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Jason Robinson KC

Call: 2012 | Silk: 2025


"He is an absolute star”

“A natural advocate, both on paper and orally”

"First-rate barrister, with an unrivalled work ethic"

“Very strong cross-examiner”

Leading Commercial Litigation Barrister

Jason Robinson KC is a leading King’s Counsel and commercial litigation barrister in London, specialising in complex, high-value disputes in the London Commercial Court and in international arbitration. He is regularly instructed in major commercial litigation involving civil fraud, banking and financial services disputes, insurance claims, shipping and commodities disputes, and international trade conflicts.

Recognised as an outstanding advocate, strategic adviser and leader, Jason Robinson KC acts for financial institutions, insurers, multinational corporations, energy companies, shipyards, and high-net-worth individuals in some of the most complex commercial disputes before the English courts and international arbitral tribunals. Many of his cases involve cross-border elements, complex contractual structures and significant financial exposures. He was appointed King’s Counsel in 2025, after 12 years in practise – among the most rapid elevations to silk in recent years.

Jason Robinson KC appears regularly in the Business and Property Courts, in England and offshore, and international arbitrations conducted under institutional rules such as ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, SIAC and LMAA. He is also a member of the Bar of the British Virgin Islands and is presently instructed in a US$230m civil fraud dispute before the BVI Commercial Court.

His practice focuses on high-stakes litigation with international dimensions, including cross-border fraud claims, sanctions disputes, insurance litigation, shareholder conflicts and commercial arbitration. He is particularly experienced in obtaining all manner of interim and interlocutory relief in both the Commercial Court and arbitration.

The directories describe Jason as an “in-demand barrister“, a “natural advocate” and “an absolute star” (Chambers & Partners).

Representative work includes:

  • Russian Aircraft Insurance Litigation – acting for aviation hull all-risks insurers in a 48-day trial in the London Commercial Court concerning multi-billion-dollar claims arising from loss of aircraft following the invasion of Ukraine (Russian Aircraft LP Claims [2025] EWHC 1430).
  • Sucden Financial Ltd v TMT Metals AG & Ors – acting for a commodities, futures and options broker in Commercial Court proceedings involving allegations of deceit and conspiracy, including successfully resisting a jurisdiction challenge: [2025] EWHC 2006, [2024] EWHC 1051.
  • Eurobank S.A. v Momentum Maritime S.A. & Ors – obtaining summary judgment for a creditor bank in Commercial Court proceedings concerning duties owed by an equitable mortgagee over vessels provided as security for debt: [2024] EWHC 210.
  • Addax Energy SA v Petro Trade Inc – commodities dispute resolving the question of whether a term agreement had arisen through a consistent course of dealing, including successfully resisting a jurisdiction challenge: [2023] EWHC 1609 (Comm), [2022] EWHC 237 (Comm).
  • Bell & Ors v Singh & Ors – acting for the successful claimants at a 6-day Commercial Court trial in a multi-million-dollar fraudulent misrepresentation claim: [2022] EWHC 3272 (Comm).
  • PetroSaudi Oil Services (Venezuela) Ltd v Clyde & Co – obtaining an order requiring escrow monies of approximately $325 million to be paid into court pursuant to CPR 64: [2021] EWHC 444 (Ch), [2021] EWHC 747 (Ch). This followed a successful 3-year UNCITRAL arbitration in which Jason represented the international oil exploration and production company, PetroSaudi, in a multi-billion-dollar claim and counterclaim.
  • ICC Arbitration (2020) – acting for an EU member state in a claim worth more than €5 billion, concerning the construction of naval submarines.

Further significant cases are set out under the relevant practice areas below.

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Jason Robinson KC is a specialist commercial litigation barrister. He regularly appears in the London Commercial Court in high-value disputes involving all areas of commercial law, involving aviation, banking and finance, civil fraud, commodities, construction, energy, insurance, reinsurance, professional negligence, sanctions, shareholder and company/SPA disputes, shipping and admiralty, and superyacht and supercar disputes.

He is recognised by the legal directories as a “very strong cross-examiner” (Legal 500), “a natural advocate” (Legal 500), and “true superstar” (Chambers & Partners). Before Jason took silk, he was a leading junior in commercial litigation and was described as “one of the best juniors at the London Bar” (Legal 500).

Notable cases include:

  • (1) Sousa Enterprises Ltd; (2) Elster Ltd v Aspire Global Limited (2025 – 2026) – acting for the defendants in respect of a €53m earnout consideration dispute arising from the purchase of a leading business-to-business provider of sports betting and iGaming software solutions.
  • Russian Aircraft LP Claims – acting for aviation hull all-risks insurers in a 48-day trial in the Commercial Court concerning multi-billion-dollar claims arising from loss of aircraft following the invasion of Ukraine (Russian Aircraft LP Claims [2025] EWHC 1430).
  • Sub 20 Ltd v Royalton Investment Ltd & Ors – obtaining judgment against a motor yacht business, and several guarantors, for $26m plus interest and costs in respect of a memorandum of loan agreement: [2024] EWHC 907 (Comm).
  • Addax Energy SA v Petro Trade Inc – acting for an oil and gas exploration company in a multi-million-dollar trade dispute in the Commercial Court that concerned whether the parties had entered into a term agreement by way of a sufficiently consistent course of dealing: [2023] EWHC 1609 (Comm). Successfully resisting a jurisdiction challenge: [2022] EWHC 237 (Comm).
  • Geoquip Marine Operations AG v (1) Tower Resources Cameroon SA; (2) Tower Resources Plc – acting for a leading global provider of offshore geotechnical data acquisition and engineering services, in a trial of a multi-million-dollar claim involving complex issues of construction: [2022] EWHC 531 (Comm). Successful appeal to the Court of Appeal on the question of whether standby charges were due under the contract: [2023] EWCA Civ 304.
  • DD Classics Limited v Kent Chen – acting successfully for a performance and classic car dealership in London in Commercial Court proceedings for specific performance and delivery up of a Ferrari FXX-K EVO track-only hybrid hypercar: [2022] EWHC 1357 (Comm), and [2022] EWHC 1404 (Comm).
  • PetroSaudi Oil Services (Venezuela) Limited v Clyde & Co LLP – acting for the international oil exploration and production company, PetroSaudi, in respect of a dispute in the Chancery Division over whether $325 million of escrow funds should be paid into Court. The order was initially refused on the basis that this transfer would expose Clyde & Co to the risk of criminal and civil sanctions in the United States, consequent upon an in rem arrest warrant issued by the Californian District Court: [2021] EWHC 444 (Ch). At a later hearing, at which the US Department of Justice made its own submissions to the Court, the order sought by PetroSaudi was granted, after the in rem arrest warrant had been recalled: [2021] EWHC 747 (Ch).

