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Construction: Professional Negligence - All Circuits

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Gatehouse Chambers is home to barristers possessing deep expertise covering professional negligence claims brought against architects, engineers and others, typically in the context of major construction defects litigation. The barristers have acted in Irwell Riverside on behalf of Arcadis, and Project Pegasus, a claim relating to works to Inner Temple. An interviewee praises its barristers' "willingness to immerse themselves in the detail of a case," while another adds: "It is a go-to set, with excellent counsel."

Elliot Langdorf is practice director.

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Notable Practitioners

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David Pliener
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David Pliener
2
Band 2

David Pliener KC is instructed extensively in claims of professional negligence in the construction industry. He regularly represents property owners, contractors and engineers, as well as their insurers. He has experience of handling litigation, adjudication and arbitration, and his professional negligence practice is well served by his knowledge of insurance law. He is adept at handling both domestic and international matters.

David has risen quickly through the ranks, which is warranted by his level of expertise and knowledge.

He is extremely down to earth and also extremely clever.

David is excellent. He is technically brilliant and presents his advice in clear and easy-to-understand terms.

Ebony Alleyne
3
Ebony Alleyne
3
Band 3

Ebony Alleyne is a rising talent with a growing professional negligence practice. Alleyne's strong skill set includes representing architects, engineers and surveyors on cladding and design defect matters.

Ebony has a bright future. She's got a great manner, a growing reputation and is great with clients.

She's brilliant and very good on anything professional negligence-related.

She is really up there and a go-to junior.

Helena White
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Helena White
3
Band 3

Helena White has a fast-growing construction-related professional negligence practice that sees her representing a wide range of clients, including inspectors, engineers and architects. She has experience of acting in matters related to residential and commercial projects.

She is very easy to get along with.

Helena is very strong, very bright and user-friendly.

Helena is very good.

Louis Zvesper
3
Louis Zvesper
3
Band 3

Louis Zvesper is a well-regarded junior with an ability to handle highly technical construction and engineering professional negligence cases, including those against structural engineers.

Louis was great to work with. He is very personable and was able to advise on commercial solutions for the client.

Louis is doing some great work in this space.

He handles the client and expectations really well.

Michael Wheater
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Michael Wheater
3
Band 3

Michael Wheater KC appears in a variety of TCC negligence claims brought by private, commercial and public agents against construction professionals. He has also acted in the Court of Appeal.

He's technically good and very easy to work with.

His tactical acumen is excellent, his written work is absolutely superb and he is an incredibly persuasive advocate.

He is good on his feet and good in mediation.

Michael is brilliant on the detail and at distilling complex matters for clients.

Paul Reed
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Paul Reed
3
Band 3

Paul Reed KC has a strong practice in professional negligence disputes concerning construction projects, and is the author of the leading legal text on professional indemnity in the construction industry.

Paul's paperwork, consultations and availability are highly rated.

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Silks (KC)

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Construction: Professional Negligence

David Pliener KC
2
David Pliener KC
2
Band 2
Michael Wheater KC
3
Michael Wheater KC
3
Band 3
Paul Reed KC
3
Paul Reed KC
3
Band 3

Juniors

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Construction: Professional Negligence

Ebony Alleyne
3
Ebony Alleyne
3
Band 3
Helena White
3
Helena White
3
Band 3
Louis Zvesper
3
Louis Zvesper
3
Band 3