One Essex Court
| Headquarters |
Middle Temple London EC4Y 9AR United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| No. of offices | London and Singapore |
| Major practice areas | Commercial law |
| Key people |
Lord Grabiner QC (Head of Chambers) |
| Website | |
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www | |
One Essex Court is a set of barristers' chambers in London, specialising in commercial litigation, which was founded in 1966.[1]
Currently comprising 85 full-time members, 32 of whom are silks or Queen's Counsel.[2] One Essex Court's members include well-known silks Lord Grabiner QC and Laurence Rabinowitz QC. Prior to her appointment to the Commercial Court, Elizabeth Gloster QC was a member.
One Essex Court is considered to be part of the Bar's Magic Circle.[3] It is ranked in the top band for commercial litigation by both Chambers and Partners[4] and Legal 500.[5] It has a turnover of £46.5 million a year.[6]
In 2012, One Essex Court opened a new international office in Singapore.[7]
One Essex Court also runs an annual essay competition for students in conjunction with The Times.[8]
One Essex Court offers one of the highest pupillage awards at the Bar, £60,000.[9]
References
- ↑ "One Essex Court - Chambers Report". Chambers Student - Spain Edition.
- ↑ "One Essex Court". oeclaw.co.uk.
- ↑ "Magic circle sets prepare to expand". thelawyer.com. 24 January 2000.
- ↑ Chambers and Partners Commercial Dispute Resolution rankings
- ↑ Legal 500 Commercial litigation rankings
- ↑ Dowell, Katy (2011). "The Bar". The Lawyer (London: Centaur Media). Retrieved 9 November 2011.
- ↑ http://www.thelawyer.com/one-essex-court-and-39-essex-street-prepare-for-singapore-launches/1013086.article
- ↑ "Rules - One Essex Court". oeclaw.co.uk.
- ↑ "Chambers overtake law firms in pay battle for junior talent". thelawyer.com. 10 August 2009.
