Commercial barrister frequently appearing in the Commercial Court and in international arbitrations, specialising in complex commercial, jurisdiction, shipping and shipbuilding/construction disputes. Frequently appears as sole advocate and as junior counsel in the High Court and Court of Appeal. Recent cases include Royal Bank of Scotland v Highland [2012] in the Court of Appeal; a Commercial Court jurisdiction battle in a dispute involving complex contract of affreightment and bill of lading arrangements entered into by Russian food producers: Finmoon Ltd & anor v Baltic Reefers Management Ltd & ors [2012] EWHC 920; a successful $13m arbitration for Middle Eastern airline in ticketing dispute; a leading case on sea waybills: A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S v Sonaec Villas Cen Sad Fadoul & ors [2011] 1 Lloyd’s Rep 1; and a jurisdiction victory for seven Malaysian insurers in ‘The Mujur I’ [2011] EWHC 643 (Commissioners). Full caseload is set out on Jeremy’s web profile: www.essexcourt.net/members/109/jeremy-brier. Former lecturer at Pepperdine University School of Law,California (2004-2008) and winner of the World Debating Championships (2004).
University of Cambridge (MA Cantab).
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Jeremy Brier KC –Essex Court Chambers ‘Jeremy is astute and quickly gets to grips with the key issues in a case. He is a compelling advocate and has a pragmatic, commercial approach that impresses clients. Jeremy is extremely good to work with, he engages with the detail, provides clear advice, and does it with a great deal of good humour.’
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Jeremy Brier KC –Essex Court Chambers 'Jeremy's written submissions are always well argued and make complex material easy to follow. A pleasure to work with and a real team player.'
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Jeremy Brier KC – Essex Court Chambers 'Enthusiasm, responsiveness, team work - all good!'