Jason also has extensive experience of making and responding to all forms of urgent and interlocutory applications in the Commercial Court, including worldwide freezing injunctions, anti-suit injunctions, Norwich Pharmacal orders, and other relief in support of arbitration under the Arbitration Act 1996. Jason has also been instructed in several expedited trials and expedited arbitrations. Examples include:

  • A v B (2025) – obtaining an urgent injunction in the Commercial Court under s.44(3) of the Arbitration Act 1996 to restrain the sale of a vessel to a third party where a memorandum of agreement had already been agreed.
  • (1) JOL; (2) JWL v JPM – application for injunctive relief in the Commercial Court under s.44(3) of the Arbitration Act 1996. Foxton J’s judgment considers the scope of a tribunal’s power under s.38(4) of the Act and the Court’s powers under s.44 of the Act: [2023] EWHC 2486 (Comm).
  • PetroSaudi Oil Services (Venezuela) Limited v Clyde & Co LLP – urgent applications in the Chancery Division for an order requiring a firm of solicitors and trustees to pay escrow monies of $325m into Court pursuant to CPR 64: [2021] EWHC 444 (Ch) and [2021] EWHC 747 (Ch).
  • Alfred Schefenacker v Darko Horvat – successfully representing the respondent in a contested application to set aside a Part 71 order, during which the High Court confirmed its jurisdiction under the Brussels Recast Regulation to make a Part 71 order in respect of judgments issued by courts within the EU: [2020] EWHC 506 (Ch).
  • Ocean Prefect Shipping Ltd v Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS – urgent application in the Commercial Court and leading case on the admissibility of Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) reports in litigation and arbitration: [2019] EWHC 3368 (Comm).
  • Apache Beryl Ltd v Marathon Oil UK LLC – acting for the Fortune 500 oil and gas conglomerate Apache Corporation, and its subsidiaries, in an expedited trial ordered by the Commercial Court. Jason prepared the case for trial in 7 weeks and attended several interlocutory hearings during that period: [2017] EWHC 2258 (Comm), [2017] EWHC 2462 (Comm), and [2017] EWHC 2504 (Comm).

Jason Robinson KC is a leading civil fraud barrister, acting in complex multi-jurisdictional fraud litigation involving allegations of dishonest assistance, conspiracy, fraudulent misrepresentation, and breach of fiduciary duty. He regularly acts in cases involving urgent interim relief required in respect of civil fraud claims, including worldwide freezing orders and other asset-preservation and tracing measures. He often appears in the Commercial Court and Chancery Division in respect of post-judgment enforcement actions arising out of fraud litigation and contempt of Court orders, including committal proceedings, search orders, and CPR 71 orders to obtain information from judgment debtors.

Jason’s civil fraud practice spans several practice areas, with fraud allegations often arising in the context of high-value SPA disputes, oil and gas cases, international commodities frauds, trading disputes (including traditional trading and crypto), and the sale of luxury superyachts and supercars. Jason’s civil fraud work often intersects with issues around sanctions and professional negligence. His work also requires regular coordination between proceedings in England and parallel litigation overseas.

According to the legal directories, Jason is noted for his “comprehensive knowledge of the fraud landscape” (Legal 500) and is described as an “in-demand barrister whose civil fraud practice commands respect” (Chambers & Partners).

Notable cases include:

  • Sucden Financial Ltd v TMT Metals AG & Ors – acting for a commodities, futures and options broker in Commercial Court proceedings involving allegations of deceit and conspiracy, including successfully resisting a jurisdiction challenge: [2025] EWHC 2006, [2024] EWHC 1051. Court of Appeal hearing pending in 2026.
  • Care Tree Invest 2 Ltd v Bell – representing the defendant entrepreneur in a quantum-only trial of a civil fraud case regarding the high-value sale of a group of care homes: [2023] EWHC 1151 (Comm).
  • Singh & Bernath (Petitioners) v Beloussov & Ors – acting for billionaire investors, entrepreneurs and shareholders in response to a s.944 unfair prejudice petition, which concerned extensive allegations of serial mismanagement and misconduct in relation to the company, over several years, and counter-allegations of breach of fiduciary duty and deceit. Successfully obtained summary judgment – [2023] EWHC 2689 (Ch).
  • Bell & Ors -v- Singh & Ors – acting for the successful claimants at a 6-day Commercial Court trial of a civil fraud claim arising from fraudulent misrepresentations that induced two billionaire entrepreneurs to invest in a medical device start-up company: [2022] EWHC 3272 (Comm). The case also involved issues of breach of warranty and share valuation.
  • Pisante & Ors v Logothetis & Ors – 2-day consequentials hearing following the Court’s judgment at [2022] EWHC 161 (Comm). The hearing concerned complex issues of relief consequent upon rescission for deceit and the application of Henderson v Henderson: [2022] EWHC 2575 (Comm).

Jason Robinson KC has a substantial practice in energy and natural resources disputes, acting in high-value litigation and international arbitration arising from the exploration, production, financing and transportation of energy resources. He is regularly instructed by prominent international energy entities, including oil majors. his work spans disputes in the oil and gas, offshore energy, and natural resources sectors, including claims arising from joint venture arrangements, production sharing agreements, upstream oil and gas exploration, offshore infrastructure and drilling contracts, and long-term supply agreements. He is frequently instructed in complex, multi-party disputes involving international energy companies, contractors, insurers and state entities.

