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International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering - London (Bar)

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What the Team is Known For

Atkin Chambers has attained a commanding stature in the market as a result of both the depth of its expertise and the strength of its advocacy across the full gamut of construction arbitrations. The set continues to be highly active, acting on large-scale and sensitive arbitrations around the work, involving significant transport, construction and energy projects in regions such as Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The barristers are highly experienced in acting under a range of arbitral institutions, including the ICC, LCIA, SIAC, DIFC, HKIAC and LMAA. In addition to acting as counsel, members here also take appointments as arbitrator. An interviewee praises the set for its "experience, commitment and huge industry knowledge." Another source states: "Atkin Chambers has specialist construction expertise with top quality advocates familiar with the industry."

Justin Wilson is the senior clerk.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew White
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Andrew White
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Andrew White KC possesses a breadth of experience as a construction silk. He specialises in international arbitrations concerning the full spectrum of construction and engineering-related disputes, including those concerning oil and gas and transportation projects. He represents a myriad of clients, including contractors, joint ventures and construction companies across East Asia. He also acts in ad hoc arbitrations.

Andrew is very detailed, driven and calm.

Andrew has been very user-friendly and clear.

Chantal-Aimée Doerries
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Chantal-Aimée Doerries
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Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC has expertise in representing clients in international arbitrations concerning engineering, infrastructure projects and construction. She has significant experience in ad hoc arbitrations as well as those held under LCIA, ICC, SIAC, LMAA and DIFC auspices. She has handled arbitrations in various locations, including London and Asia.

Chantal is an excellent advocate and is extremely knowledgeable on construction matters.

An exceptional advocate. Brilliant on her feet and with great case knowledge.

She is really excellent, hard-working and puts in the hours and knows her stuff.

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David Streatfeild-James
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David Streatfeild-James KC is a pre-eminent silk who attracts incredible praise for his advocacy. He handles challenging, high-value international arbitrations with seats in London and Paris, appearing on behalf of contractors and state-owned companies from around the world. He has appeared in arbitrations relating to transport infrastructure, often addressing delay claims and contractual disputes.

He is good on cases involving contractual elements.

James Howells
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James Howells
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James Howells KC is well regarded for his wide-ranging international arbitration practice with an emphasis on energy, construction and engineering. He has dealt with disputes in the Middle East, Africa and South-East Asia, and has handled arbitrations under the auspices of the ICC, LCIA and SIAC.

James is class personified. He has the unique ability to address difficult contractual positions with a tribunal in a way that cuts to the core of the matter while remaining unflappably charming.

James is incredible, so impressive. He has the ability to get on top of details really quickly and is really pleasant to work with and collaborative.

Karim Ghaly
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Karim Ghaly
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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 legal genius. He is approachable and very easy to work with.

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Manus McMullan
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Manus McMullan KC is one of the leading practitioners in the area and has a stellar reputation in the sphere of infrastructure disputes. He is sought after by governments, corporations and international contractors in connection with national and foreign disputes concerning a wide array of issues including construction, engineering and energy. He has recently appeared in a number of high-value arbitrations relating to infrastructure projects under ICSID and ICC rules.

Manus is an absolute superstar, resilient, reliable and ruthless.

Samar Abbas Kazmi
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Samar Abbas Kazmi
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Samar Abbas Kazmi is a notable junior acting in high-value arbitrations under the auspices of HKIAC, SIAC and the ICC. He is regularly instructed in arbitrations regarding infrastructure projects in the oil and gas and transport sectors across the UAE, East Asia and America.

Samar is highly intelligent, a master of detail and a strong advocate. He prepared and delivered a very effective cross-examination.

Simon Lofthouse
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Simon Lofthouse
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Simon Lofthouse KC concentrates his practice heavily on complex international construction arbitrations, but also possesses expertise in disputes regarding energy and construction-related professional negligence issues. He represents contractors and subcontractors in hearings taking place in the UAE and Hong Kong. He is well versed in ICC arbitrations.

Simon is a genuinely impressive advocate.

He is a problem-solver, and he is careful.

Stuart Catchpole
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Stuart Catchpole
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Stuart Catchpole KC is a pre-eminent silk who is renowned for his expertise in international arbitration, specialising in construction and engineering disputes but also covering cases arising in the transport, power generation and energy industries. He provides robust representation in arbitrations under the auspices of the LMAA, ICC and LCIA. He is also highly regarded as an arbitrator.

Stuart is easily one of the best construction silks in the world. He is very hard-working, commands the detail and is a master of strategy, etiquette and advocacy.

He is amazing, has knowledge of construction, understands the industry, the techniques, technical evidence and the experts too.

Zulfikar Khayum
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Zulfikar Khayum
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Zulfikar Khayum is highly proficient at handling construction-related arbitrations and regularly appears before tribunals in the Middle East and Asia. He acts in complex disputes, often governed by ICC and SIAC rules. He is particularly adept at handling issues of delay and contract terminations.

Zulfikar is absolutely excellent, very hard-working and good at getting the point.

He is very bright, hard-working and extremely nice to work with. He is able to quickly assess and understand complex technical information.

Christopher Lewis KC
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Christopher Lewis KC
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Christopher Lewis KC has a notable international practice, regularly acting in large arbitrations in the infrastructure and construction sector for clients across Europe and the USA. He has extensive knowledge of ICC proceedings.

Christopher Lewis is excellent.

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Riaz Hussain
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Riaz Hussain KC has a solid reputation for acting in complex construction and international arbitration disputes, particularly those which concern infrastructure and mixed-use projects. He receives notable instructions from clients in the UAE and is deeply familiar with arbitrations under DIAC rules. He has expertise in handling delay claims and quantum matters.

I thought his oral advocacy was very good and it was very effective.

He really gets stuck in and he has a phenomenal work-rate and gets himself right into detail on matters.

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Stephen Dennison
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Stephen Dennison KC is widely praised for his expertise in handling international arbitrations, primarily in connection with matters of civil engineering, construction, transport, energy and utilities. He is particularly sought after for arbitrations governed by the rules of the ICC and LCIA. He handles project disputes arising out of numerous jurisdictions, particularly in the Middle East.

Stephen performed brilliantly. His written and oral advocacy is exceptional.

Steven Walker
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Steven Walker
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Steven Walker KC has an established international arbitration practice that is active in the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. He has arbitrated in ICC and UNCITRAL matters, and acts for contractors in disputes relating to energy and transport infrastructure projects.

Steven Walker is an outstanding advocate and in dealing with him he is accessible, responsive and easy to use.

Excellent - Steven was very supportive and went way beyond his role as advocate.

Andrew Goddard
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Andrew Goddard
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Andrew Goddard KC has secured a notable footprint in Hong Kong and is well versed in advocating under HKIAC rules in high-value construction arbitrations. He acts on behalf of governments and subcontractors in a range of disputes, often involving shipping and infrastructure projects. He is particularly adept at handling contractual disputes.

He's very knowledgeable and we work together very smoothly.

Christopher Reid
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Christopher Reid
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Christopher Reid is a highly sought junior in the construction arbitration space. He is regularly instructed as counsel in matters across the globe, including those being arbitrated under a range of rules such as SIAC and LCIA.

Christopher Reid is very effective and no-nonsense.

Edmund Neuberger
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Edmund Neuberger
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Edmund Neuberger is recognised for his burgeoning construction and engineering arbitration practices. He has related experience in professional negligence, infrastructure and project disputes and technology. He has appeared before esteemed tribunals in disputes often centred on construction projects in Asia and the Middle East.

A strong advocate and a great awareness of the key points in any dispute.

Edmund can turn himself to the detail and works well with the team to deliver what's needed.

Clients really liked him and he has a nice combination of a professional and business-like approach.

Jonathan Acton Davis KC
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Jonathan Acton Davis KC
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Jonathan Acton Davis KC enjoys a strong reputation for his specialist expertise in construction and engineering litigation and arbitration. He is no stranger to complex and high-value disputes. Clients from across the EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions consider him their go-to choice of counsel for high-stakes arbitrations. He has particular expertise in Omani and UAE law.

Jonathan Acton Davis has excellent advocacy skills and is good with clients.

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Lucie Briggs
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Lucie Briggs has a great deal of experience handling disputes arising from projects in the Middle East. She is well versed in arbitrations concerning infrastructure and development projects. She has notable knowledge of proceedings under the auspices of the ICC and LCIA, among others.

Lucie Briggs has a very commercial approach, great rapport with clients and a depth of expertise in all construction matters.

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Mark Chennells KC
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Mark Chennells KC is a seasoned arbitration barrister with noteworthy experience in construction disputes. He is deeply familiar with the rules of various arbitral institutions, acting in SIAC, DIAC, LMAA and ICC proceedings on behalf of an international client base. He often receives instruction from large construction, maritime and commercial real estate projects.

Mark Chennells is very clear in his analysis and is strategic and decisive when it matters most.

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Rupert Choat
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Rupert Choat KC has a flourishing arbitration practice and appears regularly in the Middle East. He has demonstrable strength in construction disputes, acting for states, contractors and construction companies in a number of ICC arbitrations and advocating before the SCC.

A real strategist, and an outstanding cross-examiner. A barrister you would love to have on your cases.

Andrew Fenn
Andrew Fenn
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Andrew Fenn KC is a capable junior with an increasing profile in the international arbitration world. He tackles complex arbitrations across Asia and Africa, bringing to bear a strong understanding of foreign law. He is well versed in disputes in the construction and engineering spaces, and regularly acts for contractors and blue-chip companies.

Andrew is very user-friendly; clients like him and he rolls up his sleeves.

Camille Slow
Camille Slow
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Camille Slow KC earns plaudits for her sophisticated construction and professional negligence practice. She is considered a go-to for disputes touching the Middle East region. She has appeared before esteemed tribunals under a host of rule sets, including ICC, DIAC and LCIA arbitrations.

Camille is a superb team player and truly excellent advocate (oral and written). Her cross-examination is outstanding.

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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering

Andrew White KC
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Andrew White KC
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Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC
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Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC
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David Streatfeild-James KC
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James Howells KC
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James Howells KC
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Karim Ghaly KC
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Karim Ghaly KC
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Manus McMullan KC
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Simon Lofthouse KC
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Simon Lofthouse KC
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Stuart Catchpole KC
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Stuart Catchpole KC
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Christopher Lewis KC
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Christopher Lewis KC
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Riaz Hussain KC
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Stephen Dennison KC
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Steven Walker KC
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Steven Walker KC
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Andrew Goddard KC
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Andrew Goddard KC
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Jonathan Acton Davis KC
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Jonathan Acton Davis KC
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Mark Chennells KC
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Rupert Choat KC
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Andrew Fenn KC
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Camille Slow KC
Camille Slow KC
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Juniors

London (Bar)

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering

Samar Abbas Kazmi
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Samar Abbas Kazmi
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Zulfikar Khayum
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Zulfikar Khayum
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