QUEENS COURT CHAMBERS
LONDON CHANCERY
OUR AREAS OF LAW
ARBITRATION,
MEDIATION &
CONCILIATION
The practice encompasses a wide spectrum of domestic and international arbitration, mediation, and conciliation, representing corporate, governmental, and individual clients in complex commercial disputes. Experience includes proceedings conducted under the auspices of leading international arbitral institutions, including the ICC, LCIA, SIAC, HKIAC, AAA, and ICSID, as well as ad hoc arbitrations under UNCITRAL rules. Queens Court Chambers provides expert advice on arbitration clauses, appointment of arbitrators, enforcement of awards, and judicial challenges. The set also offers strategic guidance on early settlement negotiation, mediation frameworks, and conciliation processes tailored to sophisticated commercial relationships.
INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC & PRIVATE LAW
Expertise spans the full range of international public and private law, addressing questions of state responsibility, territorial sovereignty, jurisdictional immunities, and the application of treaties and conventions. Members of Queens Court Chambers act for sovereign states, international organisations, and private entities on cross-border litigation, enforcement of judgments, and interactions between domestic and international jurisdictions. Matters frequently include treaty interpretation, claims before international courts and tribunals, and conflict of laws issues involving choice of law and recognition of foreign judgments.
INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LAW
The international commercial practice advises multinational corporations, trade groups, and state-owned enterprises on the structuring, performance, and enforcement of cross-border commercial transactions. Areas of expertise include the international sale of goods, distribution and agency agreements, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and financing arrangements. Queens Court Chambers provides both transactional and contentious advice, representing parties before arbitral institutions and commercial courts. Members also support clients in drafting and negotiating complex contracts and provide practical guidance on risk allocation, governing law, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
TRADE, TRANSPORT & MARTIME LAW
The set advises on all aspects of international trade, transport, and maritime law, including shipping, logistics, and commodities markets. Practice areas include charterparty and bill of lading disputes, carriage of goods by sea and air, marine insurance, collisions, and salvage. Queens Court Chambers represents shipowners, charterers, freight forwarders, insurers, and commodity traders in arbitrations before the LMAA, GAFTA, FOSFA, and other trade associations. Members also advise on international sanctions, compliance, and the enforcement of maritime liens and ship mortgages.
MUSIC, MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT LAW
Advising artists, producers, broadcasters, and creative industry professionals across all aspects of music, media, and entertainment law. Expertise includes intellectual property protection, copyright licensing, distribution agreements, sponsorship contracts, and digital rights management. Queens Court Chambers regularly handles defamation, breach of contract, and media regulation disputes. Its members provide strategic advisory services focused on safeguarding reputations, commercial interests, and creative assets across both traditional and digital media environments.
CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING
LAW
The construction and engineering practice advises developers, contractors, consultants, and insurers on all aspects of project delivery and dispute resolution. Work includes the drafting and interpretation of major construction contracts, adjudication, arbitration, and litigation under JCT, NEC, and FIDIC forms. Queens Court Chambers is particularly experienced in delay and disruption claims, design defects, professional negligence, and risk management. Members also advise on performance bonds, insurance coverage, and regulatory compliance throughout the life cycle of complex infrastructure and engineering projects.
APPEALS
TO THE PRIVY COUNCIL
The set represents clients in civil, commercial, and constitutional appeals to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Work includes managing appeals from Caribbean jurisdictions, the Channel Islands, and Crown dependencies. Queens Court Chambers advises clients on all aspects of the appellate process, from procedural requirements to preparation of grounds and written submissions. Members are known for their command of constitutional law, statutory interpretation, and matters of high public importance heard before the Board.
CRIMINAL & EXTRADITION LAW
The criminal and extradition practice covers serious crime, financial crime, and complex cross-border matters. Members act for both prosecution and defence in cases involving fraud, corruption, money laundering, and organised criminal activity. Queens Court Chambers also represents individuals and states in extradition proceedings, advising on treaty interpretation, mutual legal assistance, and human rights protections under relevant conventions. The set combines technical precision with practical advocacy in cross-jurisdictional investigations and cooperation.
