Ranking nach PraxisbereichRegional International Arbitration – The Bar

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Construction, Energy And Infrastructure

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39 Essex Chambers
4 Pump Court
Atkin Chambers
Keating Chambers
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Quadrant Chambers
Twenty Essex

Leading Silks

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Philip Boulding KC – Keating Chambers ‘A ferocious cross-examiner and a talented advocate.'
Sean Brannigan KC – 4 Pump Court ‘Sean is phenomenally bright, commercially savvy and a hard worker.'
Stuart Catchpole KC – Atkin Chambers 'He is a lateral thinker and an extremely hard worker.'
Serena Cheng KC – Atkin Chambers ‘Serena has profound knowledge and deep understanding of the law. A silk with acute insight.'
Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC – Atkin Chambers 'A top construction silk.'
Andrew Goddard KC – Atkin Chambers 'Andrew is a very experienced construction KC. His advocacy is succinct, well-organised and persuasive.'
Alexander Gunning KC – One Essex Court 'An expert in construction disputes.'
Adrian Hughes KC – 39 Essex Chambers 'Adrian's expertise is particularly valued in complex contract disputes where his innovative approaches to points of law make a definitive impact.'
Colin Ong KC – The 36 Group 'A very good strategist, with terrific knowledge of the arbitration market.'
David Thomas KC – Keating Chambers 'David brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to any matter, and immediately instils confidence.'
Andrew White KC – Atkin Chambers 'Andrew excels in cross-examination, demonstrating a keen ability to dissect and challenge evidence effectively. His strategic questioning and sharp analytical skills often reveal critical insights that can turn the tide of a case.'
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Michael Ashcroft KC – Twenty Essex
Anneliese Day KC – Fountain Court Chambers
Nicholas Dennys KC – Atkin Chambers
Shane Doyle KC – Level Twenty Seven Chambers 'Shane is at the top of his field. He is exceptionally bright, pragmatic and efficient.'
Vernon Flynn KC - Brick Court Chambers
Simon Hughes KC – Keating Chambers
Charles Manzoni KC – 39 Essex Chambers 'An excellent advocate with insightful strategies.'
Duncan Matthews KC – Twenty Essex 'Duncan possesses a rare and compelling eloquence, weaving legal arguments with a finesse that captivates and persuades even the most discerning of judges and juries.'
Luke Parsons KC – Quadrant Chambers    
Simon Rainey KC – Quadrant Chambers  
David Streatfeild-James KC – Atkin Chambers 'David is a heavyweight construction silk.'
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David Allen KC – 7 King's Bench Walk 'A superb silk who inspires confidence in clients and instructing solicitors. He has a total command of the facts, and knows exactly how to deal with the most difficult witnesses.'
Mark Chennells KC – Atkin Chambers 'A concise and incisive silk.'
Nakul Dewan SA – Twenty Essex
Timothy Hill KC – Twenty Essex
James Howells KC – Atkin Chambers ‘A precise, knowledgeable and informative barrister.’
Simon Lofthouse KC – Atkin Chambers 'An outstanding leading counsel who is meticulous on technical and practical aspects, and sharp on his feet.'
Manus McMullan KC – Atkin Chambers 'Manus is a fierce and incisive cross-examiner.'
Michael Nolan KC – Quadrant Chambers ‘He is very focused, and provides sound legal advice.'
Sean O’Sullivan KC – 4 Pump Court
Samuel Townend KC – Keating Chambers
Alexander Wright KC – 4 Pump Court

2024 Silks

Jane Davies Evans KC – 3 Verulam Buildings

Leading Juniors

Samar Abbas Kazmi – Atkin Chambers 'He has an amazing work ethic.'
Jonathan Bellamy – 39 Essex Chambers ‘He has an incredibly deep knowledge of legal and technical matters in construction cases.'
Peter Brogden – Keating Chambers ‘He is highly technical, with an analytical eye for detail.’
Calvin Cheuk - Des Voeux Chambers 'He is very responsive and experienced, detail-oriented and intelligent.'
Mathias Cheung – Atkin Chambers 'Mathias is a very diligent junior, who is very thorough in his work and always provides commercial solutions to complex legal issues.'
Julian Cohen  - Resolution Chambers
Richard Coplin – Keating Chambers
David Hopkins – 39 Essex Chambers ‘A junior with a strong reputation in handling complex construction disputes.'
Vivek Kapoor  - 39 Essex Chambers 'Vivek is a brilliant and effective advocate. He is intelligent, charming and politely aggressive, which makes him a very effective advocate. He thinks through the case, and is a few steps ahead in anticipating and dealing with knots and complexities.'
Shourav Lahiri – Atkin Chambers 'Shourav is quick on his feet, prepares thoroughly and has sound knowledge.'
Kevin Lee - Twenty Essex 'He is highly intelligent, and eloquent and clear in presenting his arguments. An incisive, practical and client-oriented barrister.'
Kaiser Leung - Des Voeux Chambers 'Kaiser leaves no stone unturned in his work, which is invariably high class. He has a deep understanding of technical construction issues, and is well-versed in how these issues interact with the law. His adeptness at navigating and merging these two intricate fields renders him a valuable asset in any construction dispute.'
Ben Olbourne–39 Essex Chambers
Andrew Pullen – Fountain Court Chambers 'Andrew is fiercely intelligent, with laser-like attention to detail.'
Robert Scrivener – 4 Pump Court 'Robert is extraordinarily thorough, and recalls facts and figures on a case with surprising ease. A strong advocate and a skilled cross examiner.'
Andrew Stevens – 4 Pump Court 'An engaging, thoughtful, reliable and intelligent junior.'  

