4 Pump Court is well-versed in complex construction disputes arising from commercial developments, energy, sporting and transport infrastructure projects. Members of the set have extensive experience in various arbitral regimes as well as in Saudi, UAE, Bahraini, Omani and Qatari law. The set boasts a strong silk bench: Rachel Ansell KC is often handles in energy projects, Sean Brannigan KC handles engineering arbitrations and Lynne McCafferty KC has expertise in arbitration enforcement proceedings. At junior level Thomas Crangle, Simon Hale and Luke Wygas maintain an active practices in the region. Sanjay Patel KC took silk in March 2024 and handles prominent energy arbitrations.
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Atkin Chambers
Atkin Chambers has ‘vast experience and remarkable knowledge in international arbitration in construction disputes’ and is seen as the ‘go-to’ set for construction, energy and infrastructure matters across the Middle East. Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC and Simon Lofthouse KC continue to excel in disputes and arbitrations arising out of large construction projects across the Gulf, while Stuart Catchpole KC’s broad practice includes energy and natural resources, insurance and professional negligence disputes. Junior members of the set include Zulfikar Khayum, whose strong arbitration practice includes numerous complex construction disputes in the DIAC and ICC, Rónán Hanna, who has experience in transport and oil pipeline disputes and Samar Abbas Kazmi, who has recently been active on disputes relating to mixed-use commercial developments and luxury resorts. Recently promoted silk Camille Slow KC continues to handle power plant and desalination project disputes.
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‘The team is highly professional and dedicated, making it a pleasure to collaborate with them. In particular, Justin Wilson stands out as an excellent clerk. He is always available to assist and is proactive in managing client relationships, ensuring that communication flows smoothly and efficiently. Highly recommended!’
‘Great clerks. David Barnes particularly outstanding.’
‘Excellent clerks – always very helpful and responsive and providing clear communications. Andrew Burrows and Freddie Buckle have been particularly helpful.’
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Keating Chambers
Boasting in-depth expertise across a range of construction and engineering disputes and arbitrations, Keating Chambers is considered a ‘second to none’ for transport infrastructure, oil and gas, high-rise developments and energy related disputes with an ‘exceptional bench’. Simon Hughes KC disputes arising out of energy construction projects in the region, while Marc Rowlands KC has extensive experience in rail related disputes. Timothy Elliott KC and Krista Lee KC are both experienced construction arbitrators and have an active Middle East practice. Jennie Wild and James Thompson handle energy, infrastructure and airport related disputes and James Frampton acts in projects in Qatar and the UAE.
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‘Keating Chambers’ specialist ADR Clerk Ollie Goldsmith is helpful, charming and completely on the ball.’
‘Sam Kennett and James Luxmoore stand out – approachable, knowledgeable, organised and hard working. Exceptional service received from them and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Also very positive. Stand out individuals are Sam Kennett and James Luxmoore. They are very approachable, they understand the issues and logistics of the case and are alive to the client’s position and concerns.’
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39 Essex Chambers
39 Essex Chambers houses ‘many leading KCs as well as very sound juniors’ who cover a range of infrastructure, energy and natural resources construction disputes and arbitrations. Among the silks who maintain an active practice are Karim Ghaly KC, who advises governments, contractors and developers in infrastructure arbitrations and Marion Smith KC, who has experience as counsel and as an arbitrator in construction disputes across the Middle East. Adrian Hughes KC has experience in construction arbitrations before a range of centres, including the ICC, DIAC and DIFC-LCIA and Alexander Burrell is an active junior.
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’39 Essex are considered one of the top constriction chambers and have a long list of very well known Barristers and KCs. There clerks are very knowledgeable and approachable.’
‘Excellent. Easy to work with and very responsive.’
‘Very user-friendly.’
4 New Square Chambers
4 New Square Chambers is praised as ‘an up and coming set for construction work’ as well as being ‘great for insurance work’ frequently acting for contractors on complex, high-profile construction disputes across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain among others. Roger Stewart KC is highly regarded for his expertise in insurance, professional negligence and construction negligence disputes, Neil Hext KC is well-versed in professional indemnity cases, while Nicholas Fletcher KC sits as an arbitrator on construction disputes across the Middle East. Tim Chelmick is often engaged in disputes arising from infrastructure, oil refinery, power station and airport development projects.
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‘Always found them responsive and commercial and sensitive to clients’ needs.’
‘Very user-friendly chambers.’
‘Very efficient and extremely helpful.’
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Crown Office Chambers
Crown Office Chambers offers representation on a wide range of construction related disputes, including in the transport infrastructure, hospitals, oil and gas fields. Andrew Rigney KC’s broad case load includes representation in complex arbitration proceedings related to energy, transport and oil and gas projects in the Middle East. Crispin Winser KC is active in construction, engineering, energy and insurance related disputes and Anna Laney KC, who recently took silk has been active on disputes in Oman and Qatar. Richard Sage maintains an active practice in the Middle East and has recently been involved in energy related arbitrations.