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12 February 2018
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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20 Essex Street—Andrew Dinsmore

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Commercial disputes specialist joins chambers

20 Essex Street has welcomed a new barrister to the team, Andrew Dinsmore. He has joined the set after three and a half years at St Philip's Stone.

Andrew specialises in commercial litigation and arbitration. He frequently appears as junior counsel, and has also gained experience acting as sole counsel in a number of cases before the Commercial Court. His particular areas of focus include the impact of Brexit on private international law, and complex disputes within the aviation and shipping sectors.

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