One Essex Court's members are active across a broad range of industries and sectors such as banking and finance, energy, construction and infrastructure, where they act in high-value arbitrations and commercial court cases related to arbitration awards and proceedings. The set is also highly regarded for its expertise in investment treaty disputes, including bilateral investment treaty expertise, and investor-state work. Daniel Toledano KC continues to lead 2024 Silk appointment Nicholas Sloboda KC for BHP in a dispute with Vale concerning the Fundão dam collapse; Vale sought to stay the litigation in London in favour of a Brazilian arbitration. On the junior end Michelle Menashy  has experience in ICC, LCIA and UNCITRAL proceedings, recently in the oil and gas sector, as does Tamara Kagan who continues to act in high-value arbitration and enforcement proceedings.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Friendly clerking room - Adam Wheeler and Jade Cassell stand out.'
  • 'Adam Wheeler is an amazing individual and very commercially minded.'
  • 'Darren Burrows is probably the best senior clerk in the city.'
  • 'Rob Smith is a tenacious negotiator.'
  • 'One Essex Court are one of the best groups of barristers in the UK.  I have worked with them as advocates and as arbitrators.  Always top notch.'
  • 'The set offers various barristers and Silks with extensive international arbitration experience, which is an asset as it becomes a popular method of dispute resolution.'
  • 'A go-to set with real strength and depth on an array of commercial matters. Absolutely the top of any list to approach for a complex matter.'
  • 'Excellent for all areas of commercial disputes work.'

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.
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.

Juniors

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.