Construction

David Streatfeild-James KC is a highly lauded silk who is routinely instructed on the most technically complex construction litigation and arbitration. He receives praise for the high calibre of his written and oral advice. He is a leading figure in significant road and other transport infrastructure disputes, particularly those involving PFI or PPP contracts. He has a wealth of experience in both Court of Appeal and Supreme Court proceedings.

Manus McMullan KC is a star silk who draws praise for his advocacy skills and tactical nous. He regularly acts in high-value construction disputes and arbitrations around the world, and is particularly good at infrastructure disputes. He also boasts a terrific track record in construction-related professional indemnity and insurance matters. Energy and natural resources is another area of sterling sector expertise.

Stephanie Barwise is a top-drawer silk who advises on high-value adjudications and TCC litigation. She has a diverse practice ranging across areas such as housing disputes and energy projects. She has notable expertise in fire safety and cladding issues.

Stuart Catchpole KC is a masterful construction silk extolled for his courtroom presence and intellectual prowess. He has a renowned domestic practice and is widely respected for his international arbitration work. He handles professional negligence and contractual disputes on behalf of prominent clients in the construction industry. He remains highly sought after by clients involved in disputes arising from major transport infrastructure and natural resources projects.

Andrew White KC is a highly distinguished silk offering sophisticated advice across areas such as oil and gas and renewables. He regularly advises major clients in high-profile construction disputes at both the national and international levels. He has experience in representing both private companies and government bodies.

Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC provides stellar representation to clients in high-stakes domestic and international construction disputes. Her broad experience includes disputes arising out of infrastructure projects as well as residential and industrial developments. She is adept at handling international arbitrations in addition to TCC cases and adjudications.

Dominique Rawley KC is a sought-after silk with a particular focus on domestic infrastructure matters and disputes arising from PPP and PFI arrangements. She is a regular participant in proceedings at the TCC and also has an active international arbitration practice. She is particularly adept at handling professional negligence disputes arising out of construction projects. Cases arising from the waste-to-energy sector are also an area of specific expertise.

Edmund Neuberger is a highly rated junior who frequently appears in both domestic and international arbitrations. He is increasingly instructed as sole counsel on cases, and represents a wide range of clients from across the construction industry. He handles disputes occurring in a range of sectors, from energy and utilities to residential developments. He also offers notable experience in PFI-related litigation.

Fiona Parkin KC is a noteworthy silk who acts in TCC litigation, appellate cases and international arbitration. She frequently represents public bodies and private contractors in disputes arising from large infrastructure projects, and has good expertise in PFI and PPP contractual issues. She has excellent additional sector expertise in energy and natural resources-related projects.

Karim Ghaly KC attracts praise from industry observers for his consummate advocacy. He is regularly instructed to represent clients in TCC and appellate proceedings and in complex international arbitrations. He frequently handles cases involving energy and professional negligence issues, and is noted for his deep understanding of the mechanisms of PFI and PPP disputes. His international client base includes contractors, subcontractors and employers.

Katie Powell is a notable junior who frequently appears in significant litigation, including complex multiparty actions, before the TCC and in arbitration. She is especially well versed in construction disputes involving elements of professional negligence and insurance.

Lucie Briggs has a market-leading construction practice and frequently appears in cases containing a professional negligence element. She acts in both domestic and international disputes, and offers expertise across a range of sectors, including energy and commercial property. She has experience of social infrastructure and PFI-related cases.

Omar Eljadi undertakes a broad array of construction mandates, from TCC proceedings to international arbitrations and public inquiries. His experience includes domestic and international disputes relating to construction projects in the residential and healthcare sectors.

Rónán Hanna is a strong junior with experience in a number of sectors, including energy and transport infrastructure. He has advised purchaser and contractor clients on litigation and arbitration, both in the UK and internationally. He is experienced in disputes in the Middle East and North Africa.

