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About
Provided by Claire Blanchard KC
Practice Areas
Claire Blanchard KC has a specialist commercial practice. She is known for her robust advocacy, skillful cross examination and pragmatic, forthright approach. Experienced across a broad range of commercial disputes, both in Court and in arbitration (LCIA, ICC, LMAA, ad hoc), Claire has particular expertise in matters relating to energy and natural resources, insurance and reinsurance, international trade and shipping. With “a stellar intellect” and an “amazing” ability to “focus and drill down to the issues”, she has a “wonderfully reassuring yet creditable manner with clients”.
Claire’s clients have included state owned entities, financial institutions and other major commercial corporations and high net-worth individuals. She also accepts appointments as an arbitrator.
Claire is a contributing editor to Arnould: Law of Marine Insurance and General Average 17th Ed (2008), 18th Ed (2013), 19th Ed (2018) and 20th Ed (2021). She is also an experienced advocacy trainer and former Master of Advocacy at Gray’s Inn.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Claire Blanchard KC is a strong commercial litigator and arbitrator who is very much at home handling energy cases. She is known by market sources for her impressive courtroom demeanour and pronounced insurance expertise.
Claire Blanchard KC is a highly regarded practitioner with experience in a range of shipping and international trade matters. She acts as an advocate and also accepts appointments as an arbitrator.
Claire Blanchard KC is a very experienced commercial barrister who is known for taking on disputes in the marine insurance sector. She is also well versed in non-marine cases, including construction and energy arbitrations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"She's quietly very good."
"Claire has an excellent advocacy style."
"Claire is superb. She is rigorous and impressive."
"She's quietly very good."
"Claire has an excellent advocacy style."
"Claire is superb. She is rigorous and impressive."
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