With ‘a first-rate stable of arbitrators’, Twenty Essex contains arbitrators with experience in a wide range of major arbitral institutions, including the ICC, LCIA, SIAC and HKIAC, as well as in arbitrations under the ICSID and UNCITRAL rules. Its arbitrators have sat before claims in complex and cross-border disputes in the energy, insurance, mining IP and banking & finance sectors. Former Court of Appeal judge Sir Peter Gross KC is well-versed in energy and insurance arbitrations, whilst Clare Ambrose is noted for her ’world-class expertise in shipping disputes’. Sara Masters KC has developed a niche in disputes raising sanctions issues. Also well-regarded are Wendy Miles KC, Sir Bernard Rix and Duncan Matthews KC.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Twenty Essex has a first-rate stable of arbitrators.'
  • 'Simply the best chambers for commercial and international work.'
  • 'Great set of chambers.'
  • 'They have a great reputation for arbitration in general.'
  • 'The clerks are excellent and always deliver first class service.'

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Leading arbitrators

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.