The disputes in which Jason is instructed often have significant geopolitical or sanctions-related dimensions, along with insurance and reinsurance angles. He is well-versed in the technical, commercial and regulatory issues that arise in major energy disputes and is regularly instructed, both in the Commercial Court and international arbitration fora (including ICC, SIAC, UNCITRAL and LCIA), in cases involving substantial financial exposure. Jason has particular experience in advising those with interests in the North Sea, including oil majors, on the meaning and effect of long-term supply agreements.

Jason is recognised by the directories as a “respected commercial litigator who has had involvement in a range of leading energy cases. He has acted for a number of prominent energy entities including major oil companies” (Chambers & Partners).

Notable cases include:

  • Confidential Dispute (2026) – instructed by an oil major in high-value upstream and downstream litigation and arbitration disputes regarding allegations of non-conforming crude oil.
  • LCIA Arbitration (2024) – US$17m marine gas oil dispute involving one of the world’s largest independent oil traders, concerning the proper construction of a clause that required “an equitable situation” to be maintained between the parties.
  • Premier Oil UK Limited v Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited – acting for the successful claimants against an oil major in a dispute regarding the appointment, instruction and substantive jurisdiction of a contractual referee, where an alternative pricing mechanism to the Urals Rotterdam v Med Dated Brent Strip needed to be identified: [2023] EWHC 3269 (Comm).
  • UNCITRAL Arbitration (2022): acting for an international oil and gas exploration and production company in a US$19m claim arising out of an alleged well control incident in the Douala Basin, off the coast of Cameroon.
  • PetroSaudi Oil Services (Venezuela) Limited v Clyde & Co LLP – acting for a major oil and gas company in obtaining an order requiring a firm of solicitors and trustees to pay escrow monies of $325m into Court pursuant to CPR 64. This followed a successful 3-year UNCITRAL arbitration concerning the performance of an offshore drilling vessel over a 7-year period, worth several billion US dollars. See [2021] EWHC 444 (Ch) and [2021] EWHC 747 (Ch).
  • UNCITRAL Arbitration (2021) – acting for an international oil and gas company in respect of claims worth over US$2 billion arising out of several gas supply agreements.
  • Ad Hoc Arbitration (2020): representing an oil major in a high-value dispute concerning the unsuccessful conversion of a combined sulphur/bitumen carrier which led to deflagrations onboard the vessel in Dublin.
  • Representing the Apache Corporation, and its subsidiaries, in expedited Commercial Court proceedings which gave rise to numerous interim hearings: Apache Beryl Ltd v Marathon Oil UK LLC [2017] EWHC 2258 (Comm) (order for an expedited trial made by Mr Justice Males), [2017] EWHC 2462 (Comm) (Sir Jeremy Cooke granted permission to amend pleadings 2 weeks before expedited trial, considering CIP Properties [2015] EWHC 1345 (TCC)), [2017] EWHC 2504 (Comm)).

Jason Robinson KC has a leading practice in shipping, commodities and international trade disputes, acting in high-value litigation in the Commercial Court and in arbitration under LMAA, UNCITRAL, ICC and other institutional rules. He is regularly instructed in complex disputes arising out of the international movement of goods and resources, including claims under charterparties, bills of lading, contracts of affreightments, and commodities sale contracts. By its nature, his work frequently involves multi-jurisdictional disputes between shipowners, charterers, traders, insurers and financial institutions.

Many of his cases arise in the context of volatile market conditions and geopolitical developments, including disputes affected by sanctions regimes, supply chain disruption and force majeure issues. He advises regularly on the impact of UK, EU and US sanctions regimes on commercial contracts and insurance obligations. He is frequently instructed in matters requiring both technical shipping expertise and broader commercial and strategic input. He is particularly experienced in cases involving urgent relief, including injunctions, applications to arrest vessels, anti-arrest relief, and the preservation of assets in support of both arbitration and Commercial Court proceedings.

Jason is “regularly instructed by leading shipping solicitors and P&I clubs to handle high-value cases. (Chambers & Partners). According to the legal directories in this field, he is as “an absolute star” (Legal 500), “a strong advocate” (Legal 500), and “completely unflappable, excellent on his feet, confident and assured” (Chambers & Partners).

Notable cases include:

  • A v B (2025) – obtaining an urgent injunction in the Commercial Court under s.44(3) of the Arbitration Act 1996 to restrain the sale of a vessel to a third party where a memorandum of agreement had already been agreed.
  • Sucden Financial Ltd v TMT Metals AG & Ors – acting for a commodities, futures and options broker in Commercial Court proceedings involving allegations of deceit and conspiracy, including successfully resisting a jurisdiction challenge: [2025] EWHC 2006, [2024] EWHC 1051. Court of Appeal hearing listed for 2026.
  • Eurobank S.A. v Momentum Maritime S.A. & Ors – acting for the successful creditor bank, in a claim concerning the issue of whether the bank breached its duties as an equitable mortgagee in respect of vessels sold in Djibouti that were held as security for a debt: [2024] EWHC 210 (Comm).
  • (1) JOL; (2) JWL v JPM – application for injunctive relief in the Commercial Court under s.44(3) of the Arbitration Act 1996. Foxton J’s judgment considers the scope of a tribunal’s power under s.38(4) of the Act and the Court’s powers under s.44 of the Act: [2023] EWHC 2486 (Comm).
  • Viking Trading OU v Louis Dreyfus Company Suisse SA – acting for the leading global merchant of agricultural goods, Louis Dreyfus Company, in resisting an appeal to an arbitration award. Bright J gave authoritative guidance as to when and how respondents to an application for permission to appeal under s.69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 should apply for their costs in the event that the application is not granted: [2023] EWHC 2160 (Comm).
  • Addax Energy SA v Petro Trade Inc – commodities dispute resolving the question of whether a term agreement had arisen through a consistent course of dealing, including successfully resisting a jurisdiction challenge: [2023] EWHC 1609 (Comm), [2022] EWHC 237 (Comm).
  • Ferand Business Corporation & Ors v Maritime Investments Holdings Ltd & Ors – acting for the successful claimants in a substantively and procedurally complex dispute between shareholders and siblings concerning the management of a fleet of bulk carriers. The proceedings gave rise to several reported judgments, including in respect of the award of indemnity costs: [2020] EWHC 2665 (Comm), [2021] EWHC 197 (Comm) and [2021] EWHC 40 (Comm).
  • Alianca Navegacao e Logistica Ltda v Ameropa SA (M/V “SANTA ISABELLA”) – 5-day trial concerning a claim for demurrage raising issues of deviation, the Article III rule 2 Hague-Visby obligation regarding ventilation, speed and performance, and quarantine: [2019] EWHC 3152 (Comm).

