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Marcus specialises in commercial litigation and arbitration and is recognised as a leading junior in the fields of Commercial Litigation, Shipping and Commodities, Insurance and International Arbitration. Marcus is a former winner of “Junior of the Year” for shipping and has been shortlisted for “Junior of the Year” for international arbitration. He is described as “a star performer” and “excellent to work with”.

Notable recent cases include SK Shipping v. Capital [2022] 2 All E.R. (Comm) 784 (misrepresentation); Enka Insaat v. Chubb [2020] 1 W.L.R. 4117 (arbitration agreements; described by The Lawyer as “a landmark judgment that is likely to become the leading authority in this area”); Clearlake Shipping v Xiang Da Marine [2019] EWHC 2284 (Comm) (anti-suit injunctions); and The Res Cogitans [2016] A.C. 1034 (sale of goods; described by Lloyd’s List as “the most spectacular shipping legal imbroglio so far this century”).

Marcus has acted in a wide variety of cases of different types and sizes, both on his own and as a junior. Before being called to the Bar, Marcus practised as a solicitor specialising in general corporate and commercial disputes. He also accepts appointments as an arbitrator.

Solicitor Lovells, London 2001-04; solicitor-advocate (all Higher Courts) 2003; called to the Bar 2005; Middle Temple.

COMBAR; BILA.

Peterhouse, Cambridge University (MA Hons History); DipLaw; LPC.