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Twenty Essex—Lord Justice Gross

24 October 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Court of Appeal judge returns to chambers

Twenty Essex has welcomed Lord Justice Gross back to chambers as a full-time arbitrator, following his departure in 2001 on his appointment to the Bench.

Sir Peter Gross was appointed to the Court of Appeal in 2010, and was made deputy senior presiding judge for England and Wales in October 2011, thereafter becoming senior presiding judge for England and Wales from January 2013 to December 2015. With 40 years of legal experience, his areas of expertise include insurance and reinsurance, banking, energy and shipping.

Duncan Matthews QC, co-head of Twenty Essex, said: ‘We are very pleased to welcome Lord Justice Gross back to Chambers as an arbitrator. Sir Peter’s impressive record on the Bench followed a terrific career at the Bar. In both his previous careers he stood out for his combination of intellectual excellence and efficiency in case management suffused with a firm but benign and user-friendly approach. This range of qualities will stand him in excellent stead as he embarks on his new career as a full-time arbitrator and mediator. Twenty Essex is privileged that he will be bringing his strengths to bear in Chambers again. He will significantly enhance the excellent arbitration practice at Twenty Essex.’

Sir Peter Gross added: ‘After 18 wonderful years as a Judge, it is a delight to return to Twenty Essex at this most interesting time for international arbitration. I am most grateful to Chambers for their warm welcome.’

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