Jason regularly advises on issues arising out of shipping, salvage and international trade contracts. Recent examples include advices on cargo liens, liens over sub-freight, the operation of SCOPIC clauses, unsafe port claims, general average and claims concerning dangerous cargo.

Jason has acted as an expert on English law in foreign courts, including in cases before the High Court of Singapore, and several courts in France.

Jason Robinson KC is “well-known for representing clients in superyacht and shipbuilding cases” (Chambers & Partners). He acts regularly for shipyards and buyers in respect of all manner of disputes arising out of the construction of commercial vessels and luxury superyachts, both before, during and after the construction phase. Such disputes typically concern construction defects and complex expert evidence. Jason is also regularly instructed by both owners and charterers with respect to disputes arising from the long-term and short-term chartering of superyachts.

Notable cases include:

  • LMAA Arbitration (ongoing) – a claim concerning the non-completion of a luxury superyacht worth €63m.
  • LMAA Arbitration (2024-2025) – multi-million-dollar dispute arising out of the build of a luxury 50m superyacht worth €35m.
  • LMAA Arbitration (2024) – a high-value claim concerning a defective engine system and deck mist system onboard one of the largest charter superyachts in the world.
  • LMAA Arbitration (2022-2023) – a complex and multi-million-dollar dispute concerning the defective design and construction of a 53m superyacht worth €26m. The case involves highly technical expert evidence.
  • LMAA Arbitration (2021-2022) – acting for owners of a superyacht in a claim brought by a celebrity charterer with respect to a dispute about licensing restrictions.
  • LMAA Arbitration (2020) – acting for a celebrity charterer with respect to a high-value dispute arising after a summer charter of a superyacht.
  • LMAA Arbitration (2018-2019) – acting for the buyer in respect of a multi-million-dollar claim concerning the non-delivery and specification of a luxury superyacht. The case included issues of critical path analysis, stability and seaworthiness.
  • LMAA Arbitration (2017) – acting for buyers of a unique offshore crane vessel in a defects claim worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Jason also advises buyers of luxury superyachts at a pre-contractual stage, to assist in the review and amendment of draft yacht construction agreements. A recent example is advising the buyer of a €20m superyacht to be built by a well-known Italian shipyard. He accordingly has an in-depth understanding of the standard form of a wide range of shipyard superyacht contracts.

Jason Robinson KC has a substantial practice in insurance and reinsurance disputes and has been instructed on some of the most significant insurance litigation in the Commercial Court in recent years. He acts for insurers, reinsurers, policyholders and intermediaries in high-value litigation and arbitration, and is regularly instructed in complex coverage disputes arising from major commercial losses, including claims in respect of property damage, business interruption, political risk, aviation and marine policies. His work frequently involves issues of complex contractual construction, aggregation, causation, non-disclosure and misrepresentation, as well as disputes concerning the scope of coverage in the context of evolving commercial and geopolitical risks.

Jason is particularly experienced in disputes arising from large-scale and systemic losses, including those involving multiple insureds, layered insurance programmes and parallel proceedings across different jurisdictions. He regularly acts in international arbitration and Commercial Court litigation and is well-versed in the procedural and strategic considerations that arise in Bermuda Form and other high-value insurance arbitrations. Jason is frequently instructed in disputes at the intersection of insurance law and other areas of commercial practice, including energy, aviation, professional negligence, shipping and financial services.

Jason Robinson KC is recognised by the legal directories in the Insurance & Reinsurance field as “very impressive”, “an excellent advocate”, an “excellent all-rounder for difficult insurance questions”, and “all over the detail of technical insurance points” (Legal 500).

Notable cases include:

  • Russian Aircraft Insurance Litigation – acting for aviation hull all-risks insurers in a 48-day trial in the Commercial Court concerning multi-billion-dollar claims arising from loss of aircraft following the invasion of Ukraine (Russian Aircraft LP Claims [2025] EWHC 1430).
  • The Members of the Probitas Syndicate 1942 at Lloyd’s for the 2022 Underwriting Year of Account -v- Pro 2 Care Limited – acting successfully for a Lloyd’s Syndicate to obtain summary judgment on the question of whether a Combined Care Home policy afforded business interruption cover: [2025] EWHC 1921 (Comm).
  • Bailey & Ors v GlaxoSmithKline UK Limited -and- Brit UW Limited – acting successfully for a leading global specialty insurer and reinsurer, Brit, to resist an application for an extension of time, brought 3 years out of time, to proceed with a non-party costs order application: [2025] EWHC 186 (KB).
  • Ad Hoc Arbitration (2023-2025) – acting for a global food producer in a 3-week arbitration in respect of a multi-million-dollar all risks dispute following a failure of net pens in Washington.
  • UNCITRAL Arbitration (2022): acting for an international oil and gas exploration and production company in a US$19m claim arising out of an alleged well control incident in the Douala Basin, off the coast of Cameroon.
  • ProSight Global Inc v (1) Randall & Quilter II Holdings Limited; (2) Randall & Quilter Underwriting Management Holdings Limited – a successful application for summary judgment, concerning the proper construction of a best endeavours obligation to procure the release of Funds at Lloyd’s: [2021] EWHC 228 (Comm).
  • Bermuda Form Arbitration (2020 – 2021) – acting for a leading global insurer in a coverage claim brought by a religious organisation, worth $34m.
  • Ad Hoc Arbitration (2019) – representing a major insurer in a 2-week arbitration against a FTSE 100 medical device manufacturer in a $50m coverage claim under an excess layer policy containing Bermuda Form wording.

