Simon Rainey KC
The best of the best - someone to have in your corner on the most demanding cases.
Quadrant Chambers has a capable team of silks and juniors who handle a variety of disputes across major arbitral hubs such as the LCIA, ICC, DIAC, UNCITRAL, LMAA, ICSID, and others. The set’s members are active in key sectors such as mining, marine, shipping, insurance and reinsurance, telecoms, commodities, and banking. The team is also recognised for their expertise surrounding maritime disputes, as well as arbitrations in the energy sector and investor state disputes. Simon Rainey KC represented Unipec in Unipec Singapore v Venture Global US, concerning a dispute over long-term LNG supply contracts. Ben Gardner and Andrew Stevens are notable senior juniors.
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Testimonials
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- A very good set of barristers, with considerable expertise and user-friendly.
- I perceive the chambers as particularly strong in their specialisms, transport and insurance. They seem client-friendly and are recognized as experts in their fields.
- Very strong across chambers in the fields of shipping and commodities.
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.
2026 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.
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.
Ben Gardner
An excellent team player, super bright, hardworking, and one to watch.
Andrew Stevens
Excellent written advocacy. Strong cut through to the issues that really matter for clients. Has quite exceptional knowledge of litigation and arbitration procedure, which he deploys to the client's best advantage. Strong strategist.
Koye Akoni
K. Akoni is obviously extremely knowledgeable in international maritime arbitration. He has been extremely helpful and efficient in navigating the complexities and specificities of this specific type of arbitration. He is savvy and business-oriented. Tactically smart and wise in approach, his second-eye opinion in the procedural strategy of the case is clearly invaluable.
Joseph England
Joseph is very strong technically and commercially astute. He seems to understand the clients' requirements beyond the confines of the case.
Gaurav Sharma
Gaurav is a top-notch barrister but also has in-house experience, which really sets him apart from his peers. He is smart, commercial, and user-friendly. A real pleasure to work with and learn from.
Jamie Hamblen
Quadrant is incredibly strong for international arbitration.