The English Bar Offshore
Commercial disputes
Leading silk4George Spalton KC – 4 New Square Chambers ‘George is excellent on his feet and a delight to work with.’
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George Spalton KC
4 New Square Chambers, London
- Phone020 7822 2000
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Position
George’s practice falls into five principal areas: Commercial litigation, international commercial arbitration, financial services, professional liability claims and disciplinary work. His experience of commercial work encompasses a wide variety of disputes – ranging from construction claims, insurance and reinsurance matters, banking claims to civil fraud. He has significant experience of international work and has acted in several arbitrations in the Middle East in recent years as well as acting in a number of arbitrations in Europe, South-East Asia, and elsewhere. George’s expertise in the context of professional liability work focusses on accountants and auditors’ negligence and solicitors’ negligence – especially in the context of financial services and commercial transactions.
Career
MA Oxon; LL.M Columbia University (New York); Called 2004; Lincoln’s Inn.
Languages
Basic French and Russian.
Memberships
COMBAR, executive committee (and previously chairman of the junior committee); PNBA; TECBAR; ChBA; LCIA and IBA; ARDL.
Mentions
London Bar
Commercial litigation
Leading silk5George Spalton KC –4 New Square ‘George is a truly exceptional advocate and is quickly developing into one of the best at the Bar. He is exceptionally bright, commercially astute, cuts through to the core of an issue quickly, and is forthright in advising clients on prospects, risks and strategy.’
London Bar
Fraud: civil
Leading silk4George Spalton KC – 4 New Square Chambers 'He is a strong cross-examiner, and gets to the real heart of the issues in a case. He has a fantastic bedside manner with clients.'
London Bar
Insurance and reinsurance
Leading silk5George Spalton KC – 4 New Square Chambers ‘George is the complete package: legal and commercial acumen combined with charm and drive. One would back him against any opponent.’
London Bar
International arbitration: counsel
Leading silk4George Spalton KC –4 New Square 'George is as smooth as he is surgical. His advocacy is precise and packs a punch. George has a ferocious will to win and has the alchemist's gift of finding gold in even the most leaden of cases.'
London Bar
Professional disciplinary and regulatory law
Leading silk4George Spalton KC – 4 New Square Chambers ‘His attitude is excellent - he makes the client feel at ease with any situation and the nuances surrounding the case.'
London Bar
Professional negligence
Leading silk4George Spalton KC – 4 New Square Chambers ‘His breadth of experience and ability to pick up technical points quickly and comprehensively is invaluable. He is a very good team player with solicitors, experts, clients, and co-counsel.’