Jason also regularly acts and advises on marine insurance disputes and has recently advised an assured mortgagee of a vessel as to whether a notice of abandonment is required where a claim for constructive total loss is made under a Mortgagees Interest Insurance (MII) policy.

Jason Robinson KC has a substantial practice in construction, engineering and infrastructure disputes, acting in high-value litigation and international arbitration arising from major projects in the energy, transport and industrial sectors. He is regularly instructed in complex disputes concerning the design, construction and delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects, including claims under EPC contracts, construction agreements and associated financing arrangements. His work frequently involves multi-party disputes, with international elements, and his cases often have crossover elements with his other practice areas, including energy, banking and finance, shipbuilding and superyacht construction, professional negligence and insurance / reinsurance.

Jason is particularly experienced in disputes involving technically complex factual and expert issues, including engineering evidence, delay and critical path analysis, and quantum assessment in large-scale projects. He is regularly instructed in disputes arising under EPC and turnkey construction contracts, defects and performance issues, and claims concerning variation, termination and contractual entitlements. Many of his cases arise in an international context, including in respect of significant oil and gas pipeline projects, trans-national rail ventures, and off-shore infrastructure. Jason has also acted regularly in providing expert KC determinations in the context of construction all risks coverage issues.

Notable cases include:

  • Expert Determination (2025) – providing an expert determination under an expert KC determination dispute clause in the context of a multi-million-pound construction dispute between a major British multinational construction management company and renowned insurance company.
  • Confidential Dispute (2023-2024) – acting in a multi-million-pound property construction dispute on JCT terms.
  • UNCITRAL Arbitration (2022): acting for an international oil and gas exploration and production company in a US$19m claim arising out of an alleged well control incident in the Douala Basin, off the coast of Cameroon.
  • Confidential Dispute (2020-2021) – acting in a complex and high-value construction dispute in respect of the ongoing redevelopment of a landmark London site.
  • ICC Arbitration (2020) – acting for an EU member state in a claim worth more than €5 billion, concerning the construction of naval submarines
  • The Dean Dunsire Partnership v Legal & General Homes Modular Limited (2020) – acting for a manufacturer of sustainable modular homes, using panels of cross-laminated timber, in a multi-million-pound dispute with the sellers of a modular housing concept.
  • ICC Arbitration – acting in a multi-million-dollar dispute arising out of the construction of the South Stream pipeline project.

Jason’s insurance practice often overlaps with construction work and he was recently instructed by a group of contractors in an £80m dispute with a major insurer in respect of primary and excess layers of professional indemnity insurance policies. The underlying dispute concerns alleged building defects discovered following investigations prompted by the Grenfell fire.

Jason Robinson KC is regularly instructed in banking and financial services litigation, acting in high-value disputes for banks, financial institutions, corporates and high-net-worth individuals in the Commercial Court and in international arbitration. His practice focuses on complex disputes arising from lending arrangements, structured finance transactions and financial markets activity. He is frequently instructed in large-scale claims concerning the interpretation and enforcement of financial documentation, as well as allegations of misrepresentation, breach of confidence, breach of fiduciary duty and fraud in a financial context.

His work regularly involves international elements and crossover issues with his other practice areas. Disputes he works on typically arise in respect of loan agreements, guarantees, security arrangements, structured finance and derivatives, letters of credit, trade finance, and the enforcement of security and cross-border recovery actions Jason is particularly experienced in cases involving complex financial instruments and documentation, including disputes requiring detailed analysis of facility agreements, ISDA documentation and multi-layered financing structures.

Notable cases include:

  • Sub 20 Ltd v Royalton Investment Ltd & Ors – obtaining judgment against a motor yacht business, and several guarantors, for $26m plus interest and costs in respect of a memorandum of loan agreement: [2024] EWHC 907 (Comm).
  • Eurobank S.A. v Momentum Maritime S.A. & Ors – obtaining summary judgment for a creditor bank, in a claim concerning the issue of whether the bank breached duties as an equitable mortgagee over vessels that were held as security for a debt: [2024] EWHC 210 (Comm).
  • (1) Quadra Commodities S.A.; (2) Ifchor (Switzerland) S.A.; (3) Amaggi S.A. v International Bank of St-Petersburg (in liquidation) – acting for a Russian financial institution in successfully responding to an application for a peremptory order to bar the respondent from participating in a substantive application for declaratory relief: [2021] EWHC 119 (Comm).
  • Saab v Dangate Consulting Ltd & Ors – acting for the shareholders of an international commercial bank in long-running litigation arising from a Final Rule imposed by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The claim concerned issues of breach of confidence by two ex-Scotland Yard police officers hired to act as private investigators in respect of allegations made by FinCEN into the operation of the bank. Jason acted for the successful claimants at several hearings. See [2018] EWHC 546 (Comm), [2019] EWHC 1558(Comm), and [2020] EWHC 48 (Comm).
  • Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited & Ors v Firstplus Financial Group Plc & Ors (2018) – acting for FSCS in a multi-million-pound group litigation claim arising out of the sale of PPI policies to thousands of consumers. Jason is well-versed with the substantive and procedural issues that often arise with respect to group litigation orders.

Jason Robinson KC acts frequently in aviation and aerospace disputes involving complex construction, insurance, leasing and cross-border litigation issues. He is frequently instructed in matters arising out of aircraft losses, aviation insurance coverage, and disputes between lessors, airlines, insurers and reinsurers. His work in this area often sits at the intersection of banking and finance, construction, insurance, and international trade. Jason’s experience with shipbuilding, superyacht and construction disputes often informs his aviation practice. He also has recent experience with cases concerning the carriage of goods by air.

Notable work includes:

  • Russian Aircraft Insurance Litigation – acting for aviation hull all-risks insurers in a 48-day trial in the Commercial Court concerning multi-billion-dollar claims arising from loss of aircraft following the invasion of Ukraine (Russian Aircraft LP Claims [2025] EWHC 1430).
  • Confidential Dispute – acting for a private luxury charter company in respect of breach of aircraft lease agreements and non-payment of security deposits under aircraft sale contracts concerning three Boeing 737s.
  • Confidential Dispute – advising an international cargo airline in a multi-million-dollar professional negligence claim.

