Barrister
Practice Summary
Gary Webb practice covers a broad spectrum of commercial litigation and arbitration, with an emphasis on banking and finance, energy/oil and gas, and civil fraud cases.
He is an experienced advocate, regularly appearing before the UK Courts at all levels and he is also called to the Bars of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and the Cayman Islands.
Gary has conducted arbitrations before a wide range of arbitral tribunals, often with a foreign seat and he is familiar with the rules particular to a variety of institutions, including ICC, LCIA, SCC and UNCITRAL.
Recent notable cases include BG Global Energy Ltd & ors v. Talisman Sinopec Energy UK Limited & ors [2015] EWHC 110 (Comm) in a trial of a number of preliminary issues relating to the proper interpretation of a transportation, processing and operating services agreement; and Transocean Drilling UK Ltd v. Providence Resources Plc [2014] EWHC 4260 (Comm) in a dispute concerning the financial consequences which occurred to the drilling of an appraisal well in the Barryroe Field off the south coast of Ireland.
A phenomenal advocate who is a go to silk for many magic circle firms. “He’s fabulous to work with, as he’s bright, hard-working and extremely good company.” Chambers UK 2017 – Commercial Dispute Resolution
“He’s incredibly good with clients and conveys his advice in a way which is very well received. He’s very much loved by clients. He’s very insightful, very good and dials in at the right level.” “He’s up there with the best oil and gas barristers.” Chambers UK 2017 – Energy & Natural Resources
“Provides eloquent submissions and clear and thoughtful advice.” The Legal 500 2014