Ranking tables
International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering | UK Bar
London (Bar)
Rankings overview for Sets
Band 1
- Andrew White KC Atkin Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Anneliese Day KC Fountain Court Chambers22 Years Ranked
- Karim Ghaly KC 39 Essex Chambers15 Years Ranked
- Roger Stewart KC 4 New Square Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Simon Lofthouse KC Atkin Chambers26 Years Ranked
- Stuart Catchpole KC Atkin Chambers27 Years Ranked
- Andrew Rigney KCCrown Office Chambers
- David Streatfeild-James KCAtkin Chambers
- Manus McMullan KCAtkin Chambers
- Rachel Ansell KC4 Pump Court
- Sean Brannigan KC4 Pump Court
- Simon Hughes KCKeating Chambers
Band 2
- Alexander Gunning KC One Essex Court17 Years Ranked
- Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC Atkin Chambers25 Years Ranked
- Christopher Lewis KC Atkin Chambers21 Years Ranked
- James Howells KC Atkin Chambers23 Years Ranked
- Lucy Garrett KC Keating Chambers17 Years Ranked
- Paul Reed KC Gatehouse Chambers23 Years Ranked
- Sean O'Sullivan KC 4 Pump Court20 Years Ranked
- Alexander Hickey KC4 Pump Court
- Crispin Winser KCCrown Office Chambers
- David Thomas KCKeating Chambers
- Riaz Hussain KCAtkin Chambers
- Richard Harding KCKeating Chambers
- Roger ter Haar KCCrown Office Chambers
- Sean Wilken KCKeating Chambers
- Stephen Dennison KCAtkin Chambers
- Tom Montagu-Smith KC3 Verulam Buildings
- Veronique Buehrlen KCKeating Chambers
- Vincent Moran KCKeating Chambers
Band 3
- Andrew Goddard KC Atkin Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Lynne McCafferty KC 4 Pump Court15 Years Ranked
- Steven Walker KC Atkin Chambers20 Years Ranked
- Calum Lamont KCKeating Chambers
- Claire Packman KC4 Pump Court
- Marc Rowlands KCKeating Chambers
- Mark Chennells KCAtkin Chambers
- Paul Darling KC39 Essex Chambers
- Rupert Choat KCAtkin Chambers
New Silks
- Jane Davies Evans KC3 Verulam Buildings
- Paul Buckingham KCKeating Chambers
Band 2
Band 3
- Jennie Wild Keating Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Daniel Goodkin4 Pump Court
- James ThompsonKeating Chambers
- John McMillanKeating Chambers
- Lucie BriggsAtkin Chambers
All Sets profiles
Band 1
1 Atkin ChambersInternational Arbitration: Construction/Engineering2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedAtkin Chambers has attained a commanding stature in the market as a result of both the depth of its expertise and the strength of its advocacy across the full gamut of construction arbitrations. The set continues to be highly active, acting on large-scale and sensitive arbitrations around the work, involving significant transport, construction and energy projects in regions such as Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The barristers are highly experienced in acting under a range of arbitral institutions, including the ICC, LCIA, SIAC, DIFC, HKIAC and LMAA. In addition to acting as counsel, members here also take appointments as arbitrator. Commentators highlight an effective team, stating that "all counsel from Atkin Chambers seem to be genuinely first-class." Another sources states that "Atkin have some very heavy hitters, particularly among the KCs, who are at the top of their game."1 Keating ChambersInternational Arbitration: Construction/Engineering2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedKeating Chambers continues to be considered one of the first and finest ports of call for complex construction and engineering disputes, with instructing solicitors noting: "The legal complexities surrounding construction disputes are like bread and butter for Keating Chambers." The set calls upon a highly talented roster of silks and junior barristers to act under a wide range of arbitral rules, and has experience in ICC, DIAC, LCIA, SIAC and HKIAC arbitrations. The set is well equipped to handle high-value shipping and infrastructure-related disputes, and demonstrates particular prowess in the energy sector. Members offer clients the benefit of a wealth of international experience and attract a steady stream of instructions across Australia, Hong Kong, South Africa and Europe, leading sources to describe it as "unquestionably the leading set for matters in this field."
Band 2
2 4 Pump CourtInternational Arbitration: Construction/Engineering2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked4 Pump Court is a highly respected set with well-honed expertise in construction and engineering disputes. The set regularly handles arbitrations arising in emerging markets. The barristers at 4 Pump Court have been instructed in arbitrations regarding construction projects in the Middle East and Australia. The barristers represent an impressive roster of contractors and subcontractors in high-value ICC, SIAC and DIAC arbitrations. Members here often grapple with issues of foreign law.
Band 3
3 39 Essex ChambersInternational Arbitration: Construction/Engineering2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked39 Essex Chambers is a go-to set for international arbitration. Its barristers have impressive international expertise, receiving high-value and complex instructions in disputes arising in the Caribbean, South-East Asia, Australia and South Africa. Barristers here represent contractors, subcontractors and individuals in a range of disputes, often conducted under the arbitral rules of the LMAA, ICC, DIAC and HKIAC. Members of 39 Essex Chambers are particularly adept at handling arbitrations for clients in the shipping and engineering sectors.3 Crown Office ChambersInternational Arbitration: Construction/Engineering2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedBarristers at Crown Office Chambers are highly proficient in international arbitration and are regularly instructed to appear in construction-related disputes. The set is noted for its strong grasp of arbitrations relating to big-ticket infrastructure projects, including transport and energy developments. The barristers wield significant expertise in cases arising from projects in the Middle East, regularly handling arbitrations governed by LCIA, ICC, DIAC, LMAA or ADCCAC rules on behalf of contractors, subcontractors and joint venture partners.