Jason Robinson KC is instructed regularly in professional negligence and liability disputes arising out of complex commercial transactions and advisory relationships. He is instructed in claims involving allegations of negligence, breach of fiduciary duty and misrepresentation against a range of professionals, including solicitors, accountants, financial advisers, brokers and other consultants. These cases frequently arise in the context of high-value commercial activity and often involve underlying disputes in areas such as banking, energy and international trade. Several of the cases on which Jason is instructed are linked to other work involving allegations of civil fraud.

Jason is particularly experienced in cases involving complex causation and loss issues, including the assessment of counterfactual scenarios and the quantification of substantial financial losses. Many of his cases involve parallel claims and overlapping causes of action, and he is accustomed to managing trans-national disputes involving multiple parties and extensive expert evidence.

Notable work includes:

  • Confidential Dispute (2026) – advising a financial institution in respect of a high-value solicitor’s negligence claim.
  • NMC Healthcare Ltd & Ors v Ernst & Young Middle East & Ors (2024) – representing Ernst & Young Middle East in a hearing before Sir Andrew Smith in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Court, concerning a claim brought by NMC Health’s administrators alleging audit negligence. This litigation ran parallel to a $2bn claim in the English Commercial Court.
  • Confidential Dispute – instructed by a renowned cargo airline to advise on the merits of two barrister’s negligence claims. The underlying dispute concerned the alleged breach of several multi-million-dollar aircraft SPAs.
  • Saab v Dangate Consulting Ltd & Ors – acting for the shareholders of an international commercial bank against private investigators. See [2020] EWHC 48 (Comm), [2019] EWHC 2602 (Comm), [2019] EWHC 1558 (Comm), and [2018] EWHC 546 (Comm).
  • Confidential Dispute – acting for the claimant against a firm of accountants and tax advisers with respect to negligent advice to invest in supposedly tax-efficient film investment schemes.

Jason Robinson KC acts in company, shareholder and insolvency disputes arising from complex commercial relationships and financial distress situations. He is particularly experienced with unfair prejudice petitions and claims under shareholder agreements, claims against directors for breach of duty and misfeasance, disputes arising out of joint ventures and corporate structures, claims by and against officeholders, challenges to transactions, including allegations of wrongful trading and transactions at an undervalue, and cross-border insolvency issues and recognition of foreign proceedings. The cases in which he is instructed frequently involve issues of corporate governance, fiduciary duties and the allocation of risk in distressed or failed ventures. Jason’s work also regularly involves overlapping legal and strategic issues, where company and insolvency law issues intersect with broader commercial law issues and considerations.

Notable work includes:

  • Ad Hoc Arbitrations (2023-2024) – acting for ship managers in ten sets of ad hoc arbitration proceedings, in respect of a claim worth more than €100 million, concerning allegations of breach of fiduciary duties, breach of duties owed as a matter of Greek company law, and allegations of misfeasance.
  • Singh & Bernath (Petitioners) v Beloussov & Ors – acting for billionaire investors, entrepreneurs and shareholders in response to a s.944 unfair prejudice petition, which concerned extensive allegations of serial mismanagement and misconduct in relation to the company, over several years. Successfully obtained summary judgment – [2023] EWHC 2689 (Ch).
  • Ferand Business Corporation & Ors v Maritime Investments Holdings Ltd & Ors – substantively and procedurally complex dispute between shareholders and siblings concerning the management of a fleet of bulk carriers. Jason represented the successful Claimants, who were awarded indemnity costs. See [2020] EWHC 2665 (Comm), [2021] EWHC 197 (Comm), and [2021] EWHC 40 (Comm).
  • Confidential Dispute – advising on the merits of a high-value misfeasance action against a liquidator and former directors of a well-known company.

Jason Robinson KC is a leading advocate in international arbitration, acting in high-value disputes across a range of sectors, including energy, commodities, shipping, insurance, construction and financial services. He has extensive experience of arbitrations and expedited arbitrations conducted under the rules of leading institutions, including of the International Chambers of Commerce (ICC), London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA), and ad hoc proceedings under UNCITRAL rules. He is familiar with arbitrations seated in London and other major arbitration centres.

Jason Robinson KC regularly handles very high value and lengthy arbitrations that are procedurally and factually demanding, including those requiring detailed expert evidence. He is accustomed to working closely with international legal teams and clients in managing disputes of significant commercial and strategic importance. He is also well-versed in seeking all manner of urgent and interim relief both in arbitration and before the English Court in aid of arbitration.

According to the legal directories, Jason is “recognised for his prowess in international arbitration”, where he “has cultivated a deep expertise” in all areas of commercial work (Chambers & Partners).

Whilst arbitral references are confidential, notable work includes:

  • UNCITRAL Arbitration (multi-year): US$2.5bn offshore drilling dispute, resolved pursuant to Venezuelan law.
  • Ad Hoc Arbitration (multi-year): luxury superyacht dispute worth €63m.
  • LCIA Arbitration (2025-2026): acting for an international hotelier in a multi-million-pound claim under certain franchise agreements, giving rise to complex intellectual property issues in England and abroad.
  • Ad Hoc Arbitration (2024–2025): multi-million-dollar insurance coverage dispute concerning fish farming.
  • Ad Hoc Arbitrations (2023-2024) – acting for ship managers in ten sets of ad hoc arbitration proceedings, in respect of a claim worth more than €100 million.
  • (1) JOL; (2) JWL v JPM – application for injunctive relief in the Commercial Court under s.44(3) of the Arbitration Act 1996. Foxton J’s judgment considers the scope of a tribunal’s power under s.38(4) of the Act and the Court’s powers under s.44 of the Act: [2023] EWHC 2486 (Comm).
  • UNCITRAL Arbitration (2022): US$19m claim arising out of an alleged well control incident in the Douala Basin, Cameroon.

