Christopher Symons KC
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 1 : International Arbitration: Arbitrators
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About
Provided by Christopher Symons KC
Practice Areas
Arbitration - Arbitrator
Christopher is now a full time Arbitrator specialising in commercial arbitration particularly all aspects of insurance, reinsurance, professional negligence work, and actions for and against financial institutions. He is frequently involved in Arbitrations involving insurance and reinsurance claims but also many other commercial and financial disputes, particularly oil and gas, oil rigs and pipelines, mining, power stations and commodities. Christopher chairs, and sits as the party appointed Arbitrator, in Arbitrations under the auspices of the LCIA, ICC, UNCITRAL, PCA, AAA and other institutions, as well as ad hoc Arbitrations. He also has considerable experience of Bermuda Form Arbitrations.
Career
Called to the Bar 1972
QC/KC 1989
Chambers Review
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Christopher Symons KC of 3 Verulam Buildings is best known for his expertise in insurance and reinsurance disputes. He is also recommended for construction, telecommunications, shipping, pharmaceutical and commodities arbitrations. He acts as chair and co-arbitrator in cases under the auspices of the ICC, the LCIA and UNCITRAL, among others.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Christopher Symons is a very able arbitrator."
"Christopher is the most fantastic chair that you can ask for. He's very much in control. He's a calming influence; he never gets flustered or angry. He remains efficient and businesslike."
"Chris is measured, wise and succinct. He's excellent to have in a tribunal, whether as chair or wingman."
"Christopher Symons is a very able arbitrator."
"Christopher is the most fantastic chair that you can ask for. He's very much in control. He's a calming influence; he never gets flustered or angry. He remains efficient and businesslike."
"Chris is measured, wise and succinct. He's excellent to have in a tribunal, whether as chair or wingman."
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