Stephen Dennison KC is a prominent silk who is noted for his expertise in both domestic disputes and international arbitration. He is an experienced litigator who regularly acts for significant clients, particularly in the energy, transport and engineering sectors. He has a strong command of ADR methods.

Steven Walker KC is a talented strategist who regularly acts for contractors in a wide range of disputes, both nationally and internationally. He has a stellar reputation for his work in domestic adjudications and regularly appears before the TCC. His diverse practice is well suited to disputes involving large-scale residential developments and public projects.

Christopher Lewis KC maintains an impressive reputation among peers and clients for his ability to handle construction and engineering disputes. Many of his cases involve information technology, energy and infrastructure projects. He is regularly instructed on domestic and international disputes, and demonstrates strength across a variety of forms, including TCC litigation, mediation and international arbitration.

Felicity Dynes is a strong choice to handle high-stakes construction and related professional negligence claims. She is also frequently instructed to advise on construction contracts. She has experience in representing clients in domestic and cross-border disputes.

James Howells KC advises on claims relating to design and construction defects in domestic disputes. His well-regarded practice also includes a strong international arbitration element, predominantly focused in the Gulf and East Asia. He receives praise for his compelling advocacy and exceptional analytical skills. He is especially active in litigation involving transport and social infrastructure projects.

Mischa Balen has a superb construction practice that sees him handle a range of contractual and professional negligence claims. He acts on behalf of employers and contractors, and is proficient in international arbitration in addition to litigation.

Patrick Clarke is a noted junior with a professional engineering background, whose attention to detail is widely admired by fellow practitioners. He advises on a range of matters, domestic and abroad, with a particular emphasis on public sector facilities and infrastructure works.

Riaz Hussain KC has a strong reputation for handling heavyweight construction disputes. He is active in domestic TCC and Court of Appeal proceedings, while also maintaining an active international arbitration practice, with a notable presence in the Middle East. He undertakes a wide range of construction disputes, such as those involving energy, infrastructure and commercial property developments.

Simon Lofthouse KC maintains an impressive construction practice, with noted capabilities in international arbitration. He acts for a range of major clients from across the globe, including governments and contractors. He is typically instructed to handle disputes arising in the energy and infrastructure sectors, and is well suited to cases involving complex technical issues and delay claims.

Christopher Reid is a highly sought-after junior with vast knowledge of international construction and engineering issues. He is adept at dealing with disputes involving extremely technical alleged design defects. Reid has experience in both being led and acting unled.

David Johnson has an impressive construction practice, which sees him frequently engaged in technically complex disputes. He represents contractors as well as employers, and is regularly instructed in international construction matters, including in the Middle East.

Marc Lixenberg is a respected junior whose attention to detail and quality of written work frequently elicit praise from market observers. He is active in high-value construction disputes in a range of sectors, representing clients on both the domestic and international stages. His experience in advising on disputes involving infrastructure projects is of particular note.

Mark Chennells KC is a highly regarded barrister with extensive experience in major construction, engineering and energy-related projects, especially transport infrastructure and property development cases. He is active both domestically and internationally, and has considerable experience in court proceedings, as well as the various forms of ADR.

Mathias Cheung acts in construction matters as part of his varied commercial practice. He advises clients on construction defect and delay claims, and is particularly proficient in disputes arising out of energy and residential projects.

Nicholas Collings is a highly respected senior junior who often acts as sole counsel in high-value disputes in the UK and the Middle East. He represents clients across a range of claims, such as those involving mixed-use developments and transport infrastructure projects. He is also particularly active in construction disputes pertaining to the energy and natural resources sector. He acts both for and against large construction and engineering firms, and has additional expertise in construction-related professional negligence cases.

Nicholas Dennys KC is a highly regarded silk with a strong international practice. He is particularly noted for his vast experience in working with government bodies and large multinational organisations. He regularly advises on major projects, covering areas such as transport infrastructure, utilities, and oil and gas.

