Quadrant Chambers
‘Simon has a very strong reputation and great intellectual clout, allowing him to master the detail of difficult expert evidence in a way that is impressive.’
Quadrant Chambers is ‘a first-rate, go-to set for shipping and commodities disputes with a large number of excellent and extremely capable barristers’. The large number of members skilled in shipping and trade matters frequently act for buyers, sellers and other interested parties in commodities disputes, whether in the courts of England and Wales or in international arbitration. Their work spans matters under the rules of many arbitral institutions, among them LCIA and ICC, as well as trade associations such as GAFTA, FOSFA and the RSA, acting also for large corporates, including many of the world’s leading commodity trading houses. Chirag Karia KC, who recently acted for the claimant in Sharp Corp Ltd v Viterra BV, a section 69 arbitration appeal from the decision of the GAFTA Board of Appeal. Among the juniors, Benjamin Coffer recently assisted the claimant in CM Biomass Partners v Stanley’s Biomass Limited, a dispute concerning failure to supply the contractual quantity of wood pellets.
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Testimonials
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- 'The clerks are always prepared to go the extra mile to assist in finding counsel at short notice and to provide the practical help that is often needed.'
- 'Simon Slattery is a very effective clerk.'
- 'A great team to deal with. Daniel Westerman stands out in my mind.'
- 'Simon Slattery is very accommodating and a pleasure to deal with.'
'First-rate, go-to set for shipping and commodities disputes with a large number of excellent and extremely capable barristers.'
'Quadrant is light years ahead of other sets in terms of marketing and quality of case reports, teaching sessions, etc.'
'I am a big fan of Quadrant chambers - lovely people to deal with, quick response time and really like their informative legal updates and Quarterly reviews.'
'A good set of shipping and trade counsel.'
'Quadrant are really great in international trade and shipping.'
Silks
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Simon Croall KC
Quadrant Chambers ‘Simon thinks outside the box and wins cases others can’t as a result.’
Quadrant Chambers
‘Chirag is an astute judge of the mood of the court, knowing when to push harder for the client's interest, and his advice is practical.’
Quadrant Chambers
‘Luke is an exceptional advocate whose advice is sound legally and whose tactical and commercial awareness is second to none.’
Quadrant Chambers
‘He has no weaknesses. His advice is always concise and to the point, easily understood and clear.’
Quadrant Chambers
‘Yash is extremely impressive - he exudes calm, is laser-focused and is a forensic cross-examiner.’
Guy Blackwood KC
Quadrant Chambers ‘Guy is an excellent barrister who is user-friendly and has a solid commercial approach.’
Quadrant Chambers
‘Tom is fantastic with any expert heavy litigation, and his real strength lies in his calm and methodical advocacy style, where his approach is measured and collegiate.’
2024 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Quadrant Chambers
‘Paul is extremely bright, tactically astute, and an incredibly fluent advocate who is also very pleasant to deal with.’
Juniors
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Quadrant Chambers
‘A brilliant brain and a hugely impressive junior, Paul always cuts to the heart of the issues.’
Quadrant Chambers
‘Extremely clever and excellent on cases requiring intellect and thoughtfulness, yet user-friendly.’
Quadrant Chambers
‘A brilliant mind and formidable advocate, Peter is a go-to junior for big-ticket shipping and commodities work who never fails to impress.’
Quadrant Chambers
‘Brilliant at legal analysis, brilliant at strategy, and brilliant on his feet.’
Quadrant Chambers
‘Henry is extremely user-friendly, responsive and quick to understand complicated issues and present difficult points of law in a manner which is easy for clients to understand.’
Quadrant Chambers
‘Max is extremely easy to work with, easily picks up on complicated issues and provides clear and concise advice on strategy and approach, with a practical and commercial outlook.’
Tom Bird
Quadrant Chambers ‘Tom is commercially minded, understands client objectives, and has a flexible approach.’
Quadrant Chambers
‘Koye provides excellent advocacy and a clear head, as well as very strong attention to detail.’
Quadrant Chambers
‘Andrew is extremely capable, hardworking, and intelligent, and his advocacy is very measured and thorough, focusing in on the real issues and refusing to be distracted by irrelevancies.’
Quadrant Chambers
‘A preferred senior junior with an excellent grasp of commercial imperatives, and a sound advocate.’
Quadrant Chambers
‘Saira is a clear thinker and good on her feet, and her ability to draw out the evidence is impressive.’
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Quadrant Chambers
‘Jamie punches well above his weight in terms of years’ call from a technical perspective and is very responsive and user-friendly.’