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Judgment has been handed down in Shukla v St James Bank & Trust Company Ltd, a case concerning a claim by a borrower against a bank for refusing to accept a loan repayment that was secured by certain listed shares. Paul Downes KC & Max Davidson acted for the successful Claimant

WATCH NOW ▶️ - Dire Straits - Issues immediately arising out of the third Gulf War If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording here: buff.ly/fFTl9XO #iranconflict #quadrantchambers #webinar #shipping #energy #commodities #insurance

When is a freezing order not a freezing order? Hughes v Bellamy [2026] EWHC 237 (Ch) - Paul Downes KC, Joseph Sullivan & Maya Chilaeva Read the full article here: buff.ly/39Nb3AU #freezingorder #judgment #quadrantchambers #fraud #commerciallaw

Congratulations to Caroline Pounds KC & Gemma Morgan KC, who were appointed as #KingsCounsel this morning after making their declaration before the Lord Chancellor at Westminster Hall. Many congratulations from all the Members & Staff at Quadrant Chambers! #silksday

Dire Straits – Issues Immediately Arising out of the Third Gulf War Join Poonam Melwani KC, Chris Smith KC, Stephanie Barrett, and Lydia Myers for a timely discussion. Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Quadrant Chambers is delighted to be a Silver Sponsor of the upcoming International Congress of Maritime Arbitrators (ICMA) XXIII, taking place in Singapore from 23-27 March 2026. For more information see: buff.ly/wH7lOns.

Henry Ellis, instructed by Stephenson Harwood, acted for the successful Yard in SLB and others v PAK and others [2026] EWHC 449 (Comm) - the Commercial Court dismissed the Buyers’ appeals under section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996. Full article here: buff.ly/w57OUG3

The Iran War - So Many Questions - Poonam Melwani KC Read the full article here: buff.ly/yDO9lz6

“HEAD-ON” or “CROSSING” SITUATION – The Court of Appeal decides - Nigel Cooper KC and Robert Ward Read the full article here: buff.ly/qmChuAa #shipping #shippinglaw #barristerschambers #quadrantchambers #judgement

🗓️ 19 March | #FuelEU #Maritime: Pooling & Disputes - The #LSLC in Association with #quadrantchambers Our panel will outline the Regulation, explain how pooling can work, & discuss the prospects for contractual disputes. Click here to register: buff.ly/PZZNCQU #shipping

Mercuria Energy Trading SA v Onex DMCC [2026] EWHC 130 (Comm) – “Typicals” are not guarantees – Simon Rainey KC, Henry Ellis, and Zhi Yu Foo Read the full article here: buff.ly/9O2ft6J #energy #commodities #barristerschambers #quadrantchambers #judgement

Only a few spaces remain for our seminar next week: Does it really have to be this difficult? Reflections on the Russian Aircraft Insurance Claims. The session will be led by Robert-Jan Temmink KC, Matthew Reeve KC, Joseph England and Tom Nixon. buff.ly/Icyxyuz

The countdown is on for tonight’s Legal 500 MENA Awards! We’re delighted to be shortlisted for ‘English Bar in the Middle East: Commercial Set of the Year’ and ‘Practice Management of the Year.’ Last year, Quadrant Chambers was proud to take home the ‘Set of the Year’ award!

Quadrant Chambers has made the 2026 Lexis Nexis Legal Awards shortlist for Chambers of the Year. Congratulations to all in chambers, from our barristers to our clerks & support staff, who have made this nomination possible. We look forward to celebrating on 16 April. #LLA2026

WATCH NOW ▶️ - Quadrant Chambers' Shipping Review of the Year 2026 Yesterday morning, we held our 4th annual #shipping #reviewoftheyear. Thank you to everyone who attended and to our excellent panel. Watch the recording here: buff.ly/XpwymoA #shippinglaw #maritime

Lots of positive change to celebrate already this year, with Robert Lawson & Stephanie Barrett’s return to Chambers and Caroline Pounds & Gemma Morgan to be appointed KC. For more on these developments, see Ben Rigby’s article in The Global Legal Post: buff.ly/SHCKO9B

Quadrant Chambers welcomes home Rob Lawson KC and Stephanie Barrett We are delighted to #welcome back Robert & Stephanie to Quadrant Chambers, whose return marks a significant & exciting moment for #Chambers. Read the full #announcement here: buff.ly/gMA937Z

Caroline Pounds & Gemma Morgan to be appointed King’s Counsel in 2026 Quadrant Chambers is delighted to announce the appointment of Caroline Pounds & Gemma Morgan as #KingsCounsel in 2026, recognising them as two of the profession’s most exceptional commercial advocates.

🗓️ 10 February | MANCHESTER - Mischief managed: unlocking deceit claims after Credit Suisse v Ivanishvili Following an extremely successful #seminar in London, Quadrant Chambers is returning to #Manchester in 3 weeks time! Register here: buff.ly/p3Iujl8 #CommercialLaw

Join us on 24 February for an in-depth discussion on the Russian Aircraft LP insurance case, led by Robert-Jan Temmink KC, Matthew Reeve KC, Joseph England and Tom Nixon. Register Here: buff.ly/cVpmVLm