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| headquarters = [[London]], {{postcode|EC|4}}<br>[[United Kingdom]]
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| practice_areas = [[Commercial law]]
| practice_areas = [[Commercial law]]
| key_people = [[Anthony Grabiner, Baron Grabiner|Lord Grabiner]] QC<br>(Head of Chambers)
| key_people = [[Anthony Grabiner, Baron Grabiner|Lord Grabiner]] KC<br />(Head of Chambers)
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'''One Essex Court''' is a set of [[barristers' chambers]] in [[London]], specialising in commercial litigation, which was founded in 1966.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/Barrister/FirmFeature/10386|title=One Essex Court - Chambers Report|work=Chambers Student - Spain Edition}}</ref>
'''One Essex Court''' is a set of [[barristers' chambers]] in [[London]], specialising in commercial litigation, which was founded in 1966.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/Barrister/FirmFeature/10386|title=One Essex Court - Chambers Report|work=Chambers Student - Spain Edition}}</ref> It is distinct from 1 Essex Court and [[Essex Court Chambers]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Essex Court Chambers - specialists in litigation and arbitration |url=https://essexcourt.com/ |website=Essex Court Chambers |access-date=20 October 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=1EC {{!}} Barristers |url=https://1ec.co.uk/ |website=1EC |access-date=20 October 2023}}</ref>


Currently comprising 85 full-time members, 32 of whom are ''silks'' or [[Queen's Counsel]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oeclaw.co.uk/members/barristers.asp|title=One Essex Court|publisher=oeclaw.co.uk}}</ref> One Essex Court's members include well-known silks [[Anthony Grabiner, Baron Grabiner|Lord Grabiner QC]] and Laurence Rabinowitz QC. Prior to her appointment to the [[Commercial Court (England and Wales)|Commercial Court]], [[Elizabeth Gloster]] QC was a member.
It currently comprises 131 full-time members, 52 of whom are ''silks'' or [[King's Counsel]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oeclaw.co.uk/members/barristers.asp|title=One Essex Court|publisher=oeclaw.co.uk}}</ref> One Essex Court's members include well-known silks [[Anthony Grabiner, Baron Grabiner|Lord Grabiner KC]] and Laurence Rabinowitz KC.


One Essex Court is considered to be part of the Bar's [[Magic Circle (law)|Magic Circle]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thelawyer.com/magic-circle-sets-prepare-to-expand/86774.article|title=Magic circle sets prepare to expand |date= 24 January 2000|work=[[The Lawyer]]}}</ref> It is ranked in the top band for commercial litigation by both Chambers and Partners<ref>[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/UK/Editorial/34343#org_10386 Chambers and Partners Commercial Dispute Resolution rankings]</ref> and Legal 500.<ref>[http://www.legal500.com/c/london-bar/commercial-litigation/commercial-litigation#paragraph_9069 Legal 500 Commercial litigation rankings]</ref> It has a turnover of £46.5 million a year.<ref>{{citenews|title=The Bar|url=http://www.thelawyer.com/the-bar/1009265.article|first=Katy|last= Dowell|date=2011|work=[[The Lawyer]]|accessdate=9 November 2011}}</ref>
One Essex Court is considered to be part of the Bar's [[Magic Circle (law)|Magic Circle]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thelawyer.com/magic-circle-sets-prepare-to-expand/86774.article|title=Magic circle sets prepare to expand |date= 24 January 2000|work=[[The Lawyer]]}}</ref> It is ranked in the top band for commercial litigation by both Chambers and Partners<ref>[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/UK/Editorial/34343#org_10386 Chambers and Partners Commercial Dispute Resolution rankings]</ref> and Legal 500.<ref>[http://www.legal500.com/c/london-bar/commercial-litigation/commercial-litigation#paragraph_9069 Legal 500 Commercial litigation rankings]</ref> It has a turnover of £46.5 million a year.<ref>{{cite news|title=The Bar|url=http://www.thelawyer.com/the-bar/1009265.article|first=Katy|last=Dowell|date=2011|work=[[The Lawyer]]|access-date=9 November 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111126203740/http://www.thelawyer.com/the-bar/1009265.article|archive-date=26 November 2011}}</ref> Pupils are paid £75,000 per year (increasing to £80,000 for pupils starting in 2024), supplemented by earnings in the second six. This is amongst the highest remuneration packages available to pupils.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oeclaw.co.uk/recruitment/pupillage-at-one-essex-court|title=Rules - One Essex Court|work=oeclaw.co.uk}}</ref>


In 2012, One Essex Court opened a new international office in [[Singapore]].<ref>{{citenews|title=One Essex Court and 39 Essex Street prepare for Singapore launches|url=http://www.thelawyer.com/one-essex-court-and-39-essex-street-prepare-for-singapore-launches/1013086.article|work=[[The Lawyer]]|date=26 June 2012}}</ref>
In 2012, One Essex Court opened a new international office in [[Singapore]].<ref>{{cite news|title=One Essex Court and 39 Essex Street prepare for Singapore launches|url=http://www.thelawyer.com/one-essex-court-and-39-essex-street-prepare-for-singapore-launches/1013086.article|work=[[The Lawyer]]|date=26 June 2012}}</ref>


One Essex Court also runs an annual essay competition for students in conjunction with ''[[The Times]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oeclaw.co.uk/times-law-awards/rules|title=Rules - One Essex Court|work=oeclaw.co.uk}}</ref>
One Essex Court also runs an annual essay competition for students in conjunction with ''[[The Times]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oeclaw.co.uk/times-law-awards/rules|title=Rules - One Essex Court|work=oeclaw.co.uk}}</ref>

