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Andrew Stafford, KC

Andrew Stafford KC is an English barrister and King's Counsel who represents corporations, hedge funds and high'net'worth individuals in complex, high'value litigations spanning multiple jurisdictions that involve significant cross'border elements. He has particular experience in international judgment enforcement, developing and executing strategies designed to secure effective collection of awards and judgments, including relating to enforcement against sovereign judgment debtors. In the area of financial services and products, Mr Stafford KC handles swaps litigation, including matters of currency fixing related to Libor, Euribor and foreign exchange markets.

Mr Stafford KC also represents clients in joint venture and partnership disputes, as well as in regulatory defense matters involving the UK authorities.

A highly regarded appellate advocate and trial lawyer, Mr Stafford KC appears in the Supreme Court of the UK and acts in international arbitrations on a range of matters, including financial derivatives, insurance and international commercial fraud. He has been cited by industry publications as 'a really good lateral thinker' and 'a great tactician' with 'fantastic courtroom demeanour'.

Before joining Kobre & Kim, Mr Stafford KC practiced as a barrister at Littleton Chambers and 4 New Square. He is a qualified and experienced mediator and a Master of the Bench of Middle Temple.

Practice Areas

Panels

  • Case Analysis Panel
  • Contributing Author

Qualified Year

  • 1980

Year Taken Silk

  • 2000

Membership

  • Barrister, England & Wales
  • Barrister, Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (British Virgin Islands)
  • Master of the Bench, Middle Temple

Education

  • Trinity Hall, Cambridge University, MA

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