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International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering - London (Bar)

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Barristers at Crown Office Chambers are highly proficient in international arbitration and are regularly instructed to appear in construction-related disputes. The set is noted for its strong grasp of arbitrations relating to big-ticket infrastructure projects, including transport and energy developments. An interviewee comments: "Crown Office Chambers has specialist construction expertise with top quality advocates." Another adds that the barristers are "incredible personable, never afraid to roll up their sleeves and become a real part of the team." The barristers wield significant expertise in cases arising from projects in the Middle East, regularly handling arbitrations governed by LCIA, ICC, DIAC, LMAA or ADCCAC rules on behalf of contractors, subcontractors and joint venture partners.

James Wilkinson is the senior clerk.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Rigney
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Andrew Rigney
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Band 1

Andrew Rigney KC is a noted international arbitration practitioner who is highly experienced in handling high-value disputes across a range of sectors. He has in handled matters concerning infrastructure projects, shipping, oil and gas, and process plants. He is sought after by clients around the globe in relation to claims arising in the Middle East and Africa, acting before the LMAA, ICC and LCIA.

Andrew is an excellent advocate, highly user-friendly and very responsive. It's always good to have Andrew working and advising on a matter.

He was effective in his cross-examination.

He is all over the details and has very strong advocacy skills.

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Crispin Winser
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Band 2

Crispin Winser KC acts in a range of high-value international arbitrations. He is especially active in disputes relating to civil engineering works and construction projects in the Middle East and Africa. He is experienced in ICC and LCIA proceedings as well as those of other arbitral institutions.

Crispin is a true gentleman which works in his favour during cross-examination as it catches witnesses off-guard.

Crispin is a stand-out advocate with in-depth knowledge of complicated construction mandates. He sees through the noise to target the key issues in the matter with panache.

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Anna Laney
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Band 3

Anna Laney KC is highly respected for her construction and engineering arbitration prowess. She advises clients across a broad range of areas on their disputes, including energy, residential and commercial development and civilian infrastructure. Such disputes include delay claims, employment disputes, matters of professional negligence and defect claims. For parties in the Middle East region, she is considered a go-to. She has appeared in arbitrations under ICC, LCIA, DIAC and QICCA rules. She also accepts appointments as arbitrator.

Despite being an exceptional legal mind, she is incredibly personable and user-friendly - she imbeds herself with the team and brings out everyone's strengths.

When it comes to construction matters, she understands the minutiae of matters with ease and takes the time to understand her client.

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Richard Sage
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Band 3

Richard Sage is a formidable junior often sought to act as counsel in Middle East arbitrations. He is well versed in energy related construction and engineering projects and has handled matters regularly under ICC rules.

Richard Sage is very smooth and hard-working.

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London (Bar)

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering

Andrew Rigney KC
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Andrew Rigney KC
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Band 1
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Crispin Winser KC
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Band 2
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Anna Laney KC
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Band 3

Juniors

London (Bar)

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering

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Richard Sage
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Band 3