Construction: Professional Negligence

David Streatfeild-James KC brings to bear over 30 years' experience at the Bar when handling complex and often high-profile negligence claims. He is regularly instructed in claims arising out of significant public infrastructure and energy projects. He is able to serve as an arbitrator or adjudicator, as well as an advocate for claimants and defendants. He has acted before the Appeal Court and Supreme Court.

Katie Powell often acts unled in matters involving engineers, architects and surveyors. She regularly appears in the TCC and has experience of advocacy before the Court of Appeal.

Manus McMullan KC advises on a wide array of professional negligence claims in construction and technology contexts, including claims of an international nature. He handles cases relating to architects, surveyors and engineers, as well as software developers, systems analysts and computer programmers. His expertise is sought out by professionals, insurers and claimants.

Stephanie Barwise KC is a well-regarded silk who acts in professional negligence claims brought against surveyors, architects, engineers and other professionals. Her practice is international in its scope, with past work spanning the UK, parts of Africa and the Middle East.

Dominique Rawley KC acts in a wide array of high-value engineering and construction matters, including professional negligence cases, often revolving around complicated technical and contractual issues. She regularly appears in the TCC and also handles adjudications and arbitrations, both domestically and internationally. Her cases involve allegations against surveyors, architects and engineers.

Fiona Parkin KC is instructed on behalf of professionals, multinational companies and public bodies in a wide range of professional negligence claims. She regularly advises on matters emerging out of major international infrastructure projects, and is skilled in multiparty disputes involving technical questions of liability, including those before the Court of Appeal.

James Howells KC offers expertise in both technology and construction law, acting in major claims involving negligence in software design and implementation as well as those against architects and other construction professionals. He has appeared in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

Karim Ghaly KC undertakes significant professional negligence work as part of his busy construction law practice. He appears for and against engineers, architects, specialist subcontractors and other construction professionals, at both first instance and appeal. He also has a strong reputation for handling international arbitrations.

Lucie Briggs defends architects, engineers and valuers in a wide variety of professional negligence claims, and has notable expertise in fire engineering.

Nicholas Collings has a busy professional negligence practice encompassing the IT, construction, natural resources and energy sectors. He is instructed in domestic and international disputes on behalf of designers, developers, contractors and other construction professionals, as well as insurers and brokers. He has strong experience of litigation at appellate level.

Rónán Hanna has wide-ranging expertise in engineering and construction disputes, and significant experience in professional negligence cases involving engineers, contractors and architects, among others. He is adept at managing claims through the courts, including on appeal, and also regularly undertakes adjudication and arbitration work.

Rupert Choat KC is an intellectually gifted barrister and former solicitor who has established a construction law specialism, and is a contributor to related journals as well as a lecturer in construction law and dispute resolution. He is recognised for his work in professional negligence claims involving architects and engineers.

Simon Lofthouse KC is frequently instructed in complex professional negligence disputes on behalf of both claimant and defendant parties. He is capable of handling highly technical claims relating to major residential and commercial developments, engineering projects and IT installations. He has experience covering international arbitration as well as TCC litigation and ADR.

Steven Walker KC is a respected barrister who advises various construction industry professionals in relation to sensitive disputes, typically concerning design defects or project management.

Stuart Catchpole KC has a strong practice in the construction and technology sectors, and is often instructed in large-scale and highly complex professional negligence claims in those industries. As well as being an advocate, he is also a qualified adjudicator, mediator and arbitrator who handles disputes around the world. He is well suited to highly technical claims involving the allegedly defective construction of energy and industrial infrastructure projects.

Andrew White KC handles a wide range of domestic and international disputes, including professional negligence claims arising from major oil and gas, shipbuilding, rail and engineering projects. His clients include contractors, public bodies, private employers, manufacturers and other professional advisers in the UK and internationally. He also accepts instructions from indemnity insurers.

Camille Slow KC is an experienced barrister who specialises in construction and professional negligence, often taking on multiparty claims of significantly high value, including those relating to prime residential property. She is instructed by claimants as well as defendants.

Catherine Piercy KC is a widely admired barrister who is regularly instructed to defend claims against structural engineers and other contractors and their insurers.

Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC undertakes a considerable amount of professional negligence work, often involving large construction and infrastructure projects. She has recently been instructed in claims against engineers, quantity surveyors and architects, among others. Her capabilities include international arbitration as well as domestic litigation.

Jennifer Jones KC excels when acting as sole counsel, representing project managers, quantity surveyors or architects in professional negligence claims. She often handles large multiparty disputes in the TCC and has experience in cross-border litigation.

Marc Lixenberg regularly acts in substantial construction cases involving claims brought against both main contractors and specialist professional teams.

Martin Bowdery KC is a well-reputed silk who has a noteworthy reputation in this field. He has particular expertise and frequently acts in cases regarding disputes that arise out of defective designs.

Omar Eljadi is a much-praised junior with a strong construction practice. In particular, Eljadi is active in and adept at fire safety defect matters. His skills here are aided by his involvement in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

Riaz Hussain KC focuses on litigation and arbitration arising in the construction and engineering sectors. He is regularly instructed in negligence claims pertaining to design and construction defects in major building works, including PFI projects. He acts for insurers and claimants.