London Bar
Banking and finance (including consumer credit)
Leading silk3Christopher Harris KC – 3 Verulam Buildings
3 Verulam Buildings
Barristers
Christopher Harris KC
3 Verulam Buildings, London
- Phone020 7831 8441
- Email[email protected]
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
Asia Pacific: The English Bar
Commercial
Leading silk3Christopher 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
Leading silk6Christopher 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
Leading silk3Christopher Harris KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘A collegiate barrister who is very thorough in his approach.’
London Bar
International arbitration: arbitrators
Leading silk2Christopher 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
Leading silk2Christopher 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
Leading silk2Christopher Harris KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Diligent, highly intelligent and thoroughly charming. Amongst the very best currently operating from the English and Welsh Bar.’