Joe Smouha
- Phone020 7813 8000
- Email[email protected]
- Profileessexcourt.com
Position
Has a broad-based commercial practice with a particular emphasis on appearances in international arbitration, the Commercial Court, Court of Appeal, House of Lords and Privy Council. Regularly appointed as arbitrator. In the commercial law field he acts regularly for major international corporate clients in all sectors (particularly the financial, energy, insurance and reinsurance, film, television, music, art and advertising sectors). Also acts for many governments and government-related organisations. Has appeared in arbitrations in many jurisdictions outside England and has appeared in the courts of the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands and the Bahamas.
Education
Magdalene College, Cambridge (BA Hons; MA).
Mentions
London Bar
Banking and finance (including consumer credit)
HALL OF FAME1Joe Smouha KC –Essex Court Chambers 'Joe is a first rate silk and excellent advocate.'
London Bar
Fraud: civil
HALL OF FAME1Joe Smouha KC –Essex Court Chambers ‘A master strategist who regularly wins cases through his rigorous cross-examination and incisive legal analysis.‘
London Bar
International arbitration: counsel
HALL OF FAME1Joe Smouha KC –Essex Court Chambers ‘Joe’s experience shines through and his reputation is well-earned. He has gravitas without being grand and has the ability to read how points will play out before a tribunal and can carry the tribunal with him. He is a first-class lawyer, hard working and on top of the detail.’