He has a unique ability to deliver the most cutting submissions with such guile and charm that it entirely disarms his opponent." (Chambers & Partners 2025)

Harry Matovu KC is a noted advocate, described in current directories as “An amazing advocate who has the entire court under his spell when he speaks”; “the gold standard”, whose analytical capacity and advocacy are “stellar, and … second to none”; and “incredibly clever, spectacular with details and one of the most charming advocates at the Bar."  (Legal 500, 2026). He was named in The Lawyer ‘Hot 100’ List for 2021 and he was nominated as Silk (KC) of the Year for International Arbitration in the Legal 500 Awards 2020 and 2022, as well as Arbitrator of the Year in the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2023. He has been recognised in the Powerlist 2025 for the fifth year in succession as one of the most influential Black professionals in the UK.

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  • 'This set is well known in international arbitration both for counsel and arbitrators.'
  • 'Top of the field.'
  • 'A well known and respected set in the world of international arbitration.'