Construction, energy and infrastructure in Regional International Arbitration – The Bar

39 Essex Chambers

At 39 Essex Chambers, Adrian Hughes KC continues to advise on complex international construction matters, and ‘his ability to synthesize the legal frameworks of different jurisdictions into a coherent strategy is especially appreciated by clients facing cross-border challenges‘. David Brynmor Thomas KC has a solid track record in handling energy disputes, often in the oil and gas and renewables spaces, and often acts for clients in India and Singapore. Jonathan Bellamy is a ‘highly sought after senior junior‘.

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‘A leading set in this area.’

4 Pump Court

4 Pump Court garners praise as ‘the go-to set for complex construction arbitration; the strength and depth is second to none‘. The set is well known for handling infrastructure, energy and construction mandates which overlap into the shipping space; offshore construction work is a key pillar of strength for the practice. The ‘fantastic advocate‘ Sean Brannigan KC continues to handle high-value claims for Korean contractors, and Sean O’Sullivan KC has a solid track record in acting for contractors in disputes arising from oil projects. Robert Scrivener is ‘a dream to run a case with as he is always several steps ahead of what needs to be done‘. Andrew Stevens is sought after for his expertise in advising on major infrastructure disputes in the nuclear, wind, solar, water and oil and gas sectors.

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‘The clerks are commercial and professional.’

‘Very helpful – excellent client service.’

‘Fantastic set for work of this nature.’

Atkin Chambers

Atkin Chambers is ‘well known as a strong chambers for construction cases‘, with an excellent reputation for its ‘substantial strength and depth in construction disputes‘. Serena Cheng KC has established strength in handling complex infrastructure, energy and engineering disputes, often for clients based across Asia-Pacific. Stuart Catchpole KC is ‘an extremely effective cross examiner‘, and head of chambers Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC counts complex disputes arising from LNG and oil field projects located in Asia as a core pillar of her practice. Shourav Lahiri is sought after for his solid track record in handling complex international construction arbitrations.

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‘David Barnes is a very experienced clerk.’

‘David Barnes is extremely efficient and amiable.’

‘David Barnes is an excellent clerk – he is quick and innovative.’

Keating Chambers

Keating Chambers is home to ‘a strong and deep bench of highly skilled construction counsel at all levels‘. The ‘very bright‘ Philip Boulding KC is sought after for his expertise in handling complex civil engineering and construction disputes in multiple Asia Pacific jurisdictions, including in Greater China and ASEAN. David Thomas KC ‘has an understated yet exceptionally effective cross-examination approach‘, and has a strong track record in ICC arbitrations. Peter Brogden regularly appears in high-value international construction and engineering arbitrations.

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‘James Luxmoore and Will Shrubsall are committed to ensuring excellent service and responsiveness.’

‘James Luxmoore is always available to help, responsive and is solutions-oriented.’

‘The Keating clerks are friendly, helpful individuals who are solution driven.’

Quadrant Chambers

Energy sector disputes remain a prominent area of growth for Quadrant Chambers. Michael Nolan KC continues to act in arbitrations concerning the construction of oil rigs and offshore wind farms, and Luke Parsons KC has a strong track record in advising on arbitration cases involving, among other areas, the construction of floating storage and exploration platforms. Simon Rainey KC‘s workload includes large-scale international arbitration cases heard under SIAC rules.

Twenty Essex

Twenty Essex has an established presence in the Asia Pacific market due to its solid practice in Singapore. Members continue to advise on a wide spectrum of contentious construction matters, including disputes pertaining to sale and purchase agreements, offshore projects and LNG supply contracts. Duncan Matthews KC‘s ‘verbal dexterity and strategic articulation of complex legal issues reflects a mastery of oratory that enhances his courtroom presence‘. Nakul Dewan SA‘s workload includes advising on disputes arising from the construction of power plants, and regularly acts for contractors, financial institutions, governments, and oil and gas companies, among others. Kevin Lee ‘always delivers persuasive arguments seamlessly and strategically‘, and ‘can quickly and masterfully grasp a complicated set of facts and legal concepts but also just as easily break them down in simple terms for a lay audience‘.