NATIONALITY, IMMIGRATION & ASYLUM LAW
This practice advises individuals, corporations, and public bodies on all matters relating to nationality, immigration, and asylum. Work includes citizenship claims, visa and sponsorship applications, deportation and removal challenges, and asylum appeals based on humanitarian protection. Members of Queens Court Chambers appear before immigration tribunals and higher courts in judicial review and appellate proceedings. They provide clear, pragmatic advice on both personal and corporate immigration concerns, combining legal depth with sensitivity to the human consequences of migration policy.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC LAW
The set acts for local authorities, statutory bodies, and private individuals in matters of administrative law and public governance. Expertise includes judicial review, statutory interpretation, procurement, licensing, and regulatory enforcement. Queens Court Chambers has considerable experience advising on social care, planning, and education policy, as well as on compliance with equality and human rights obligations. Members provide pragmatic guidance on decision-making, internal procedures, and the lawful exercise of statutory powers.
DISCIPLINARY & REGULATORY LAW
The practice covers representation and advice on professional discipline and regulatory compliance across a range of sectors, including healthcare, law, finance, and education. Queens Court Chambers represents both regulators and professionals in disciplinary hearings, appeals, and fitness-to-practise proceedings. Members also advise on internal investigations, governance frameworks, and compliance with statutory and professional standards, maintaining a balance between procedural fairness and public protection.
​EDUCATION
LAW
The set advises universities, schools, students, and governing bodies on the full range of education law. Expertise includes admissions, exclusions, special educational needs, discrimination, and academic misconduct. Members of Queens Court Chambers appear before tribunals, administrative bodies, and courts, offering representation and proactive advice on policy development, safeguarding, and institutional governance. The practice combines strong advocacy skills with a deep understanding of educational frameworks and regulatory requirements.
PROPERTY
&
HOUSING LAW
The practice encompasses all aspects of property and housing law, covering both residential and commercial matters. Members act in disputes involving possession, disrepair, leasehold enfranchisement, rent arrears, and service charges. Queens Court Chambers represents landlords, tenants, local authorities, and housing associations in courts and tribunals of all levels. The set also advises on statutory compliance, tenancy frameworks, and public sector housing regulation, providing clients with sound practical and legal strategies for property management.
CIVIL
&
FAMILY LAW
The set undertakes an extensive range of civil and family work, acting in matters of contract, tort, matrimonial finance, and child welfare. Members represent clients in both contested and consensual proceedings, applying discretion and care to matters involving sensitive personal issues. Queens Court Chambers also engages in mediation and alternative dispute resolution to achieve pragmatic outcomes. Its members handle complex financial disputes, cross-border family cases, and protective applications for vulnerable individuals.
HUMAN RIGHTS & HUMANITARIAN LAW
The set maintains a distinguished practice in human rights and humanitarian law, appearing before domestic courts, constitutional tribunals, and international bodies. Areas of focus include freedom of expression, fair trial rights, refugee protection, humanitarian intervention, and equality before the law. Members of Queens Court Chambers advise individuals, governments, and international organisations on compliance with human rights obligations under international conventions. They also participate in strategic litigation and policy development, promoting accountability and the rule of law across jurisdictions.
OUR WELCOMING ARTICLES & BLOGS
Stay informed with in-depth commentary and expert insight from Queens Court Chambers. Authored by Head of Chambers Priscellia Robinson and a team of experienced barristers, solicitors, and legal professionals, our articles and blogs explore key developments in arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution, as well as analysis of commercial, public, and international law. Through thoughtful commentary, we examine legislative reform, procedural innovation, and the growing use of technology and artificial intelligence in modern advocacy. Readers will also find real client experiences that reflect the human dimension of legal practice, as well as perspectives from aspiring barristers detailing their paths to pupillage. Whether you are a practitioner, client, or student of law, our publications are crafted to inform, engage, and deepen understanding of the legal processes shaping today’s justice system.
