Construction

Ben Patten KC is a strong silk who advises on big-ticket construction matters, including all manner of domestic disputes and international arbitration. His construction expertise is complemented by an acclaimed professional negligence offering. His loyal client base includes contractors, developers and insurers. He is also sought out as a mediator in construction disputes.

Roger Stewart KC is an exceptional senior silk with a strong reputation for work in construction-related professional negligence. He is also highly active in high-stakes international arbitrations. He receives plaudits for his commercial and client-centric approach. His work includes complex PFI disputes.

Hugh Saunders has a strong reputation for his successful practice covering various kinds of construction disputes, including those concerning residential and commercial developments, and infrastructure projects. He routinely represents contractors and developers in High Court proceedings as well as arbitrations and adjudications, often appearing as sole counsel.

Siân Mirchandani KC is well regarded for her construction work at tribunal and beyond. She undertakes work on both the employer and contractor sides, handling numerous contractual issues in dispute, including defects and delay claims. She has acted in an array of cases, with subject matters including the supply of cladding, concrete and steelwork.

Paul Cowan is a respected junior with a broad construction practice. He is especially active in disputes concerning nuclear power and oil and gas. He represents clients in domestic litigation at the TCC and in significant international arbitration hearings. He has experience in handling difficult delay and defect claims. His experience includes handling claims involving allegedly defective cladding.

George McDonald is a highly regarded junior with extensive experience in major construction litigation and arbitration. He has particularly notable expertise in disputes arising from large government projects.

Lucy Colter is a well-regarded junior who is developing an impressive construction practice. She acts on behalf of major contractors as well as engineers and real estate developers. Her capabilities include professional negligence claims and contractual disputes. She has particular experience in handling construction disputes in the Channel Islands.

Richard Liddell KC is a talented silk with a notably broad practice, who demonstrates particular strength in cases concerning contractors and engineers. He is especially experienced in defending defect claims. He regularly acts in adjudications and arbitration and has appeared in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

Douglas James is a talented junior with an international practice. Well versed in construction disputes, he makes frequent appearances in the TCC, the Commercial Court and the Court of Appeal. He also has notable experience in arbitrations and adjudications.

Neil Hext KC is a popular choice among insurance clients for disputes in the construction sector. He is equally entrusted to represent contractors in cases heard in the TCC and in international arbitration proceedings.

Tim Chelmick is an impressive junior barrister managing a busy construction practice. He appears in both domestic and international litigation, adjudication and arbitration proceedings. His diverse workload incorporates professional liability disputes as well as large infrastructure and energy projects.

Tom Asquith is a junior with a solid construction practice. Demonstrating his versatile practice, Asquith advises the gamut of construction professionals in disputes, including contractors, architects and engineers, and frequently partakes in litigation, adjudications and arbitrations. He also makes appearances in the TCC.