27/10/2009

Professor David Caron joins 20 Essex Street

The distinguished public international lawyer, Professor David D Caron, has been called to the English Bar and joined the Chambers of Iain Milligan QC at 20 Essex Street, London. Recognised as a leading arbitrator from the USA in Chambers USA and the International Who’s Who of Commercial Arbitration, Professor Caron joins 20 Essex Street at a time when it is expanding its global stable of members and opening an office at Maxwell Chambers, Singapore.

A big hitter in his field, Professor Caron has advised Governments and private entities, and has appeared before various international courts and tribunals either as advocate or providing expert opinion. He is the C.William Maxeiner Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of California and presently serves as the President-Elect of the American Society of International Law.

Head of Chambers, Iain Milligan QC, welcomed Professor Caron’s arrival saying “I am delighted to welcome such a distinguished public international lawyer as a member of 20 Essex Street. Professor David Caron’s decision to join us reflects not only the very high professional reputation of chambers, but also underlines the increasing global reach of our members”.  Professor Caron, on accepting tenancy, said he was “thrilled to join the talented and accomplished lawyers at 20 Essex Street.”