Education and Qualifications

1952

MA Corpus Christi College, Cambridge

1953

Called to the Bar

1958

Began practice in commercial law in Essex Court, Temple, London

1974

Queen’s Counsel

1985

Elected Bencher of Gray’s Inn

1985 - 1990

Recorder of the Crown Court Deputy High Court Judge

1990

Appointed Circuit Judge

1994 - 1998

Judge in Charge of the Business List at the Central London County Court

1998

Retired from the Circuit Bench

Institutions

Fellow of the Chartered institute of Arbitrators; Chartered Arbitrator Full Member of the London Maritime Arbitrators’ Association

Member of the London Court of International Arbitration

Titular Member of the Commité Maritime International

Chairman of the British Maritime Law Association Standing Committee on the Carriage of Goods

Honorary Life Member of ARIAS (UK)

Member of British Insurance Law Association

Board member of the Shipping Law Centre

Professional Experience

1958 – 1990

Practising barrister specialising in international commercial law, including shipping and arbitration, as both advocate and arbitrator.

1990 – 1998

Sat both as Circuit Judge trying commercial cases and also frequently as deputy Judge of the High Court (principally in the Commercial Court).

Was the prime mover in setting up the specialist Business List of the Central London County Court of which he was in charge.

Although unable to take part in arbitrations whilst a judge, has maintained a close interest in arbitration law and practice. Played an important role in the discussions leading up to the enactment of the Arbitration Act 1996. Played a central role in the drafting of the Rules of Court required by that Act. Has drafted private rules of arbitration and has written and lectured extensively on arbitration law and practice.

His Hon Anthony Diamond QC was accredited by Notre Dame Law School, London in January 2000 as a Certified Mediator in Alternative Dispute Resolution, as sponsored by ADR Chambers (UK) Limited.