Quadrant Chambers is delighted to welcome Andrew Stevens, a highly skilled commercial barrister, widely recognised in the directories as a “first class” advocate, who is “exceptionally bright”, “incredibly sharp” and “always a few steps ahead of the competition".
“It is with great pleasure that we welcome Andrew Stevens to Quadrant Chambers. Andrew is a standout advocate with a strong record of success in complex commercial litigation and high-profile international arbitration. I have no doubt he’ll make an immediate and lasting impact to both our clients and our practice.”
Poonam Melwani KC, Head of Quadrant Chambers
Andrew Stevens is a leading barrister and advocate with extensive experience in high-value commercial litigation and international arbitration across the world’s major dispute resolution centres, most notably the Asia-Pacific region and the Middle East. Recognised for his outstanding oral advocacy and cross-examination skills, he is frequently instructed in complex commercial disputes across a wide range of sectors, from energy and construction to shipbuilding, shipping and commodities.
Andrew is ranked in the directories for:
- International Arbitration (Legal 500 UK)
- Construction, Energy and Infrastructure (Legal 500 Regional International Arbitration)
- Energy (Legal 500 UK)
- Shipping (Legal 500 UK)
- Shipping & Commodities (Chambers & Partners UK; Legal 500 Regional International Arbitration; Chambers & Partners Global)
“I am delighted to be joining the stellar lineup of barristers at Quadrant Chambers where I look forward to continuing to develop my practice in commercial litigation, international arbitration and dispute resolution in London and around the world. I have, over the years, worked with and against many of the extremely talented and exceptionally well supported members of Quadrant Chambers. Our shared depth of experience in London, Asia Pacific and the Middle East – with Quadrant having won 'Set of the Year' at the Legal 500 Middle East & North Africa Awards 2025 – is a particularly exciting prospect.”
Andrew Stevens, Quadrant Chambers
Andrew is a UK delegate to the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR, a member of the Bar Council’s International Committee (where he chairs the Asia-Pacific Sub-Group) and a long-standing member of the London Circuit Commercial Court Users Committee. He is looking forward to the forthcoming publication by Wiley of the 6th edition of Harris et al’s ‘The Arbitration Act 1996 – A Commentary’ in which he authored a chapter on anti-suit injunctions and updated several other sections including on Commercial Court procedure.
As well as being called to the Bar in England & Wales, Andrew has DIFC and AIFC rights of audience and is currently acting as counsel in the ADGM.
About Quadrant Chambers
Quadrant Chambers is widely recognised as one of the leading commercial sets. Quadrant’s barristers provide outstanding advocacy in court, arbitration and inquiries, and expert advice across the whole spectrum of commercial law, both nationally and internationally and are renowned for their approachability and responsiveness.
Quadrant Chambers prides itself on being client focused, commercially aware and providing a service that is aligned with the concerns and priorities of the business world, delivering exceptional value and support in our relationships with law firms and clients.
Quadrant Chambers holds a pre-eminent international position in shipping, commodities, energy, insurance, aviation and travel. Quadrant’s specialist areas of expertise include: aviation, banking, commercial dispute resolution, energy and natural resources, fraud, insolvency, insurance and re-insurance, international arbitration, international trade and commodities, professional negligence, shipbuilding and offshore construction, shipping and maritime.
