International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering

David Thomas KC is noted for his international arbitration practice focusing on construction disputes in the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, and he is a barrister with considerable experience appearing before the Dubai World Tribunal. He has handled a vast number of arbitrations regarding a broad range of projects including power and water disposal plants and reservoirs, among others. He is experienced at acting in ICC, LCIA and UNCITRAL arbitrations.

Lucy Garrett KC is a barrister noted for her expertise in construction and engineering-related international arbitrations who has significant experience of handling disputes in the Middle East. She has appeared in arbitrations governed by the rules of the ICC, the LCIA and other arbitral institutions involving high-value claims in connection with large infrastructure projects.

Simon Hughes KC receives a steady flow of instructions from clients around the world, including Africa, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. He mainly acts in disputes arising in the construction, shipping and energy sectors. He has experience acting in arbitrations under LCIA and DIAC proceedings.

Calum Lamont KC is a highly regarded international arbitration barrister, specialising in infrastructure and maritime disputes, who has particular expertise in projects arising in the Middle East. He is especially sought after for claims involving Korean, Qatari and Emirati elements.

James Thompson has considerable experience handling arbitrations, including those under the auspices of the ICC. His work has involved handling matters in the Middle East and the Far East.

John McMillan has a strong arbitration practice. He frequently focuses on matters concerning the engineering, energy and construction sectors. He regularly handles arbitrations under the auspices of LCIA, ICC and UNCITRAL rules.

Rachael O'Hagan earns praise for her sophisticated domestic and international arbitration practice, both as sole counsel and as a supporting junior. She has notable expertise advising on disputes concerning large-scale infrastructure projects. She has a depth of experience representing clients in hearings held under ICC, LCIA, DIFC-LCIA, UNCITRAL and DIAC rules. Her practice is truly international, having advised on disputes touching a broad range of jurisdictions, including the Middle East, Europe, Africa and South America.

Richard Harding KC is a multilingual advocate representing a wide variety of clients including governments, professionals, private employers and contractors in construction and engineering disputes, particularly in the Middle East. He has significant experience in cases that engage various Middle Eastern laws, such as those of Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, Kuwait and the UAE. These disputes often pertain to oil and gas, transport and retail projects. He has handled matters under LCIA and DIAC rules.

Sean Wilken KC concentrates his practice on high-exposure international arbitrations, particularly in relation to the energy, infrastructure and construction sectors. He has a wealth of experience handling disputes relating to projects in various parts of the world, most recently acting for clients in the Middle East. He has also appeared before tribunals governed by the rules of the ICC and LCIA.

Veronique Buehrlen KC focuses her practice on arbitrations involving the energy sector. She routinely handles proceedings under ICC and LCIA rules. She has a strong international practice and has notable experience providing counsel on matters arising in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. She is commended for her ability to advise on offshore issues.

Vincent Moran KC has an international arbitration practice that encompasses disputes relating to the fields of construction, engineering, energy and transport. He has been instructed in various cases in South Africa and the Middle East. He has experience acting in SIAC and ICC arbitrations, among others.

Jennie Wild is regularly sought to appear in substantial construction and energy arbitrations. She is frequently instructed in disputes arising in the Middle East.

Further afield, she is gaining a reputation for excellence in Australia and across the African continent. She is often instructed as sole counsel.

Marc Rowlands KC has a strong practice in infrastructure-related arbitrations, especially as they relate to public transportation systems, railways and metros. He has been involved in significant matters in the Middle East and Asia.

Paul Buckingham KC is a qualified Chartered Engineer who is particularly adept at technically complex international construction, engineering and energy arbitrations. He is experienced in handling arbitrations under the rules of the ICC that deal with projects based in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. He also has experience handling anti-suit injunctions in support of arbitration proceedings.

Philip Boulding KC is recognised for his deep expertise in professional negligence, construction and engineering disputes. He has fantastic experience representing parties in construction disputes in Hong Kong, having been based in the jurisdiction for a number of years. He also accepts instructions from across the Asia-Pacific region. His clients include developers, local authorities, government departments and engineering companies.

Samuel Townend KC is a very accomplished arbitration practitioner regularly instructed to act in a wide range of jurisdictions with a particularly in-depth knowledge of matters taking place in India. He has acted as counsel under ICC and SIAC rules, and mandates often in involve dispute over transportation and infrastructure.