Construction: Professional Negligence

Alexander Nissen KC is a seasoned practitioner mainly representing professionals in the energy, engineering and construction spheres, as well as regularly appearing in legal and property services cases. His professional negligence capabilities include advisory work, litigation, adjudication, arbitration and mediation. He regularly appears in the TCC and the Court of Appeal.

Lucy Garrett KC practises across the sectors of energy and construction (including shipbuilding), and handles significant professional negligence disputes in these areas. She is often called upon to litigate high-value matters in the TCC, and also gets involved in major international arbitrations. She acts for claimants, defendants and insurers in highly technical professional negligence claims. Her clients include architects and engineers.

Simon Hargreaves KC has extensive experience of negligence claims against professionals across an array of industries, including the technology, engineering and construction sectors. He is a talented litigator and also handles alternative dispute resolution. His strong track record includes instructions in claims arising out of sizeable infrastructure and energy projects.

Vincent Moran KC is well known as an experienced advocate and adviser on a wide range of professional negligence matters connected with the construction industry. He regularly represents and opposes contractors, architects and designers, among other parties. He has experience of adjudication, as well as TCC proceedings, and has also authored a number of publications relating to construction matters.

Alexandra Bodnar is known for her work in both litigation and arbitration within construction law. She has experience in representing contractors, architects and engineers in professional negligence cases, both domestically and internationally.

David Sheard has considerable experience in acting as junior or sole counsel in major claims, including those relating to fire safety defects, structural engineering and other areas.

Jonathan Selby KC is a well-established construction silk and a strong choice for professional negligence claims concerning architects, engineers, surveyors and design-and-build contractors. He is particularly knowledgeable about cladding and other design issues relating to large residential developments.

Paul Bury is well versed in construction-related professional negligence cases. He has significant experience of acting in the TCC as well as leading in arbitration matters. Bury is frequently sought out to act in disputes connected to student accommodation design defects.

Samuel Townend KC has amassed a considerable body of expertise in fire safety issues affecting major residential developments. He has acted for claimants and defendants, including fire engineers, in associated professional negligence claims.

Tom Coulson is a well-regarded barrister who tackles both defence and claimant work in professional negligence claims brought against architects, engineers and surveyors.

Tom Owen KC is an erudite and commercially minded barrister notable for his appearances, led and unled, in professional negligence claims in the construction industry, particularly those surrounding fire safety.

Ben Sareen is a much sought-after junior for construction-related professional negligence matters. He has impressive experience of acting in high-profile residential and commercial development design disputes, along with matters involving issues of fire safety. He is extremely well versed in large energy project cases.

Brenna Conroy is an impressive barrister with significant experience in high-profile professional negligence matters concerning engineers. She has in-depth knowledge of a variety of projects including those involving hospitals, hotels and student accommodation.

Calum Lamont KC is a well-established construction-focused barrister who has strong expertise in the field of professional negligence and related insurance issues. He is instructed in high-value claims in the UK and abroad, with a significant practice in Middle Eastern jurisdictions.

Emma Healiss has notable experience in claims brought against architects and surveyors. Alongside acting in professional negligence claims, she has represented core participants in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

Gideon Scott Holland has a notable professional negligence practice that focuses on high-profile construction and engineering cases. He regularly appears at all levels of court, including the Court of Appeal, acting for claimants and defendants. He has experience of acting as sole counsel.

Well-regarded junior Harry Smith has a budding professional negligence practice. Smith is particularly known for his representation of defendants backed by professional indemnity insurers, and frequently appears in the High Court.

James Frampton is a highly praised junior barrister with a strong practice in negligence claims relating to construction professionals, including architects, project managers and engineers. He has particular knowledge of cases involving fire safety defects.

Krista Lee KC is recognised for her construction law expertise and has applied this to building a strong reputation in the related professional negligence sphere. She acts across a broad range of areas, from energy and transport infrastructure to residential development.

Rachael O'Hagan has a very impressive professional negligence practice that focuses on construction-related matters. She has been involved in high-profile commercial disputes acting for engineers, designers and insurers, among many others. She has in-depth expertise in large infrastructure project-connected matters.

Callum Monro Morrison is a well-regarded up-and-coming construction barrister with experience in complex and high-profile professional negligence cases. He has acted in many levels of court, including the High Court and Court of Appeal. Morrison is regularly instructed by construction companies and insurers, among others, in matters involving disputes over fire safety and structural defects. He is also developing a strong reputation in construction adjudication matters.

A qualified engineer who previously worked in the renewable and alternative energy sectors, Richard Coplin KC can provide highly specialised advice on technology and construction negligence matters. He regularly handles claims involving engineers, architects and surveyors, and is adept at both litigation and ADR.