International Barristers' Chambers ยท Est. 1992

Advocacy at the
Highest Level.

Twenty Essex is a leading set of international barristers' chambers, providing advocacy and advisory services in the most complex, high-value disputes before courts and tribunals worldwide.

30+
Years of Excellence
150+
Landmark Cases
6
King's Counsel
40+
Jurisdictions

About the Chambers

Authority, Discretion,
Intellectual Rigour.

Founded in 1992, Twenty Essex has grown to become one of the pre-eminent sets of barristers' chambers in the world. Our members are instructed by the world's leading law firms, corporations, financial institutions, and sovereign states in matters of the greatest complexity and consequence.

We are consistently ranked at the top of the independent legal directories, with multiple members recognised as leaders in their fields. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and the rule of law is the foundation upon which our reputation has been built.

Ranked Tier 1
Chambers & Partners 2024
Ranked Tier 1
The Legal 500 2024
Set of the Year
Global Arbitration Review 2023
Star Individuals
Multiple members recognised

Latest News & Insights

publication

Is a foreign judgment debt a debt? Michal Hain on Drelle v Servis-Terminal in LMCLQ

Michal Hain has published a case note exploring the treatment of foreign judgment debts in recent Court of Appeal decision.

25/02/2026

case

Commercial Court grants receivership order over oil revenues in US$16.5 million Brightwaters dispute

The Commercial Court handed down judgment in Brightwaters Energy Limited v Eroton Exploration, granting a receivership order over disputed oil revenues.

23/02/2026

news

Legal 500 recognises Twenty Essex practice management in the Middle East

Twenty Essex has been awarded the Practice Management of the Year rosette at the Legal 500 Middle East Awards.

13/02/2026

Recognised Excellence

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"Twenty Essex is truly a top tier set, boasting a roster of incredibly talented advocates."

The Legal 500 UK Bar

2026

Latest News

News & Insights

publication

Is a foreign judgment debt a debt? Michal Hain on Drelle v Servis-Terminal in LMCLQ

Michal Hain has published a case note exploring the treatment of foreign judgment debts in recent Court of Appeal decision.

25/02/2026

case

Commercial Court grants receivership order over oil revenues in US$16.5 million Brightwaters dispute

The Commercial Court handed down judgment in Brightwaters Energy Limited v Eroton Exploration, granting a receivership order over disputed oil revenues.

23/02/2026

news

Legal 500 recognises Twenty Essex practice management in the Middle East

Twenty Essex has been awarded the Practice Management of the Year rosette at the Legal 500 Middle East Awards.

13/02/2026

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