One Essex Court offers one of the highest pupillage awards at the Bar, £60,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thelawyer.com/chambers-overtake-law-firms-in-pay-battle-for-junior-talent/1001652.article|title=Chambers overtake law firms in pay battle for junior talent|date=10 August 2009|work=[[The Lawyer]]}}</ref>


==Notable barristers==
==Notable barristers==
*[[Sydney Lipworth|Sir Sydney Lipworth QC]]
*[[Sydney Lipworth|Sir Sydney Lipworth KC]] ([[commercial law]])
*[[Lady Camilla Bloch|Lady Camilla Bloch QC]] ([[corporate law|corporate]] and [[commercial law]])<ref>[http://www.oeclaw.co.uk/barristers/profile/camilla-bingham-qc Camilla Bingham QC Barrister Call 1996 QC 2013] at oeclaw.co.uk, accessed 25 February 2018</ref>
*[[Lady Camilla Bloch|Lady Camilla Bloch KC]] ([[corporate law|corporate]] and commercial law)<ref>[http://www.oeclaw.co.uk/barristers/profile/camilla-bingham-qc Camilla Bingham QC Barrister Call 1996 QC 2013] at oeclaw.co.uk, accessed 25 February 2018</ref>
* Laurence Rabinowitz QC<ref>[http://www.oeclaw.co.uk/barristers/profile/laurence-rabinowitz-qc Laurence Rabinowitz QC Call 1987 QC 2002] at oeclaw.co.uk, accessed 25 February 2018</ref>
*[[Peter Leaver|Peter Leaver KC]] ([[contractual law]])<ref>[http://www.oeclaw.co.uk/barristers/profile/peter-leaver Peter Leaver QC Barrister Call 1967 QC 1987] accessed 8 January 2018</ref>
* Laurence Rabinowitz KC (commercial law)<ref>[http://www.oeclaw.co.uk/barristers/profile/laurence-rabinowitz-qc Laurence Rabinowitz QC Call 1987 QC 2002] at oeclaw.co.uk, accessed 25 February 2018</ref>
*[[James Edelman]], now a justice of the [[High Court of Australia]]<ref>[http://www.fedcourt.gov.au/about/judges/current-judges-appointment/current-judges/edelman-j Biography of Justice Edelman] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150919051505/http://www.fedcourt.gov.au/about/judges/current-judges-appointment/current-judges/edelman-j |date=2015-09-19 }} at Federal Court of Australia, accessed 3 September 2015</ref>
*[[David Wolfson, Baron Wolfson of Tredegar|The Lord Wolfson of Tredegar]] ([[commercial law]])


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 12:22, 13 January 2024

One Essex Court
HeadquartersLondon, EC4
United Kingdom
No. of officesLondon and Singapore
Major practice areasCommercial law
Key peopleLord Grabiner KC
(Head of Chambers)
Date founded1966
Websitewww.oeclaw.co.uk

One Essex Court is a set of barristers' chambers in London, specialising in commercial litigation, which was founded in 1966.[1] It is distinct from 1 Essex Court and Essex Court Chambers.[2][3]

It currently comprises 131 full-time members, 52 of whom are silks or King's Counsel.[4] One Essex Court's members include well-known silks Lord Grabiner KC and Laurence Rabinowitz KC.

One Essex Court is considered to be part of the Bar's Magic Circle.[5] It is ranked in the top band for commercial litigation by both Chambers and Partners[6] and Legal 500.[7] It has a turnover of £46.5 million a year.[8] Pupils are paid £75,000 per year (increasing to £80,000 for pupils starting in 2024), supplemented by earnings in the second six. This is amongst the highest remuneration packages available to pupils.[9]

In 2012, One Essex Court opened a new international office in Singapore.[10]

One Essex Court also runs an annual essay competition for students in conjunction with The Times.[11]

Notable barristers

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References

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  1. ^ "One Essex Court - Chambers Report". Chambers Student - Spain Edition.
  2. ^ "Essex Court Chambers - specialists in litigation and arbitration". Essex Court Chambers. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  3. ^ "1EC | Barristers". 1EC. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  4. ^ "One Essex Court". oeclaw.co.uk.
  5. ^ "Magic circle sets prepare to expand". The Lawyer. 24 January 2000.
  6. ^ Chambers and Partners Commercial Dispute Resolution rankings
  7. ^ Legal 500 Commercial litigation rankings
  8. ^ Dowell, Katy (2011). "The Bar". The Lawyer. Archived from the original on 26 November 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
  9. ^ "Rules - One Essex Court". oeclaw.co.uk.
  10. ^ "One Essex Court and 39 Essex Street prepare for Singapore launches". The Lawyer. 26 June 2012.
  11. ^ "Rules - One Essex Court". oeclaw.co.uk.
  12. ^ Camilla Bingham QC Barrister Call 1996 QC 2013 at oeclaw.co.uk, accessed 25 February 2018
  13. ^ Peter Leaver QC Barrister Call 1967 QC 1987 accessed 8 January 2018
  14. ^ Laurence Rabinowitz QC Call 1987 QC 2002 at oeclaw.co.uk, accessed 25 February 2018
  15. ^ Biography of Justice Edelman Archived 2015-09-19 at the Wayback Machine at Federal Court of Australia, accessed 3 September 2015
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