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Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC

UK Bar 2026

Atkin Chambers

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Energy & Natural Resources

London (Bar)

18 years ranked

Construction

London (Bar)

27 years ranked

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering

London (Bar)

18 years ranked

Construction: Professional Negligence

All Circuits

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC is the Head of Atkin Chambers and a former Chairman of the Bar of England and Wales. She has a wide-ranging practice in domestic and international commercial dispute resolution, with particular emphasis on energy and natural resources, construction, engineering and infrastructure projects, joint ventures, professional negligence, shipbuilding, and IT and telecommunications.

Career

Called to the Bar 1992, King's Counsel 2008.

Professional Memberships

Chairman of the Bar Council of England and Wales (2016); TECBAR (Chairman 2010-2013); COMBAR.

Publications

Co-Editor in Chief of 'The International Construction Law Review'; Joint editor of 'Building Law Reports' (1999-2020); Contributing Editor of 'Hudson's Building and Engineering Contracts'.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC is head of Atkin Chambers and has a widely respected energy practice with a significant international element, spanning both traditional and non-traditional resources. She regularly undertakes construction and professional negligence work and is frequently instructed in arbitrations. Her work often impacts globally significant and highly complex oil and gas projects.

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International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC has expertise in representing clients in international arbitrations concerning engineering, infrastructure projects and construction. She has significant experience in ad hoc arbitrations as well as those held under LCIA, ICC, SIAC, LMAA and DIFC auspices. She has handled arbitrations in various locations, including London and Asia.

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Construction - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC provides stellar representation to clients in high-stakes domestic and international construction disputes. Her broad experience includes disputes arising out of infrastructure projects as well as residential and industrial developments. She is adept at handling international arbitrations in addition to TCC cases and adjudications.

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Construction: Professional Negligence - All Circuits

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC undertakes a considerable amount of professional negligence work, often involving large construction and infrastructure projects. She has recently been instructed in claims against engineers, quantity surveyors and architects, among others. Her capabilities include international arbitration as well as domestic litigation.

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Strengths

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Chantal-Aimée is excellent. Wickedly smart and able to control any situation.
Energy & Natural ResourcesUK Bar
Chantal-Aimée has the intellectual rigour and reputation that both sides will live with the decision made.
Energy & Natural ResourcesUK Bar
Chantal is an excellent advocate and is extremely knowledgeable on construction matters.
International Arbitration: Construction/EngineeringUK Bar
An exceptional advocate. Brilliant on her feet and with great case knowledge.
International Arbitration: Construction/EngineeringUK Bar
She is really excellent, hard-working and puts in the hours and knows her stuff.
International Arbitration: Construction/EngineeringUK Bar
Chantal is an industry leader and absolute powerhouse.
ConstructionUK Bar