Jason Robinson KC accepts appointments as an arbitrator in international commercial disputes, including as sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator and presiding arbitrator. He accepts appointments in arbitrations conducted under the rules of leading institutions as well as in ad hoc arbitrations seated in London and other major arbitration centres.

He is particularly suited to disputes involving shipping, commodities, energy, insurance, civil fraud and general commercial law. His extensive experience as leading counsel in high-value Commercial Court litigation and international arbitration informs a focused and pragmatic approach as arbitrator, with an emphasis on active case management, efficient handling of interlocutory issues, and timely decision-making.

Enquiries regarding arbitrator appointments may be directed to the clerks at 7KBW.

What the directories say

“Jason is incredibly bright, punches above his weight. He is detail-oriented, efficient and incredibly analytical.” – International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance, Chamber UK Bar 2026

“An excellent junior who has been justly recognised with his recent elevation to King’s Counsel.” – Shipping and Commodities, Chambers UK Bar 2026

“Jason is an excellent advocate. He delivers outstanding work in a very short period of time, he has an excellent ability to digest complex material and he is very enjoyable to work with.” – Shipping and Commodities, Chambers UK Bar 2026

“Jason is extremely user-friendly, knowledgeable and responsive. He is a strong advocate and really understands the commercial drivers behind the dispute.” – Energy & Natural Resources, Chamber UK Bar 2026

“Jason is excellent in all aspects; he will be a leading KC in no time.” – Energy & Natural Resources, Chamber UK Bar 2026

“Jason is very committed and energetic, and he really understand what clients need in hard-fought cases. He is a go-to for cases where you need a robust approach wrapped up in an easygoing package.” – Commercial Dispute Resolution, Chamber UK Bar 2026

“Jason Robinson is a very talented new silk.” – Commercial Dispute Resolution, Chamber UK Bar 2026

“An excellent cross-examiner and advocate who has commercially minded solutions.” – Fraud: Civil, Chamber UK Bar 2026

“He is very robust and energetic, and he really understands what clients need in hard-fought cases.” – Fraud: Civil, Chamber UK Bar 2026

‘Jason is extremely intelligent and hard-working, and his analysis is excellent.’ – Shipping, Legal 500 2026

‘Jason is very impressive. He is prompt to respond and turns things around quickly, he is commercially-minded and gives clear advice. His drafting is succinct and persuasive, and he is all-around great to work with.’ – Insurance and Reinsurance, Legal 500 2026

‘Jason recently made silk as one of the youngest ever. He is a true superstar.’ – Commercial Litigation, Legal 500 2026

‘Jason is extremely intelligent and hard-working. He is very adept at dealing with curveballs from judges and opposing counsel.’ – Fraud: Civil, Legal 500 2026

“Jason Robinson is excellent to work with. He is able to deal with complex legal issues, and has outstanding commercial awareness and strong advocacy.” – Shipping and Commodities, Chambers UK Bar 2025

“Jason is an exceptional junior. He is totally dedicated to the cause and delivers an excellent work product. His written work is always outstanding.” – Shipping and Commodities, Chambers UK Bar 2025

“Jason is a great senior junior who works incredibly hard. He is well respected by judges, and is great orally and on paper. He is dependable.” – Shipping and Commodities, Chambers UK Bar 2025

“Jason is the sort of junior that doesn’t need to be led. He’s independently capable and happy to take the lead on the thinking. There’s no pompousness. He’s my go-to junior.” – International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance, Chamber UK Bar 2025

“Jason is exceptional – he’s the hardest-working person I know. He’s totally dedicated to the cause and to delivering an excellent work product for his clients.” – International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance, Chamber UK Bar 2025

“Jason is extremely easy to work with. He has a very good eye for detail and good commercial awareness.” – International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance, Chamber UK Bar 2025

“Jason has an incredible work ethic. He punches above his weight.” – International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance, Chamber UK Bar 2025

“Jason Robinson is the hardest working person I know and he delivers excellent work product.” – Energy & Natural Resources, Chamber UK Bar 2025

“Jason is extremely responsive and solution-focused.” – Energy & Natural Resources, Chamber UK Bar 2025

“Jason has exceptional intelligence and attention to detail.” – Energy & Natural Resources, Chamber UK Bar 2025

“Jason’s written work product is always outstanding; he always cuts through to the point straight away.” – Commercial Dispute Resolution, Chamber UK Bar 2025

“Very user-friendly and practical, Jason is a very good junior who can lead cases on his own.” – Commercial Dispute Resolution, Chamber UK Bar 2025

“He is very user-friendly and practical. He’s good on his feet, he manages cases seamlessly, and his written work is crisp and delivered immediately.” – Fraud: Civil, Chamber UK Bar 2025

“Jason is very smart and hard-working.” – Fraud: Civil, Chamber UK Bar 2025

‘Jason is an excellent advocate. He is all over the detail of technical insurance points but never loses sight of the wood for the trees. As a result, he is a focused advocate and his paperwork is very user-friendly and pragmatic. He is an excellent all-rounder for difficult insurance questions.’ – Insurance and Reinsurance, Legal 500 2025

‘Jason is a first-rate barrister, with an unrivalled work ethic. His written advocacy is always succinct, polished, and cuts to the heart of the matter. His written work is simply fantastic, and often turned around in tight timescales.’ – International Arbitration: Counsel, Legal 500 2025

‘Jason is a strong advocate, he quickly identifies the relevant points, he is able to explain complex matters and law in a comprehensible way and is very commercially minded. He provides particularly strong advice on contractual disputes.’ – Shipping, Legal 500 2025

‘Jason is very responsive, bright, pragmatic, and always prepared to work with you to develop a point.’ – Energy, Legal 500 2025

‘Jason is an excellent advocate. He clearly distils the most complicated subject matter into clear, comprehensive submissions. He is very user-friendly and takes a pragmatic, commercial approach – and produces excellent paperwork at a speed unmatched at the London Bar.’ – Commercial Litigation, Legal 500 2025

‘His comprehensive knowledge of the fraud landscape is coupled with a pragmatic, results-focused approach.’ – Fraud: Civil, Legal 500 2024

