36 Stone

36 Stone invites applications from established juniors and silks.    For more information on our team and practice areas, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/erSbDKGt   For a confidential discussion, please contact our senior clerk Reiss Nott via LinkedIn or email. Our heads of team Charles Debattista & Rachel Toney can also be contacted by email (email addresses available in the document attached).

Introducing Stone Stories!   We are launching a new series, Stone Stories, to give you a peek into the professional minds of our Barristers and Clerks. We have asked our team to answer 5 questions to show their unique insights, experiences, and personalities.   First up is Emile Yusupoff! Read his answers through the slides below, or click here to open in your browser: https://lnkd.in/g-XgHYR6

Shyam Thakerar has been appointed as a member of the Sport Resolutions’ Pro Bono Service. Sport Resolutions is an independent, not-for-profit, dispute resolution service dedicated to sport. Since its establishment as a legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, it has played a vital role in ensuring fair play and integrity across various sports disciplines. Shyam will bring to the pro bono service his many years of commercial and employment expertise. This appointment underscores his commitment to ensuring individuals, regardless of background or circumstances, have the opportunity to be fairly represented in the sports sector. Congratulations, Shyam! Read more about Shyam's practice here: https://lnkd.in/eTUjwvGk

Congratulations to Andrew Ng (黄悦德) for being admitted to the Singapore Bar. Andrew is now one of the very small group of barristers at the UK Bar that are also dual qualified in Singapore. This also marks the third jurisdiction in which he is admitted to practice law.    A ‘Rising Star’ in the Legal 500 2024 directories, Andrew has experience in a broad range of commercial disputes, with an increasing proportion of his practice involving civil fraud, offshore disputes, international commercial arbitration and international trade.   Read more about his practice here: https://lnkd.in/eidDEqmR

We are thrilled to have been nominated for three awards at the prestigious Legal 500 UK Bar Awards 2024 for the following categories:   Shipping Set of the Year: 36 Stone Shipping Silk of the Year: Elizabeth Blackburn KC Shipping Junior of the Year: Ravi Aswani   We look forward to the awards ceremony on the 25th September 2024 and wish all nominees the best of luck.

We are delighted to announce that our barrister, Heidi Yildiz, FCIArb, has been included on the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) List of Arbitrators. Established in 1994, the DIAC is an independent and neutral arbitral institution, renowned for its role in resolving international commercial disputes outside of judicial courts. Heidi's inclusion on the DIAC List of Arbitrators highlights her exceptional expertise in the field of arbitration. Congratulations, Heidi, on this prestigious achievement! Read Heidi's practice profile here: https://lnkd.in/ewhmWqQX

Ravi Aswani will be joining the panel discussion "Exploring the New Dynamics of Arbitration: Perspectives and Insights from London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)" at the 2024 London Global Disputes Summit next Wednesday, the 3rd of July.   For more information or to register, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/e9g8EiiX

Dr Satya T. presented her topic "The Polar and the death of the "insurance code" analysis?" at the Young Maritime Lawyers Conference in Rotterdam last week.   The Conference was attended by young maritime lawyers from the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and the CMI, who presented on maritime topics relevant to their jurisdiction on the Friday. Speakers received questions from a panel of Dutch maritime lawyers. On "Salvage Saturday", delegates attended the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam for talks on salving wrecks and wreck removal in shipping.   Many thanks to the Dutch organising committee for such a fantastic event.

Mark Jones will be speaking at London Shipping Law Centre’s event "Commodities Fraud: How Reliable is the Victim’s Recourse Under Their Security and Insurance Arrangements". Mark will be joining a panel of specialists to discuss key issues surrounding commodities fraud and the recourse available to victims through their insurance and security arrangements; including the relationship between bills of lading and charters, the implications of the 'causation' argument, and the concept of 'insurable interest' in repeatedly sold cargo.   To find out more, or to book your place, follow the link: https://lnkd.in/e_vH6peJ

We are recruiting for a Senior Practice Manager to join our clerking team.   This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and proactive individual to join a leading clerking and barrister team specialising in Shipping & Commodities, International Arbitration and Commercial Litigation disputes.   We are proud of our team culture. We foster an open and supportive environment which encourages individuals to develop their careers.   Reporting to the Senior Clerk, the role is focused towards providing a comprehensive clerking service to members, a pro-active approach to practice management and will require active and creative involvement in business development initiatives.    To view a more detailed job summary and details of how to apply, please click here: https://lnkd.in/eCPyrF34   The deadline for applications is Friday 5th July 2024. Please note that early applications are encouraged, and that the recruitment process may end early as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.   For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact our senior clerk Reiss Nott - reiss@36stone.co.uk