Overview
Christopher Jefferies helps clients from an array of industries resolve complex commercial disputes, both in courts and in international arbitration.
International Issues & Dispute Resolution
Christopher has experience representing clients in a wide variety of commercial disputes. He represents companies before the High Court on contract, intellectual property and product liability disputes, and in insolvency proceedings. He has also advocated for clients in contract disputes under the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) rules. A dual-qualified attorney in both England and Wales and in Ontario, Canada, Christopher is well positioned to advise clients on international and cross-border disputes. He has extensive experience advising international businesses on issues related to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Prior Experience
While completing his training contract at Faegre Drinker, Christopher gained experience with the employment, real estate, corporate and business litigation teams. Prior to joining Faegre Drinker, Christopher worked as a paralegal with a large U.S. firm, focusing on the GDPR implications of a data breach at an international company. He also worked as a paralegal at a boutique U.S. litigation firm, with a concentration in competition and financial services cases. During university, Christopher completed an internship at a law firm in Mumbai, India, with a particular focus on international arbitration.
Personal Interests
Christopher enjoys going to the theatre, cooking, following politics and skiing.
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Credentials
Bar Admissions
Ontario, Canada
Admissions
Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England & Wales [Solicitors Regulation Authority]
Education
King's College London
LL.B. with Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) (2016)
The University of Law
LPC/LL.M with distinction (2019)
Insights & Events
Latest
Insights
Other Perspectives
- In Int'l Arbitration Agreements, Be Clear About Governing Law
Republished in Law360, March 15, 2024
Firm Blog Contributions
- LaborSphere – a resource providing coverage and insights on breaking cases, recently enacted legislation and a broad range of labor issues
Leadership & Community
Civic Activities
- The Canada Club — Board Member
Firm Leadership
- Faegre Drinker International Industry Team — International Associates' Committee, Co-leader
- Faegre Drinker London Diversity & Inclusion Associates' Subcommittee — Co-leader
- Faegre Drinker Diversity Collective — London Office Lead
Honors
- Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales, 2024
- Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2023