“Very strong cross-examiner. One of the best juniors at the London Bar.” – Fraud: Civil, Legal 500 2024

“He is an absolute star.” – Shipping, Legal 500 2024

“Easy to work with and very good on paper, Jason is increasingly popular and his advocacy is very authoritative for someone of his call.” – Energy, Legal 500 2024

“He is very bright- a good communicator who listens well, and is very patient and clear with the client. His analysis of issues is excellent and his case strategy is clever.” – Commercial Litigation, Legal 500 2024

“Jason is incredibly responsive, gets familiarised with matters incredibly quickly and is able to understand the client’s goals.” “Jason is very user-friendly, robust and commercial.” – Shipping & Commodities, Chambers UK Bar 2024

‘Outstandingly capable and grasps the issues extremely quickly. Jason produces excellent work product with exceptional turnaround time.’”- Insurance and Reinsurance, Legal 500 2024

“Jason is outstandingly capable and grasps the issues extremely quickly.. A very assured, polished advocate who conducts his own cases without a leader, which is relatively rare for a junior in these areas. A pleasure to work with and always extremely responsive and helpful.” – International Arbitration: Counsel, Legal 500 2024

“He’s very impressive. You have to watch yourself on the other side because he’s smart.” “Jason Robinson is incredibly hard-working, efficient and proactive. He exceeds expectations.” – Energy & Natural Resources, Chambers UK Bar 2024

“An extremely smart barrister, who cuts through stuff well and digests material quickly. There’s no waffle with him – he’s sharp and straight to the point.” “Jason has an eye for the detail.” – Commercial Dispute Resolution, Chambers UK Bar 2024

“He is absolutely excellent, ruthlessly efficient and turns beautifully crafted work around incredibly quickly.” – Chambers & Partners 2023

“He is quick to get to the nub of the issue and is a very persuasive advocate.” – Chambers & Partners 2023

“He gets to the points immediately and is unflappable in high-pressure hearings.” – Chambers & Partners 2023

“Jason’s ability to grasp the complexity of any matter within a few hours is unbelievable.” – Chambers & Partners 2023

“Jason is an excellent barrister, who is incredibly user-friendly.” – Chambers & Partners 2023

“Jason is able to distil the most complex of matters into manageable pieces. He is also responsive and personable.” – Chambers & Partners 2023

“He is a real team player.” – Chambers & Partners 2023

“An incredibly collaborative and bright barrister.” – Chambers & Partners 2023

“Jason is a natural advocate, both on paper and orally. His written advocacy always demonstrates a total mastery of the facts and issues, even in the heaviest of disputes. His work ethic is relentless and he is always a pleasure to deal with. He has a no-nonsense attitude that always cuts to the heart of the matter while maintaining a sharp wit and engaging manner.” – Legal 500 2023

“Jason is persuasive, smooth and effective on his feet; he skilfully picks apart his opponent’s case and makes winning look easy. Jason is a pleasure to work with; he is smart, responsive and produces high quality written work.” – Legal 500 2023

“Extremely intelligent and able to quickly grasp and assess the issues at hand, he delivers excellent written advocacy.” – Legal 500 2023

“Able to deal with complex issues in a straightforward way. Grasps the problems quickly and has a fast turnaround. Very commercially minded.” – Legal 500 2023

“Extremely clever. Gets on top of the material quickly and identifies the issues. Superb written work. Very impressive and forensic cross-examiner.” – Legal 500 2022

“Hardworking, with good attention to detail, he is a good team player who provides forensic analysis of law and facts.” – Legal 500 2022

“Responsive, direct, and to the point. Jason is also tenacious, which is particularly important in commercial litigation which often takes years and involves a lot being thrown at you.” – Legal 500 2022

“He is very user-friendly, unflappable and very calm under pressure.” – Chambers & Partners 2022

“He works very hard and is meticulous and detailed.” – Chambers & Partners 2022

“Jason is completely unflappable, excellent on his feet, confident and assured. He is really effective.” – Chambers & Partners 2022

“Jason is responsive and very pleasant to deal with.” – Chambers & Partners 2022

“Highly knowledgeable, effective and easy to deal with.” – Chambers & Partners 2022

“Extremely clever and analytical.” – Legal 500 2021

“Hard-wording and just really impressively clever, he provides a work product that is exceptionally user friendly.” – Chambers & Partners 2021

“Impresses with how hard he works and his grasp of the technical and legal arguments in a case.” – Chambers & Partners 2021

“Very shrewd, very responsive and extremely user-friendly.” – Chambers & Partners 2021

“He boils things down so they are really easy to understand.” – Chambers & Partners 2021

“Hard-working, responsive and user-friendly.” – Chambers & Partners 2020

“One to watch, he’s very bright and picks everything up quickly.” – Chambers & Partners 2020

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London Shipping Law Centre

ICC Young Arbitrators Forum

Young Maritime Professionals

2010: B.A. Law (Double First Class), University of Cambridge (Fitzwilliam College)

2011: BCL (Distinction), University of Oxford (St Anne’s College)

2012: BPTC, BPP University

Awards

The Baroness Ruth Deech Prize (2012) (St Anne’s College, Oxford)

BCL: Monckton Chambers Prize in Competition Law (top of the year in Competition Law) (2011)

St Anne’s College Award – BCL (2011)

Queen Mother Scholarship (Middle Temple) (2010)

Houston Putnam Lowry Prize (Fitzwilliam) (2010)

1912 Senior Scholarship (Fitzwilliam) (2010)

James William Squire Scholarship (Faculty of Law, Cambridge) (2009)

Whitlock Prize (Fitzwilliam) (2009)

Reddaway Scholarship (Fitzwilliam) (2008 & 2009)

Rebecca Flower Squire Scholarship (Faculty of Law, Cambridge) (2008)

Sir John Stratton Scholarship (Fitzwilliam) (2008)

Academic

2011 – 2012: Supervisor in Administrative Law (University of Cambridge: Trinity Hall College and Homerton College).

2013 – 2014: Taught the International Trade module on the BPTC at BPP University.

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