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Chris Parker KC

Chris Parker KC

Work Department

International Arbitration

Position

Chris is a partner specialising in international arbitration.

Career

Chris has acted as counsel and advocate in ad hoc and institutional arbitrations in a number of jurisdictions and under various governing laws. He has broad experience of advising on international disputes, particularly in the energy, life sciences and mining sectors. He was appointed as Queen's Counsel (now King's Counsel) in March 2022.

Chris is Co-Head of our Pharmaceuticals sector team.

Languages

English

Education

Chris joined Herbert Smith's international arbitration group in London on qualification, having previously graduated from Cambridge University with a triple first in law.

Mentions

Dispute resolution • London

International arbitration

Leading partner
Industry focus • London

Life sciences and healthcare