Position

Barrister specialising in commercial work in particular international and domestic banking and finance, commercial fraud and insolvency/corporate restructuring cases include: Queen’s Moat Houses v Capital IRG [2004]; Morgan Grenfell v Arrows [2004]; Morris v Bank of America [2003]; Kensington v Congo [2003]; Phillips v Brewin Dolphin [2001]; State of Brunei v Prince Jefri Bolkiah [2000]; ICIC v Adham [1998]; BBL v Eagle Star [1995]; Re Arrows Limited [1992].

Education

Cambridge University (MA Hons).

Mentions

London Bar

Banking and finance (including consumer credit)

HALL OF FAME1

Ewan McQuater KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Ewan is a top level banking and financial services silk. He exudes gravitas, has a sharp mind and strong attention to detail and he instinctively knows which points to take and which to leave. He can always see the wood for the trees on complex cases.'

Middle East: The English Bar

Commercial

HALL OF FAME2

Ewan McQuater KC – 3 Verulam Buildings

Asia Pacific: The English Bar

Commercial

HALL OF FAME2

Ewan McQuater KC – 3 Verulam Buildings

London Bar

Commercial litigation

HALL OF FAME1

Ewan McQuater KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Ewan is a really high-class operator and at the top of the market. He has a very clear strategic view, but is not afraid to get into the details. His advocacy is always persuasive, and he knows instinctively which points to press and which to leave behind.’

London Bar

Fraud: civil

HALL OF FAME1

Ewan McQuater KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Bright, strategic and articulate. A go-to banking, civil fraud and insolvency disputes silk.’

London Bar

Insolvency

HALL OF FAME2

Ewan McQuater KC –3 Verulam Buildings 'Very intelligent, thorough, focused on winning and an excellent advocate.'