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Mr John Russell KC
Position
John Russell is a commercial advocate, specialising in shipping, commodities and international trade, energy and natural resources, and related insurance disputes. He has also recent experience in major civil fraud cases, including payment frauds, warehousing frauds and bribery. He has been ranked in the leading directories for many years. His recent experience encompasses charterparty, bill of lading, sales and financing disputes in both arbitration (LMAA, LCIA and ICC) and the Commercial Court, as well as FOSFA and GAFTA disputes. John has extensive appellate court experience, in both the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. John also practices in travel law including litigation and regulatory advice. Recent cases have included successes in the Supreme Court in Volcafe v CSAV, in the Court of Appeal in The Pacific Voyager and in the Commercial Court in The CMA CGM LIBRA.
Career
Called to the Bar in 1993; initially practiced at 5 Bell Yard, moved to Quadrant (then 4 Essex Court) in 1998. Appointed QC in 2014.
Memberships
COMBAR.
Leisure
Keen cyclist and sailor, and often found in the kitchen.
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Shipping
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3John Russell KC –Quadrant Chambers ‘He sees through the fog and identifies the key issues and provides excellent advice and support.’
London Bar > Commodities
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2John Russell KC – Quadrant Chambers ‘A firm favourite and a standout advocate.’
London Bar > Energy
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 4John Russell KC –Quadrant Chambers ‘John is a standout advocate.’
Asia Pacific - The English Bar > Shipping and commodities
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2John Russell KC–Quadrant Chambers ‘John is an engaging advocate. He is a tenacious and formidable cross examiner.’