Alexander Gunning KC

Ranked in 5 Practice Areas

Band 1

Energy & Natural Resources

London (Bar)

17 Years Ranked

Band 1

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

London (Bar)

18 Years Ranked

Band 2

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

13 Years Ranked

Band 2

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering

London (Bar)

14 Years Ranked

Band 2

Shipping & Commodities

London (Bar)

11 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2024

About

Provided by Alexander Gunning KC

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Barrister specialising in complex, high-value international disputes, predominantly resolved in arbitration, commonly concerning large energy and offshore construction projects and the extraction and sale of natural resources.

Career

Called to the Bar 1994, Silk 2012

Professional Memberships

COMBAR (Chair), Inter Pacific Bar Association, ICC, LCIA (member of European Users’ Council), LMAA (Supporting Member)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK-Bar

Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Alexander Gunning KC is well regarded by peers and solicitors for his effective style of advocacy. He has been involved in a range of energy infrastructure cases, and has acted for contractors in disputes concerning the mining, drilling and transportation of natural resources. Gunning frequently represents clients from Central Asia and China.

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International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Alexander Gunning KC handles an impressive number of complex cases, regularly acting under institutions such as the LCIA and ICC. He is particularly well versed in disputes relating to the mining, energy and financial services sectors for clients based across Asia. Clients note his meticulous work ethic and ability to distil huge volumes of information against seemingly impossible deadlines.

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International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Alexander Gunning KC of One Essex Court is highly regarded for his international arbitration practice focusing on matters of construction and energy. He is particularly well known for his expertise in handling disputes regarding the cancellation of construction projects abroad. He also has a specialism in cases relating to offshore oil and gas projects. His instructions come from numerous jurisdictions including Russia, Africa and Turkey.

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Shipping & Commodities - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Alexander Gunning KC of One Essex Court maintains a strong shipping and commodities practice. He has marked expertise in disputes relating to charter parties and the offshore construction of rigs and ships. He has a noted following among Asian clients.

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Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)

Band 2

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Alexander Gunning commands the whole proceeding. He knows his cases back to front.

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
UK-Bar

Alexander Gunning is a brilliant advocate and he is very good on the detail.

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
UK-Bar

His knowledge, delivery and accessibility are first-class.

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
UK-Bar

Alexander Gunning is one of the best advocates I have seen. He's ruthless, but in a brilliant and lovely way. Behind the scenes, he's ferociously hard-working.

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance respondent
UK-Bar

Alex is the whole package, in terms of responsiveness and extreme smarts. He isn't someone who tells clients what they want to hear; he tells them what they need to hear.

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance respondent
UK-Bar

Alex is the most efficient KC I’ve ever worked with. He conducts elegant advocacy, and his advice is consistently of top quality. He is a barrister that I feel lucky to be able to instruct.

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance respondent
UK-Bar

Alex is a star of the English Bar, a true leading KC. His knowledge, delivery and accessibility in every respect is first class.

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance respondent
UK-Bar

Alex has the perfect combination of experience in projects, construction, project finance and arbitration.

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering respondent
UK-Bar

Alex really throws himself into the deep end of a matter. He's incredibly impressive at getting up to speed.

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering respondent
UK-Bar

Alexander Gunning is excellent.

Shipping & Commodities respondent
UK-Bar

He's into the details, providing excellent advice and overall great client service. He has a deep knowledge of energy disputes, and is someone I'll be sure to instruct time and again.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

Alex's legal analysis and commercial awareness are both second to none, making him a highly impressive and trusted adviser.