Duncan Matthews KC
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Duncan Matthews KC
Duncan Matthews KC provides robust international arbitration representation in disputes across a broad spectrum of industries. He regularly handles energy, technology and shipping disputes, among others. He is well versed in matters under UNCITRAL and LMAA rules and has acted in ad hoc arbitrations. He also has expertise in anti-suit injunctions in support of arbitration proceedings.
Duncan Matthews KC
Duncan Matthews KC is a highly experienced practitioner in the energy sector, with a focus on international disputes across the full range of upstream, midstream and downstream oil work. His practice covers large-scale, high-profile litigation and arbitration, and he regularly tackles cases with civil fraud aspects, as well as highly technical considerations. He has specific expertise in relation to disputes concerning onshore and offshore oil and gas drilling, as well as the carriage of goods and commodities in the energy sector.
Duncan Matthews KC
Duncan Matthews KC has an established reputation as a leading silk at the shipping and commodities Bar. His busy practice incorporates a swathe of issues including dry bulk and tanker charter party disputes, the arrest of ships, contracts of affreightment, cargo claims and civil fraud.
Duncan Matthews KC
Duncan Matthews KC of Twenty Essex has an excellent reputation in the Asia-Pacific region for his work in disputes arising from oil and gas projects and in the commodities space.
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"He has an excellent reputation as both advocate and arbitrator."
"He is a really heavyweight and highly experienced commercial advocate."
"Duncan Matthews is a highly experienced commercial advocate."
"He's a first-class lawyer."
"It is something to behold to see Duncan work, he's brilliant in cross-examination."
"If you have a big case, Duncan is a master of strategy and able to stand up to difficult characters."
"Duncan Matthews is a polished advocate with natural authority and real stature."
"A real heavyweight and a highly experienced commercial advocate."
"He is extremely thorough and diligent in his work."
"I was against Duncan in a matter. Although it pains me to say this about an opponent, he was impressive."
"Once there is a very substantial matter you've got to speak to Duncan. Simply put, he is the top gun."
"He has an excellent reputation as both advocate and arbitrator."
"He is a really heavyweight and highly experienced commercial advocate."
"Duncan Matthews is a highly experienced commercial advocate."
"He's a first-class lawyer."
"It is something to behold to see Duncan work, he's brilliant in cross-examination."
"If you have a big case, Duncan is a master of strategy and able to stand up to difficult characters."
"Duncan Matthews is a polished advocate with natural authority and real stature."
"A real heavyweight and a highly experienced commercial advocate."
"He is extremely thorough and diligent in his work."
"I was against Duncan in a matter. Although it pains me to say this about an opponent, he was impressive."
"Once there is a very substantial matter you've got to speak to Duncan. Simply put, he is the top gun."