Clare Ambrose
‘Clare is an outstanding arbitrator: she is calm and scrupulously fair; she prepares and pre-reads throughly for every hearing; and she has a firm grasp of all issues from the outset.'
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.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
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.'
Lawyers
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.
Sir Peter Gross KC
‘Peter is one of the foremost arbitrators in the commercial field. He is an excellent lawyer; he has good judgement; and when sitting as an arbitrator, he has an excellent reputation for firmness and good judgement.’
Duncan Matthews KC
‘Duncan is an exceptional arbitrator with a keen ability to cut to the chase and hone in on arguments and points presented with clarity and precision.’
Wendy Miles KC
‘She demonstrates exceptional advocacy skills, showcasing a strong command of legal principles and an impressive ability to articulate complex arguments with clarity and precision.’
David Owen KC
‘A hard working well prepared arbitrator – sound on the law and on the facts.’
Sir Bernard Rix
Philippa Charles
‘Philippa brings huge experience of the international arbitration world to bear in her practice. There seems to be nothing that she has not seen before and so nothing fazes her.’
Sarah Grimmer
‘A very well prepared arbitrator, pro-active, taking no matter for granted, articulate, and with a solid judgment on substantive and procedural matters.'
Michael Lee
Julian Lew KC
Sara Masters KC
great arbitrator. Very measured and listens carefully to all the points made before coming to a clear and reasoned decision.’
Nigel Rawding
‘Astute and conscientious arbitrator and skilled at dealing with complex issues.'
J William Rowley KC
Audley Sheppard KC
As an arbitrator, Audley is of the highest class. He is hugely experienced and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of arbitration law and practice. He is well-connected, very well liked and in great demand. He is an excellent lawyer with a firm grasp of the detail of a case. He is always well-prepared and is a charismatic presiding arbitrator.'
David Sutton
Michael Tselentis KC