Construction

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.'
'David Barnes has a business acumen like no other - he is extremely well connected, responds super quickly with great suggestions, is very kind.'
'Atkin is one of the best construction law sets with a very dynamic head clerk David Barnes who inspires confidence. The market of top quality barristers in this field is relatively small and this chambers is a go to place.'
'Akin Chambers has no weakest link - from junior to young silk to experienced silk.'
'For construction, Atkin Chambers is obviously go-to. There is very good strength-in-depth, counsel availability is good and the clerks are very well able and placed to ensure that client needs are met.'
'What makes the practice of Atkin Chambers unique is its vast experience and remarkable knowledge in international arbitration in construction disputes.'

Anwält*innen

2024 Silks

Führende Prozessanwält*innen ihres Fachgebiets mit einer langjährigen Erfolgsbilanz in wegweisenden Fällen und breiter Anerkennung von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern. Alle in den letzten zwei Runden zu KCs ernannten Prozessanwält*innen werden weiter unten angeführt.

Camille Slow KC

‘Camille has an incredible ability to quickly assimilate large volumes of information, in great detail. She has an impressive understanding of both legal and technical issues surrounding a construction dispute. Her greatest (and most impressive) strength is her cross examination skill set.’

Führende Anwält*innen

Stuart Catchpole KC

‘Very hard working, always in command of the documents, and specialist technical issues. Exceptional cross-examiner.’

Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC

'Chantal is a pleasure to work with. Very responsive and perceptive. She delivers on promises.'

James Howells KC

'Excellent technical understanding, strategic thinker, incredible at cross-examination.'

Riaz Hussain KC

'Riaz is forensic in his approach and has a remarkable ability to get to grips with the key issues quickly.'

Simon Lofthouse KC

'Simon is probably the best construction silk in a generation. His cross examination is very effective. Excellent attention to detail.'

David Streatfeild-James KC

'A formidable advocate and top of his game.'

Andrew White KC

‘Andrew is an outstanding barrister with extensive expertise in construction disputes. His exceptional ability to digest and analyse vast volumes of case material, transforming them into clear and meticulously documented cases is invaluable. His excellent client-facing skills inspire confidence, as he consistently provides strong leadership and guidance throughout complex legal proceedings.’

Serena Cheng KC

Rupert Choat KC

'Fantastic barrister and always able to think outside the box!'

Fiona Parkin KC

Führende Juniors

Führende Juniors haben bedeutende Erfahrung in signifikanten Fällen und eine starke Marktreputation sowohl bei Wettbewerbern als auch bei Mandanten, wodurch sie als Prozessanwält*innen der Zukunft angesehen werden.

Andrew Fenn

'Very strong legal ability but allied to a firm grasp of commercial realities - the combination is impressive.'

Rónán Hanna

'He is very approachable, user-friendly, and sharp as a cross-examiner.'

Samar Abbas Kazmi

‘Very good on detail and very good judgement.’

Zulfikar Khayum

'Zulf picks up and understands intricate technical issues very quickly. He is a fast thinker who articulates his understanding and questioning to a high level. He is very impressive when cross-examining witnesses.'

Shourav Lahiri

'Attention to detail and simplifying complex issues for the Tribunal's benefit.'

Nicholas Collings

Simon Crawshaw

'Forensic attention to detail, excellent - clear concise drafting.'

Omar Eljadi

'Omar's strengths include his deep expertise in construction matters, impressive fact-finding skills and strong attention to details. He has distinguished experience in handling construction disputes. His participation in the legal team as counsel is invaluable.'

David Johnson

'David's sharp commercial mind and attention to detail is simply admirable. The manner of his speech is always measured and thoughtful. He has the ability to convey the most complex issues in simple terms - it's always a pleasure reading his work.'

Edmund Neuberger

'Calm, measured and incredibly smart. Knows what points to push.'

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