Alternative Dispute Resolution

Dispute Resolution analysis:  Judge Keyser QC (sitting as a High Court judge) has given a warning to practitioners who seek to make inappropriate applications to strike out witness evidence prepared for a trial, pursuant to CPR PD 57AC, on the basis ... Read more  

Chambers is delighted to be hosting the Sixth AFSIA Alumni Conference of the School of International Arbitration on 11th July.Marion Smith QC will provide the keynote speech before a panel of speakers discuss the topic 'Turbulent Times in Constructio... Read more  

On 12 May 2022 the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council handed down judgment in Royal Bank of Scotland International Ltd v JP SPC 4 and another (Isle of Man) [2022] UKPC 18. The appeal concerned the important question of whether a bank owes a duty... Read more  

"If you need advice on an area of nuclear law you instruct him. Stephen is extremely knowledgeable and has genuine sector expertise which is invaluable." "He is very easy to talk to and discuss ideas with, and he has a very measured but very experien... Read more  

“A powerhouse... She knows both the law and the market inside out. A brilliant team leader and a formidable opponent.” The Legal 500 “Her tactical awareness and ability to retain information and find creative solutions is really top level. Nina…is a... Read more  

In conjunction with International Women's Day, The Malaysia Middle Temple Alumni Association (TMMTA) is conducting a series of interviews with 5 women alumni who have made a significant impact in society.The second episode of this month-long series f... Read more  

“Emily is massively bright, bold, and brilliant. She is extremely adaptable and knowledgeable. One to watch.” The Legal 500 2024 “Emily has a wealth of experience in immigration law. She is razor-sharp and enthusiastically and effortlessly tackles e... Read more  

"If you want counsel on your side who is a fighter then David is my first choice for all property and construction matters.”  The Legal 500, 2022 David specialises in substantial construction, infrastructure, private finance initiative (PFI) and pro... Read more  

A number of our junior members accept appointments as tribunal secretaries to assist tribunals with carefully defined tasks, as agreed by the parties, in the administration of domestic and international arbitrations. These tasks include communicatin... Read more  

On 22nd and 23rd January, 39 Essex Chambers' first six pupils, Chris Moss and Chiara Cordone claimed victory at the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators 2022 Mediation Skills Competition, defending Chambers' title. As well as winning the competition ove... Read more