Guy Blackwood KC
'Excellent on his feet. Very user friendly.'
‘A commercial and responsive set’, Quadrant Chambers has a global footprint in commercial disputes, and acts in banking, shipping and insurance matters in the Middle East, and has strength in depth at the silk level. Paul Toms KC has considerable experience in UAE-seated international trade disputes, while Andrew Stevens joined the set in September 2025 from 4 Pump Court, bringing with him in DIFC and ADGM-seated commercial arbitrations.
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Testimonials
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- 'Clerks are excellent.'
- 'The clerks are always responsive and accommodating.'
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.
Christopher Smith KC
'His professionalism, strategic thinking, and deep understanding of English law truly set him apart. He combines strong technical expertise with a practical and commercially minded approach that consistently delivers excellent results.'
Robert-Jan Temmink KC
'A fantastic advocate. A brilliant lawyer on the papers. A great tactician. A real pleasure to have as part of any team. Rob is the gold standard in terms of commercial silks who undertake complex, high stakes, international work.'
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 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.
Max Davidson
‘Max is unflappable. He doesn’t shy away from difficult cases but won’t advise you to run bad points for the sake of it either. He’s very personable and diligent and will really get stuck in’
Andrew Stevens
‘There is a clarity and persuasiveness to his oral arguments, while his time management during closing submissions is exceptional.