Introduction

One Essex Court is a leading set of barristers' chambers, specialising in commercial litigation. Our members provide specialist advice and advocacy services worldwide, which include all areas of dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration.

Our work embraces all aspects of domestic and international trade, commerce and finance. Members of Chambers are recognised specialists in the many diverse fields characterised as commercial disputes, also regularly accepting nominations as arbitrators, mediators and experts.

Areas of practice

  • Arbitration
  • Banking
  • Civil fraud
  • Commercial litigation
  • Company / insolvency
  • Competition / EU
  • Energy, oil, gas & electricity
  • Financial services
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual property
  • Licensing
  • Professional negligence
  • Revenue law
  • One Essex Court is 'right at the top of the tree; the in-depth quality it has is probably unmatched'.
    Legal 500 2011
  • One Essex Court is studded with star names who expertly handle market leading disputes in the energy sector; "in this specialist area of work they are a complete one-off. The best around."
    Chambers & Partners 2012
  • One Essex Court is 'a seriously classy outfit, with extremely talented practitioners at every level'.
    Legal 500 2011
  • A "top-class set," it is full of "specialists abounding with talent and sound judgment."
    Chambers & Partners 2012
  • 'One of the best, most efficient sets in London', One Essex Court is 'the first port of call for all energy-related disputes'.
    Legal 500 2011
  • One Essex Court enjoys a worldwide reputation for its work on fraud-related matters; commended by solicitors for the "consistently high quality of their advice and advocacy."
    Chambers & Partners 2012
  • 'Good strength-in-depth with quality across all levels of counsel.'
    Legal 500 2010
  • 'One Essex Court is widely seen as the set of choice in the energy and natural resources sector.'
    Chambers & Partners 2011