Luke Wygas

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 1

Construction

London (Bar)

10 Years Ranked

Band 2

Construction: Professional Negligence

All Circuits

1 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2024

About

Provided by Luke Wygas

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Luke worked in the construction industry, mainly in the Far East, prior to coming to the bar. Given this technical background, Luke’s practice has focused on construction and engineering claims or disputes involving technology of one form or another.

Luke has considerable experience in this field, with his expertise in law and engineering being in demand both as arbitrator and advocate. Luke is recognised as one of the jurisdiction’s experts in the increasingly complicated topic of payment mechanisms under construction contracts. He also has now carved out a practice in relation to nuclear engineering, dealing with disputes covering nuclear power and also nuclear weapons.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK-Bar

Construction - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Luke Wygas is a well-regarded junior who frequently advises on complex construction disputes, arbitrations and adjudications. He is able to draw upon his previous experience as a civil engineer to inform his burgeoning practice, particularly in areas such as concrete and nuclear projects. The geographical scope of his practice continues to expand as he handles disputes arising out of projects in Africa and Asia.

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Construction: Professional Negligence - All Circuits

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Luke Wygas is an impressive barrister who represents architects, engineers, surveyors and other professionals in negligence claims that tend to be heavy on technical detail. His practice is notably strengthened by his engineering background.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is enthusiastic and hard-working. He really rolls his sleeves up in technical disputes and gets stuck into the detail.