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Construction - London (Bar)

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Crown Office Chambers is a highly regarded set with notable construction silks and a strong group of barristers at the junior end. The set is noted for its "deep sector expertise, strategic insight and exceptional advocacy in construction and infrastructure disputes." The barristers act for the full breadth of construction industry clients, including developers, contractors, and design and engineering professionals. The set offers excellent additional capabilities in construction insurance and professional negligence cases. The barristers are highly experienced in construction disputes arising in the social and transport infrastructure area and the energy sectors. Recent notable instructions include its involvement in Grenfell Tower litigation, and in One Hyde Park v Laing O’Rourke. Barristers at Crown Office Chambers also regularly feature in cases concerning major commercial developments.

Rob Frankish is the senior team clerk.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Rigney
Andrew Rigney
Star Individuals

Andrew Rigney KC is an eminent silk who regularly acts in high-value litigation and arbitration in the UK and internationally. His diverse practice covers a range of disputes, relating to such matters as infrastructure projects, oil and gas plants, and large real estate developments. He is especially proficient in insurance disputes arising in the construction sector.

He is capable of grasping the most difficult legal conundrums.

He is phenomenal. Andrew works incredibly hard and is always on top of every detail and legal argument in the case. He is one of the best legal minds I've worked with.

He is not only exceptionally personable but also one of the most outstanding practitioners I have had the privilege to work with.

Andrew Rigney is an experienced senior statesman in construction.

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Charles Pimlott
1
Band 1

Charles Pimlott is a talented junior who acts in arbitration, adjudications and adjudication enforcements in the TCC. He is au fait with the full range of standard form contracts, and also handles disputes arising from bespoke contract arrangements. His experience includes disputes arising out of infrastructure projects as well as high-value residential developments.

2
Crispin Winser
2
Band 2

Crispin Winser KC is a well-respected barrister whose construction practice extends from domestic residential development work and PFI disputes to large-scale international arbitration. He has acted in professional negligence claims as well as adjudication enforcement proceedings. He has tackled a raft of disputes originating in the Middle East. He is frequently sought out as sole counsel in complex construction cases.

Crispin Winser is calm, does well in court, is a good advocate and is definitely someone I will be using in the future.

Isabel Hitching
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Isabel Hitching
2
Band 2

Isabel Hitching KC boasts a tally of appearances in important and high-value construction cases, including a Supreme Court case of significance to the status of adjudication decisions. She acts for both private and public sector clients in a wide range of matters, including PFI disputes and defective construction claims.

Isabel is excellent. Her attention to detail is spot-on and clients really like her as she is practical and commercial.

Isabel Hitching is really excellent, has a strong practice and is a well-regarded advocate.

She is clearly exceptionally bright and all over the detail. She helps with overall strategy and is good with clients, too.

2
Michele De Gregorio
2
Band 2

Michele De Gregorio has experience in a wide range of construction litigation, arbitration and adjudication, including matters related to fire safety and design defects. He is regularly instructed as sole counsel in domestic and international disputes.

He is great, hard-working, no-nonsense and I feel he will really go over the top of the trench for you when you need to fight. He is a courageous and fierce advocate and excellent on paper as well.

He is an excellent barrister.

He has shown very good client service, patience and impressive levels of knowledge and skill, with very solid advocacy.

Dermot Woolgar
3
Dermot Woolgar
3
Band 3

Dermot Woolgar is a well-regarded junior with vast expertise in property-related construction disputes. He regularly works on adjudication enforcement proceedings, disputes heard in the TCC and arbitrations. He has experience of acting both domestically and internationally.

His experience means he can draw upon different subject matters, which is very valuable for quirky elements.

Dermot provided detailed and considered advice, providing valuable assistance.

Dermot is thorough, engaging and clients love him. He is very capable.

His preparation is meticulous and he is absolutely excellent on the detail. He also has a very good manner in court.

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Patrick Maxwell
3
Band 3

Patrick Maxwell is regularly instructed on high-profile TCC claims as well as arbitrations and adjudications. He has experience of acting in matters related to transport and residential developments, among many others, and he is often sought out to act as sole counsel.

He's a very good combination of being user-friendly and normal but extremely bright as well. He explains complex things very clearly.

Patrick Maxwell is extremely bright, has good paperwork, is responsive and great with clients.

He is excellent. He is someone I rate highly, based on his quality.

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Anna Laney
4
Band 4

Anna Laney KC is an impressive barrister who is regularly instructed in large and technically complex construction litigation and arbitration. She is frequently sought out to act for major contractors in highly technical disputes arising out of construction projects. Her practice extends into procurement and insurance-related cases.

Anna rolls up her sleeves and gets stuck in. She is also very good at dealing with clients.

She comes up with some of the most brilliant ideas to bring things forward. She is brilliant in her written work and cutting in her cross-examination.

Anna Laney is excellent.

Anna Laney is very impressive. She is down to earth and personable.

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Ben Quiney
4
Band 4

Ben Quiney KC is a well-reputed silk with a multifaceted construction practice. He appears in the TCC and handles adjudications and arbitrations, both domestic and international. Quiney also brings his significant expertise in insurance matters to bear.

He's hugely competent and very multifaceted. He is brilliant at cross-examination and good with clients.

Ben is very calm and measured and has a good eye for detail. He's excellent on his feet and very adaptable.

Ben is an outstanding KC. He gets clients' needs and speaks to them, not at them. He is very commercial and a calming influence.

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Richard Sage
4
Band 4

Richard Sage has a strong reputation among instructing solicitors, and significant experience of acting for clients in litigation in the TCC and Court of Appeal. He has additional expertise in domestic and international arbitration proceedings.

Richard Sage is a sound and reliable advocate.

Ranked Barristers at
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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Construction

Andrew Rigney KC
Andrew Rigney KC
Star Individuals
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Crispin Winser KC
2
Band 2
Isabel Hitching KC
2
Isabel Hitching KC
2
Band 2
4
Anna Laney KC
4
Band 4
4
Ben Quiney KC
4
Band 4

Juniors

London (Bar)

Construction

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Charles Pimlott
1
Band 1
2
Michele De Gregorio
2
Band 2
Dermot Woolgar
3
Dermot Woolgar
3
Band 3
3
Patrick Maxwell
3
Band 3
4
Richard Sage
4
Band 4