LAWYER PROFILE

Chris Kirby-Turner

UK 2026

Thomson Snell & Passmore

Ranked in 1 practice area

Construction

The South

11 years ranked

About

Provided by Thomson Snell & Passmore

UK

Practice Areas

Partner specialising in construction and engineering matters. Highly experienced negotiator with full familiarity of various forms of alternative dispute resolution (multi party settlement meeting, mediation, expert determination, etc). Deals with litigation in the Technology and Construction Court, adjudications and arbitrations. Particular experience in adjudication, valuation disputes, delay related claims, and technical multi party professional negligence claims following design failings. Also deals with project documentation and project support for a wide variety of construction projects.

Career

Joined Thomson Snell & Passmore in 2006 as trainee and moved to the construction and engineering team upon qualification. Became a Partner in 2017.

Professional Memberships

Law Society; Society of Construction Law; TeCSA. Committee member of the Kent branch of the Society of Construction Law.

Publications

Regularly published in a range of national construction publications, regional business publications and the firm’s articles and newsletters.

Personal

Studied Law at the University of Exeter and completed the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law, Guildford.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Construction - The South

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Chris Kirby-Turner focuses on contentious work, regularly representing contractors and developers in construction disputes. He has experience in delay, loss and expense, and professional negligence claims relating to both commercial and residential developments.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

We have been impressed with the level of service provided by Chris, who has demonstrated professionalism, expertise and attention to detail.
ConstructionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Chris Kirby-Turner explains complex matters in a straightforward and understandable manner. He also ensures that we, as the client, are kept fully informed throughout.
ConstructionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
The service Chris Kirby-Turner provides is not only expert but also incredibly timely.
ConstructionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession