Energy & Natural Resources
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 3
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39 Essex Chambers is a respected set offering a breadth of experience across energy mandates, including construction, engineering, environmental and planning disputes, as well as regulatory work and the representation of public bodies. Tenants are additionally qualified to handle international arbitration for energy sector clients and others. Cases undertaken by barristers at the set range from those arising in the oil industry to disputes relating to nuclear power stations. Within nuclear power matters in particular commentators note the set's capability to be "unsurpassed". To illustrate, members can point to recent instructions relating to the planning of Sizewell C and Hinkley Point C.
Andrew Poyser is the director of clerking.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks are friendly, active and efficient."
"The clerks have provided an exceptional level of support in scoping out instructions and assigning them to the right member of chambers."
"39 Essex's clerks are very user-friendly and think about what you need."
"The clerks are friendly, active and efficient."
"The clerks have provided an exceptional level of support in scoping out instructions and assigning them to the right member of chambers."
"39 Essex's clerks are very user-friendly and think about what you need."
Notable Practitioners
Karim Ghaly KC is a respected silk held in high regard for the quality of his representation in disputes relating to construction, engineering and energy. He is frequently engaged by large-scale international clients to deal with issues all over the world, and he regularly handles arbitrations. He has a particularly strong practice concerning the legal fallout from the construction, hire and failure of heavy-duty oil and gas facilities.
"Karim Ghaly is an astute tactician. He knows when to hit hard and when to hold back."
"Karim Ghaly is forensic, user-friendly and he speaks in a way which clients understand."
Stephen Tromans KC is an outstanding name in the environmental and planning spheres, who brings these skills to the energy sector. He is also known for his pre-eminent expertise in legal matters pertaining specifically to nuclear energy. Tromans is commended by peers for the strength of his regulatory practice.
"Stephen is excellent all-round and has unrivalled sector knowledge."
Adrian Hughes KC is a reputable construction and arbitration expert with a strong energy specialism. He frequently acts on engineering and contract disputes which arise from major international energy projects.
"Adrian Hughes does very impressive work."
Duncan Sinclair specialises in the regulatory and competition aspects of energy law and has frequently been involved in judicial review procedures. He handles both contentious and advisory work, representing major electricity suppliers and undertaking investigations for public authorities.
"Duncan Sinclair knows his stuff inside out. His strength is his sheer regulatory knowledge."
Ranked Barristers at
39 Essex Chambers
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