The Globalisation of Arbitration and Mediation: Cross-Border Enforcement and Emerging Jurisdictions
With international commerce increasingly transcending national boundaries, businesses and individuals often face disputes requiring resolution beyond their home jurisdictions. Arbitration and mediation serve as essential tools in navigating these complex cross-border issues efficiently. This article explores evolving legal frameworks and international conventions, such as the New York Convention, which facilitate the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards worldwide, providing parties with reliable dispute resolution mechanisms. Mediation complements arbitration by offering a collaborative alternative that preserves valuable business relationships and promotes amicable settlements.
Members of Queens Court Chambers provide insights into the strategic use of both arbitration and mediation, highlighting emerging hubs across Africa, including Ethiopia, which has significantly modernised its arbitration framework through Proclamation No. 1237/2021 to align with international best practices and attract foreign investment, alongside established centres in Dubai, China, and beyond. Ethiopia’s law promotes party autonomy, limits court intervention, supports interim measures, and fosters confidentiality, positioning it as a promising venue despite its current non-signatory status to the New York Convention.
Additionally, the article discusses procedural innovations such as virtual hearings and AI-assisted case management, which improve access, efficiency, and enforceability of outcomes. These developments underline the necessity for agile legal strategies that combine formal arbitration and flexible mediation, enabling Queens Court Chambers to support clients in achieving fair and effective resolutions amidst the complexities of an increasingly globalised legal market.
Local Government & Regulatory Reform: What Public Bodies Need to Know
Ongoing reform of the UK’s local government and regulatory structures is reshaping the landscape for public bodies, councils, and statutory authorities. Recent policy initiatives include the consolidation of council functions, streamlined governance frameworks, and efforts to empower frontline councillors with direct routes for community engagement and accountability. Alongside these reforms, government action plans now emphasize transparency, clearer performance metrics for regulators, and reduced administrative burdens for local authorities, supporting a pro-growth strategy for the public sector. A significant focus of these reforms is the ambitious Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) programme, aiming to replace two-tier local government systems with larger, more efficient unitary authorities covering populations of around 500,000. This reorganisation, coupled with plans for mayoral combined authorities with devolved powers, seeks to enhance local decision-making, improve service delivery, and achieve cost savings reinvested into communities.
This article, featuring analysis from Queens Court Chambers, examines the implications of new legislation, evolving funding mechanisms, and the impact of statutory changes on social care, planning, procurement, and regulatory compliance. For decision-makers and legal practitioners, understanding these developments is essential for building resilient governance structures and adapting to the complex operational environment faced by local government in 2026. With councils preparing final proposals, elections postponed, and a clear timetable set for shadow authorities and new unitaries vesting by 2027-28, proactive engagement and strategic planning will be critical to success in this transformative period.
Property & Housing Law 2026: Navigating New Legislation and Tenant Rights
Sweeping reforms to property and housing law are set to reshape the private rental landscape in 2026, introducing new rights and responsibilities for both tenants and landlords. Key measures include the abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions, replacing fixed-term tenancies with more secure periodic tenancies, and enhanced protections against retaliatory evictions and unjust rent increases. Landlords will face stricter compliance requirements, including mandatory registration on a new national landlord database and adherence to specific grounds for possession. Additionally, updated Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations will require newly let properties to achieve a minimum rating of C, with substantial penalties for non-compliance.
Members of Queens Court Chambers provide expert analysis of these pivotal changes, offering strategic guidance on managing rent reviews, notice periods, and possession proceedings within the new legal framework. As the abolition of Section 21 removes landlords’ previous ability to evict without cause, possession actions will now depend on demonstrating valid legal grounds, potentially increasing the complexity and duration of disputes. Both property professionals and tenants must prepare for a rental landscape where transparency, due process, and tenant protections are at the forefront, which will fundamentally alter residential and commercial property law in the coming year. The reforms also emphasize enhanced dispute resolution mechanisms to reduce the burden on courts and improve outcomes for all parties. Landlords and tenants are encouraged to engage with early mediation and dispute resolution practices to address conflicts efficiently. ​​​​
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