Position

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

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.

Mentions

Asia Pacific: The English Bar

Commercial

HALL OF FAME3

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

HALL OF FAME6

Christopher Harris KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Brilliant, very clever and user-friendly.‘

London Bar

Energy

HALL OF FAME3

Christopher Harris KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Christopher has a tremendous grasp of the law and quickly understands how to craft the strategy of a case to ensure the best outcomes.’

London Bar

International arbitration: arbitrators

HALL OF FAME2

Christopher Harris KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Flexible in his approach to procedural matters, party-friendly with a firm control but light touch on the management of a case. An excellent arbitrator and a pleasure to work with.'

London Bar

International arbitration: counsel

HALL OF FAME2

Christopher Harris KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Christopher is the standout leader in investment treaty arbitration. He is fearless and his advocacy style is extraordinarily compelling. He is one of the best cross-examiners at the Bar and has very strong judgement.’