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International Arbitration - The English Bar - Global Market Leaders
Christopher Harris KC
Christopher Harris KC is an impressive performer in the space with significant experience representing clients in commercial international arbitration disputes relating to a wide array of industries. He is well regarded for his advocacy in high-value oil and gas disputes and infrastructure-related arbitrations. He regularly acts in arbitrations under ICSID, UNCITRAL and ICC rules. He also acts in investment treaty arbitrations.
Strengths
"He is at the top of his game; he has considerable presence in courtrooms at hearings."
"He not only has a firm grasp on technical legal concepts but also has the uncanny ability to present complex ideas clearly and thoughtfully."
"He has an excellent command of complex arbitration-related litigation issues and provides top-of-the-line strategic advice."
Energy & Natural Resources - UK
Christopher Harris KC
Christopher Harris KC of 3 Verulam Buildings is rising through the ranks of the Energy Bar. Harris is a barrister with a particular reputation in international arbitration, who is expert both in the technical side of oil and gas disputes and in financing issues. As well as acting for large oil companies, he is familiar with the issues inherent in representing national governments, especially in the Middle East and Central Asia. He has appeared in an array of oil and gas industry cases, particularly those concerning the upstream and midstream market.
Strengths
"Christopher Harris is an outstanding counsel with very strong strategic and advocacy skills."
"Chris Harris is gifted, intelligent, approachable and compelling. He can be mesmerising on his feet."
"He is a thorough and highly effective advocate. He's impressive all around."
Public International Law: The English Bar - Global Market Leaders
Christopher Harris KC
Christopher Harris KC is a distinguished silk for investment treaty arbitration. He is highly experienced in acting for both investors and states, often in disputes involving major energy holdings. He has notable expertise in rules governing commercial cooperation between Islamic states.
Strengths
"Outstanding expertise."
Dispute Resolution: Commercial - UK
Christopher Harris KC
Strengths
"Chris is a robust advocate."
"Christopher Harris is exceedingly down to earth and sensible. He is happy to roll his sleeves up and get stuck into a case."