Lionel Persey KC

Lionel Persey KC of Quadrant Chambers comes recommended for his expertise as a commercial arbitrator. He sits in arbitrations across the world, particularly in Paris and Dubai, and is well versed in the rules of the LCIA, ICC and DIFC. He demonstrates notable strengths in the shipping and engineering sectors.

Lionel Persey KC is an excellent silk, deputy High Court judge and Lloyd's arbitrator. He has a first-rate practice covering shipping matters including charter parties, bills of lading, salvage and collisions. He also has significant expertise in energy and insurance-related matters.

Lionel Persey KC is highly regarded in the field for the depth of his technical expertise, especially in marine engineering. He specialises in midstream and upstream cases including those relating to pipeline, ship and rig construction, as well as oil production and exploration. He is well versed in cases involving oil majors and national oil companies, and has expertise in a number of Middle Eastern jurisdictions. He also has a significant amount of experience sitting as an arbitrator in shipbuilding disputes.

Lionel Persey KC is instructed by clients for his expertise in handling the gamut of international arbitrations, with increasing visibility across Asia. His areas of expertise include jurisdictional disputes and conflicts of law, and he is experienced across multiple sectors including the shipping and energy fields. In addition to appearing as an advocate, he sits as an arbitrator.