Rupert Choat KC draws on his previous experience as a specialist construction solicitor at CMS to inform his well-rounded practice. He acts in adjudication enforcement matters and real estate redevelopment disputes, both domestically and internationally. He has an especially strong practice in cases arising from the residential sector.

Samar Abbas Kazmi is a popular choice for clients facing significant construction disputes both domestically and in international arbitration proceedings. He has experience in acting as sole and junior counsel for employers, contractors and state-owned entities.

Serena Cheng KC is a silk with a robust practice acting for contractors in technically complex engineering and energy disputes. She is instructed in complex cases both domestically and abroad, including in the Middle East and Far East. She is active in international arbitrations in addition to adjudication proceedings.

Zulfikar Khayum practises across a broad range of construction, engineering and energy litigation, both domestically and internationally. He is particularly knowledgeable in international arbitrations and in litigation concerning UK infrastructure projects.

Andrew Goddard KC is particularly experienced in acting in large-scale construction matters, including infrastructure, contract and professional negligence-related disputes, both within the UK and internationally. He has significant expertise in working for contractors, occupiers and public authorities in relation to residential and social infrastructure developments.

Camille Slow KC is a strong choice to handle high-stakes construction mandates, with a particular emphasis on professional negligence claims relating to construction projects. She has extensive experience of international arbitration, in addition to her frequent appearances in the TCC.

Caroline Greenfield is a skilled practitioner whose talents as a junior are frequently recognised by market observers. Greenfield has an international practice, frequently acting on disputes arising out of energy and infrastructure projects. She is also active in TCC matters.

Catherine Piercy KC's diverse practice includes regular appearances in adjudications, ADR and high-value litigation. She is regularly instructed by a client base of contractors, insurers and other insurance professionals. Her work includes disputes concerning allegedly defective cladding.

Dalton Hale is a well-regarded junior whose advocacy and attention to detail are praised by market observers. He is regularly in the TCC and in international arbitrations, both domestically and abroad, and has experience of working in public inquiries.

Jennifer Jones KC is a noted barrister with considerable experience in construction disputes involving professional negligence. She routinely handles high-value litigation and arbitrations in the UK and abroad, and is increasingly active in multiparty TCC disputes.

Jonathan Acton Davis KC is a senior silk with experience of large-scale construction disputes. He offers experience in both major international arbitration and high-value domestic litigation. He also represents clients in a range of other ADR forums, including adjudication, mediation and expert determination.

Lauren Adams is an increasingly notable junior with a growing number of sole counsel instructions. Her experience encompasses a variety of subjects, including defect and delay disputes arising in relation to domestic residential and energy sector properties, among many others. Her clients include both developers and subcontractors.

Martin Bowdery KC is an experienced silk who advises on a range of construction disputes, including domestic PFI actions and international arbitration. His impressive practice has taken him to the Court of Appeal and the High Court. He is especially renowned for his stellar advocacy. He has particular sector expertise in energy and social infrastructure project-related disputes.

Nicholas Maciolek has a thriving construction practice that sees him being led and also acting unled in high-stakes matters. He is well versed in international construction matters, as well as being very adept at handling highly technical issues. He has experience acting in arbitrations.

Robert Clay is an experienced senior junior who draws praise from solicitors for his written work. He is regularly called upon by a diverse client base across a number of sectors, including major contractors. He receives instructions in international arbitrations in addition to complex TCC proceedings.

Simon Crawshaw has experience of working in the transport, energy and property development sectors, on behalf of both employers and contractors. He has been instructed in both domestic and cross-border disputes, and is adept at handling claims concerning construction delays and defects.

Ryan Turner is an up-and-coming junior who has notable experience of acting in disputes relating to projects domestically and in the Middle East. Turner also has considerable experience in PFI-related matters.

Andrew Fenn KC has considerable experience in domestic litigation and international arbitration. He advises on a range of matters, including student accommodation projects and final account disputes. He is increasingly concentrating his practice on overseeing the ongoing consequences of the collapse of the Carillion Group.