Construction

Paul Reed KC is a popular silk with a high-quality practice both domestically and in the Middle East. His construction offering is enhanced by his acknowledged expertise in the insurance sector. His client base includes contractors, insurers and developers.

Ebony Alleyne has a strong construction practice covering TCC proceedings, as well as adjudications and arbitrations. She acts for the full range of construction industry clients, including employers, contractors and other related professionals.

Helena White has a practice covering a broad array of construction and engineering disputes, including cases involving related insurance and professional negligence issues. She has particular expertise in cases arising out of water and waste disposal-related projects.

Andrew Kearney is an established construction and engineering barrister, handling a broad range of disputes. He has particular experience in the representation of contractor clients, including in international projects. A qualified arbitrator and mediator, he is well suited to settling disputes through those ADR forums in addition to TCC proceedings.

David Pliener KC regularly acts in litigation, arbitration and adjudications nationwide and abroad. He has advised on disputes in sectors as diverse as renewables, structural engineering and leisure. Clients that typically instruct him include contractors, construction professionals and property owners. He is strong in construction-related insurance and property damage litigation.

Emma Hynes is a talented junior with skill in construction disputes. Having been counsel to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, Hynes has developed especially noteworthy capabilities with regard to cladding, fire safety and the Building Safety Act.

Kort Egan is developing a strong construction practice. He regularly appears in the TCC, including unled. He has experience in dealing with matters related to defects and delay work.

Michael Wheater KC represents clients from across the construction industry, including developers and contractors. He is particularly proficient in construction disputes involving professional negligence claims, and also has experience in advising on insurance mandates.

Sarah McCann acts on a variety of domestic disputes, including TCC claims and adjudications, with a particular focus on professional negligence and insurance-related construction work. She has a strong track record of handling complex cases, both led and unled, and is particularly well versed in handling defect claims.

Simon Kerry is a well-regarded junior with experience of acting in construction litigation and arbitration matters. His practice is particularly focused on construction insurance-related disputes related to a variety of sectors, such as energy and residential developments.