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*[[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 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>
*[[Peter Leaver|Peter Leaver QC]]<ref>[http://www.oeclaw.co.uk/barristers/profile/peter-leaver Peter Leaver QC] accessed 8 January 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>
* 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>



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One Essex Court
HeadquartersLondon, EC4
United Kingdom
No. of officesLondon and Singapore
Major practice areasCommercial law
Key peopleLord Grabiner QC
(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]

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]

Notable barristers

References

  1. ^ "One Essex Court - Chambers Report". Chambers Student - Spain Edition.
  2. ^ "One Essex Court". oeclaw.co.uk.
  3. ^ "Magic circle sets prepare to expand". The Lawyer. 24 January 2000.
  4. ^ Chambers and Partners Commercial Dispute Resolution rankings
  5. ^ Legal 500 Commercial litigation rankings
  6. ^ Dowell, Katy (2011). "The Bar". The Lawyer. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
  7. ^ "One Essex Court and 39 Essex Street prepare for Singapore launches". The Lawyer. 26 June 2012.
  8. ^ "Rules - One Essex Court". oeclaw.co.uk.
  9. ^ "Chambers overtake law firms in pay battle for junior talent". The Lawyer. 10 August 2009.
  10. ^ Camilla Bingham QC Barrister Call 1996 QC 2013 at oeclaw.co.uk, accessed 25 February 2018
  11. ^ Peter Leaver QC accessed 8 January 2018
  12. ^ Laurence Rabinowitz QC Call 1987 QC 2002 at oeclaw.co.uk, accessed 25 February 2018