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Nathan Pillow KC

Nathan Pillow KC

Position

Specialises in commercial dispute resolution. Practises in the English courts at all levels, and before international arbitral tribunals of all varieties. Extensive experience of working on heavy and complex cases, as part of a team made up of solicitors, foreign lawyers and/or other counsel; but equally at home acting alone, both as an advocate and in an advisory context. Particular interest in and experience of cases involving civil fraud, including injunctive and other interim relief; equitable, proprietary and restitutionary claims and remedies; and tracing and asset recovery. Work generally has an international character and often involves complex jurisdictional and conflict of laws issues.

Career

Called 1997, Gray’s Inn; Essex Court Chambers 1998; Silk 2015.

Languages

French (near fluent).

Education

Magdalen College, Oxford (BA).

Mentions

London Bar

Banking and finance (including consumer credit)

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Nathan Pillow KC – Essex Court Chambers ‘Nathan is exceptional – a go-to silk for me. Fabulous in writing, and a particularly effective advocacy style which puts judges at ease. Always calm and collected even under the most immense pressure. And tops it all off by being a real pleasure to work with, and very good with clients.’
London Bar

Commercial litigation

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Nathan Pillow KC –Essex Court Chambers 'Nathan is a great advocate. He is very calm, pleasant to work with, and approachable.'
London Bar

Commodities

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Nathan Pillow KC – Essex Court Chambers
London Bar

Fraud: civil

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Nathan Pillow KC –Essex Court Chambers 'Nathan is a true superstar - one of the very best and brightest at the Bar. He commands the confidence of the court.'
London Bar

International arbitration: counsel

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Nathan Pillow KC – Essex Court Chambers ‘Fantastic and persuasive advocate, pretty much the best there is in the market. Nathan is also a pleasure to deal with, charming and not afraid to get stuck into all the detail of a case, despite his seniority.’
London Bar

Shipping

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Nathan Pillow KC –Essex Court Chambers