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Barristers

Christopher Harris KC

Christopher Harris KC

Position

Barrister specialising in banking, financial services, general commercial litigation and international commercial arbitration.

Career

Called 2002, Lincoln’s Inn.

Languages

French, German; rudimentary Spanish.

Memberships

Lincoln’s Inn; COMBAR; LCIA; ASA under 40.

Education

University of Bristol (LLB Joint Honours Law and French); Leiden (LLM); University of St Gallen (PhD); publication: ‘Informing Offeree Shareholders – The Duties of the Offeree Board of Directors in a Hostile Takeover in England and Switzerland’; ICSL – very competent.

Leisure

Skiing, cricket, football, travel.

Mentions

London Bar

Banking and finance (including consumer credit)

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Christopher Harris KC – 3 Verulam Buildings
Asia Pacific: The English Bar

Commercial

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Christopher Harris KC – 3 Verulam Buildings 'His prompt and astute advice on legal and strategic matters is highly valued by the instructing solicitors and by the client.'
London Bar

Commercial litigation

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Christopher Harris KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘A true class act. Christopher is calm, authoritative and unflappable in the most bitterly fought and high-stakes claims.’  
London Bar

Energy

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Christopher Harris KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘A collegiate barrister who is very thorough in his approach.’
London Bar

International arbitration: arbitrators

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Christopher Harris KC – 3 Verulam Buildings 'Christopher has emerged as one of the leading arbitration practitioners and litigators over the last 10 years or so, with a particular focus on international law.'
London Bar

International arbitration: counsel

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Christopher Harris KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘A formidable cross-examiner and an impressive advocate. Commands the respect of the tribunal. Diligent and hard-working, with a good eye for detail. Good judgement for the points that would resonate with the tribunal.’
London Bar

Public international law

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Christopher Harris KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Diligent, highly intelligent and thoroughly charming. Amongst the very best currently operating from the English and Welsh Bar.’