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.

"David Thomas is superb. His ability to get up to speed and present in a clear and forceful way is remarkable."

"David is a superstar. He's supremely clever, brilliant on paper and brilliant on his feet. He's splendid to watch. He's focused on how to present a case in order to best represent the client."

"David Thomas is consistently excellent."

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.

"Simon is a true heavyweight construction silk and one of the best at the Bar - user-friendly, pragmatic and authoritative."

"Simon is really excellent, He's very much part of a counsel team. He's very smart and he has a really nice determined yet polite advocacy style."

"Simon is detail-driven and strategy-focused, with an excellent client-facing manner. He's an excellent silk."

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.

"James provides comprehensive, technically excellent written advocacy, and his oral advocacy is composed and stylish."

"James Thompson is very practical and hands-on. He works out what is needed to get a result and gets on with it. He's clever, very articulate and all over the detail."

"James has a wonderful pleading style. He captures the issues in a dispute beautifully."

"James Thompson is a first-rate junior."

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.

"Lucy Garrett is very tenacious. She is very robust in her views, which clients like, and she provides good, solid advice that shows she is on top of everything."

"Lucy has a great ability to present strategy and complex legal arguments to a client. She's highly attuned to commercial outcomes."

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.

"Richard Harding is the go-to silk in the Middle East for construction cases as far as we're concerned."

"Richard has one of the best reputations in the market for Middle East work. He's a leading silk and a very nice opponent to be against."

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.

"Sean Wilken really knows his stuff, but at the same time he's really commercial. He knows the energy industry back to front and he's really good with clients. He inspires confidence in them."

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.

"Veronique is our first port of call for complex disputes in the energy and construction sectors. She is a ferocious advocate and throws herself into the case from the very start."

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 inSIAC and ICC arbitrations, among others.

"Vincent has top-notch advocacy and cross-examination skills."

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.

"Calum is my go-to barrister for construction matters. He is very rare in that he rolls his sleeves up and gets into the detail."

"Calum is an excellent construction practitioner with a good track record."

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.

"Jennie Wild is the best. She is my go-to junior barrister for construction arbitrations. She's fantastic with clients, great at drafting and technically brilliant."

"Jennie is a real safe pair of hands for construction arbitrations."

"Jennie Wild is an extremely able practitioner."

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.

"John McMillan is incredibly user-friendly because he knows what it's like to work in a law firm. He's not precious; he gets stuck in."

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.

"Unsurprisingly, Marc is impressive across all aspects of his work and he is good at building rapport with clients."

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.

"Philip Boulding is a formidable counsel and cross-examiner. He's ferociously hard-working and very experienced."

"Philip is probably the most experienced silk out here. He has worked extensively on both domestic and international cases, and he has a real ability to get across all facets of the case."

"Philip is a doyen in his fields of expertise. He is a gifted and devoted advocate with the highest critical thinking skills. He's sharp, witty, persuasive, thoughtful and strategic."

"Philip Boulding's performance is of the highest standard. He's very hard-working and very diligent in all aspects of his particular scope of work, and he leaves no stone unturned."

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.

"She is tremendously fun to work with, but she's also able to dive into very complex matters really quickly and then present the case to a tribunal incredibly effectively."

"Rachael's insights are invaluable, reflecting her profound understanding of the field. Her professional demeanour is matched by her personal integrity, making her an asset in any legal project."

"Rachael O'Hagan does an absolutely fantastic job building rapport with a tribunal."

Callum Monro Morrison is recognised as an up-and-comer in the field of international arbitration. As part of his practice, he represents clients in disputes arising from construction and engineering, energy and infrastructure projects.

"Callum is very impressive for his call. He deals thoroughly with clients and gets into the detail fully. He is not daunted by the technical stuff and he can synthesise large amounts of material well."

"Callum has a good ability to get to grips with complicated issues."