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Rajesh Pillai KC

Rajesh Pillai KC

3 Verulam Buildings, London

Position

Barrister specialising in banking, commercial fraud, company, insurance and reinsurance, entertainment, insolvency and general commercial law.

Career

Called 2002; admitted to New York Bar 2003.

Languages

French and Sinhala (both conversational).

Memberships

Middle Temple; COMBAR; New York State Bar Association.

Education

St Edward’s School; Oxford University (1998 BA Hons); Cambridge University (2000 BA Hons); New York University (2002 LLM International Law).

Leisure

Cricket, golf.

Mentions

London Bar

Art and cultural property

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Rajesh Pillai KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Rajesh is very bright and articulate it goes without saying. Strong art market experience which means he hits the ground running on a new matter. A strong advocate willing to stand up to a hostile court.’ 
London Bar

Banking and finance (including consumer credit)

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Rajesh Pillai KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Raj is an outstanding advocate, combining fierce intellect with tactical brilliance.'
Middle East: The English Bar

Commercial

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Rajesh Pillai KC – 3 Verulam Buildings
Regional International Arbitration – The Bar

Commercial

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The English Bar Offshore

Commercial disputes

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Rajesh Pillai KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Rajesh is a smooth but forceful advocate. A great blend of commercial nous combined with forensic analysis.’
London Bar

Commercial litigation

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Rajesh Pillai KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Smooth but forceful advocate with an excellent blend of commercial nous and forensic detail. Intelligent leader who marshals his team well to cover all aspects of large-scale litigation.'
London Bar

Fraud: civil

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Rajesh Pillai KC – 3 Verulam Buildings 'Rajesh is an extremely fluent and accomplished advocate. He is extremely clear, highly persuasive and quick on his feet.'
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