Chambers Review
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Energy & Natural Resources - UK
What the Team is Known For
Keating Chambers is a highly regarded set with leading dual expertise in energy and construction disputes. Interviewees praise Keating as being "distinguishable in the energy industry due to its longstanding history in the market and impressive success rate in matters." Members are instructed by high-profile energy companies, the owners and operators of oil, gas, nuclear and renewable energy facilities, corporate investors and contractors in a plethora of high-value disputes. Barristers regularly appear in the LCIA, ICC, TCC and Court of Appeal in high-profile matters. The case of Tullow Ghana Ltd v Vallourec Oil & Gas France is a recent example of the high-stakes work members of the set have undertaken.
Strengths
The clerks are responsive and always willing to help out.
The clerking team at Keating is excellent. They're personable, commercial and approachable and they just get it.
Directors of clerking Will Shrubsall and James Luxmoore lead the clerking team very well.
Notable practitioners
Paul Bury is an accomplished junior who routinely acts in onshore and offshore energy infrastructure disputes, such as biomass and power plant cases. He has expertise acting in ICC arbitrations and before the High Court.
Paul always works tirelessly to support a client; he also produces very polished and compelling skeleton arguments.
Paul quickly gets to grips with complex disputes and identifies innovative strategies to drive a case forward.
Simon Hughes KC is a well-known construction silk with noted experience in the energy sector. He frequently appears in international disputes involving oil fields, coal-fired power plants and nuclear power plants.
Simon is a brilliant advocate and smooth cross-examiner. He is so smooth witnesses don't even realise that they have given the game away five answers before.
Simon is a subject matter expert and super-easy to work with; he writes well and is also an effective cross-examiner.
Veronique Buehrlen KC is noted for her ability to grasp the pertinent details in complex energy cases. She operates a strong practice in both litigation and arbitration, and regularly handles matters concerning the construction of oil production and transportation facilities. Her strengths in the sector include advising on farmout arrangements, SPAs and injunctive relief issues.
Veronique is a highly skilled expert in the construction field, with an impressive depth of experience.
Veronique is very thorough and prepared; she's an expert on the subject matter but her ability to be on top of what is going on and sensible about procedure is one of the things I like most.
Vincent Moran KC is a highly capable performer in energy, professional negligence and construction cases. He is a regular fixture at the Technology and Construction Court, and has particular experience of cases relating to domestic waste and power plants.
Vincent's deep understanding of both the technical and legal aspects of energy and natural resources law enables him to provide strategic advice and effective representation in high-stakes cases.
Vincent is intensively intelligent, very commercial and gives very clear advice, taking a clear point of view.
Lucy Garrett KC is praised by many for her expert handling of cases and diligent preparation. She stands out for her strength advising on issues concerning the construction of energy projects, including contractual issues, delays and claims of defective work and misconduct. Her deep oil and gas expertise is complemented by her ability to handle disputes in the wider sector, including in nuclear energy.
Lucy is a powerhouse. I appreciate her candor and forthrightness. She is very good and prodigiously hard-working.
Lucy is a delightful barrister whose work is always excellent. She is a true team player who works so well with every member of the team, no matter what their level.
Sean Wilken KC is notable for his thorough knowledge of the upstream oil and gas sector. He is frequently instructed in large-scale international litigation, especially in cases concerning the development of significant African resources. He has considerable experience advising on contractual disputes stemming from environmental crises and issues connected to renewable assets.
Sean Wilken is very pragmatic and cuts through the noise.
Calum Lamont KC is recognised for his strength in the energy space as part of his wider construction practice. He has experience handling issues across the full gamut of energy projects, from gas pipelines to energy-from-waste facilities. He has noted skill on his feet.
Calum Lamont is very good.
David Thomas KC is deeply adept at handling construction disputes involving a broad spectrum of energy technologies related to renewables and downstream processing. He has longstanding experience of ICC and LCIA arbitrations alongside High Court and TCC proceedings.
David is a remarkably effective advocate, utilising his disarming charm and keen legal acumen to achieve favourable outcomes. His dedication and expertise make him an invaluable asset to any team.
Paul Buckingham KC is a respected barrister who brings noted experience as a process engineer in the oil and gas sector to a practice that takes in engineering, construction and energy matters. He has particular expertise in issues involving international parties, and is held in high regard for his capacity to advise clients on the technical aspects of energy disputes.
Paul Buckingham is excellent - he is great on technical cases.
