Stone Chambers Barristers Recommended in Chambers & Partners 2010

We are delighted to have received recommendations in the latest Chambers & Partners legal directory.

Shipping & Commodities: - leading set

Steven Gee QC - leading silk
Elizabeth Blackburn QC - leading silk
Vasanti Selvaratnam QC - leading silk
Timothy Hill QC - new silk
Rachel Toney - leading junior barrister

Stone Chambers is an excellent all-round shipping set that impresses with its wet work capabilities and strong marine insurance caseload. It is smaller than its competitors but many believe that this is a positive attribute as a "more personal and flexible service than most" can be offered. Silks on offer here include Elizabeth Blackburn QC, "an exceedingly experienced and accomplished admiralty practitioner," who is "a fantastic and very pleasant silk to work with." Blackburn once again demonstrated her "genuine knowledge of the operation and handling of ships" when undertaking the ‘A Turtle' case, concerning the loss of a semi-submersible drilling platform in the South Atlantic. Steven Gee QC is another extremely well-known name here. Shipping and commodities disputes form a significant proportion of his broad commercial litigation practice and he proves "a stern test as an opponent." Vasanti Selvaratnam QC has a similarly wide-ranging commercial litigation practice. On the shipping front, she is especially famed for her track record on complex salvage cases. Joining her in silk this year is the "eminently respected" Timothy Hill QC. He is "a technically excellent silk performer who can hold his own against the leading players at the Bar." In the junior ranks Rachel Toney has a practice covering all manner of shipping and maritime cases, and also undertakes international trade and insurance matters. The past year has seen her acting in some highly notable superyacht cases.

Commercial Dispute Resolution:

Steven Gee QC - leading silk
Steven Gee QC is the commercial disputes leader at Stone Chambers. He is "a first-class intellect" with vast experience of fraud, insurance, banking and insolvency.

Fraud: Civil:

Steven Gee QC - leading silk
Head of Stone Chambers, Steven Gee QC has a wealth of knowledge of commercial injunctions. "A man who knows his own mind and isn't afraid to put noses out of joint in the pursuance of his case," he recently appeared in a matter which examined the availability of the court's powers on sequestration in the event of a contempt of court.

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance: London:

Steven Gee QC - leading silk

At Stone Chambers, Steven Gee QC is acknowledged for his commercial injunction knowledge; his recent experience has included a number of shipping and insurance matters.

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