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International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
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.
Strengths
Charismatic, thorough and all over the detail of the case.
Calum brings a highly focused and intense approach that sets the tone for the entire case strategy. His ability to drive the team forward with purpose and precision is truly impressive.
Calum has a creative legal mind and is willing and capable to unlock complex technical and commercial issues on major infrastructure projects.
Construction - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Calum Lamont KC is a highly acclaimed barrister who is frequently instructed in large construction disputes, both nationally and in the Middle East. He has experience in both litigation and arbitration proceedings. His excellent practice sees him advise on disputes arising from numerous high-profile infrastructure projects.
Strengths
Calum has a creative legal mind, and is willing and capable to unlock complex technical and commercial issues on major infrastructure projects.
Calum provided robust commercial advice.
Calum is a ferocious advocate, lightning-sharp and is a real force to be reckoned with.
Construction: Professional Negligence - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
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.
Strengths
Calum is head and shoulders above other barristers of his year of call.
Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
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.
Strengths
Calum Lamont is very good.