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15 May 2025
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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39 Essex Chambers—Andrew Ng

Commercial disputes barrister joins chambers

Barrister Andrew Ng has joined 39 Essex Chambers.

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, shipping and international trade.

He is regularly instructed in High Court proceedings as well as in international arbitrations and has experience assisting with cases in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

Andrew is also qualified in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Singapore.

A fluent Mandarin-Chinese speaker, Andrew was born and raised in Singapore and is familiar with the East Asian and Southeast Asian region.

Lindsay Scott, Chief Executive of 39 Essex Chambers, said: 'We are thrilled to welcome Andrew to Chambers. His impressive practice and depth of experience in complex commercial matters make him a superb addition to our team in the UK as well as internationally and his arrival marks an exciting step in the continued growth of our commercial practice.'

On the prospect of joining Chambers, Andrew adds: 'I am delighted to be joining 39 Essex Chambers, a leading global set renowned for its excellence in commercial law. It is a privilege to work alongside such distinguished colleagues and I look forward to contributing to the set’s continued success.'

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