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39 Essex Chambers

Energy & Natural Resources

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39 Essex Chambers

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Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

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. An interviewee reports that it is "one of the key sets I would consider for matters involving the intersection of construction and energy disputes."

Andrew Poyser is the director of clerking.

Strengths

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  • Senior practice manager Harvey Scott is excellent with his clerking.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentUK Bar
  • 39 Essex has a strong breadth of practice, with very approachable clerks.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentUK Bar
  • I have found the clerks to be available and to respond in a timely manner with technical expertise in understanding the nature of disputes to recommend the best barristerial cover for a case.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Adrian Hughes
    Band 4Adrian Hughes

    Adrian Hughes

    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 is a paradigm of the trade.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentUK Bar
    • Adrian responds quickly, analyses the case very professionally, and has a very accurate grasp of the procedures.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentUK Bar
  • SpotlightStephen Tromans
    SpotlightStephen Tromans

    Stephen Tromans

    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.

    • The standout silk for nuclear law in particular.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentUK Bar
  • SpotlightDuncan Sinclair
    SpotlightDuncan Sinclair

    Duncan Sinclair

    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 works extremely well in a team.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentUK Bar

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