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International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering - London (Bar)

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What the Team is Known For

39 Essex Chambers is a go-to set for international arbitration. Its barristers have impressive international expertise, receiving high-value and complex instructions in disputes arising in the Caribbean, South-East Asia, Australia and South Africa. Barristers here represent contractors, subcontractors and individuals in a range of disputes, often conducted under the arbitral rules of the LMAA, ICC, DIAC and HKIAC. Members of 39 Essex Chambers are particularly adept at handling arbitrations for clients in the shipping and engineering sectors.

Strengths

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The clerks are super easy to deal with and responsive to our needs.

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The responses from the clerking team are always clear, fast and polite.

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Practice manager Darcey Bourne is an extremely responsive clerk.

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Notable Practitioners

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Karim Ghaly KC
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Karim Ghaly KC
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Karim Ghaly KC regularly appears as sole counsel in various international arbitrations for a number of significant international clients. He is particularly impressive when handling construction and engineering disputes in the Middle East and Asia. He is adept at handling ICC arbitrations, as well as ad hoc arbitrations.

Karim is a top-quality advocate and a pleasure to be against.

He's energetic, enthusiastic and jumps into the trenches with you. On his feet, he's a tenacious advocate who is always a few steps ahead of his opposition.

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Adrian Hughes KC
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Adrian Hughes KC is recognised for his prowess in construction and engineering international arbitration and related court work. He has earned a strong reputation as an expert in proceedings concerning projects in the Asia-Pacific region, with notable experience representing Chinese parties. He also sits as an arbitrator.

Adrian's brand recognition in China is amazing. He is well known in the region and really impressive on his feet before tribunals. He's a very gentlemanly and measured advocate.

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Karim Ghaly KC
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Adrian Hughes KC
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