Quadrant Chambers handles international disputes and arbitrations across the globe, which includes a number of shipping, commodities, trading and finance disputes in the Middle East. The set is particularly strong at silk level. Robert-Jan Temmink KC often handles fraud, corruption, aviation and construction disputes and insolvency, while recently promoted silk Paul Toms KC focuses his practice on commercial and international trade disputes, and frequently litigates in the DIFC as well as Dubai seated arbitrations.
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Testimonials
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- 'Quadrant Chambers is a go-to Chambers for a commercial matter with a shipping or commodities type dispute. They have a good mix of counsel at different levels with good availability.'
- 'The set is commercial, able to offer services of counsel at all stages of seniority and with the necessary specializations sometimes required and most importantly is approachable and extremely willing to assist. Overall, a solicitor's dream come true!'
- 'A very strong commercial set, with an unparalleled choice of barristers. Its long-standing reputation in the area of shipping and commodities also sets it apart leaving few competitors that can match them in the London market.'
- 'Simon Slattery is ever helpful and has a very strong appreciate of the needs of solicitors and ultimate clients in the Asian region.'
- 'First rate. Responsive, friendly, very helpful, and commercial in approach. Simon Slattery has always been extremely sensible and helpful on administrative and commercial matters.'
- 'Always approachable, on top of matters and happy to co-operate. Special mention to Mike Wright who is practical, willing to offer solutions and understands the moving parts that a solicitor or client has to account for.'
- 'All of the clerks (from senior to more junior ones) are very helpful, quick to respond and very easy to deal with.'
- 'Clerks are approachable and friendly.'
Lawyers
2024 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 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.
Robert-Jan Temmink KC
Guy Blackwood KC
Chirag Karia KC
Yash Kulkarni KC
Christopher Smith KC
Robert Thomas KC
2023 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.