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Construction - London (Bar)

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Gatehouse Chambers has a notable reputation for handling construction law disputes, and a particularly strong offering of senior juniors. The barristers at the set are able to bring broader expertise in areas such as professional negligence, insurance and property damage to their construction cases. An interviewee comments the set offers “strength in depth at all levels of seniority”, and another notes that “they understand the construction industry and how it operates, not just what the books say”. Members are highly capable across a broad range of construction disputes, including those concerning emerging fire safety and cladding issues. Members of the set have acted in the high-stakes dispute Sky Broadcasting Ltd, Mace Ltd v Insurers and in a number of other multi-party disputes, including Valero v WB Civil & JN Piling. Gatehouse's barristers make regular appearances in the TCC and handle various ADR proceedings for clients involved in project disputes arising from a range of industry sectors.

James Duncan-Hartill is the practice director.

Strengths

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The clerks respond quickly to emails and telephone calls, and turn matters around without delay.

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Gatehouse's clerks are responsive and they understand what instructing solicitors are looking for.

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Notable Practitioners

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Paul Reed KC
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Paul Reed KC
1
Band 1

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.

In advocacy Paul comes across very well. He is firm and coherent, and he has such significant experience, which tends to shine through.

Paul Reed is very knowledgeable.

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Ebony Alleyne
3
Ebony Alleyne
3
Band 3

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.

Her advice is spot-on and clear.

Ebony is very commercially aware and has an ability to explain things so that people can understand.

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Andrew Kearney
4
Band 4

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.

Andrew Kearny is incredibly professional, responsive and technically excellent.

Andrew is an exceptional construction barrister with strong levels of client service. He is always available during a matter and he has excellent commercial awareness.

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Catherine Piercy KC
4
Catherine Piercy KC
4
Band 4

Catherine Piercy KC's diverse practice includes regular appearances in adjudications, ADR and high-value litigation. She is regularly instructed by a client base of contractors, insurers and other insurance professionals. Her work includes disputes concerning allegedly defective cladding.

She presents her advice confidently and clearly.

Catherine Piercy is excellent to work with and passionately fights the client's corner.

Catherine's written advice is clear, concise and punchy. Her advocacy is also really robust.

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David Pliener KC
4
David Pliener KC
4
Band 4

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.

David's whole approach is fantastic. He knows the detail and he is able to work through problems in a methodical way.

David Pliener is consistently dependable and highly responsive, and he works hard. He is also really good at working with our junior members. He really makes people working with him feel comfortable.

David has a charming style and he gets through things so quickly.

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Helena White
4
Helena White
4
Band 4

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.

Helena White is very good on the detail, and her strategic approach is really strong.

Helena is very approachable, has a sharp legal mind and is a great advocate.

She has huge industry knowledge.

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Sarah McCann
4
Sarah McCann
4
Band 4

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.

Her drafting is particularly impressive. She provides practical, client focused advice.

Sarah is very user-friendly. She delivers clear, precise advice that is both readily digestible and easily relayed to clients.

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Simon Kerry
4
Simon Kerry
4
Band 4

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.

Simon is really responsive and accessible. He can break things down well to a party that does not understand the black letter law.

Simon Kerry is adept at handling complex, overlapping and competing issues within matters.

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Kort Egan
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Kort Egan
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Up and Coming

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.

Kort is hard-working, efficient and concise. As an advocate, he is effective in delivery and he does not pull his punches.

Kort Egan's approach is thoughtful and assured. He is a very strong advocate.

His drafting is excellent and he gets through huge amounts of material.

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Michael Wheater KC
Michael Wheater KC
New Silks

Michael Wheater KC has a UK-focused practice and 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.

Michael Wheater is extremely bright and user-friendly.

He is a tenacious advocate.

Michael's ability to get to grips with a complex case and provide a map towards achieving a resolution is outstanding.

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Ranked Barristers at
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London (Bar)

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Paul Reed KC
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Paul Reed KC
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Band 1
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Catherine Piercy KC
4
Catherine Piercy KC
4
Band 4
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David Pliener KC
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David Pliener KC
4
Band 4
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Michael Wheater KC
Michael Wheater KC
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Juniors

London (Bar)

Construction
Ebony Alleyne
3
Ebony Alleyne
3
Band 3
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Andrew Kearney
4
Band 4
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Helena White
4
Helena White
4
Band 4
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Sarah McCann
4
Sarah McCann
4
Band 4
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Simon Kerry
4
Simon Kerry
4
Band 4
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Kort Egan
U
Kort Egan
U
Up and Coming
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