The 36 Group
The 36 Group has ‘an unbeatable reputation in shipping and international trade law’ and clients note that it is ’an excellent set, professional and approachable’. A dedicated commodities, shipping and international trade set, its members are known for their expertise in commodities issues arising in shipping contexts and their work spans many commodities markets, among them metals, petroleum products, grain and foodstuffs. Vasanti Selvaratnam KC is the set’s most prominent silk and she has recently been involved in numerous commodities and shipping disputes arising out of the inability of vessels to discharge their cargos in Ukraine, including RTI Ltd v Cargill Ocean Transportation Singapore Pte Ltd and Cargill International SA, in which she acted for the claimant. Ravi Aswani is a leading junior in the commodities space and was recently instructed by the claimant in an arbitration concerning an attempt to export crude oil out of Venezuela, which gave rise to novel sanctions-related issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'Always getting strong and efficient support from the clerks.'
- 'Fantastic clerks team. Client focused and always ready to assist.'
- 'The clerks are generally easy to contact, overall good service.'
'Unbeatable reputation in shipping and international trade law.'
'Excellent chambers, professional and approachable.'
'36 Group is always our preferred choice.'
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.
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.
1The 36 Group
‘Charles knows more about commodities litigation than almost anyone and provides clear advice on both the legal and commercial elements of the matter.’
The 36 Group
‘Ravi offers sensible and practical advice, and the pleadings he drafts are clear, persuasive and to the point.’
2The 36 Group
‘A go-to person for talking a matter through and his ability to work out what needs to be done, and his drafting, are second-to-none.’
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.
1The 36 Group
‘Charles knows more about commodities litigation than almost anyone and provides clear advice on both the legal and commercial elements of the matter.’
The 36 Group
‘Ravi offers sensible and practical advice, and the pleadings he drafts are clear, persuasive and to the point.’
2The 36 Group
‘A go-to person for talking a matter through and his ability to work out what needs to be done, and his drafting, are second-to-none.’